My nails of the moment (NOTM) are the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Polish Strips in Mad For Plaid. To see pics and what I thought about these strips keep reading!
They Describe It As:
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips
Don't Get Stuck With a Sticker!
Nothing feels or wears like real nail polish. Now Sally makes it easy to get Salon Effects anytime, any place using real nail polish – with no dry time! Don’t settle for plastic imitations that peel off. We’re the real thing. Just peel, apply & file! Learn more at www.sallyhansen.com
- No dry time
- Lasts up to 10 days
- Removes easily with nail polish remover
- 40 must-have styles
Where to Buy
Available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass merchandisers nationally.
Suggested Retail Price: $9.99
My Thoughts:
You all know I'm a big fan of the Sally Hansen strips. I've done reviews on them in the past and wear them a LOT. You also may know from my previous reviews that not every strip design is created equal. In my experience, some strips were thicker than others causing me to have trouble applying them. Well this particular design is actually quite thin! The problem I had with application of these strips is that once you laid it down on the nail, it stuck like cement and was impossible to try and pull back up to move if it was crooked. I had one disaster where I put the strip on crooked and when I tried to take it off and fix it, it ripped and half the strip was stuck to my nail already before I had even smoothed it out! Good in one sense... haha! So I had to use polish remover to get it off and buff my nail out and start over. Thankfully they give you enough in case a boo-boo like this happens.
Because it was thin, it tore very easily. You can see this on my left thumbnail in the first top picture. Once I experienced this, I was sure to apply the rest of my nails very carefully and very slowly. I applied a clear top coat of Seche Vite and this helped to "fix" the tear a bit and I experienced no further tearing. I've had them on almost a week now and they still look great!
Available:
- Ulta
- Sally Hansen Website
- Most Drugstores
- Retail $9.99US (prices may vary)
Have you tried these yet? Which design(s) are your favorite?
Have a beautiful day!
Betty xx
I got a free sample of the nail strips in a really pretty magenta color. In my town, which is quite small, they don't have many options. I love how it looks on your nails! It looks shimmery almost. The magenta ones I have look really matte so I haven't been interested in trying them.
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thank you so much! it does have a bit of shimmer to it, great eye!! if you don't like the magenta ones because they look matte, just put a coat of your favorite shiny top coat over top and they'll be nice and shiny. ;) it works awesome.
ReplyDeleteSo cute it makes me think of a candy cane, love that finish - almost pearlescent. I'm still holding onto my fishnet strips for when I feel like treating myself xx
ReplyDeletei like it too! i wouldn't buy this design again just b/c it was a bit of a hassle to apply. oohhh don't forget to take pics when you do wear them! once you open them, if you have any left over, i suggest maybe doing a french on your toes or give them to your sissies to use as an accent nail. they will dry up and don't store well because they're real nail polish strips. :D
DeleteI also love them but I had the same problem with "booty camp". These are the thinner of all I've tried so far, which made the application more difficult. The end result wasn't as good :(
ReplyDeleteI still like them a lot but I won't be buying this particular design again.
oh good to know! thanks for letting me know. there's no way to tell until you open the package up. lol i love these and can't wait to wear the halloween ones. :)
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