Tuesday 14 August 2012

Review | Primark French Nails

Hey Everyone!

For as long as I can remember, I've had the habit of biting my nails. I have kind of accepted them after countless attempts of trying to stop though it doesn't stop me lusting after long, beautifully manicured nails.
black box of nude false nails with white tip
I have tried press on nails before, though I got tired of them being uncomfortable and constantly popping off. A while ago whilst in Primark I picked up their French Nails and I have to admit I am really impressed!
french nails on plastic packaging next to tube of glue and instruction leaflet
The application was pretty straight forward. The glue that comes with the nails was super sticky- in fact it came with a warning that it could immediately stick fingers to eyeballs (!) which I was a tad horrified by. I also had a little difficulty getting the glue out of the tube, but I just cut off the top and hoped that was what you were supposed to do. I spread an even layer of glue onto my nails and they held the falsies on securely. I really likes the size of the nails- they weren't huge and unusable like most drugstore sets but petite and a good size for my fingers.
hand with lots of bracelets on wrist and french nails
After a day or so of wearing them the full length the came (see above) I decided to file them down as they were a little uncomfortable (eg. pins and needles in the morning and I had difficulty writing).
nails with large white tip
So this is the final result! The nails lasted a good few days although a couple popped off but I reapplied with an extra layer of glue and they were fine. They probably would have lasted a lot longer had my fidgety habit not kicked in and I pulled them all off (eek I know, nail torture). 

Admittedly, falsies are probably not the best for your nails as in time they will weaken them, but to be honest I put my nails through so much what with all the biting and peeling off nail varnish that it probably doesn't make a whole lot of difference. However, I will only use these once in a while as I think my nails deserve a bit of a break to recover.

I love how polished and neat my nails look with them on. Also, when filed down they were incredibly comfortable and I didn't even notice they were there. All in all, I think £1 is an excellent price and they're well worth trying, as in my opinion they look almost as good as salon ones at a fraction of the cost.

Have you tried these? Have you any tricks to strengthen my nails after use?
green and pink floral text with fine brown outline reading 'Julz'


3 comments:

  1. Wow, those look really good to say they were that cheap! I think for that price it doesn't matter if they only last a few days. I tried the Impress Press-On Manicure ones for £8 and they lasted literally a few days. I'd definitely try these :)

    Terri xo littlegoldstars.blogspot.com

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    1. Yeah definitely try them- they're SUCH great value :) I completely agree! Ooh really? I have had my eye on those, but have been put off by the price xx

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  2. i have them on now they have lasted 4 weeks now xx

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