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Wednesday, September 12, 2012

Layla Black as Ebony (Mirror Effects)

Monday I posted about Layla Metal Chrome, and today I have Black as Ebony, a gunmetal grey chrome from the same collection. All I can say is...

YOWZA. Check it. 

In sunlight:


In the shade (super reflective!):



Yep, this is THE BEST chrome polish I've ever tried. Totally unique (at least I can't recall another gunmetal grey chrome polish), and it surpasses expectations when applied to the nail. Utterly gorgeous.

The formula on this was also better than on Metal Chrome; it wasn't as brushstrokey, and where Metal Chrome was a bit of a pain to apply, this was definitely easier to manage (although you'll still need to wait a tiny bit longer between coats to prevent bald spots).

If you're a chrome/metallics lover, you should probably have this one in your collection. I got mine at Harlow and Co., a Canadian nail polish retailer which carries a nice variety of hard to find polish brands. Shipping is quite reasonable (especially for Canada), and they ship very quickly. Even better, they still have Black as Ebony in stock!

What do you think of Layla Black as Ebony? Are you as crazy about it as I am?

25 comments:

  1. I'm not a big fan of metallics, but I love love LOOVEEE the holos that Layla makes. If you haven't tried them yet, DO! I have the black one, or the equivalent of this one at least and it is a beaut! For being a metallic though, I have to say it is quite nice =) not streaky, and I do love a good gunmetal color!

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    1. I did pick up one of the Layla holographics, and I have yet to try it. I'm sure it'll be great, though!

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  2. Oh, now this is a chrome that I would wear! Love the color! So unique!

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    1. Absolutely- I've never seen anything quite like this. Very unique!

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  3. This looks amazing!! The last two pictures look completely chrome-y, I think I'll definitely have to buy this one!

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  5. That's gorgeous! It's like you dipped your fingers in liquid metal (And managed to not burn the rest of your hand :P)

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    1. Hahaha, yeah, that describes it pretty well! Smooth, perfect, liquid metal. Gorgeous.

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  6. Wohoo, what a strong mirror effect, it's fabulous. I'm not a real fan of metallics,but this is cool!

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    1. It's definitely a special polish! Something to make a fan out of those who don't usually go for metallics. ;)

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  7. Still haven't swatched their silver chrome yet, but I guess I was right when I said this one came out relatively better huh? Awesomeeeee

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  8. Awesome! That is one intense chrome effect. Btw finally placed an etsy order, thanks for holding one aside for me just in case!

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    1. You bet, Arielle! Thank you so much for ordering. :) I've got your parcel all ready, and will put it in the mail tomorrow.

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