Nail trends: I’m always late to adopt them. Textured polishes, nail art, what-have-you… on a daily basis, I don’t have the time or patience to do more than just a single color on my nails (sometimes with an accent nail if I’m feeling fancy). I’ve always been allured by the idea of nail wraps— quick application, no dry time, with fun and intricate designs that I’d never be able to create with paint and tools.
And so, I felt that it was finally time to try this innovation! I picked up some from Revlon for a buck fifty at Grocery Outlet. I’m not sure if this specific design is still available, since GO is sort of like Big Lots, and carries a lot of discontinued items. I chose the Brocade Garden pattern, with a floral print.
I filmed my application and general first impression of the wraps; watch the video below to hear my thoughts!
Overall, the nail wraps fell short of my hopes and expectations. Although, so have all other “stick on” beauty products I’ve tried. They always look just like stickers, and these were no exception.
It was way too hard to get them to lay smoothly onto the nail without creases, and the majority of the sizes were cut too wide for my nails. There was some pretty crazy looking tip wear by the next day, and some corners had started to pop up and peel back.
I still have hope for the nail wrap trend, because I’m thinking that the Revlon ones might just be too thick. Also, practice may make perfect with this trend in general. If you have a suggestion for wraps that worked for you, please let me know in the comments! In theory, these would be so perfect for my busy lifestyle if they actually ended up looking nice.
Have nail wraps worked for you in the past?
Sometimes I try putting clear nail polish over them and that usually gives them another few hours, but they end up coming off anyway. also, I got the ones fro Sally Hansen called Salon Effects, and they give you a little tool that has a little wedge on the end that you can use to cut off the sides if they’re too thick.
That sounds like the tool would really have come in handy for me!
Too bad cause the print is just too cute! I have had really luck with the stickers from kiss- I’ve hand no problems apying them smoothly without bubbles- maybe revlon sticker suck? ☺️
Everyone keeps recommending the Kiss brand! I’ll definitely pick some up!
These are never big enough for my wide nails. I hate it.
Sounds like we have the exact opposite problem!
The pattern is so gorgeous it’s a bummer they didn’t work out. I think you are right and they may just be too thick. I have some of the Marchesa ones and they are really thin so you may have more luck with those.
It’s a bummer that it didn’t quite set properly because the pattern is gorgeous. I have tried Incocco before and I actually really love them, they last a really long time and smooth out nicely.
The pattern looks adorable!
I’ve never tried the Revlon but I’ve been looking for the ones they did with Marchesa. These ones don’t look too nice… hmmm… now I’m torn!
I have the Marchesa ones and they are beautiful. Definitely thinner than these ones appear to be.
I’ve always wanted to try nail wraps but I am so inept when it comes to my nails. I’d be afraid of them looking like stickers. =0
I haven’t tried any of these nail wraps. But I’m so behind w/ nail matters so that’s not a surprise anymore :-)))
The pattern on these is so pretty, but yeah.. it looks like you stuck some stickers on your nails. My nail beds are so small, I’d definitely need to trim any wraps I tried. Do they say to add topcoat? I wonder if that would have helped with the buckling.
It does not say to add top coat, and frankly I feel like that might make them look/feel even more thick!!
I don’t think I like the Revlon ones either!
I am soooo bad with nails. I want the nail wraps to work with me but they just don’t.
At least you were only out a buck and a half!
These are so cute!
It’s a cute design, but I’m not a fan of the Revlon wraps. I LOVE the Sally Hansen ones and the Kiss Nail ones. Incocco is pretty decent too.
That’s probably why they were on sale for $1.50! I had a lot of YT subscribers telling me about Kiss. Are they at the drugstore?
Yep! Drugstores, dollar Generals and Walmart too, I think!
I have not tried Revlon but I have tried I few that I really like!
Can you recommend one that might work better?
I like http://www.incoco.com/! I think they are real nail polish so very easy to play with. I have small nails and always have to play with them to fit bc they are always so big. These are thin and I think look the best on!
I have never try them & probably won’t because I’m so impatient and clumsy but maybe others would work better.
I still have yet to try nail wraps. They look cool, but I KNOW I will just end up picking at them compulsively until they peel off. Bad habits die hard.
I ended up peeling them off the next day because the buckles near the tip would catch on things and it was driving me CRAZY
The design is really cute. Too bad it’s such a hassle.
Most brands of nail stickers are too big for my small nail beds. I do the best with Kiss Nail dress.
I had a few subscribers suggest the Kiss brand in the comments of the video! I’ll have to keep my eye out for them!
I’m horrible at applying nail stickers.. the design on these are cute though!
The design is cute, but the bulkiness isn’t. At least they didn’t cost a lot.
I had the same problems with this exact design that I bought at Ocean State Job Lot: creased & too wide for my nails. Actually, I think you did a great job and they look pretty on your nails!
Thanks Allison! They just felt uncomfortable because of the thickness, although they did look cute in pictures!
I love their pattern, but too bad they did not work for you 🙁
They do look very thick. I’m glad they were only $1.50!
Yes! Not too much of a loss!