Monday, 19 September 2011

My nail polish rating

I will rate 14 different nail polish brands according to: 1-Variety -2-Dryness speed -3-Price -4-Long lasting  -5-Application -6-Thickness of polish -7-Number of applications needed -8-Removing polish -9-Spoils in time


OPI: has one of the largest glossy, matt and shatter nail polish varieties, any colour you crave there’s a 99.9% chance that you’ll find it there.
The polish isn’t too thick and applies smoothly and the brush is excellent, certain colours need to be applied twice because they’re too light.
Dries in minutes but you have to be careful if you have more than one coat.    
Lasts long but if you want it to last longer without chipping apply top coat to preserve it.
After removing the nail polish it won’t stain the nails.
Even after months it won’t dry up or thicken.
OPI price is reasonable and sold in certain salons.




Zoya: has a wide range of nail polishes matt, glitter and glossy. 
The polish isn’t thick and applies nicely and the brush is perfect, some colours need to be applied more than once.
Dries within a minute and the matt colours dry even faster!
Long lasting but better when protected with top coat
When the nail polish is removed there is no trace of nail polish left
Easy to use even if it was old.
Zoya price in Kuwait is average, sold in certain salons  


China Glaze: has a good variety of nail polish both glossy, glitter and crackle, it has the strangest colours as well for people who like to try new trends.
The thickness of the polish is great but the brush is a bit thin, could help with nail art, and doesn’t chip in time.
It dries in minutes, although glitter nail polishes dry faster.
When the nail polish is removed there won’t be any residue.
Would still have the same thickness even if it was old.
China Glaze is sold in certain salons and beauty centres in a good price.
 
 
LA colors: it has a good range of nail polish, glossy, glitter and nail art brushes.
The polish has good thickness that allows it to dry in minutes and the brush applies the polish well. although some colors need to be applied twice or more.
Doesn’t chip easily but it’s better to protect it with top coat
After the nail polish is removed there wont be any traces of nail polish.
The normal nail polish is easy to use even if it was old, but the ones with the thin brushes thicken up quickly.
LA colors isn’t sold in Kuwait though it is sold in good price.


Revlon:  it has different lines such as quick dry, nail enamel and many colours according to the season. Great brush to deal with and amazing thickness, although some colours need more than one coat as it doesn’t chip easily in time.
No traces will be found after the nail polish is removed.
Doesn’t dry or become thick in time.
Revlon is available in most of beauty centres in a good price.



Rimmel: has a good range of different lines, the brush in smaller than the usual size and the polish has good thickness when applied to the nail.
It chips fast even when applying top coat, but leaves no residue after removing the polish.
Doesn’t get thick or dry even if it was old.
Rimmel is found in most beauty centers in a good price.





Orly: has a wide range of nail polish collections and lines from matt, glitter, nylon and other lines. The nail polish thickness is amazing and the brush is great.
Nail polish doesn’t chip after application but top coat is needed to protect it.
After removing doesn’t leave residue, but the matt has to have base coat otherwise it’ll make the nail yellow.
Doesn’t thicken up or dry in time.
Orly is found in certain salons in a higher price than other nail polishes.      



Essie: Has a large collection of nail polish and nail care. The brush of the nail is smaller than normal and some colours need two or more coats and doesn’t chip in time.
The thickness of the polish is great but you should wait for it to dry completely.
After removing the nail polish there won’t be any residue on the nail.
Doesn’t dry or thicken in time.
Essie is sold in certain salons in a good price.




M.A.C: the nail polish collection is according to the season, the brush is good and the thickness of the polish is great, but it’s better to wait few minutes to completely dry.
The nail polish doesn’t chip in time, best to protect it with top coat.
Doesn’t leave any trace after removing it.
Gets thick after a while.
M.A.C nail polish is found at M.A.C stores and the prices are bit higher than other nail polishes.



Dior: small collection of nail polish according to seasons, the brush is small and the polish’s thickness is good.
It’s better to wait after applying the nail polish to dry and doesn’t chip in time.
After removing the nail polish it doesn’t leave any trace on the nails.
Gets slightly thick in time.
Dior is found in many beauty centres, but it’s a bit over priced comparing to other nail polishes.



Chanel: limited edition nail polishes, the polish have good thickness while applying it and the brush is good.
After applying wait for it to dry, and most of the colours only need one application.
Doesn’t chip after a while and doesn’t leave any residue on the nail after removing it.
Gets a little bit thick in time.
Chanel is sold for a higher price comparing to the other nail polishes, and sold in many beauty centres.



 
Maybelline: seasonal collection mostly express finish that dries fast, the brush is good and the thickness of the polish is great and the brush is nice.
Most of the colours need only one application and doesn’t chip in time.
After removing the nail polish it doesn’t stain the nails.
Doesn’t get thick in time nor dries up.
Maybelline is found in most of beauty centres in a good price.




Nivea: it has many lines in nail care such as calcium power, turbo colour and others.
The brush is nice and the thickness of the polish is great, but some polishes need to be applied more than once.
Some polishes dry very fast and others need time to dry depending on the line.
Doesn’t chip in time and doesn’t leave residue on the nails after removing it.
Doesn’t dry or gets thick in time.
Nivea is available in many beauty centres and sold in a good price.



Pupa: has a good range of nail polish and other products, the brush is small and the thickness of the polish is good.
The polish needs few minutes to dry and most of them only need one application.
It doesn’t chip but its better to protect it with top coat.
After removing the nail polish there won’t be any trace on the nails.
Gets a little bit thick in time and use.
Pupa is sold in most beauty centres in a good price.

My rating in order of best application, collection and lines are:

1-      OPI
2-      Zoya
3-      Orly
4-      Essie
5-      China Glaze
6-      LA colors
7-      Revlon
8-      Maybelline
9-      Pupa
10-   Nivea
11-   Dior
12-   Chanel
13-   M.A.C
14-   Rimmel



Monday, 5 September 2011

Nails Cafe Salon

Today September the fifth, my cousin and I decided to do our nails at the last minute, so I suggested to go to a new place in Al Shaab called Nail Cafe, fortunately we found an appointment at seven pm.

When we entered Al Shaab it was crowded with a narrow street, the Salon had only 2 parking spots, so we struggled to find a parking, though it was easy to find the salon, 1 point.

When we entered the salon it was quite with a modern clean atmosphere, we arrived at 6:30 pm but when they greeted us they told us to wait till 7 pm, so we started to choose a colour for our nails, they have a various collection of nail polishes such as OPI, China Glaze, essie and Orly, 1 point. I noticed the products they have which was nice but a bit over priced. I give them 1 point.

As I saw the menu to see the treatments they offer which was fairly good comparing to other salons I've been to, but the most unique treatment I saw was the N*4 Diabetic foot care where they take extra care for diabetic patients, they get 1 point.
When I started my treatment "Christen" was the one doing my nails, she used a new nail kit for me so I give them 1 point for hygiene, she was fairly professional but she did a good job, and on my left hand "Fae" took care of it and she was not bad, I give them 1 point. 

The employees were nice and friendly as well and I give them 1 point, The prices are average comparing to other salons which means 1 point for that.
                      
My rating for "Nails cafe Salon" is 8/10. I advice them to get parking valet or more parking spaces and more designs and nail arts.   

-Nails Cafe Salon, Al Shaab Al Bahree, Street 80, Block 8, Next to Villa Fayrouz, -Phone: 96665560
-Menu on Kuwait Paper Dump: http://www.kuwaitpaperdump.com/health-beauty/nails-cafe/
-Twitter: @Nails_Cafe




My cousin's Nails Colour: Orly

My Nails Colour: China Glaze