Nail Rock Designer Wraps-Pink Velvet Leopard Skin (Pedi!)

Today I want to show you another lovely design by Nail Rock: Pink Velvet Leopard Skin...oooooooh...me likey:)

I was waiting for a moment when I really could take my time to apply these wraps on my toenails, because I expected it was going to take at least one hour. I was wrong! It actually is pretty easy to use these wraps for pedicures, because you can use both your hands to apply them. Ha!

In less than 30 minutes I was ready, and the proud owner of 10 super glossy nails with a sexy feline design. And, also good to know: once applied, you're ready to go, so you don't have to be afraid your shoes are going to damage your fresh pedi!

Nail Rock is sold for approx. 8,10 euro, for this price you get 24 wraps for mani and pedi. But, I do have to say the wraps are long, so if you're smart you cut the pedi wraps in half, so you can use 'em twice!(unless you have very long toenails, which I doubt;))

There are many lovely designs available, also some very cool metallic ones, the same type Beyoncé and Lady Gaga were wearing by Minx.(but Minx will cost you at least 4 times more)

For more info on how to apply and where to buy, please check this site: Nail Rock.

Have a good weekend everyone!

Nail Rock Designer Wraps Gold Lace

After reading my previous post , in which I told you I had some problems with lifting of the nail wraps at the free edge of my nails, Nail Rock contacted me because they were convinced I could get better results with a few little tricks.
So, I followed the instructions again (you can check those in my previous post)but this time I did the following to prevent lifting at the free edge:
I heated the wrap again, and than pulled it over the free edge, until the free edge slightly appeared through the wrap. After that I started filing the excess wrap off.(in a downward motion!) Et voilá, as you can see in the second pic, this time I managed to apply the wrap tightly around the nail!Now this is what I expected when I ordered these the first time!
The design (gold lace)is breathtakingly beautiful...a true eyecatcher.

You do need to take your time to apply these, as it's important to adjust the size of the wraps to your nails; if they are too big on the sides they'll start lifting there, so leave a little space along the cuticle line. It took me almost an hour to apply this set, but I have to admit I was a little distracted by a t.v. show;).
You can get these wraps on Asos.com, and for more info you can check Nail Rock's site.
Have a lovely weekend everyone!XO

Nail Rock Designer Wraps: Leopard Skin

Edit 02/10/2010: I gave it another try, and had more succes this time!Click Here to see the results!


Edit 29/09/2010: The owner of Nail Rock read this review, and gave me some tips and tricks on how to get a better result, and prevent lifting. He offered me a new set of wraps, to try again. I hope to show you the results within the coming 2 weeks!

I spotted these Nail Wraps on Asos.com, and thought I might give it a try. I picked the Leopard Skin design, which looked most attractive to me.


This is how it works:
HOW TO NAIL ROCK:
1- Gently ease cuticle back and remove any nail polish.
2- Shape and file the nail edge.
3- Gently remove surface shine using a nail buffer or a smooth nail file.
4- Select Nail Rock Wrap nearest your Cuticle size. These can be trimmed to fit if needed.
5- Do not touch the adhesive side of the wrap that will be used on your nail.
6- Gently place at cuticle edge and apply heat from a small or travel
Hairdryer for a few seconds until the wrap begins to soften. ASOS mini hairdryer
7- Applying firm pressure, push the wrap onto one side of the nail bed. Re-apply heat and repeat on the other side.
8- Re-apply heat and push firmly over the entire nail for a secure fit. If there is a crease; re-heat, gently lift the wrap off the
nail and reapply adding further heat if necessary.
9- File off excess wrap at the end of the nail in a downward motion with a fine wooden file.
This is what you get:

I followed the instructions exactly as they are written, but I didn't get what I expected! The wraps started lifting at my tips!Now everytime I use my hands, it starts peeling off a little more. I thought these would be foil-like, but they're more like stickers. And they look like stickers as well.


The result, seen from a distance, is pretty cool. It's impossible to achieve this perfect leopard skin design with stamping or hand painted nail art.
I'd say these are fun for a night out, but I don't believe they'll last up to 10 days, as is written in the description. The price is also a bit too high in my opinion: 8,60 euro for 24 stickers for hand and feet.
I'm curious about the new nail stickers by Essence, and I wonder if they're similar to Nail Rock Wraps. The Essence ones are sold for 1,99 euro, which is quite a bit cheaper. Anyway, soon I'll let you know how long these lasted on my nails:). Have a good weekend everyone!xo
Edit: I removed the wraps a after a few hours of wear, because they started to look messy, and the lifting at my tips started to irritate me. Such a pity!