We know by now nails aren’t quite my forte so when I received the Revlon Nail Enamel in Red Hot Tamale, I merely sat and stared at it for a long while. They weren’t kidding naming it “red hot”!
So I left it for a while on my shelf, stealing looks at it now and again but never daring to paint my fingernails with them. I worried it would look too “slutty” and for some reason I was reminded of the late Florence Griffith Joyner – there my age is showing isn’t it? 😉 If you remember her you might remember her flamboyant running outfits and long painted nails.
One night, in a fit of boredom, I decided to paint my toe nails Red Hot Tamale. Truly, I did not quite know what to expect, but wow! I was quite blown away!
Bright nail polish really does it for toe nails, and makes wearing sandals a treat. Just for this alone, I’m glad to be living where its sunny all year round because Red Hot Tamale is such a bright cheery color. 2 coats gave me blood red nails that have lasted about 2 weeks now without too much damage. I’m impressed.
I’m still hesitant to use it on my fingernails, but I think this is going to be one colour I’ll be painting my toes with for a long long while 🙂 I’ve always had a soft spot for Revlon nail polishes – they were my first ever polishes and over the years, I’d used the quick dry version and matte versions too.
A bottle of Revlon nail enamel retails for RM19.90. Not too bad, methinks as its a great smooth formula that is opaque, bright and dries quickly. The last is important for me because I’m impatient.
Pros: Bright colour, Does not fade quickly, Dries relatively quickly, affordable
Cons: This color is too bright for nails unless you are the brave sort!
The last red I had on my toes was OPI I’m not a waitress. If you want to sport blood red nails whether on fingers or toes, you could do worse than use Revlon’s Red Hot Tamale!
What’s your favourite nail enamel colour for fingers or toes? I prefer something light and shimmery on my nails because it does not show up chips so quickly but I’m prepared to go bold and bright on my toes. You?
Stay beautiful,
Paris B
Jessen says
September 17, 2009 at 3:44 pmThey are sure the sexiest toes ever! :p
Kahani says
September 17, 2009 at 3:47 pmWhee I’m wearing this colour too. LOVES it.
ParisB says
September 17, 2009 at 5:17 pmHey Kahani
So awesome! Have you tried it on your fingers?
Kay Es says
September 17, 2009 at 4:46 pmHi Paris
i think the trick to avoid the scary FloJo look (yes i remember her too!) is to paint red nail polish onto shorter fingernails, not long talons.
as for favourite colours, anything goes for toenails but for fingernails i prefer either very dark or nude-look polishes.
ParisB says
September 17, 2009 at 5:17 pmHiya Kay Es
Yeah I’m going to try it when I’ve cut my nails. I much prefer short nails anyway 😀
Shorty says
September 17, 2009 at 4:50 pmOooohhh … I absolutely lurve RED nail polish! Classic and glam!
ParisB says
September 17, 2009 at 5:17 pmHiya Shorty
You said it! Red is such a GLAM color!
LyNn says
September 17, 2009 at 5:17 pmi’ve heard that rimmel’s nail polishes are as good as revlon’s!
feel like giving them a try.
the bright hot red do look good on you 😉
beetrice says
September 17, 2009 at 5:27 pmoohh..I saw this on you the other day – very sssmmoking! 😀 the other colours in their selection also not bad…all quite wearable.. 🙂
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:07 amHey Beetrice
Thank you! 😀 Yeah Revlon polishes are for the most part wearable, thankfully
Jenn says
September 17, 2009 at 5:45 pmShoooo pretty!!! I’m so going to get this one! 😀
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:07 am😀 Can’t wait to see it on you Jenn!
Connie says
September 17, 2009 at 9:05 pmvery hot indeed! I’m painting my nails tonight with the Revlon Plum Seduction!
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:09 amHey Connie
That one looks awesome on you!
Jamilla Camel says
September 17, 2009 at 9:15 pmsexxxxxxy!!
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:10 amThanks Jamilla!
Pauline Tan says
September 17, 2009 at 10:13 pmHi
Lovely color. Maybe you want to add some flowers to it. You can get some ideas from my site.
http://eveninglavender.blogspot.com/
pauline
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:10 amHi Pauline
Thanks I don’t do nail art and especially not on my toes. I can make exceptions for fingers but flowers on toes on anyone really bug me. Its a personal thing 🙂
Jyoan says
September 17, 2009 at 10:49 pmRevlon Nail Enamel is my favourite nail polish series so far! I really love how the colour is so so rich, yet it is so thin, dries literally in an InStAnT, and has a good brush.
But the thing bad about Revlon Nail Enamel is that it chips very easily even though I apply top coat. And it also does not settles down properly. I always have streaks on my nails though I apply two coats as the instruction says.
I love Cherry Crush on my toe nails. Looks a little overboard for my fingernails though.
I got it when there was $3 off at Watsons about 2 months ago, only S$7.90.
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:11 amHi Jyoan
I’m not sure about it chipping – I rarely have it on long enough 🙂 But I do tend to agree with you about a little streaking. I find that having the first layer dry first before applying the second helps some. Its more obvious in the darker colours hence I keep mistakes for my toes! 😀
Nikki says
September 17, 2009 at 10:59 pmI do believe Revlon makes great polishes and this shade is so pretty!!!!
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:12 amHey Nikki
Shall we see it on you? 😉
gio says
September 17, 2009 at 11:04 pmThat’s a beautiful color. Looks great on you, very sexy!
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:12 amThank you Gio!
Saintangelius says
September 18, 2009 at 12:49 amI love reds for the festive seasons as I’m quite shy about wearing something so ‘brazen’ to work ^^;; On normal days it’s pinks, corals, greens and lavenders ^_^ I have a strange growing collection of green polishes. Maybe I’ve been influenced by my boss too much. The company colour is this nice lime green ^_^;;;
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:13 amHi Saintangelius
That’s why you should keep brazen colour for your toes! 😉 I’m sure its acceptable at work 😉 Green polishes are interesting. I’m going to have to try some.
geekchic says
September 18, 2009 at 7:57 amThe red is very sexy 🙂
I love vampy colours on my nails. My work place is quite conservative (but they really don’t care what you wear as long as you perform) and I love to stun the uncles with a vampy dark blue- OPI’s Russian Navy is a classic favourite. Another is this green which reminds me of peacock feathers by Bloom called Bianca. On toes, I love brights. I can’t remember when the last time my feet saw the sunlight, time to bring out this super bright pink from Essie that I love. I used to hoard nail polish but I’ve sort of stopped.
ParisB says
September 18, 2009 at 10:13 amHiya Geekchic
Ahh…. I’ve been wanting to sport gothic looking nails but never found the “right” polish. Opi Russian Navy you say? Time to check it out!
Monstro says
September 18, 2009 at 12:04 pmVery nice Paris! I like reds too on my toesies! My other fave colour is a hot pink on toes–fun!
rinnah says
September 18, 2009 at 8:17 pmRed’s my favorite color for toes too! I love how sexy it makes me feel. Hehe. 😉
a.min says
September 30, 2009 at 12:29 ami went for neon colour lately, like neon yellow, orange, right pink!
Jamie says
July 29, 2011 at 12:57 pmI am a guy whose toes are always on display in sandals and I get regular pedicures and red is also my favorite color for my toenails. I love to wear nail polish on my toes and would never wear open toe sandals without a good pedicure and bright polish on my toes. I can’t wait to try Red Hot Tamale at my next pedicure appointment. My current favorite colors for my toes are OPI Dutch Tulips and OPI Big Apple Red.
Jamie