L.A. Colors Cosmetics review

Who doesn't love having an array of nail polishes to choose from? I know I want a variety of colors, shades, cremes, glitters, toppers, the works! Being on a tight budget may hinder your expansion efforts, but fear not! There are a few inexpensive brands to work with, and a low price tag doesn't always mean low quality product. L.A. Colors Cosmetics makes a vast number of different nail polishes as well as makeup, and they don't just stick to cremes. Metallics, glitters, toppers, even holographic polishes, as well as their base and top coats. Although I'm more likely to pick them up from Wal-Mart at $1.98/bottle, you can also find their polishes at Dollar Trees, Dollar General, Family Dollar, and online too. I've found a few that were just a buck! I personally use quite a few of their colors in my nail art. The nature of being a nail artist and blogger means I change my nails just about every other day (or cheat using press-ons from my personal brand!), and the use of so much product can get pricey. I've found L.A. Colors to be a brand I can rely on, and it doesn't break the bank. There is such a wide variety, between their Color Craze, Gel-Like, and Color Last lines. The formula isn't too thick, but it can get thick after a few uses. Put a few drops of lacquer thinner in the bottle, give it a good roll, and let it sit for an hour or so before use, and you're good to go! My only complaint with this brand are their brushes. They're kind of inconsistent, some being wide and stiff, others being a bit rounded and fat. I usually clean up and save brushes from their empty bottles, because it's difficult to find replacement brushes that fit the lid properly. Some of the sheer glitter polishes (like Ravishing Gown or Princess Vibes) take a tad bit longer to dry, so you have to be careful, but that's certainly not a detriment! Nail artists know that waiting for polishes to dry is most of what we do anyway. All in all, I think if you're on the fence about trying L.A. Colors, you should at least give them a shot. I'm very glad I did, because I've been able to create some gorgeous nail art with their products!