Review (5/5): All the strength of traditional arylic without the bulk or salon. Stronger and easier DIY then gel
I have always coveted long nails, but with weak, bendy nails that peal and break easily it was never achievable. I'm a DIY girl when it comes to nails. I have been doing my own gel manicures for years and most recently have been using Brisa lite smoothing gel for added strength. It helped but manicures still started chipping at the 10 day mark and as soon as my nails got to the desired length they would start breaking.
By comparison this stuff is amazing! Its all the strength without the bulk of regular acrylic. They are my real nails but nothing will break them.The process itself is faster since you don't have to cure for two minutes each time. The coats between and after powder are just thin glue. Its also more forgiving as the coats are all even and solidly applied. You buff and clean up in the middle of the process which makes everything even and your edges perfect. I've also filed and such after they are done without issue.
I actually ordered from Revel itself, but read the reviews here first. Revel colors are also cheaper then gel's options, with a one ounce jar of color only costing about $8. One ounce jar is probably like 8-10 manicures. Sure beats paying a salon $40 every two weeks.
Removal is slightly different. I use the cotton ball with nail caps method and find it slightly more time consuming then gel, but I think that's only because I'm still getting used to it. When exposed to acetone the dip turns into a chewed gum consistency. So unlike my CND shellac that peals off I'm rubbing off sticky blobs. But I also probably just need to try soaking it an extra 5 minutes and stop being impatient.
But the extra removal time is totally worth it when you consider the manicures last longer, are stronger, and allow me to finally have my dream long nails.