NCLA nail shields

I was super excited to get to asked to do a review for NCLA for Nail Polish Canada. I adore nail shields by NCLA. Despite my hang ups about using nail shields on my nails I gave them a go.

I was asked to select two designs so I went with Stephanie's Galaxy and Reflect Yourself.

First up Reflect Yourself:

For the thumb to fit I had to cut the curve a little flatter. Other then that check out how nicely they fit. Love it!

The next set is Stephanie's Galaxy. Now these don't claim to be or have instructions on how to fit as pedicure shields, but they work just as well on the toes.

First off aren't these just gorgeous shields?? As you can see the shields fit very nicely to the toenails. I had to cut the base flatter for my oddly shaped pinky toe, but other then that each fit just as they should. I did cut some of the shields in half and then applied them since the shields are so long and toe nails are so small. Works perfectly!

From the time I was told they were shipping to arrival was very quick AND the product ships free despite coming from Canada. How cool is that? Check this out to see all the shields they have available.

ncLA Design Wraps: Bottle Service...Just Charge It!

Alrighty posts are going to become scarce from now on. I have a lot of work and not a lot of time anymore. I'll still be here once a week at least though.

So speaking of time let me tell you about how I feel about pedicures. I hate painting my toenails. I hate having naked toenails. I have a dilemma...as in those two don't really mesh well. I've had people tell me, "oh it's fall time! You don't need to paint them anymore." This is the look I give them: o.0

Rain or shine I am barefoot in my home. It's just the way it is. Maybe I'm allergic to shoes...at any rate these toes need to be done 365 days a year. Kelly over at Oh La La Polish started selling Jamberry Nail Shields recently and mentioned the pedicure solution is....nail shields! Now why didn't I think of that...

She also did a giveaway for ncLA nail wraps which I won (*SQUEAL* Thanks again Kelly!) So I can attest to the ncLA ones which have some cool designs but Jamberry has at least twice as many designs and a LOT of seasonal choices. Anyhow here's my pedicure after two days of wear (click for a closer view of the design):

How cool are these?! The package came with two color combinations so I love the variety I got:

This is what came in the package: Two sheets of nails strips in two color combinations and the ncLA nail file in a fine grade. The shields are vinyl and have a little stretch, but I think I stretched a little too much on my right big toe. The circles indicate the shields I used on one set of nails. I cut the little ones in half getting four out of the two strips.

These were super simple to use. I was so intimidated at first and the pleasantly surprised at how easy it was. You can pull the strip back up easily to reposition if it isn't straight (I had to do that about ten times on my big toe). No heat or extra tools. Just put down base coat, apply the shield, press it down firmly and file away the excess at the top. Done. Entire thing took me about 15 minutes including time for the base coat to dry.

In case you are wondering about the packaging:

All in all I can see myself buying more of these in the future as a treat but at 16.00 a package it's a bit spendy. Well I guess you get a couple of pedicures out of it....yeah I'll definitely be buying again. Be sure to check out both Jamberry and ncLA for great designs!

*These were sent to me as a result of a giveaway I won. I had no incentive provided for review and presented my honest opinion.*