REVIEW: Avon Nail Experts 24k Gold Strength

I have to thank my mum for forcing me to stop biting my nails (and sucking my thumb) as a child. Although I hated the horrendous taste of 'Bite No More' I am grateful that I now have pretty decent looking nails (on my fingers at least, my feet are a whole different post!).

My nails are in quite good condition but when they get longer they have a tendency to split and break. I have odd shaped nails, each grows it's own way, my darling sister has tried to give me a french manicure but they are all such different shapes that it just doesn't work! Due to this, I tend to just wear clear nail varnish for a bit of everyday shine. However, rather than just adding a bit of sheen to my nails I prefer to use something that will care for them at the same time.

Step up Avon Nail Experts 24k Gold Strength.

The product:

The varnish comes in a 12ml bottle with a brush built into the lid. It looks kind of like a magic potion you'd expect to see in Harry Potter, a thick fluid with tiny golden flecks suspended in it.

The description says that Gold Strength helps make nails feel stronger and look smoother and it is enriched with real gold for a natural looking glow - yep, REAL GOLD!!!

As a varnish it is quite thin, it is very easy to apply, the brush is good and a couple of strokes easily covered my nail. It dries in next to no time which is great if you're in a rush and just want a slight shine on natural nails or a protective top coat on a colour.

I've been using Gold Strength for a week or two now and have generally applied two coats each time. You could just do one coat but due to the gold flecks it can feel a little rough. For smoother results I would suggest two or three coats, this also gives a more golden look. The finish is good, the gold flecks give a subtle shimmer and high shine which lasts quite well. After a few days, looking closely at my nails I start to see the varnish wearing off the tips (bearing in mind I have quite busy hands, typing all day and sometimes night too!) it doesn't peel and look scruffy. Removing the varnish is nice and easy too, a couple of light wipes with nail varnish removed and it's gone.

The verdict:

So, does it live up to it's claims? Since using Gold Strength my nails have felt stronger, they haven't chipped, split or broken. I did wonder if I was just thinking they were stronger but in the past when I pressed the tips of my nails they would bend but now they don't and I think they look much healthier.

At £5.00 for stronger, shiny nails with REAL GOLD you can't really go wrong, I would definitely recommend it.

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