Color Street Nail Polish Strips

I wasn't expecting to like Color Street Nail polish strips as much as I do. If you've never heard of Color Street, they consist of real nail polish in a dry strip form. They are long lasting, durable, and come in  many beautiful and fun designs, for all seasons. For a long period of time I couldn't live without going to the salon once every three weeks to a month, to get my nails done. At first I sported acrylics, then switched to gel nails. I was getting both a manicure and pedicure, throwing a lot of money away. Sure, I felt I deserved it, I work hard and wanted to pamper myself. Plus, I felt more feminine and attractive. Unfortunately my polish would start to chip off a couple days later, driving me absolutely batty! I felt the need to rush back to the salon to have them repair a nail or two, which would cost even more money. I finally just grew tired of it and stopped going to the salon. I felt happy, like I was saving money. Fast forward several years later, and I was introduced to Color Street Nail Polish Strips via a consultant friend. I requested samples, saw that they lasted a long while without chipping, and decided to order a few summer time sets. 

I am a very active person, exercising, doing yard work, gardening, daily typing (for work), etc. Even so, my polish has not chipped or weathered (after two weeks wear). My nails have grown, so of course the color has risen upwards away from the cuticle. I am ready to change them out for another set. Only because I'm a perfectionist. I currently have three more sets to go through, "Water you up to", "Tokyo Lights", and "Meet me in Paris" (french manicure). And I'm currently awaiting "Clear as Day" top coat strips, which will help my polish last even longer. I cant wait to purchase a FUN Halloween print for October :)

At $11 to $14 a pair, you really can't go wrong. The salon charges upwards of $26 for a gel manicure, and $19 for a pedicure. Plus tip, And unless you bring in your own polish or request a special design, the salon typically has a dull / poor selection to choose from. 

Lets go over the Pro's and Con's of Color Street Nail Polish Strips:

Pros: Anti-Chip, long lasting beautiful color, almost zero wear and tear, inexpensive, spotless application (no mess): Each strip contains a base coat, color coat and top coat in every strip. If you apply a clear coat atop the nails they last even longer. If you place "Clear as Day", atop your nail color strips (once you give them a few minutes to dry), they will last even longer: My nails have thinned and were breaking off. Color Street nail strips help to strengthen your nails. AND nail polish sets are inexpensive. BONUS, Each set comes with an extra large nail bed strip that you can use on your big toes! I did that with my last pair and love it!

Cons: Not very easy to apply (takes quite a while), If one neglects to push their cuticles back, or remove them, the polish at the bottom of the nail bed tends to lift. I had this issue with several of my nails. I combated this by applying another layer of clear top coat. A tiny bit of wear occurs at the tips over time. Probably even less so if you don't type on a regular basis.

The benefits clearly out way any inconvenience and slight wear. Especially now that many salons have closed due to Covid, and people have opted to stay home and be safe. Color Street Nails has a wide fan base of women who adore the product. My friend Amy Duffer is a Color Street Consultant, if you'd like to check out their designs or have any questions https://www.colorstreet.com/AmyDuffer/party/1579669