Advantages: Smooth application, good coverage, long lasting
Disadvantages: Price

...fashion show. Creative have 37 Bold shades which are bright, dark, and glittery and you will always find one that's just you. These range from silver, glittery shades, yellows, oranges, blues, purples and black. You name a colour and shade and Creative have it. 'Turqouise Tint' has been featured in Nylon Magazine as a must have colour earlier this year and 'Trophy' was pictured in Cosmo Girl as one of the new bold nail colours that is currently in fashion. I don't find these colours as popular as the others, but they are more popular in the summer on toes. As well as the magazine mentions above, Creative Nail Design have also been mentioned for their fashionable, high quality nail enamels in other magazines such as - Glamour, Ok, Star, All You, Woman's Day, Shape, Essence, Real Simple, Life & Style Weekly, Allure, Self, Marie Clare... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to apply, Two sets, Assorted sizes, natural or polished you decide, long lasting, natural appearance,
Disadvantages: Can weaken your natural nails if worn for too long,

...the way they are. I always buy the short, square ones andthey are the best ones if you like square nails with not too much length. These nails can easily last a couple of weeks. They are strong and durable and easily re applied if they fall off. Always carry a bottle of nail glue with you, and then if one does fall off, you wont look odd! If you are looking for a quick fix nail solution, that doesn't cost the earth, but look effective and natural then this is the product for you. A definate must in my house. I wont go to work without them! Awarded four stars by me, because they can weaken your natural nails if worn for too long. Other than this, and excellent product! Thanks for reading... Read review

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Advantages: look natural, cheaper than a salon
Disadvantages: they come off easily, glue doesn't work!

...around £5.99 from Boots, and I have seen them in Superdrug for a similar price. You can visit www.nailene.com but this is a US site and I don't think you can order from it. ~~My Verdict~~ I was very disappointed about the whole glue situation with these, but I think that if I had bought a box which had non-solidified glue, there would definitely be a few more stars on this product rating. I wouldn't say no to trying them again, but perhaps I would try the self stick nails instead, or at least buy an extra tube of glue.... Read review

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Advantages: They create an unusual but pretty festive look, they are not expensive, they are easy to apply
Disadvantages: They are only available from Avon, applying the sprinkles can be a bit messy

...Nail Sprinkles are a new product that Avon have launched in time for the festive season. They are a form of nail art, but unlike many fancy nail art products that are difficult to apply yourself, Nail Sprinkles are extremely easy to apply. There are four different variations of Sprinkles, two of which are glittery, a pink and a silver version, and two which are made up with coloured foil cut out shapes, a lilac heart shape and a star shape. I purchased the silver glitter nail sprinkles, the glitter sprinkles are basically very fine glitter particles which you sprinkle onto wet nail polish or base coat to create a simple but stunning festive look. The Sprinkles are packaged in a small plastic circular container which has a small hole in the centre in order to monitor the flow of the sprinkles, the pot is sealed with a screw top lid... Read review

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Advantages: Some awesome tracks
Disadvantages: One or two fillers

...Jimmy's vocal skills to the full. A gentle backing track featuring acoustic guitar, piano and subtle percussion with occasional orchestral accompaniment really compliment the vocals. Tells the story of a man who needs to reassure a woman of how much he loves her:- "You need more reassurance. Than a frightened orphan child That I'm always gonna want you That I'll always be beguiled" Verdict - Hit 8) On This Night Of A Thousand Stars From the 'Evita' soundtrack in which Nail played the part of Magaldi. Set to a tango background, he carries this song off very well and with great aplomb. Verdict - Hit 9) Running Man From the Cocodile Shoes II album. Quite a lively number which will soon have you tapping your feet and nodding your head in appreciation. Probably the rockiest sounding song on the album too. Plenty... Read review

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Advantages: Super strong nails, beautiful glossy finish.
Disadvantages: See verdict in review.

...Have you always had annoying nails that are dry and flaky and split if you so much as touch them? I know I have. I have always wanted beautiful long nails which wouldn't break, and a few years ago I never thought it would be possible with my weak nails. CALCIUM GEL When I was about 15 my mum bought me some Revlon 'Calcium Gel' from their Nail Builders range in Boots. I was excited but sceptical as to whether it would work or not. So many products make unbelievable claims that you just *know* they won’t live up to (ahem, may I refer you to my review on Sally Hansen’s Hard as Nails)….but then, what did I have to lose?! (after all, mum was paying). I painted it on every week and removed it at the end of the week due to general wear and tear. The consistency of this nail varnish is not comparable to any other I've used (and... Read review

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Advantages: fantastic looking nails, soft cuticles and strengtens too!
Disadvantages: Expensive, not avaliable in my supermarkets

...and cutting but actually I found it pleasing as the calcium bang marks grew out fast being replaced with nutrished and smooth nail material growing in its place. Overall a 5 star rating and although quite expensive the bottle does last a long time, and the results are to die for. My cuticles are greatly improved, to such an extent that it doesn't look like I have any, the number of calcium marks have reduced, and they dont split as much any more! I highly recommend asking for this at your salon, or trying at your supermarket or boots even though my little town doesnt stock them perhaps larger cities might. A must for any woman, or man that wants good looking nails without having to keep your hands in giant plastic bubbles everyday to prevent them from damage! Thanks for reading, take care, best wishes, mintz x x x... Read review

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Advantages: Range of colours
Disadvantages: Where shall I begin? You'd better read on...

...regardless of how many coats you put on. I’ve tried putting a clear base coat on first but that doesn’t work either. I’m far from impressed. My only advice is don’t buy this nail polish, for me it has been a waste of £8.50. If you still fancy trying it out you’ll find it in larger Boots stores and some department stores such as Debenhams. I’ve given it two stars because if the quality was better then the colour would have looked good and I like the brush but I’m not prepared to spend ages applying it to find it has chipped off during the same day. This is certainly not a nail polish I would wear out, that was actually the reason I brought it but sadly it can never serve this purpose. I’d probably have to try and hide the chipped nails all night! And so my mission to find the perfect nail varnish continues, if anyone can recommend one then I... Read review

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Advantages: Leaves hands feeling soft and smooth.
Disadvantages: Slightly more expensive than the average hand cream!

...white with red writing on it. It stands on it's lid which is screw top. ~ What does it promise / What does the pamphlet say? ~ * Rich cream * Easily absorbed, non-oily emulsion (makes it sound like a paint!) * Can be used morning and night * Preserves the youthful and beauty qualities of hands and nails. * Contains SPF 15 * Helps prevent age spots * Promotes soft, smooth hands * Apply to clean, dry hands, working from the tips of the fingers to the wrists. * For stronger nails, gently massage them each time you apply the cream. ~ What it contains and their functions ~ * Sesame oil and shea butter ~ protect and moisturise * Japanese mulberry extract ~ minimises the appearance of age spots * Condurango bark ~ an astringent that helps prevent clammy palms of hands (my hands are always cold so I never suffer from this... Read review

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Advantages: clever, some good tracks, good sound manipulation
Disadvantages: dull, to much arty crap, not enough good songs, go's on and on

...Having been a huge nine inch nails fan since the Pretty Hate Machine album in some ways i really feel like i have to like this album as it is a monumental acheivement but when it comes down to it, it's going to be one of those albums that i want to like but i'm never going to listen to. Basically this is because it's dull. For how long can Trent Reznor keep on producing this kind of 'nine inch nails by the numbers' music, it seems to have come down to some kind of formula on this album. It also occurs to me that this world of misery and self abuse that he would like to make out that he lives in is starting to wear a little thin by now. On Pretty Hate Machine and Broken i sincerely believed in what he was saying as in a lot of ways i felt the same but as the biggest star of industrial music are we still meant to believe that he lives...