A fast, effective final step that quickly dries nail color.

Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops dry nails to the touch in one minute, and completely in five minutes, with just one or two drops per nail. They’re perfect for the woman who needs to polish and go! As an added bonus, nourishing ingredients, vitamin E and jojoba oil keep nails in top condition.

My Thoughts:

When it comes to patience regarding waiting for nail polish to dry, I have none. I can never sit still long enough for the polish to dry. As a result, I am always on the hunt for fast drying polishes. So when I came across Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Drying Drops, I had to try it out. I am so glad I did. It really truly works! Apply nail color. Wait about a minute and apply the drying drops. Wait another 10 minutes and your nails are dry. I also like that it prevents chipping. At least I like to think it does because I didn’t experience any chipping. The downside? The price. I think it’s a bit overpriced.

Edit:

Reader Lulu says: “u should mention that even if it gets gooey don’t throw it away cuz they also make a thinner specificallyfor this purpose, and also to revive any old polishes.”

Thanks Lulu!

My Thoughts:

I am loving this nail polish remover! It is my favorite nail polish remover I have ever used thus far! REMOVE+ isn’t drying and it gets the job done quickly. Plus, I love the Big Flipper top it came with. I don’t have to pour the polish remover onto a  cotton ball/pad. I just place the cotton ball/pad on top, push down a couple of times, and I am ready to remove nail polish. No mess, no spillage, and all done with one hand. Another great thing is it doesn’t smell as bad as most polish removers. It is expensive so I only use it to remove glitter or difficult to remove nail colors. I can’t afford to use it every time I change nail polish colors.

Professional Features

• Quickly creates deep, luxurious waves in any type of hair
• Soft-Grip™ textured handle
• Extra-hot 60 watts
• Heat pre-set to perfect temperature
• Comfort-grip Marcel handle
• On / Off / High / Low heat switch
• 24K gold-plated barrel
• Safety stand
• Patented Pulse Technology® for Gets Hot… Stays Hot™ performance
• Variable heat settings for any hair type
• Extra-high heat
• Fast heat-up
• Heavy-duty, long-life heating element
• Slim, easy-to-grip handle
• 8-ft. heavy-duty, tangle-proof cord
• On / Off switch with pilot light
• Solid-state circuitry
• One-Year Warranty

My Thoughts:

I was able to get this from Ulta for free through their spending rewards club. I really like it and I’m glad I chose this as my reward. If you’re hoping it will create the loose beachy waves, it won’t. The waves it creates is similar to that of the waves you get when you braid your hair. If you have thick hair and a lot of it like me, I wouldn’t use it on every strand/layer of hair. You’ll end up with majorly big hair. I just use it on the top half of my hair. I’ll use it a little bit on the bottom half of my hair just to give the illusion that all of my hair is wavy.  If you’re hair is fine and/or thin, you don’t have to worry about this problem.

It does take a couple of minutes to warm up, but it does really heat up. Be careful when using it because you can burn yourself if you’re not careful because the ends of the barrel don’t have the heat protectant material. I personally wouldn’t pay the full $45 for it because I can just braid my hair and leave it in overnight to get the same waves. However, it’s always on sale for nearly half price (check out Amazon) so get it then.

]]> http://www.audreydao.com/2010/03/15/hot-tools-professional-3-barrel-waver-review/feed/ 0 http://www.audreydao.com/2010/03/09/opi-maintenance-nail-envy-review/ http://www.audreydao.com/2010/03/09/opi-maintenance-nail-envy-review/#comments Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:59:33 +0000 Audrey Dao http://www.audreydao.com/?p=9942 OPI Maintenance Nail Envy ($16) I L-O-V-E OPI Maintenance Nail Envy! It is an awesome nail strengthener. Nail Envy normally retails for $16, but I was able to get it for $8.95 through head2toe Beauty. It’s very easy to apply. Your first day you apply 2 coats and then every other day you apply 1 coat on top. After a week, you remove the layers and start all over. The polish goes on clear and gives your nails a pretty shine. Nail Envy doesn’t make your nails grow faster. It just strengthens your nails.

For the past year, my nails have been breaking so easily. The slightest little bump would cause my nail to break. After a week of using Nail Envy, my nails did not break once. Every little bump that normally would cause my nails to break or chip did not do my nails any damage. My nails even felt thicker. If you’re looking for a way to strengthen your nails, I recommend you try OPI Maintenance Nail Envy.

What else you need to know:

For best results, apply NARS Base Coat before applying color, then use the quick-drying NARS Top Coat for a shining finish. NARS Nail Polish is Toluene, Formaldehyde and DBP Free.

My Thoughts:

What an expensive nail polish! The consistency is great. It goes on smoothly and dries quickly. The staying power is a little average though. I found it a little difficult to control the brush because the cap is shaped in a square so it felt awkward to hold. I wouldn’t recommend buying colors you see everywhere like the white shades and the top coat. If you’re going to buy Nars nail polish, buy a unique color you don’t see everywhere. It will be worth it. I didn’t find anything special about Nars nail polish except for the shades. I don’t see myself buying this again because I don’t think it’s worth $16 unless I find a shade I’m in love with.

What it is:
A travel-size version of non-drying nail color remover that quickly and effectively removes even the darkest shades of nail lacquer.

What it does:
Sephora by OPI Nail Colour Remover To Go is a fast, gentle nail polish remover without harsh, drying effects or the tell-tale white residue left behind by traditional acetone nail polish removers. The superior formula contains grape seed oil, vitamin E, and extracts of sea kelp and aloe vera, making it more effective than traditional formulas.

It’s now available in a tiny size to easily tote in your travel cosmetics bag.

What else you need to know:
It completely removes nail color without drying and leaves cuticles soft and smooth. It leaves behind a unique antioxidant-rich moisturizing complex that conditions cuticles and combats dryness. The formula’s pleasant fragrance bears no resemblance to the harsh scent traditional nail polish remover.

My Thoughts:

This stuff is Ah-Maz-Ing! Seriously amazing! I love how it removes the polish instantly (took only 3 swipes to remove dark red polish!) and quick drying. It also doesn’t have that strong acetone smell either. The best part? When you’re wiping off the polish with the cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover, the cotton strands don’t stick to your nail when you’re wiping off the nail polish. Even though it is $5 for this bottle, it really is worth it. You save so much time and cotton balls. It’s wipe, wipe, and wipe. Viola! You’re done!