March 18, 2012
Nail Magic: Nail Hardener and Conditioner
Review
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An all in one "magic" nail product is something every manicure-crazy girl should have. Weak, brittle, easy to break nails are not only annoying, but are also unsightly and harder to paint smoothly with polish. Naturally thin, flaky nails that crack definitely will benefit from a product like this as well.
The great thing about this versatile nail strengthener is that it can be used as a protective base coat and top coat over polish, or also can be worn alone.
Usually when I wear nail polish for long periods of time without a break in between, my natural nails become soft and super bendable. I also use to be a chronic nail biter which would leave me with stubby nails, torn up cuticles, and sore fingertips. Using this product has not only made my nails strong and healthy between polish use, but also makes them grow super fast. The smell and taste is unpleasant which stops me from wanting to nibble on my fingers. The finish is shiny, and when applied both under and over a polish it prevents staining and chipping relatively well.
Beauty is Pain!
I discovered this product at Sally Beauty Supply and decided to buy it after reading the impressive claims on the box. That night when I tried it I had both good and bad immediate results. It did a wonderful job at hardening and conditioning my nails, however I felt an intense burning sensation right after applying it. It was a severe throbbing feeling that hurt very badly; not stopping even after I tried to remove the product with acetone.
I researched online and found other people who experienced the same side effects as me. I'm not sure if I had applied too thick of a layer or if some of it got on my skin which in turn caused the ends of my fingers to feel extremely uncomfortable. Some people were claiming that the feeling was actually a chemical burn, but for me the pain went away after a few hours with the help of some Ibuprofen.
This obviously turned me off to using Nail Magic so it sat in the back of my polish collection for about a year. Recently, I decided to try it again with much hesitation, and this time I surprisingly didn't feel one bit of discomfort. I don't know why all of the sudden this product started working for me without pain, but I was glad. It does it's job so well and makes my nails grow super fast and hardens them almost instantly. Because of the large amount of negative side effects of this product, I'm not sure if I am able to recommend it. I love how it works on my nails, but many other reviews had different reactions to it. If you ever do come across this product and decide to try it, make sure to follow the steps closely.
How to Use:
Shake the bottle thoroughly
Clean nails with polish remover (I use straight acetone to get off all the oils and any residue)
Clean nails with polish remover (I use straight acetone to get off all the oils and any residue)
Apply it as a base coat
Paint your nails with polish of choice
Apply it as a top coat
You can also use a thin coat on natural nails
Be advised to apply it to the nail surface only- contact with the cuticle and skin can cause irritation (for some, even severe pain!)
The mixed reviews on this temperamental product made me hesitant to review it; however those people like me who experienced the positive results of gorgeous, healthy nails made me want to at least spread the word about it. There are so many products like this on the market, some that even claim to be all natural. It might be a wiser choice to go with one that has more positive reviews and less potent ingredients. If you are interested in trying Nail Magic, I would definitely suggest doing a test on a small part of one nail before going ahead and applying it to all of your fingers.
The .50oz bottle shown about is $8.49. It is available at Sally Beauty Supply, Rite Aid, and other places online.
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Oh dont like the sound of this product, sounds a bit too painful, very indepth review hun xx
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Great review! My nails are also very ''bendable'', but I'm not sure if I would want to try this products because of the pain, It sounds quite scary.
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Ooo sounds scary! I used the sally H hard as nails one and it worked wonders when i grew my nails a few months ago, it made them really strong and they didn't break easily! PLUS no pain! :) Great review lovely, as always:)
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That would totally freak me out, but it was brave of you to give it a second chance!! haha. I'm glad it worked out ok though :)
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This product sounds great as I love nail hardeners but don't know if I could deal with the burning as it sounds very painful especially if you had to take tablets
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lovely polish, great review
ReplyDeleteThis review was so helpful! I feel like my nails are extremely brittle and I was on a search for a great nail hardener. This was such a thorough review. Thanks for sharing the pros and cons of the product!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a strange reaction to a nail varnish product, glad its not happening anymore though hun!
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ReplyDeleteVery odd about the reaction - especially if it's stopped! Aside from that it looks like a good product!
ReplyDeletethat is crazy that you (and others) had such a reaction to the nail strengthener. Maybe whatever chemical was causing this weakened over time? I'm kind of scared to try it lol!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, shame it was painful the first time around but glad it worked this time :) Xx
ReplyDeletethis product was horrible for me. horrendous damage to my nails. burning sensation, looks as if they have been damaged with acid. pictures if anybody wants to see them. be careful
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