Review: Barry M Nail Paint/Nail Polish

Product: Barry M Nail Paint

I LOVE the colour in 'Berry Ice Cream' and the colour & formula is fantastic.

Barry M 'Berry Ice cream' with sparkly silver tips*

*I'm using Collection Bedazzled Nail Effects in 1 Razzle Dazzle (silver tips).

The 'Mint Green' one is also lovely. I have a tutorial on mint green polka dot nails here.

However, I also have one in 'Bright Pink' and while the colour is  a lovely barbie pink, the formula for this colour is very streaky so I wouldn't recommend it.

It seems strange that the same nail line has different formulas, but that has been my experience so far.

As for the glitter polish line, they are very pigmented and sparkly. I have one in Amethyst Glitter which is an intense rainbow glitter. Great for an accent nail.

Overall, they have good colour pay off and dry pretty quick & are long-lasting. Also, they don't stain your nails which is a HUGE plus for me as despite its affordable price tag, it is good quality. I highly recommend the colour berry ice cream!

Read Barry M Basecoat Topcoat & Nail Hardener All in One review here. 

Rating: 4/5

How to make your manicure last for weeks! (Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat, Barry M Basecoat Topcoat & Nail Hardener All In One)

This post is sharing my nail secrets since I hear many friends complaining about how their nails don't last. 

1) Technique

Apply a base coat + nail polish + top coat.

These steps will help to protect your nails and seal in your nail colour.

Also, be careful not to apply too many coats of nail polish, as too thick a layer will make it very easy to chip.

2) Top Coat

This is the primary secret.

The best top coat I have used is the Seche Vite Dry Fast Top Coat.

"widely acknowledged as the worlds finest top coat. Its patented formula penetrates through the nail laquer to the base coat forming a single solid coating over the nail plate for a much durable finish, guaranteed not to yellow and leaves nails silky, stronger and resistant to chipping and peeling."

This comes from their website and I totally agree. Available here!

I also really like the Barry M All In One Basecoat Topcoat & Nail Hardener. It works just as advertises, and I really like using it as a topcoat. It is also a more affordable option and easily available in the UK.

My nails usually last about 2-3 weeks. Investing in a top coat means you actually save more money by not needing to get your nails done so often.

Invest in a top coat today! :)