The other day, I received a set of false nails to try out. It was a little strange for me, because I've never in my life worn fake nails (I don't need them), but I decided to give them a shot - after all, I did break a nail a few weeks back and thought this might be a good replacement.
In the end, I wasn't able to use these nails due to a few technical problems. However, I've decided to review them anyway in order to give some insight as to why they didn't work for me and what could be improved.
Below is my incomplete "review" of the Broadway Nails Real Life French Nail Kit.
Product Description:
• 24 Glue-On Nails
• Self Tab for easy application.
• Every day nails for every day tasks.
• 24 French Nails with Self Tabs
• Twist-Off Pink Gel Glue 2 gm/0.07 oz
• Glue Stand
• Manicure Stick
• Mini File
Results: These nails claim to create a natural French manicure look, and offer two different lengths - short and real short. I received a kit of the real short nails, which caused the first problem on my end. I have a nail bed that is longer than average, so I knew there was no way the kit would fit me length-wise. Fortunately, they do sell a kit that is best for longer nail beds, which I would definitely consider trying! The set also includes a mini file, glue, and a manicure stick, and comes in a variety of shades.
One great feature is that because the nails are so short, each includes a convenient tab for easy control and hold while applying. They snap off easily and leave nothing behind except a natural, smooth edge.
As for the colors of the nails, they look a little too pink, and did not match my real nail bed very well.
Aside from being too short, some of the nails are also too wide for me, while others seem to be perfect in width. Personally, I don't see wide nail beds very often and think it looks unnatural. In addition, these nails carry one of the biggest issues in many fake nails: the tips start too far back. They aren't as bad as others that may start half-way down the nail bed and look ridiculous, but I still think more length before the tips would be more natural-looking.
The kit also claims to last up to 10 days, which I wasn't able to test because I couldn't apply the nails personally.
Overall I'd give this kit an average rating. The nails look more or less natural, but simply didn't work for me as far as color, length, and width, so I couldn't review them while wearing them. Because of this, I also wasn't able to see how good the wear was or how long they lasted.
You'll like this product if: You have a short nail bed, you're looking for a natural-looking and less damaging alternative to acrilyics or gels
You won't like this product if: You have a long, narrow nail bed, you have any kind of natural nail already, you don't want to risk damaging your real nails
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