does it work?? la colors color craze gel nail polish

I have a weakness for all things neon. Especially when the summer months roll around. There is something so fun, so exciting, so bright about neon colours. If you ask me, neon has a way of making the world seem a little happier and more hopeful, which is always a good thing. Of course, when I saw the LA Colors Color Craze Gel Nail Polish on the shelves, it was impossible to resist. Not only was it affordable ($3.50) but it was also a vibrant and playful neon green. It was a simple decision to add it to my cart. So...does it work?? Here is everything you need to know about this ultra vibrant nail polish from LA Colors. 

According to the brand, the LA Colors Color Craze Gel Nail Polish "wears like a polish, shines like a gel. Get amazing salon quality results without the hassle of a UV lamp." The idea of a gel-like nail polish that didn't require a UV lamp was super intriguing. I actually used to get gel nails done years and years ago and loved them. It was amazing how long the polish lasted and how glossy the nails appeared. Honestly, the reason I stopped getting them done was not necessarily because of the cost. Appointments make me super anxious. Things like getting my hair done or my nails done stresses me out so much. All of the small talk and everything is super tough for me. So, I stopped getting my nails done and started doing them at home. I liked the idea that this LA Colors nail polish could mimic the appearance of the gel nail polish look that I used to be so familiar with.  

But...does it work?? In short, no. This nail polish was a bit of a letdown. Though the shade name was "Lucky," the polish was anything but that. Let's start with the pros: the colour is beautiful, fun, and so fabulously neon. Unfortunately, that is where the pros end. As for the cons, there were many. It took four coats of nail polish to reach full coverage, even after letting my nails dry for six hours the polish still smudged, the nail polish chipped absolutely everywhere in the days to come (I am still finding little pieces of neon green scattered around my apartment), and it left my nails in really poor condition. Though I adore the colour, this is not a nail polish that I will be reaching for again, and I will not be buying another LA Colors nail polish in the future. Though the price was right, the formula was not. This Color Craze Gel Nail Polish simply did not perform well. 

Have you tried any of the LA Colors Color Craze Gel Nail Polishes? What do you think of this colour?