Teddy Lane Nails Reviews

I’ve always wanted to try out fake nails, but I heard about how damaging the glues were to the natural nails and my nails are already weak, so I was very reluctant. After reading raving reviews about the Teddy Lane nails, I had to try them for myself. This was the first time I’ve ever used fake nails. I bought the blushing veil set, which is part of the natural collection range. It’s great that Teddy Lane is a New Zealand brand and cruelty free. The nails have a UV gel coating, which give them a glossy look. The nails are also chip resistant and the set contain 24 reusable nails. It also includes a nail file and a glue tube which is supposed to be non-damaging to the nails.

The blushing set is a beautiful light pink set which includes few silver glitter nails. There are instructions for 3 day wear or 10 day plus wear. I opted for the 3 day wear and followed the instructions. Firstly, I trimmed, filed and cleaned my natural nails. I then applied a thin strip down the middle of the fake nail. After waiting 6 seconds for the glue to get tacking, I stuck it onto my nail and held it down for 20 seconds for it to bond. I continued to do this for every nail. It’s important to avoid water for at least an hour for the glue to bond fully. I didn’t trim the fake nails once they were fully bonded as I was happy with the length they came as. After 3 days, the nails started to fall off so, I just filled the sink with hot water that was a suitable temperature bear and submerged my hands in it for about 2 minutes. I used my nail from my opposite hand to remove the nails, and they came off very easily. My natural nails looked perfectly fine after the fake ones were removed.

The fake nails looked even more gorgeous once they were on. They looked very natural and were very comfortable to wear that I forgot I was wearing fake nails. I had a lot of compliments on them and people even thought they were my real nails. I couldn’t stop staring and playing with them, I liked the sound they made when I tapped them against a surface. My natural nails would break before they could grow that long, so it was exciting to have a way to have lovely long nails. The Teddy Lane nails are perfect for any occasion and I think I will be using these instead of painting my nails. I definitely recommend it to anyone, especially to those who love manicures on a budget.

Never have I ever been a DIY type of girl when it comes to finger nails! However, recently I was unable to get a last minute appointment at any nail place in town, so I went to Farmers and bought a set of these.

My expectations certainly weren't very high, but as I was heading to an awards dinner, I really wanted to compliment my outfit with a nice set of tidy nails.

These were extremely simple to apply, and I was quite impressed with the variety of sizes included in the pack. I have very small hands, and small nail-beds.

I think the entire process took me maybe 15 - 20 minutes from start to finish, including filing them to length.

Overall I was really happy with these. It looked like I'd been and had my nails done, but for less than half the price.

These stayed on for nearly two weeks before they began to lift at the edges.

I'd definitely use these again.

My daughter and her tween friends are all over press-on nails at the moment and I can see why as they are really cool. I was given a box of these to try in the Chrome collection in size M and you can literally see your face in them with high shine.

I’m a complete novice with nails so it took a bit of getting used to with application but there were good instructions included. The glue I found a bit hard to squeeze out (to get two drops) but it probably prevents you squeezing too much out and making a mess. After pressing them on they stayed for a good day before they ended up popping off while fiddling with knobs and doing a bit of housework. I could see the ends of the nail chipping after some wear but far less than if I was wearing a nail varnish. I haven’t tried any other set but I’ve seen much cheaper W7 sets at chemist warehouse. These Teddy Lane sets are about $25 so I’d expect these to be definitely of a premium quality compared to those. They come with an emery board as well but I found when I tried to file down one nail it wasn’t really abrasive enough to remove much length. If you lose one there are 24 in the box to replace!

At the party I wore them to and the next day at work I had SOOOO many comments on how great my nails looked I’m very keen to get another set for my next event.

Overall these ones are a bit long for me so my next set I’ll try and see if they have shorter sizes or invest in a false nail cutter to nip off a bit on the end as these ones are almond shape and I’d likely prefer squared off. Also keen to try the versions with gems and patterns on them next.

These nails are so easy and cute. They are already designed so well, you literally just need to glue them on and go! I’ve started using these instead of getting acrylics because they look just as good and are a lot cheaper than salon trips. The glue is also really good. The shapes and styles are flattering and very up-to-date with current trends.

I was really excited to be chosen to trial Teddy Lane nails. I’ve tried fake, press on nails many many years ago. Would the quality be improved?

Looking on the site they have a great range of nails to choose from. My choice was Sparkling Grape, a muted grey/purple with a sparkling silver nail to stand out. The colour was just lovely.

The packaging is simple and so stylish. Not like some of the older press on nails you can buy from the supermarket. They just look like good quality and high end.

Teamed with my instructions I sat down and applied the glue and the nails to each finger. It was really easy and so straight forward.

The result was beautiful nails, so lovely for a special event, night out or just a pamper session. The ease of putting them on and how they look really impressed me!

The smell of the glue is rather strong, but that would be my only negative.

I can’t stop looking at my nails now! My daughter was oohing over them also. She was asking for some! I said when she’s a lot older!

Thanks again for this trial and I’m enjoying my glamorous nails.

For someone who used to pay $60 to get a set of acrylics, I was very impressed with the Teddy Lane nails pricewise, at $28.99 a set, they're decent. The range of colours and patterns in all shapes and sizes is awesome and I love that they don't look cheap. I tried out the set called CATWALK which is from the 9-5 collection, this was a daring choice for me and I was so stoked with how they looked, I felt fierce with them on. When it came to applying them, it was a bit difficult for someone like me who is inexperienced as I wasn't quick enough to remove the glue from my finger and it ripped off some skin. For someone who is experienced, they will find them easy to apply. They are strong and great for all lines of work concerning durability. overall I would recommend them and I will buy them again.

Working in the cleaning supply industry I really can't have nice nails so when the opportunity for this trial came up I grabbed it!! The packaging is a lovely black and silver that has just a little bit more of a classy look than other sets on the market. Everything you need is included except for a cuticle stick which I would have found very useful given the state of my nails! I found the nails were easy to size and application was simple, even putting them on the opposite hand was relatively easy (bar one finger when my dog bumped me and it was a little crooked) The length was a little long and I'm not used to pointy nails (playing XBox was real hard! my Fortnite game was a little off) but I soon got used to them. They lasted a good six days of my rough handling, I wore them to work and the gym and only lost one at the gym which i just re-stuck back on and it was dandy. I would totally use them again - in fact I'll be getting some to look flash for the Pink concert this weekend!

You will receive 24 nails in 12 different sizes to match your own and they matched mine nicely.

These come in a good range to suit everyone's taste and you will feel luxurious while wearing these.

The pack also contains glue, a file and instructions. You have two options for the amount of time to wear, 10 days being the maximum however I would apply glue to most of your nail so that none pop off with normal wear. I needed a pin to clear the nozzle every so often. You will know when the glue takes hold as you feel a sudden tightness. These are removed with an acetone nail remover and don't damage your own nails. I managed to chip one however I should have filed in a downward stroke.

I would definitely recommend these nails particularly for a night out or special occasion. As for extended wear I would tend to shorten them although I am not used to having long nails as I do some gardening etc.

I was very lucky to receive Milan in the 9-5 Collection and am grateful to Teddy Lane and Beauty Review for these :-)

If you're a woman of age, I dare you to try and get through reading about these nails without humming Penny Lane.

If I'm going to an event, or a special occasion I always have my nails done at the salon. You know, gel nails, usually with a french tip, because I become overwhelmed choosing a design on the spot. I was really excited about this trial, but also a bit worried, mostly because, my nails are odd.

My drunk party trick is slamming my fingers in doors. Not on purpose you understand, but nonetheless its what I'm known for. Toilet doors, taxi doors, electronic gates. The result has been uneven nail beds - some are pretty much flat, with no natural curve. So I was a bit worried 'full' fake nails wouldn't fit properly (as opposed to just tips, and the bed being built up with gel like at the salon)

Anyhoo. The super fun part of this trial was selecting our design. I spent like an hour on the Teddy Lane website. Making a list. An actual handwritten list y'all, of my choices. I really like that it clearly shows the length and shape you're choosing. I choose a medium length, almond shape design called Catwalk.

Here lies the biggest negative of the trial.

Its actually difficult being sure of the design you're choosing. The live action photos compared to the 'stock' photos show very different shades and its hard to gauge the finish of the nails. Going by the photos I thought Catwalk was a pinky-gold glitter. Its actually a rose gold embossed foil. Nice, but not what I thought. And if I'm paying $29 on press ons, I want to know what I'm getting. So my feedback here is to add a text description of the designs too.

On to the actual nails - beautifully packaged, with very detailed instructions. I found matching sizes really easy, and actually had enough of a mix left over that my sister got a set out of it too!

I chose to go for the 10 day wear. Gluing them on is a bit of a 'leap' moment. You line it up, say a fleeting prayer to Manicurus, the God of Nails and go for it.

The length and shape I chose were perfect for me - a bit of a statement without erring into Ru Paul territory. My flat nails weren't an issue at all, the nails pressed on evenly and relatively straight, and really did look natural. Particularly around the cuticle area.

I work in admin and these held up remarkably well given the aggressive typing of my email replies and changing many a nappy at home. I wore gloves when washing up and I even did a bit of weeding (with gloves) too.

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I'm a certified nail technician, but I no longer do it full time. So back in the day my nails had to be perfect. Now my nails are natural, but kempt, and I only fake it if I'm on holiday, or going to a party or date night.

I'm on holiday in Aussie right now, so great timing! I chose the design Daiquiri - long, stiletto nails in a 'feature' nail design. You could play around with the finished manicure, but the suggested look from thumb to pinky is: pink, glitter, feature, glitter, pink. I followed this pattern.

The design is very pretty and blinging. I love the glitter nail. Being a bit picky, the diamante feature on the line of the feature was a little misaligned, but in a way it added to the natural look, because humans rarely get things perfect right?!

Very easy to apply. If you allow the glue to get tacky on the nails before pressing down it creates less mess and minimises over-spill.

These are easy to file down if you need to, both at the tip and down the sides for fit. The file is a bit pants, if you need to file quite a bit, you'll want a tougher one.

They look as natural as falsies can, and do not look like press-ons. My girlfriend's are convinced these are gel or acrylic because of the quality!

Long is long - even though I'm used to long nails I do keep catching my thumb. The glue sticks so well its actually a bit sore when I catch it, but thats a reflection of my nail choice. It would be cool if each design was a available in variety of lengths.

I really love these nails, thanks BR!