WOULD YOU EVER…USE A MANI MARKER?

We asked 100 FIRST readers & staffers to weigh in and…

Applying polish perfectly at home is no easy task, but salon

manicures are pricey! So we couldn’t wait to get our hands on the Ciaté London Mani Marker ($12, US.CiateLondon.com; comes in 5 shades), which claims to help with precise polish application. But does it go on easily or create a mess? Our verdict:

We’re skeptical

“The directions said to only apply one coat, but the polish was too sheer, so I added a second coat. That was a bad idea—it ended up looking thick and clumpy.” —Tara Hans, FIRST senior copy chief “Putting on the polish was so simple compared with using a brush! Once it dried, though, the color was super streaky. The end result didn’t really wow me.” —Morgan Greenwald, FIRST editorial assistant