OrlyGel Kit, Nail Rescue 3 Easy Steps

Great product, and it arrived quickly! I used it to repair two split nails, and this nail kit sorted them out!

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!

The product is easy to use (instructions are provided)In summary- clean the nail, paint the liquid on top and dip into the powder (each nail individually), buff.It states to repeat 3 times, plus only on the areas which are damaged, but I found this left a large bump on my nails.I also used combined this with the silk wraps for extra strength.The best method I found; do one layer, buff (better to use a 4 way buffer, as the file includes isn’t that great) then repeat as requiredRemoval; file the top layer, soak in acetone nail varnish remover for 5-10 min (put remover on cotton wool, and wrap around nail, cover in clips/ foil and leave)This made it turn to jelly and made it easier to peal off.I have used it after returning from holiday after my nails were damaged from the water. By creating a single layer across the entirety of each nail. Therefore, strengthening each nail and preventing breakages.Recommended!Overall- positives;Easy to do (with practice)Definitely provides strengthCan be used across the entire nailEasy to removeNegatives and why not 5*Product can be a bit messy (put the powder on paper to prevent too much spillage)It can easily build into a thick layer which isn’t easy to buff downWorn on holiday and it broke off one nail (but I will still use as it supports the nail overall)It gives a lump effect if just on the tipI’m continuing to use and happy with the results with practice!

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've wasted money on nail glue for years, they never work but this does. It's strong and once filed flat with a nail buffer, it's just like your natural nail again. Very quick and easy to use. Even a small split on the side of the nail, I found this repair worked better if you coat the whole nail. I also found it better to wait a while before filing the nail flat so the gel repair is hard enabling me use the the most coarse side of a nail buffer to get the smoothest result. Definitely recommend this. At last a nail repair that works well, an excellent product.

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.

Rubbish