ZOYA Women's Starter Manicure Kit

I have never had nice nails; they are dry, chip easily and peel. It never bothered me much - I could still keep them fairly neat-looking - but I have a creative job where I have to present and point a lot. Once I joined a workplace where "done" nails on women was the standard, I started to get a little self-conscious about my hands. The first time I got a gel manicure on my natural nails (acrylics aren't for me) I immediately became addicted. For the first time I actually had a free-edge and my nails felt strong. Of course, underneath, they were still the same old weak, dry, peeling nails ... and the gels started to make then worse. I needed to take a break from gels so my manicurist pointed me towards some "organic" nail color she had, but I did not like any of the colors. I wanted something sheer that would not show as much as it inevitably chipped off. I purchased this set and brought it to my manicurist for professional application - results are in the photo. So far so good - it seems very durable even if my nails are still thin; it feels like there's nothing on my nails at all. I really don't know how well it will last, and I doubt I could apply it this well myself. (I'm really bad at applying any nail color). But the photo shows this product applied right after a dark gel manicure was soaked off, and I'm pretty happy with the results. Edited: After a week, the professional application sill looked good and for the most part, stayed intact. I did notice that some of the tips chipped a little, but without exception, this was only on the tips of nails that where peeling themselves. So I think it's safe to say that it stays on the surface of a healthy nail better than it stays on the surface of a peeled nail. It's also not difficult to touch up the tips with the white color. Hopefully with regular use my nail surface will be healthier and I'll notice less peeling in general.

Literally just received and tried it right away. This kit is amazing!! I don’t know what the other girls mean about it drying slow. Dries quick for me. The colors are natural and b e a u t i f u l. To get this look, I did two coats of base, then one coat color, two coats tip, another coat color (of whole nail, including over tip), and two coats satin top. This is my first time trying a satin top, it’s pretty and I will likely get their gloss finish as well. Total stunner kit, this is the nail solution of my dreams! I’ll update this review after a week’s use. Update: Works great! I find the more layers the better to discourage chipping, and imo I find it a lot easier to be able to peel the Polish off after, gently of course, rather than using remover. I’m really happy with this set majorly considering it’s healthier for the nails.

This set is honestly amazing. Best nail polish I have used. Lasts just as long as shellac. I wanted something very natural looking and this is it. Attached I have a pic of my nails that I did 3-4 days ago that have lasted with doing daily chores, working etc.. regular nail polish would last maybe one day. I do believe the secret is the base and top coat. If you do more than one coat of the color it takes a while to dry compared to doing one coat only but its worth it. Hoping to get other colors asap

I love this stuff. It's like a French Manicure without the artificial look. Some comments complain about lack of shine; that's the express purpose of the satin seal finishing coat--to make your nails look natural-- not obviously polished, but well groomed. If you want gloss, Zoya sells a glossy seal finishing coat that apparently goes on after the satin seal coat. (See Zoya Nail Polish Naked Manicure Perfector System (Naked Manicure Glossy Seal - ZPNMGS) , not the least expensive offer, but one with helpful info.) The pink color in the kit suits me perfectly. I didn't have discolored nails, so I didn't need help from the separately available lavender color; however, as a medium-dark olive WOC, I wondered if the pink color would suit my nails. It does. Zoya does offer other tints, . (The men's kit includes the buff color.) The pink color is like a milky sheer. It isn't transparent, but also isn't opaque. I also wondered whether my hands would be able to swipe the white (again, a milky sheer) color across my nail tip. No problem and no stark white nail tips. Your hands may get different results. I also found the finish protective and lasting. (I use rubber gloves most of the time for washing dishes.) It gives my nails more strength (like most polishes). Don't expect a full-blown fully-defined crisp French Manicure, but it will care for your nails and make them look well cared for.

Arrived quickly and was in perfect condition - was concerned about breakage. I liked the item although it wasn't exactly what I expected. Will still use item but perhaps for a different purpose. The brand speaks for itself but for those who don't know - this brand is salon quality nail polish and is free of some of the more concerning chemicals usually found in polish. Would recommend for anyone who just wants healthy looking nails as a step up from the "no polish" manicure/pedicure.