PRODUCTS ON TRIAL TUESDAYS: Terrific Tips Nail Extensions

Nikki C. aka PlatinumLuvXoXo (Plaintiff)

vs.

Terrific Tips "Enchanted Nites" Nail Extensions (Defendant)

Plaintiff accuses Defendant of being of a low quality nail extension, that cracks and or breaks in a short period of time.   Though Plaintiff has suffered loss of valuable time and money and has experienced utter embarrassment from having to go to work with broken and missing nails, Plaintiff is not seeking any compensation from Defendant. Plaintiff only desires to alert the public of the risks in purchasing Defendant.

Terrific Tips Statement:

From Sally's Beauty Supply website:

"Terrific Tips Nail Tips creates a very natural looking nail with a slight C curve. Works very well with two-way tape. Create a natural medium looking nail....Terrific Tips Nail Tips enhance the over all look of your hands whether using the nail as a full nail with not overlay of any kind, or when using the nail as tip for any type of overlay." 

Undisputable Facts:

Purchase At:  Sally's Beauty Supplies in-store or online.

Price: Inexpensive. $2.19 per pack of 20 or $9.99 per box of 100.

Options: Choose from Enchanted Nites, Clear Vision, Plus Size, Elite Overlap, Colored tips, Cosmo Natural, French White and more.  Some styles can be used as both tips and full cover nails.

Extras: Lovely C-Curve as stated in Defendant's statement; very natural looking. 

FRESHLY DONE SET

Examination & Evidence:

Plaintiff has purchased and applied Defendant approximately six (6) times, and has had issues with Defendant each time.
 
Not enough sizes - the sizes are just..."weird". Plaintiff argues that it was really difficult to find the right sizes to fit her nail bed. (EXHIBIT A).  Plaintiff was forced to use ones that were too big and file them to fit. This resulted in the shape of the nail tip being altered and not looking as nice as it could have had they been "straight out of the pack perfection".
 
Plaintiff argues it took too long to apply (approx. 45 mins) because of all the "personalizing" which had to be done to them.

EXHIBIT 'A'

Plaintiff argues Defendant is not flexible enough, so application is more difficult. Plaintiff had to apply too much pressure to make it stick to nail - which can lead to air bubbles.

Defendant's cuticle edge is too straight. Most cuticles are slightly curved. Have to file that edge to curve accordingly ( EXHIBIT B).

 

EXHIBIT 'B'

  

Defendant must be polished or embellished because of the line under Defendant that is caused from being a "tip" as well as a full-cover nail (EXHIBIT C).

EXHIBIT 'C'

Plaintiff complains that Defendant began to crack and split right down the middle after one (1) day! Applied on Saturday, had to remove all of them by Tuesday!!! (EXHIBIT D)

          

EXHIBIT 'D' - TOP: Left Thumb, Right Thumb, Right Index  - 2 Days After Application

 Plaintiff's Closing Statement:

"I have never used press-ons or tips that cracked as easily as these! I really wanted these to work out. They are always in stock at Sally's so obtaining them is a breeze. They DO look good and look as though I grew them myself when you first apply them, but they just aren't strong enough to last. I hope Terrific Tips really considers changing whatever the heck it is that they make these nails!"

  

Verdict:

We find the Defendant, "Terrific Tips"......

 

GUILTY of Being Made of Cheap Inferior Materials!

MAKEUP BLENDING SPONGE SERIES Vol.1: "Revive" by Beauty Pro

"I have no idea how to use them, but by the grace of which ever higher power, I will learn!!" NIKKI C.

This "series" will take a look at a few copycats of the infamous, "Beauty Blender" sponges. Honestly, I can't really see myself paying the $20 or more for the BBlender - I almost did, but I managed to reel it in and contain my impulse.

This is the 1st one purchased, "Revive" Makeup Blending Applicator:

WHERE TO BUY: In Canada - Winners and Marshalls. TJ Maxx in the US. Not sure where else.

PRICE : Only $5.99!

VARIETY?: Only variations in colors. Mint green, yellow, baby blue, and of course, pink.

TEXTURE: Very soft and pliable - velvety feeling.

EXPANDABILITY: It does expand when you wet it. Not significantly though. I could barely notice the difference.

COVERAGE: Very light to medium. My dark spots were laughing at me as I tried to conceal them with this thing. Even after applying my NYX concealer, every time I'd try to blend that (with the pointier side), it would just come off! Whaaaaat?! Really?! Late for work again!

USE: Geez. My poor arms were killing me by the time I had finished "blending"! I realize though that this sponge will  not work if you try to swipe the makeup on. It basically takes off what you put on. I ended up applying my Ruby Kisses HD Powder and blending with my E.L.F Powder Brush after these pics were taken.

CLEANING: Very, very easy to clean!! 5 minutes to get it looking brand new. I washed with Mastey Paris Sulfate Free Shampoo, Squeezed out water with a white towel to ensure no traces of makeup left.

** WARNING**
 I have recently suffered a really bad reaction to something. Hence the embarrassing acne and dark spots. Don't judge me ;) :

L: Bare Skin w/ Primer / R: Foundation Applied

L: Revive /  R:Fingers

Whooo..DIRTY! 3 applications of Revlon Mineral Mousse Foundation

Wowww...CLEAN and looking new!

 MY FINAL VERDICT:  Hmmm.. I tried this only with the mineral mousse foundation.  I'm wondering if THAT'S what the problem is. That foundation is hard to work with. BUT I did try different primers and amounts of water in the sponge, and I just could not get this sponge to cooperate for nothing! So, I will try with my Colorstay liquid foundation over the weekend and update. For now, I have to say:

GIVE IT A TRY!! -  it's only $5.99 anyways, right?