5 reasons why I love Color Street (and you should too)

What is Color Street?

If you’ve never tried Color Street, here’s the quick version:
Real nail polish in a (mostly) dry strip form.

Each set includes a base coat, color, and top coat all in one, so you skip the dry time, the mess, and 57 steps to perfect nails. Color Street launched with the nail polish strips in 2017 and has since expanded into nail/hand care and makeup (with a focus on clean, vegan, and cruelty-free formulas).

Why do I love Color Street nail strips?

1. Easy. They’re easy to apply. No tools. No heat. If you can peel and stick, you can do this. And when you’re ready to remove them? Your favorite nail polish remover. That’s it. I use this remover or this one from Color Street and cosmetic rounds (cotton pads).
2. Quick. I can do both hands in less than 15 minutes. They’re already mostly dry (95%) when you apply them, so you’re not stuck sitting around waiting or worrying about smudges. They do need some time to “cure” but you can switch laundry around & go about your life (just don’t soak in water or use lotion for a little while).
3. Appearance. They last up to 10-14 days. Minimal tip wear, no major chipping, and they still look polished (no pun intended).
4. Selection. Glitters, ombré, French tips, seasonal designs – all the things I do not have the time, talent or patience to do myself. If you like having your nails look “done” without putting in the effort, this is it.
5. At home. Last but not least, I can do them at home. Myself. I don’t have to take a shower, put on pants and leave the house. I’ve never been a fan of salon manicures. I don’t enjoy people touching me or small talk. I like doing my own nails. It’s relaxing. These just make the experience so much better. I don’t have to worry about spilling nail polish, making mistakes (or my left hand looking better than the right) or waiting for them to dry.

Bonus: Color Street also has a foundation that supports a variety of charitable causes, which is always a nice extra.

Final thoughts

I don’t think Color Street is the only way to do your nails but for me, it’s been my favorite way to do mine since 2018. Quick? Yes. Good Results? Yes. Low effort? That too.

If you’re curious, trying a sample is honestly the best way to see if they’re your thing.

→ Grab a sample and test them out for yourself.

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