I had a beautiful glitter set that is kind of striped. Your email address will not be published. Answer: Yes, Color Street nails and most nail strips are very flexible. Ive used Incoco now Color Street for years, they last weeks but will start to have tiny crack lines after a couple days. Each set comes with 16 strips, but Ive rarely been able to use both ends of one strip. Rather, theyre more rubbery and sticky. The thing is though, Lily and Fox nail wraps have been at that sale price of $2.99 for ever. If you use a base coat or top coat then you will need to use a nail polish remover. Too bad since L&F have so many more colors and designs. Now, they have a lot more cute ones. I swam for two hours in a Salt Water pool and also did 3 days of repotting plants. $2.99 USD Also, what I like to do with Lily and Fox nails is use the ones that are slightly too small for each nail. If people keep complimenting you on your Color Street nails then you might make a good stylist which gets you discounts on nail strips and could turn into a good little side hustle for you. Im not sure if they do this for all first time buyers but it was a nice surprise for me. Color Street nail strips range in price from $11 14 for 16 nail strips and shipping is a flat rate of $3. You peel off the strip, apply it to your nail, and file or tear off the excess. Incoco nails are Color Street nails, and you can buy them at Walmart or online for $5-$7. (I tore a L&F during application). But I've been wearing them now three days and they still look great no chips or lifting. I live in the U.K. and have to order from the Australian site, so it will take quite a while for them to get here. Bottom line is that they 5 sets I had left were trashed and I went back to Color Street. I currently have 329 sets in inventory! I was shocked that my ColorStreet Glitter lasted. I threw the package out and put on Incoco and they're all perfect after 3 days. Hopefully Ill remember to come back and review them. It seems like once theyre out of a design, thats it. I might get some L&F wraps at this great sale price and give them another chance. I took a short break from using them and when I went to using them again I found the quality was not the same. Lily and Fox, however, has already sold out of their Halloween designs. You cant buy either one in stores all though you can get Incoco and Coconut, Color Streets sister companies, in some stores. Wasted money because I now have a bunch I cant use. I just ordered my first few sets (before reading your post) and am excited to see how I like them. Dish washing house cleaning and all. My nails are thin and weak without the gel polish and wondered if this was an option. Lauren Flauding (author) from Sahuarita, AZ on February 04, 2019: You cant post pics in the comments, unfortunately, but if you have them posted elsewhere online you can share the link in the comments. Nails Mailed Review: Are They Better Than Other Nail Strip Brands? Im currently wearing a lily & fox set that Ive had on for two weeks! Quality wise, the only time I had an issue was during a summer hot spell, they seemed sticky. Lauren Flauding (author) from Sahuarita, AZ on September 30, 2019: So sorry about your lost nail strips! And I love their variety of designs! I must admit I have been a huge Color Street fan for a couple years now. Theres one problem thats a bit annoying. Question: Why do lily and fox nails look upside down with the design at the bottom? I have similar sparkly nail polish and have touched up tips but am not ready to take them off yet. They work the best for me also, I love that brand. Its really only noticable up super close so I wear them til my nails grow out too much. They are currently running low on designs because of the pandemic and are out of stock on many popular styles. Love that! It wouldve been better had I paid attention and had the stripes all going the same way on the same hand but no one even noticed! The difference in price is why I prefer lily and fox. Will Color Street adhere to my nails? Lily and Fox makes their nail strips and plans on keeping their $2.99 sale price for the foreseeable future. The first set of Lily and Fox nails I put on my bare nails and did not do a top coat. She is currently on a journey to eat a more plant based diet, use more natural ingredients in the home, and get rid of everything that is cluttering the crap out of her house! The company says your applied nail strips can last up to two weeks, but unless you wear protective gloves all day or are an underwear model, this is probably not accurate. So I decided to review and compare both companies so that others could be informed before they buy. They are the first to come out with a much easier application process while still keeping manicures and pedicures lasting for 10-14 days. Plus, you can earn yourself some free nails. I hadnt heard of them before today and searched for some reviews in case it wasnt a legitimate company. Color street are too flimsy and tear easily, in my honest opinion. LOL. The strips are light enough to be able to stretch and fit easily. I'm shocked they're lasting as well.. They are even about to launch a whole bunch of new spring themed. So they didn't last 12 hours and I will not be giving them as gifts. So I tried that. So, now that Ive gone over all the pros and cons of Lily and Fox and compared them to Color Street, which one do I recommend? I have never had them bubble. If they do stick, you can gently push the wrap off with a cuticle pusher (always push away from your nail bed so you dont risk damaging your nail if you slip), Warm water and lemon juice or warm (not hot!) Hi! It seems ok so I have ordered 3 sets. Overall, I LOVE Lily and Fox. Color Street vs Incoco and Coconut: Whats the Difference? These strips sell for a very palatable $2.99 per set, with free global shipping, although this is supposedly a sale price. I have used both types. I would recommend Lily and Fox for events and occasions where I only need to wear them for a few hours. Read more about them HERE! Love them. But whoever said Glitterati in the comments is right. This company boasts vibrant colors and professional-looking nails. Just the same, we have worked to ensure that they come off easily in one piece without leaving any glue residue or causing any staining or damage to your nails. Lily and Fox were more like stickers than nail wraps. I've used Incoco (dba Color Street) nail polish strips for years. Devastated! Within a couple of days my nail polish wraps had started to bubble up and pull away from the edges. I have gotten them to last over 3 weeks by applying a top coat ever couple of days. Lauren Flauding (author) from Sahuarita, AZ on March 14, 2019: Thanks for the tip with the flat iron! They do returns and refunds within 90 days of purchase so Id try that. $9.99 USD, Guaranteed safe checkout:PAYPAL | VISA | MASTERCARDClick ADD TO CARTTo Order Yours Now, Need a hand?We're here Monday-Friday,9a.m.-5p.m. Did you notice the smell of the color street to go away? If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. Def going to buy again. They talk about wanting to find a better way to get salon quality nails at home with out the time waste, poking and prodding, and dollars spent at a nail salon. I've used Lily&fox a few times more. People are looking for the best manicure they can do at home. With color street, when they do a design with like, Santa, at the bottom of the nail thats the like, base of the nail, they arent double-sided, so if you were to use the other sides, Santas beard is now just a white nail. $2.99 for a full mani/pedi plus another pedi is a crazy good deal. Where as, Color Street, hasnt even stocked theirs yet. Ive tried a couple that were truly frustrating, but other than those ones Ive had a pretty good experience with them. I saw the Lily and Fox on Facebook and thought I would check them out. The actual price is listed at $9.99 which is still better than Color Street prices. Make sure you do let them sit for awhile. I do like that theyre a bit thicker then Color Street, because Ive always felt like maybe Color Streets were pretty see through, which isnt that big a deal, but overall, I definitely prefer Lily and Fox! Lily and fox also claim their strips are made from nail polish, but they smell more like rubber. Someone recommended Hard as Hoof and that has helped greatly. Lots of cute designs although they are not as crisp at CS. I feel like everyone has heard about nail strips but just in case you havent they are nail polish appliqus. Buy three get one free for colors, glitters, and nail art designs makes prices closer to $8.25 9.75. Thats a total bummer in my book. They have a sticky feeling to them that I dont love. I plan on trying the new sets they send to see if I have a similar bubbling problem and will update this post again with my results. The designs are a bit limited, and they cycle through them often, but overall they are contemporary and classy. Will they eventually stop using the promotional price? With a price of $2.99, the winner for me is Lily and Fox. I want to thank you all for the Lily & Fox reviews. I cant say. they have been lifting a bit I find I keep smoothing them down. The bubbles are not as noticeable on the glitter nails but you can really see it on that thumb nail. Again, great article, veey accurate and well described. I think thats a pretty good summary of how I felt about Lily and Fox too. That being said, some of the Lily and Fox designs can verge on kitschy, while Color Street designs seem to be more defined and classy. I know Color Streets glitter designs always last longer for me so I really wanted to compare the two glitters. I used my first Lily and Fox today, it lasted til I showered. If you want to turn the strips around to use the other end of it, you have to use scissors to cut it. I cant see the point in messing with polish to top themfirst it doesnt need it and defeats purpose of strips. Yes, I do mention the smell, and this is why. I used Opi top coat. Maybe that did it?? This content is accurate and true to the best of the authors knowledge and is not meant to substitute for formal and individualized advice from a qualified professional. But some of the designs seem a little cheap-looking, particularly when the colors are faded or the images are a bit campy. I find that filing ruins the lasting ability. Nothing has ever lasted this long on my nails. **FYI, my splurge brand is Dashing Diva and they sell on their website a base coat that strengthens nails and prevents the nail from pulling off too much. I heard about Lily & Fox from someone on Pinterest. The price is awesome. They are also a bit thicker, but for me personally they last several days longer than Color Street do and do not start chipping at the tips like CS almost always does for me after about a week. The next set I tried from Lily and Fox was a glitter set because I wanted to see how they compared to Color Streets glitter designs. Ive had a couple that are upside down. But for now, take advantage of that price because its amazing! I kept seeing Lily & Fox on facebook and decided what the heck. I end up with a chunk out of the tip of my mail every single time. The Color Street are so thin that I have a hard time getting them to cover all the way to the tip of my nail. I do not like them I have a whole set and cant give away! Their website offers only a vague account of their history and information. I get compliments on my nails daily! Do you have to throw out Lily and Fox nail polish strips after one use? I did email the company and found out some more info. Not to get off-subject, but does anyone know if Lily & Fox are the same nail polish strips as Perfectly Polished and Lucky Moose? I'm disappointed to hear how short-lived they are. Vrs between 1 and 2 weeks before. I tuck under my nails and leave until the following morning to allow for the shrinkage as the nail polish sets. Nails are smooth on top. The company recommends painting a clear top coat over the strips, but whats the point of having nail strips if you have to use nail polish too? Thats a bummer, Lauren. July 2021, I ordered two sets @ $2.99/each with no shipping costs and received their complimentary set to practice. Its a very small, extra effort and if you use a fast dry, top coat its dry in less than a minute. Lauren Flauding (author) from Sahuarita, AZ on April 24, 2019: The magnificent thing about nail polish strips is that they take zero time to dry, which is one of the many reasons I feel they are superior to bottled nail polish. Its like theres a slight blur to them. I would love to see you do a review of Rarity Nails. I could not agree more with this well written accurate description. Lily and Fox is an Australian-based online retailer. Im going to try the clear coat for the extra shine. I have tried all three of these companies and found that Glitterati lasted the longest for me as well as being cheaper than color street. The original prices are marked at $8.99. $9.99 USD, Guaranteed safe checkout:PAYPAL | VISA | MASTERCARDClick ADD TO CART To Order Yours Now. So nothing comes into contact with your nails until the morning. Application was fine and I did clean my nails with alcohol like I do before colorstreet. I was on Facebook and came across lily and fox. Coconut Oil, Put a small amount of warm water & lemon or coconut oil in a bowl, Soak your nails for a few minutes in the liquid. Lauren Flauding (author) from Sahuarita, AZ on September 29, 2018: Katie, yeah, it always seems like the Color Street nails still smell like nail polish almost one or two days afterwards. Its kind of weird. I have the same issue. :). For the price, I expected to use the entire package. Question: I love being able to reseal my Color Street nails so they last, but I can't find anything on resealing Lily and Fox. I started my nail strip wearing with CS but now prefer the less expensive wraps that last longer stored. Ive only ever used a regular top coat so Im not sure. Hope that helps you get a second use out of your strips if you try again . I keep my nails shorter so I can get 2 mains out of my $2.99 setwin win for me! Its an extreme moisturizer I put on my nail beds right before bed. I would actually recommend both of these companies' products. I love the glitter nails! 2022 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Theyve never not used that sales price. None of this is possible with Lilly and Fox. They are totally protected while the wraps are on my nails. I did buy some clear overlays from Color Street to put on top of the remaining Lily & Fox sets they are $11 per set and I believe have two full sets, so not a $3 manicure, maybe more like $9. This is a total negative in my opinion. idk if I just got an extremely durable set of strips (Tokyo Lights) or what. I taped the package closed, but the wraps were brittle and did not apply as well or last as long. They are 10 free which means they dont include the ten most toxic ingredients that are found in nail polish. Color Street strips smell like nail polish, which I like. Nail polish strips provide many colors and styles, no dry time, etc. Color Street was created by Fa Park when he saw a woman struggling to polish her nails in a NYC taxi in 1984. Color Street, Incoco, and Coconut nails are all made by the same company. They lifted off within 30 minutes of application. I did put clear polish over the top but that was my personal choice. The right hand bubbled up just like the first Lily and Fox set I tried, but it bubbled way less than the solid set. Answer: I haven't tried that, but it seems that it would. I love that you keep extras to hand out to people. I have had 1 set that bubbled and I always do my nail prep the same way so maybe just an issue with that design. Theyre still a great product at a lower price, but its kind of a slap in the face to any of Color Streets stylists. This isnt true. I really do love the way these nails feel. I actually think lily and fox have an awesome selection to choose from. Both brands last the same for me if I apply properly. At $2.99 why not!! I definitely think there might be some variation of longevity between some of the Lily and Fox styles. As far as bubbles Ive only had that with the solid CS and they are horrible trying to apply, for me. I did contact Lily and Fox about this, and they advised using a base coat, and waiting a few hours before applying a top coat. Lauren is a busy mother of two magnificent children and loves music, food, and experimenting with her hairstyle. Usually, I only keep these on for a day or so. These products are appealing and fun, and theyve got far more variety than Color Streetin particular, they deliver some great designs for holidays. Thanks for the article! I find the glitter polish has the best staying power. There are a lot of rumors and assumptions in other articles about Lily and Fox nails. I was able to peel the nails right off. Thats a nice bonus. DIY Cuticle Oil for Healthy, Strong Nails. Some stayed better than others, but even with a clear top coat, this continued to happen. For $2.99 Ill give them a thumbs up, but you get what you pay for. Color Street nails do have a smoother feel though. Disappointing. Sadly, they started pealing up on the tips. FREE SHIPPING TO USA + CANADA (YES FREE!