OrlyGel Kit, Nail Rescue 3 Easy Steps

I have weak nails. They break easily and flake off in layers. I love having painted nails, and until recently, I have managed to keep them fairly long and looking decent, with the occasional use of nail saver patches.I started to get breaks in my nails really low down on the nail plate during the winter weather (nails always seem weaker in the winter!) The nail patches weren't enough to keep them together for the whole time it took for them to grow to a cuttable/fileable length, and someone recommended this product to me.My first thought on opening was how small the glue bottle is. I don't know how many repairs it will do before running out, but I'll edit at some point and let you know. I read the instructions, and had a go. The nail glue smells exactly like the stuff used in nail salons to mix up acrylic paste, so it might be easy to replace with that? I will probably try it when the tiny glue bottle runs out.Anyway, I painted the glue on, dipped the finger into the pot and the horizontal break in my nail, which is more han half way across the nail, completely disappeared! The instruction say repeat the process 2 or 3 times for extra strength, so I buffed the surface and did it again. By this point, my nail looked a little 'cloudy', so I used my own very fine buffer, which brought it back to looking about 90% the same as my other nails.This was 4 days ago, since when I have had my nails 2 different colours, and even using (acetone free) nail varnish remover hasn't hurt the repair.Once varnished, the repaired nail is completely indistinguishable from my other nails. No lumps, no visible thickness. Brilliant!I have taken 1 star off as the glue pot is so tiny, so the value for money is questionable, but I'll let you know!

My nail has partially split from the rest of the nail, just above the nail bed. Used some superglue - probably not the best thing to use but it only glued it together for a couple of hours before it split again. Was at work with a piece of sellotape on it to stop it from cracking any more. Would normally just cut my nail and start again but I have an awards do to go to in a couple of weeks and do not want fake nails.Ordered this product and it came the next day on prime. Took the nail varnish and superglue off. Made sure my nail was dry. Painted on the glue like nail varnish all over the nail avoiding the cuticles then put my finger in the pot of dust. Left it there for a few seconds - doesn’t say on the instructions. Took my finger out of the pot. Blew the remainder dust away as didn’t have a brush on me, then sanded down making it smooth with the file, then repeated and honest to goodness, with a layer of nail varnish you would not know it was broken. The only way you know is when you look at the nail before applying varnish, it looks a kind of chalky white. Can not recommend enough.

I would recommend using this for a quick fix. It is basically a mini gel powder kit perfect for a broken nail. Easy to use and dry. The only negative I would say is you need to make sure you keep the solution vertical and standing as it can leak if unsecured. There is plenty of powder and most likely would run out of solution before powder.Make sure you do thin layers and ensure each layer is dried out. Once you have done enough layers buff out to ensure it isn't too bulky and pop on some varnish you won't know half your nail was broken.

the powder is good but be prepared for when the glue drys up and your about to use item . It is too expensive should cost around £12 not the £18.50 i spent for it.

I truly cannot rate this product highly enough. In various ways I had removed my professionally applied acrylics during lock down. All my nails badly damaged. One was badly split across the nail bed. My fingers were sore and when this one nail ripped it promised to be be much, much worse. I searched for something to repair it with , without much hope and protecting my broken nail all the while - dreading the imminent pain.Then found this product. Thought it was a tad expensive but thought it was worth the risk to try and avoid ripping my nail off. Thankfully it arrived so quickly. Like and addict I opened it to try immediately.It was so simple to use I cleaned my nail well, maybe with rubbing alcohol and may have buffed slightly for grip - but was difficult as nail was so badly damaged, and dipped three time’s I think. The third just to be safe Then i buffed my nail to smooth. Could/can barely tell it was there. That must be at least 3 weeks ago and the repair is still in place. I also dipped all my nail tips to help prevent them splitting in their weakened state.My nails are well on the way to growing out. I’ve bought everything I need to apply my own acrylic extensions but not sure I need to as I think this product might add the strength to my own nails, which have always been weak, to grow long enough and add polish or gel coat.I usually can’t be bothered to write a review but was really determined to recommend this as I truly cannot rate the product highly enough. There’s plenty of it and it will go far but I will order more if/when I run out.

I had a small split on the top edge of my thumb nail. I have a vertical ridge that runs up the nail and the edge is obviously the weak spot. I put this on and within two weeks the broken edge had grown out and the splitting was stopped.