Review (5/5): Pretty and at a good price point.
Let’s establish this first, everyone rates things differently- this is how I do it:
5 stars: The item fully meets OR exceeds expectations
4 stars: There could be improvements, but the product is good
3 stars: The item is acceptable, but might be better elsewhere, or needs improvement
2 stars: Many or most things are wrong with the item, but it has some redeemable feature
1 star: Stay Away! It’s a bad buy.
In those stars I try to include: How closely the product meets the description, Price, How it compares to other products I’ve tried, and Usability.
My reviews can be long, so if you want to skim, follow the topic headers. Also-I try to update my reviews, so they may change over time.
My nail experience:
I am currently NOT a nail tech but I am practicing to become licensed. It’s something I enjoy—but is still a hobby. I practice weekly, if not daily- on myself, hand mannequins, and other people. Sometimes I’m told to hurry up getting licensed- that I’m "good enough"—but I’m in no hurry, busy trying out as many products as I can, watching nail content on YouTube and SkillShare.
SO--Though I am knowledgeable, I recommend you always trust licensed nail teaches over me.
Art liner brushes-- overall look:
I'm a sucker for the embedded crystals look that these brushes have. Its a common look for nail brushes- this style is everywhere, but I always find it pretty. The crystals are loose, wiggling around in the open center- sometimes making a faint clicking noise. This style always looks bougie to me.
The brush tips:
these preform fine- had a few brush hairs I had to get wet and smooth-- nothing bad. after a little forming they do what they are intended to do. If you're new to brushes like these, the long fine lines help create smoother thin lines and the stubby brushes are good for more precise detail.
Cost:
At the time of this review these brushes cost 6.99. for five brushes that's roughly 1.25 for each brush. Not a bad cost. You can get better brushes- they'll have less imperfections and will cost more-- but these do fine.
I see these brushes everywhere-- and the'll randomly pop up at different price points- sometimes even as a free bonus for a more expensive nail kit. So if you want to shop around you may be able to find them cheeper-- but I still think this is a good price.
Overall:
They are what they say they are. If you like the look on the page- I don't think they will disappoint.
I hope this was helpful!