Barielle Treatments

Hi dolls, today I have a review of several treatments from Barielle for you. I've had these for over a month, but I wanted to use them consistently before providing a review.

Barielle Intensive Nail Renewal Oil is used to restore lipids, provide flexibility, and reduce breakage. I really like this oil, especially because it can be used over nail polish. There is a light, pleasant scent and the oil is not heavy at all. I applied the oil around the cuticle and the nail bed and then massaged it in. While daily use is recommended, I used it a few nights a week before bed. I found that this oil helped to keep my nails strong and my cuticles moisturized and in good shape. Another recommended use is to pair the oil with the Nail Strengthening Cream (which was reviewed here). I haven't tried this combo, but the benefits of both have to be great because the strengthening cream alone is a staple in my nail care routine. This product can be purchased for $12.50.

Barielle Nail Rebuilding Protein base coat is used to help bond and strengthen weak nail layers. I was pleasantly surprised by this base coat. Typically, my nails do not respond well when I stray away from my typical base coat. Days after switching from the norm, my nails usually start to peel and break. This did not happen with the Nail Rebuilding Protein base coat! I've used it exclusively for the last month and my nails are thriving. They're actually getting a little long, so I'll be trimming soon. I haven't had any major breaks and the base coat has protected well against staining. Overall, this base coat is a win and it can be purchased for $17.50. I'd be interested to hear how this base coat works for those who wear acrylics or gel nails for the majority of time.

Barielle Ultra Speed Dry Manicure Extender is a quick drying top coat with UV protection. It can also be used to keep dark colors from fading and light colors from yellowing. I used the manicure extender as my top coat over the last month as well. It dries to a very high gloss which I love. The formula is thinner than how I prefer my top coats, but it worked well. The box says that your nails will be completely dry in 60 seconds; I have to disagree with that, as the polish would still smudge at that point. I would give this top coat a good 5-8 minutes to really harden to where you wouldn't have to be very careful. As I typically only wear polishes for 2-3 days at a time, I can't speak on how well this product works as a manicure extender. This top coat can be purchased for $16.

I must say that I am pleased with the Barielle treatments I received. I can definitely see myself purchasing the Renewal Oil and the Rebuilding Protein base coat. The regular prices for these treatments are a bit expensive, but Barielle has 20-30% off sales often so I would order at those times. Sally Beauty Supply has recently started to carry several Barielle treatments, so that's another option.

Have you tried any of these treatments?

*Products in this post were provided by PR for review*

Barielle Nail Strengthener Cream ~ Full Review

Around 3 weeks ago, I shared with you all here that I received the Barielle Nail Strengthener Cream to review. I've used the cream daily since then to see how it would perform on my nails. As mentioned before, I was experiencing some peeling, so I had high hopes for this cream.

Just to recap, the cream is supposed to help nails grow healthier and stronger while resisting splits, peels, and breaks. It did just that for me. Here are the comparison pictures.

I had a nice amount of growth over the 3 week period. This cream did wonders for the peeling issues I was having. I tend to get side splits as well and I didn't experience any of those. The major plus for me is that the cream can be applied over nail polish. Its truly an instant moisturizer to my nails and cuticles. I like that the cream comes in a tube so it isn't messy to apply and I can control how much I need. A little goes a long way, and even after 3 weeks of continuous use, I'm no where near finished with the 0.5 oz tube. I only had one issue with my right hand where 2 nails broke, but that was during a bowling outing so it was to be expected. Those nails are already growing back nicely. 

Truthfully, the only downside I can come up with for this cream is that the larger size (1 oz.) is not in a tube as well. When my nails are long, I dislike having to dip creams out of jars because it gets under the nail. I definitely plan to purchase the cream again during my next Barielle purchase. Hopefully that will be when the fall/winter collection is released. I 'm also interested in the cuticle oil because I've never used one before.

Have you tried this cream before?!? 

Barielle Nail Strengthener Cream (0.5 oz, $10) can be purchased from www.barielle.com and at the Barielle Facebook store at www.facebook.com/barielle. *All products featured in this post were sent by PR for review*

Barielle Nail Strengthener Cream

Hey dolls, along with the Barielle polishes I reviewed HERE, I also received their Nail Strengthener Cream. I was super excited to try this cream because I have been experiencing some peeling over the last 2 weeks or so and I'm hoping this fixes the situation.

The cream is supposed to help nails grow healthier and stronger while resisting splits, peels, and breaks. It can be used at least 2-3 times per day and can be applied over polish, which is a huge plus in my book. I never intentionally go around with naked nails, so I don't like treatments that require no nail polish. Speaking of naked nails, I want to show you all what I'm starting with.

These are my naked nails from about one week ago. You can see that I have some discoloration. I had previously buffed away some "peelies" earlier in the week so they aren't present in this picture. This pic makes me realize how long my nail beds really are. :) I've been using this cream daily for the last week and will continue to do so for 2 more weeks. I want to make sure I use it for the recommended amount of time so that my review is accurate. Stay tuned for how my nails are doing in about 2 weeks dolls!

Have you used this treatment before??? What do you do to avoid peeling???

Barielle Nail Strengthener Cream ($10) can be purchased from www.barielle.com and at the Barielle Facebook store at www.facebook.com/barielle. *All products featured in this post were sent by PR for review*