Nic's Sticks - has anyone tried them??

frostedcouture · Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:07 PM

I have two and they are such a cool idea!

I agree, it is a bit streaky but you just have to find a method that works for you while applying. I don't like the clicky part and it does get a little messy, however it's so convenient if you are going to travel. Bringing nail polish bottles is much messier.

socaltrojan · Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:20 PM

Hmm I have the dark red color and I don't find it to be streaky at all.

I think it depends on the application and lighter colors have a greater tendency to be streaky in this product than the darker reds and pinks do.

I really love this product and it makes nail polish so much faster to apply and it is super fast drying.

lcterp · Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:15 PM

I got a free sample from shespeaks.com and I thought they were so-so. I had a lavenderish color and if you use too little it definatly comes out streaky. If the brush were a little smaller and the bristles a bit finer I think it would work out much better. Did dry uber quick.

ArmCandyLuvr · Jul 3rd, 2008, 05:30 PM

I got one free with that Seventeen coupon. It's okay. I think buying a regular bottle of Nicole or OPI is a better buy though.

T0TEMAMA! · Jul 3rd, 2008, 06:28 PM

I have a similar item, but mine is by sally hansen.
I love love LOVE it to death. Easy to use anywhere [car, bedroom, etc] and it does not spill. I bought light pink, and it is really light, so go for darker colors!

pjsbuys · Aug 22nd, 2008, 01:15 PM

Yes, I tried it yesterday and I generally really liked it. The brush is smaller and easier to apply. It certainly is easier to manage. I believe you do not get the same quantity of polish, but I like the quality. Go to www.shespeaks.com for more details.

kmh1190 · Aug 22nd, 2008, 10:48 PM

I'm wearing Nic's Sticks "Date Night". Love it! The pen is so easy to control and you don't have to stop and re-dip into a bottle. Seems like something that you could carry around in your purse without worrying about the bottle breaking. Thumbs up for Nic's Sticks!

Miss Sooky · Aug 23rd, 2008, 03:30 AM

If you're interested in an alternative that is super quick, works incredibly well and is unlike any nail product I've ever tried, you might want to investigate inkredibles by Marian Newman. I read about these in British Vogue and was intrigued. I order one as soon as her shop went online and they are amazing. I am such a convert. I only wish there was a wider range of colours, but definitely worth checking out. I think (from memory) her website address is mariannewmannails.com if you are curious.

shakti29 · Aug 23rd, 2008, 10:50 AM

I'm not a fan of the Nic Sticks. I am too spoiled now by the OPI wide brush, and the brush on the Nic Stick is kinda round and thick. I'm going to give mine to my 4 yo DD to practice painting her toenails...

VPT · Aug 23rd, 2008, 07:47 PM

Yes and I dislike them, I regret buying so many :(
Their quality is nowhere like OPI's. They chip easily and coats are super thin. If I apply 2 layers instead of the normal 3 and without topcoat, the color will start flaking off the following day. I just like their dispenser format and that they dry quickly that is all.

I heard that Sally Hansen has launched a similar range of polishes for $1 their texture is better.

patti80 · Sep 5th, 2008, 03:19 PM

I have tried them and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! They work great and so easy to use!

winniejo · Sep 5th, 2008, 05:22 PM

i like mine. got it free with an ulta coupon. i have Feeling Girly. it took me a bit to get used to it but i like it. dries really fast.

VuittonsLover · Sep 5th, 2008, 05:31 PM

I have seen them.. I just haven't tried them.

godsavechanel · Sep 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM

i've seen them couple of times at drugstores, but i've never tried them, up until recently my nails weren't long enough to even wear nail polish (i bit my nails)

BagLadie · Sep 6th, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by willyouletgo

I tried the sally hansen version of these the other day and was super disappointed I hope the OPI ones are better.

Me too. I hated them. The color didn't go on evenly and I ended up just taking it all off and tossing the whole thing in the trash. These may be better but I would never try them.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:07 PM	#16
frostedcouture hit 5K posts! :D Location: the west coast<3	I have two and they are such a cool idea! I agree, it is a bit streaky but you just have to find a method that works for you while applying. I don't like the clicky part and it does get a little messy, however it's so convenient if you are going to travel. Bringing nail polish bottles is much messier. __________________ My addictions~ Edward Cullen && WATER Edward Cullen dazzles me.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 03:15 PM	#18
lcterp La bella vita Location: Pittsburgh	I got a free sample from shespeaks.com and I thought they were so-so. I had a lavenderish color and if you use too little it definatly comes out streaky. If the brush were a little smaller and the bristles a bit finer I think it would work out much better. Did dry uber quick. __________________ Terp Grad '07 Pitt Law '10 Currently on an EVERYTHING ban!!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 05:30 PM	#19
ArmCandyLuvr Loves Boys X Boys! Location: WI, USA	I got one free with that Seventeen coupon. It's okay. I think buying a regular bottle of Nicole or OPI is a better buy though. __________________ I reached my goal of losing 225 pounds! Thank you, tPF! Thank you, Richard! My Wishlist: [ ] Dior Holiday 2008 Palette [ ] Chanel Exclusive Nail Color Trio [X] Louis Vuitton Inclusion Ring in Pomme D'Amour-Got it! Thank you, DBF! [X] Coach 3x5 Leather Agenda in Gold-Got it! DBF strikes again! [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Blue Topaz [ ] David Yurman 5 MM Cable Bangle in Peridot [ ] MacBook Air Can't seem to stay on my shopping ban!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 06:28 PM	#20
T0TEMAMA! your average teen Location: in the mall	I have a similar item, but mine is by sally hansen. I love love LOVE it to death. Easy to use anywhere [car, bedroom, etc] and it does not spill. I bought light pink, and it is really light, so go for darker colors! __________________ ☮,♥,and makeup

Aug 22nd, 2008, 01:15 PM	#21
pjsbuys Member	Nic's Sticks Yes, I tried it yesterday and I generally really liked it. The brush is smaller and easier to apply. It certainly is easier to manage. I believe you do not get the same quantity of polish, but I like the quality. Go to www.shespeaks.com for more details.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 02:20 PM	#17
socaltrojan Coach & Chanel L♥ver	Hmm I have the dark red color and I don't find it to be streaky at all. I think it depends on the application and lighter colors have a greater tendency to be streaky in this product than the darker reds and pinks do. I really love this product and it makes nail polish so much faster to apply and it is super fast drying.

Aug 22nd, 2008, 10:48 PM	#22
kmh1190 Too many flip-flops! Location: Northern California/Central Valley	I'm wearing Nic's Sticks "Date Night". Love it! The pen is so easy to control and you don't have to stop and re-dip into a bottle. Seems like something that you could carry around in your purse without worrying about the bottle breaking. Thumbs up for Nic's Sticks! __________________ Banned-Can look but cannot buy/touchDefinitely !! This time I mean it! Post ban wants: Tano Streetwalker, RM Devote Tote

Aug 23rd, 2008, 03:30 AM	#23
Miss Sooky Member Location: Curled up with a book	If you're interested in an alternative that is super quick, works incredibly well and is unlike any nail product I've ever tried, you might want to investigate inkredibles by Marian Newman. I read about these in British Vogue and was intrigued. I order one as soon as her shop went online and they are amazing. I am such a convert. I only wish there was a wider range of colours, but definitely worth checking out. I think (from memory) her website address is mariannewmannails.com if you are curious.

Aug 23rd, 2008, 10:50 AM	#24
shakti29 Serial Addict Location: Delayed gratification	I'm not a fan of the Nic Sticks. I am too spoiled now by the OPI wide brush, and the brush on the Nic Stick is kinda round and thick. I'm going to give mine to my 4 yo DD to practice painting her toenails... __________________ ~*My Handbag Collection*~

Aug 23rd, 2008, 07:47 PM	#25
VPT i ♥ blood oranges Location: Singapore / Vancouver	Yes and I dislike them, I regret buying so many :( Their quality is nowhere like OPI's. They chip easily and coats are super thin. If I apply 2 layers instead of the normal 3 and without topcoat, the color will start flaking off the following day. I just like their dispenser format and that they dry quickly that is all. I heard that Sally Hansen has launched a similar range of polishes for $1 their texture is better. __________________

Sep 5th, 2008, 03:19 PM	#26
patti80 Member	Nic's Sticks are great! I have tried them and LOVE, LOVE, LOVE them! They work great and so easy to use!

Sep 5th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#27
winniejo Member Location: Chicago	i like mine. got it free with an ulta coupon. i have Feeling Girly. it took me a bit to get used to it but i like it. dries really fast.

Sep 5th, 2008, 05:31 PM	#28
VuittonsLover Cartier Crazy	I have seen them.. I just haven't tried them. __________________

Sep 6th, 2008, 12:59 PM	#29
godsavechanel Stephanie Location: Canada	i've seen them couple of times at drugstores, but i've never tried them, up until recently my nails weren't long enough to even wear nail polish (i bit my nails) __________________ i carry your heart(i carry it in my heart) ee cummings