Beauty salon trips are a treat for many of us, but they can prove expensive. The alternative is a DIY home manicure, which in many cases doesn’t last as long and lacks that professional-looking finish.
Now, shoppers say they’ve been ditching salons in favour of a mineral bond nail set from Australian brand Sistaco – and the retailer is currently running a deal where beauty fans can get three extra colours for free.
Normally retailing for £100.95, the set can be purchased for £75, which equates to roughly the cost of two salon gel manicures. This set instead uses a mineral bond applicator to offer non-toxic, HEMA and TPO free results at home.
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The brand promises buyers ‘salon results at home from the first application’ and says the system removes easily in mere minutes. Those who loathe waiting around for nails to dry will also be pleased to hear the manicure dries instantly, meaning no smudging for the clumsy amongst us.
The set has the potential to save regular salon-goers hundreds or even thousands of pounds on their fortnightly appointments. Users simply apply a layer of the base coat and set with an LED light, then brush the powder onto the nail and apply a thin layer of the top coat awhile finally returning to set the look using the LED light once more.
If the Sistaco set doesn’t suit, then elsewhere LookFantastic is selling the Mylee The Midi Gel Polish Kit (worth £122) for £59.25, down from £79. It features an LED lamp, four best-selling gel polishes and more.
Meanwhile, those who need nail tools may wish to opt for Sephora’s £19.99 Manicure Tool Kit. It contains a nail clipper, nail file, cuticle pusher, and a cuticle nipper.
Fans say the ‘compliments keep coming’ with Sistaco -Credit:Sistaco
Back to Sistaco, and the brand’s Mineral Bond Nail Set boasts a 4.8 star rating out of five on the retailer’s website. It’s also rated highly on reviews site Trustpilot, where fans of the brand have rated the company 4.5 out of five stars from thousands of reviews.
One customer said: “Those compliments keep coming. I find in restaurants or cafes the girls/ladies that serve me always compliment my nails.
“Seems random strangers can’t resist! They’re always so impressed when I say I did them myself.”
Users say ‘the compliments keep coming’ with Sistaco -Credit:Sistaco
Another raved: “Is this some sort of magic?! Love this kit and how easy it is to do at home and long lasting. Just past the two week mark on the first mani and still going strong.”
A third said: “Goodbye to salons! This is 1 week+ and going strong. This system is so easy, convenient. I’m in love with the time and money savings. Thank you Sistaco – 10 stars.”
It is worth noting that one mentioned they’d struggled slightly with doing their own nails at home, writing: “As a right handed novice doing my left hand was really easy, the right not so easy. I’m sure as I get more practice my right hand will get a lot better, I also love the colour.”
Despite this, another praised the longevity of the products in a Trustpilot review, writing: “Sistaco is BY FAR the best system/polish that I have ever tried! I am also very conscious of toxins and love that this is non toxic!
Summery Sistaco nails -Credit:Sistaco
“I also love that it last at least two weeks and can handle all the cooking, cleaning, hand washing, and childcare activities I do as a working mom!”
Someone else on the review platform said: “Sistaco is spectacular. I’ve tried basic polish, gel, and dip powders, but nothing compares to Sistaco. I was hesitant to try yet another system, but I am so glad I did.
“It’s easy to apply, long‑lasting, and gentle on my nails. The colours are gorgeous, the products are high‑quality, and the community is incredibly friendly and supportive. I very highly recommend Sistaco Mineral Bond nail products.
