Review: Nails Inc.

For much of my young adulthood, nail polish was all the same.  We weren't readily aware of dangerous chemicals and the only difference from one brand to the next was the range of colors produced.  Enter today's world of nail polish: varying formulas, fragrances, the introduction of UV gel cured polish - lots of changes.  Enter Nails Inc.  The company launched in England back in 1999, but is only now becoming a go-to brand in the U.S.  Nails Inc. offers an extremely diverse line of polishes from leather to latex, feather to fiber optics - there is a finish for everyone and then some.

The Nails Inc. Spring Summer Polish Collection caught my eye immediately due to the extremely wearable yet fashion forward shades.  With 3 creme shades and 3 neon shades, there is a little something for everyone.  I have been searching for truly opaque, nude and powder-puff soft pastels and, lucky me, I found them.  This kit of adorable minis - with full size brush so painting is not difficult - was a reasonable $25.  Full size bottles go for about $11 each.  

Colors (left to right): colville mews, little george street, william mews, princess gate, bruton lane (Not pictured, but above at bottom right): sloane street

The Pros:

Even the palest shades cover completely with two coats.  None of the polishes contain any mica or glittery shine of any kind.  These are not matte finish, but would likely look amazing if given a matte top coat.  The shade I am wearing (pictured at top) is two coats of colville mews and one coat of clear top coat.  I have acrylic nails, so most all polishes last a ridiculously long time.  However, applied to my toe nails, Nails Inc. polish is chip resistant between pedicures.

 

The Cons:

It can be tricky to get milky shades to apply evenly, particularly on natural nails.  There can be an issue with streaking.  However, I found that all of those issues can be controlled by applying a thicker second coat than you might usually.  Also, be sure to give the polish a good thirty seconds or more before applying your top coat. 

This is a wonderful kit to buy if you're looking to try something new.  The colors are chic and fun - I get tons of compliments on the nude polish (colville mews) alone.  There is no shortage of shades and styles to choose from; be sure to visit the Nails Inc. site and gawk in awe.