Review: Fing'rs EDGE Hardcore Nail Addict

Confession: I've never had my nails fancied up by a professional. I have, however, tricked friends into thinking I went to a pro with glue-on nails! There was just one problem, though - I could never find fake nails of good quality! Tip wear was dreadful, and no matter how much glue I used, the nails would pop off at the drop of a hat. And of course, most nail designs are either terribly boring, or they scream TACKY HOOKER. But all of that changed once I discovered Fing'rs EDGE Hardcore Nail Addict line!

The lovely Joy** sent me some samples to try, and (of course), as soon as they arrived at my doorstep, I got to testing. The first design I tried was a classic french tip with polka dots (31194). I rushed the application though, so the wear wasn't as good as it should have been, and I had major air bubble action going on (my friends didn't seem to notice this, though).

The second design I tried was black with skulls (with little jewels for pupils!) - MUCH more my style, and my favourite of the bunch! They didn't show air bubbles, and lasted 2 days without breaking. 

The third style I gave a shot was the black french tip, which has become really popular lately. Although simple, it was another favourite because it was simple without being boring. This one I REALLY took my time with - I still hadn't forgotten the disaster I had with the polka dot french tip, and I didn't want to screw it up! In the end, I had a few air bubbles, but they weren't noticeable unless you were all up on em (and if you were I'd poke your pupils and your retinas would beg for mercy...just letting you know).

And look! I made em spicy by adding decals!

My favourite thing about EDGE nails are the length - they've got a very short length to them, which is perfect for me - medium length nails are too long for me. Its also pretty easy to find a perfect match for each nail, but since my middle and ring fingers have a wider nail bed than the rest of my fingers, I may have to file a bigger nail down to size. Not really a major thing, though - I've had to do this with every brand I've tried!

The tips of the nails don't chip at all - hooray! No touch ups! They get a little bit of wear, but nothing drastic. If you decide to use glue and apply the nails properly, you'll get little to no air bubbles. I find that no matter how hard I try (even when following Scrangie's tips**) I still end up with air bubbles. Although I don't like it, I've learned to accept it, haha.

Would I try the EDGE line again? YES. In fact, I'd been planning to buy some products from the line before Joy contacted me, and I recommend them wholeheartedly.

You might like Fing'rs EDGE Hardcore Nail Addict line if...

• You don't like "classic" nail designs
• You prefer short length nails
• You like to do your own manicures
• You're on a tight budget

Like the post? Are you a cheap-o like me, and prefer fake nails over a professional manicure? Tell me here!

** Joy will be leaving the Fing'rs team to pursue bigger and better things! Your blogger friends wish you all the best, Joy! Good luck with everything you do! 

** Here's another Scrangie post with better shots of the black french tip! She's one of my favourite nail bloggers because she's informative and has THE best swatches (and loves green polish almost as much as I do!). Check her out!