While Orly Nail Whitener definately pulled ahead as leader in the pack due to effectiveness, there were a couple things that would make me hesitate to buy it again. It is an effervescent soak that reminded me of alka seltzer for the nails. When I first put the powder in a bowl with water, the fizzing seemed promising. Without thinking, I dipped my hands in the mixture for the 5 minute soak. Five minutes might not seem like a long time, it seams like forever when both of your hands are incapacitated at the same time. I couldn’t scratch my nose when it started itching! When I pulled my hands out and rinsed them, the first thing that I noticed were the sterling silver rings I forgot to take off.
It was downright scary realizing my hands were just in the same concoction that did this to my rings! Once I got over my initial concern, I took a look at my nails.
As you can see, the difference in the before and after is much more pronounced than any of the other reviews. But considering Orly Nail Whitener costs $2.95 for two packs, this whitener falls to the bottom of the list price-wise. If you want to see the compiled list of whiteners tested to date, click here.
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I love this “Out, damn’d stain!” series! I have horribly stained nails too, and I’m ready to try anything. Your reviews are extremely helpful. When you’ve tried all the conventional products sold for nail whitening, do you think you’ll try the old denture cleaner and lemon juice concoction? I’ve heard several people say really good things about its whitening powers!
wow, you can really see the difference on the free edge!!
Erm, just to throw it out there – isn’t cocoa cola supposed to do that to metal too lol???
@ Rachel, I am definately going to be posting some home remedies that some great gals have been kind enough to share. But I still have quite a few OTC ones I have to get to. It’s a slow process though because I have to wait until my nails get yellow enough to test – something I hate doing. =)
@ESoP – As long as I’m not dipping my rings in it, I’m going to happily ignore your Coke comment and remain blissfully naive! =P
So glad your doing this series. It’s so annoying when your nails get so yellow. All I’ve ever done is buff them. It gets rid of just a little yellow.