Nailene Ultra Adhesive Tabs Review and Update

Written Sept 1--
Day 2:
I took a shower last night, and the thumb nail lifted from the tab, but the tab held to my natural nail. This morning, my fake right index finger nail was lifting, but the tab was still stuck to my fingernail. I glued the nails to the tab still stuck to my fingers.

Later on, I chunked my fake index finger nail off my finger trying to get out of the car. I found the nail on the car's floor, and glued it back on.

So far, the tabs on my left hand seems to be holding tight.  The tabs on my right hand feel wobbly.


(I am wondering if the tabs aren't holding because my natural nail beds are flat and these fake nails are curved? I will do another review of these tabs when I am wearing fake nails for flat nail beds)

Day 2

Edited to Add: Right before I went to bed, the nail on my right hand ring finger popped off. I can't believe this! I glued the nail onto the sticky tab, (still stuck to my natural nail) back on. This is ridiculous! And yet, my left hand is doing fine.

Sept 2-
Day 3:
The nails can't take as much pressure as when they are glued on. My right hand now has 3 nails glued back onto the sticky tab. I'm thinking that the next time I use these tabs, I'm going to glue the nails to the sticky tabs. This might give my arched fake nails a fighting chance over my flat nail beds.

Another thing I've noticed is that my natural nails feel smothered. About a day after I glue on my nails, I can't feel the fake nails any longer because the glue has dried. My nails, with the sticky tabs, feel swamped. It's a really weird feeling.

So far, my left hand nails feel snug. Wonder how long that will last?

Removal-and-Update (3 days wear)
Ok. I couldn't take it any longer. I needed to pack some boxes, and my middle finger on my left hand was wobbly. So I removed my nails. Removal was super easy.

Just press on the nail, push it forward and off the natural nail. Sometimes it takes the sticky tab with it.

Sticky tab still stuck. Just had to roll it off my natural nail.

I used nail polish remover to get any residue off my nails.

Then I washed my hands with H20 Spa hand and cuticle scrub.

Followed up with cuticle cream and hand lotion.

Conclusion:

• The Nailene tabs are stronger and longer lasting than Kiss mega tabs. 
•  Non-dominant hand would probably last up to 5 days.
• Sticky tabs hang onto natural nail even if the artificial nail fails.
• Dominant hand lost 3 nails 4x. (One was a chunking accident) 
• Next time, I will put a dab of nail glue onto the artificial nail and then put the nail onto the sticky tab on my natural nail.
• I like that my nails are back to normal almost instantly.
• I will definitely use these again.

End of Summer Harvest Fimo Nail Art and Nailene Ultra Adhesive Tabs Review

Here's another mani with the fimo veggies and fruits.

 I applied the artificial nails to my nails with Nailene Ultra Adhesive Tabs

Nails I used:

This kit has been in my nails box since 2009. Back then, I was trying so many different types of nails to find the perfect french tip full cover nails for me.  The nail beds are very opaque. I think I paid $2 for these on clearance, and I couldn't pass them up for that price.

When I opened the box, I found a drugstore sensor pad inside, and this...

It was folded up very small and taped shut. The tape was yellow with age. The coupon expired in December of 09. I've never seen RED by Kiss on the shelves. Have you?

 The nails are still good, but the sizes are crazy. There are more size 6 than anything else. I may be able to get 2 manis from it. Not sure though.

Polishes:

China Glaze 931 Foxy, Sinful Colors 832 This Is It

I picked up the China Glaze in the clearance bin at Ulta awhile ago. I haven't used it yet. The Sinful Colors was an impulse buy at Albertsons. I paid $2.49 for it. I know they're only $1.99 at Walgreens, but I figured for .50¢ more, get it now because I don't know when I'm getting to Walgreens again or if they'll have that color.

I started by filling in the french tip curve with Lavender Cloud (not pictured). Once that was dry, I brushed This Is It over the Lavender Cloud. It's really not that light yellow.

After this dried, I sponged Foxy over This Is It 2 times. I brushed Foxy on the tips of the nails. Finally, I brushed on some more This Is It adding to what was already there.

After adding the veggie and fruit slices and rhinestones, I made dots on the nails with Piggy Polish Mystic.

From my "Garden":

Apples, Corn, Pears, Tomatoes,  Mushrooms, and Zucchini

Now to the Nailene Ultra Tabs, initial review...
The packaging

 The tabs are clear and sit on pink background paper so you can see them.

Before applying the tabs, I took the polish off my nails, and scrubbed my hands with this.

H20 Spa Hand and Cuticle Scrub

With tweezers, I selected tabs sized to my fingers. and peeled them, one by one off the backing paper. 

Clear Tabs on Nails

I thought I could put tabs on all my natural nails, then peel the plastic off the tops and put on my fake nails. The plastic coverings start to lift off after the tabs are placed on the nails. One on them came off my thumb tab, and it's so sticky, it grabbed another plastic covering, somehow. I had to remove that tab and get a fresh one, because the plastic covering would not come off. It was stuck to the tab.

The directions say to smooth down the tabs, pressing out air bubbles. Then remove the plastic covering and place the nail on the tab.

So far, they feel very snug. The packaging claims the tabs are water resistant. They are guaranteed up to 5 days of wear. I'll do an update in a few days, and let you know how they go.

Have you tried these Nailene Ultra Adhesive Tabs?

Back from vacation!

I just got back last night from my vacation trip to California. We drove 700+ miles there and back. It was a long trip, and I'm exhausted. But I wanted to share some of the finds I bought there.

The following is my first youtube video. Hope you like it! (Please forgive my tired voice)

Later on this week, I'll post some swatches and reviews.

Enjoy!