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.

Easy to use and I love the natural look. My most used polish. I used to get acrylics and wanted something to use and possibly benefit my nails afterwards. I take a b complex everyday so my nails have much approved from that alone. I used just the naked base for awhile, to let my nails repair a bit and breathe. But the results are very nice after using the whole kit. Saved a lot of money at the salon with this purchase. And it’s a nice weekly self care ritual for myself. Great for mani’s & pedi’s. Pro tips: The white is easier to use if you reduce the amount of polish on the brush to a minimal, and rotate your finger, on a table, and apply in a gentle single sweep. Then reapply as needed, the same way. The polish is so sheer, I feel it’s very forgiving. The satin seal/top coat, is best used with just this set. It gives a cloudy appearance dry, and has muddled other polish colors I’ve used with it. I may buy a different top coat to try with this set. All in all, I love this set. My nails have been very healthy, and look naturally beautiful. Would highly suggest this product.

I can’t believe how amazing this set is! I have the most beautiful manicure I’ve ever had and I did it myself! The combination of polishes all work together to create the perfect look. I love the satin finish polish- it is clear but blurs and sets the entire nail so it all blends together, just make sure you shake it for 20 seconds and it will be ready to use. I’ve always hated painting the white tips on manicures but this white polish is not stark white, its soft white, it’s almost blurry so even if you do make a mistake you can barely see it. It settles down into the rest of the polish and blends right in after the top coat. I can’t express how impressed I am with this set!

I stopped biting my nails (a decades-long bad habit) a few months ago. Until I used this set, I struggled to find products that would discourage biting while I developed better habits and also help strengthen my sad, mistreated nails. I am still working on my varnishing skills, but even as a newbie I am getting good results. Highly recommend. I wish this set came with the guide it was supposed to have, but there are some great videos on YouTube that will help you make the most of it.