Showing posts with label Sally Hansen. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sally Hansen. Show all posts
Sally Hansen Patent Gloss polish - Moto: swatches, review
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Today I have one of the Sally Hansen Patent Gloss polishes to share with you.
This polish will give you the shine of patent leather on your nails with a glossy sleek finish. This limited-edition ,high-gloss polish captures the look of patent leather in with a sleek shine with just two coats.
I am going to show you a stunning red called Moto.
Let's take a look. This is two coats with no top coat.
This classic red is perfect for any season. I had no issues with application. It provided amazing color in just two coats.
These Patent Gloss polishes are available in four colors. See the other shades on the Sally Hansen website.
These polishes can be purchased at Walmart, Walgreens, Ulta, Kmart, Target and CVS.
This polish was sent to me for my honest review. All opinions are my own. Please note that computer monitors can display colors differently.
Sally Hansen Miracle Gels - long lasting gel coverage without a light
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
I have two of the Sally Hansen Miracle Gels to share with you today. They are a gel polish that doesn't need a light. They are supposed to last for up to two weeks. However, I am not able to leave it on long enough to test that theory.
I received Wine Stock and Spice Age to share with you.
These are intended to wear without a base coat. The directions say to apply two coats of color and apply the Miracle Gel Top Coat. So that's exactly what I did for these swatches. The Miracle Gel Top Coat applied well, just make sure you wait about 5 minutes before applying it. It does take a few minutes to dry, but not too long. Just make sure to be careful after application so you don't get dings.
Spice Age is a deep brown with shimmer. It is a hard shade to capture. The coverage was great and two coats supplied complete coverage. It didn't have a high gloss shine, even after the top coat. But the deep shimmer is gorgeous. It's a gorgeous fall shade.
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Spice Age |
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Spice Age |
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Spice Age |
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Wine Stock |
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Wine Stock |
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Wine Stock |
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Wine Stock |
These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please remember that different monitors may show colors differently.
Sally Hansen ColorFoil Nail Makeup polishes swatches and watermarble
Monday, June 9, 2014
I have some of the new Sally Hansen ColorFoil Nail Makeup chrome polishes to share with you today. Chromes usually don't like me very well. I don't buff my nails much and have horrible ridges and chrome polishes show every single flaw. But that's just me. Many of you buff your nails, or have gorgeous smooth nails so these will look amazing on you.
But if you don't have smooth nails and still like the amazing look of chrome polishes, these work amazingly well in water marble nail art. I tried them in a water marble over white nail polish. Oh my goodness - I was elated at the outcome.
The polishes spread wonderfully in the water. They do take a bit longer to dry, so you will have to leave each nail in the water a bit longer than normal. But if you like water marbles, make sure to try these polishes!
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Sally Hansen Chrome polishes - water marble nail art |
Cobalt Chrome is a gorgeous shade of vibrant blue. The shine is phenomenal. This is two coats.
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Sally Hansen Cobalt Chrome |
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Sally Hansen Minted Metal |
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Sally Hansen Purple Alloy |
These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Sally Hansen Triple Shine polish - swatches and review
Monday, October 21, 2013
Sally Hansen is releasing a new line of polish - Triple Shine. It's designed to withstand the daily hardships we put our hands through. It will be available in stores in November and there are 29 shades! Uhm yep. You heard it right - 29!
I have three of them to share with you. The shine is amazing and the application was a breeze. Let's get straight to the colors.
Dive in:
Is a gorgeous aqua cream polish that makes me think of beaches, sandals and those little drinks with the umbrellas in them. This is three coats. The first coat was just a tad streaky. But I always say I never expect much from the first coat of polish. And look at that shine!![]() |
Dive In |
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Dive In |
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Dive In |
Flame on:
Is a luxurious shimmery fuchsia shade. This polish is hot! I adore this shade - it's bright and vibrant. This is two coats. It applied flawlessly.![]() |
Flame On |
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Flame On |
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Flame On |
Is a stunning violet purple cream shade. This shade will be gorgeous in any setting. This is two coats. And look at that gorgeous shine!
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Vanity Flare |
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Vanity Flare |
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Vanity Flare |
These will be available in November where Sally Hansen products are sold. The approximate retail cost will be 4.99. Follow Sally Hansen on Facebook to get information on new releases and launches.
These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please note computer monitors may vary in color display.
Sally Hansen - Fall 2013 - Tracy Reese Collection
Thursday, October 3, 2013
I have some gorgeous Sally Hansen polishes for you today. The Tracy Reese collection has three stunning shades.
The Tracy Reese Fall 2013 collection is very much inspired
by New York. Reese combined a variety of
rich, tough textures and romantic patterns for a collection of sexy, classic
silhouettes. From deep velvety darkness to textured patent refraction, the
patterns anchor a palette highlighted by scarlet, cerise, teal, aubergine, tan
and lychee. These polishes complement those palettes.
The Partnership:
Tracy Reese collaborated with Sally Hansen for the fifteenth
consecutive season to create exclusive polish shades to complement her Fall
2013 collection.
The formula on these polishes is phenomenal. They have a silky smooth application and a glossy shine. Two coats is all that was required for astounding coverage.
The exclusive Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen collection
includes three deep, rich colors. Let's move on to the swatches.
Malbec – is a Aubergine shade. A deep plum purple that is sure to fit any Fall fashion look. I love the richness of this polish.
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Sally Hansen Malbec |
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Sally Hansen Malbec |
New Wave Blue – is a tremendous teal shade. I think this is my favorite of Sally Hansen recent collection. I love this gorgeous bold shade.
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Sally Hansen New Wave Blue |
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Sally Hansen New Wave Blue |
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Sally Hansen Perfectly Poppy |
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Sally Hansen Perfectly Poppy |
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polish offers an unprecedented seven salon manicure steps in one, enhancing the base coat with chip resistant benefits and gel shine, as well as providing growth treatment, strengthener, color and top coat in one bottle. These limited-edition colors are available for $7.99 each.
These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please note computer monitors may vary in color display.
Sally Hansen Fall 2013 Rodarte Collection
Saturday, September 28, 2013
I have some gorgeous Sally Hansen polishes for you today. The Rodarte collection has three gorgeous shades.
Sisters Kate and Laura Mulleavy launched Rodarte in 2005 and quickly became known as the go-to house for couture, known for their intricate hand stitching and romantic details. They have won numerous fashion awards such as the 2008 CFDA Swarovski Emerging Womenswear Designer award and the 2008 Swiss Textiles Award. Leading ladies like Cate Blanchett, Natalie Portman, Keira Knightley, Kirsten Dunst, Michelle Obama, Chloe Sevigny, Tilda Swinton, Elle Fanning, and Reese Witherspoon have all worn Rodarte’s idiosyncratic yet sophisticated styles.
This collection is gorgeous. Let's jump right into the swatches. These all are two coats. The formula is wonderful!
Stocking Nude - is the perfect nude shade. It is a gorgeous true light tan with a tremendous shine.
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Sally Hansen Stocking Nude |
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Sally Hansen Stocking Nude |
Platinum Star - is a stunning platinum silver metallic polish. This one is sure to cause quite a stir!
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Sally Hansen Platinum Star |
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Sally Hansen Platinum Star |
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Sally Hansen Gold Roses |
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Sally Hansen Gold Roses |
Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure polish offers an unprecedented seven salon manicure steps in one, enhancing the base coat with chip resistant benefits and gel shine, as well as providing growth treatment, strengthener, color and top coat in one bottle. These limited-edition colors are available for $7.99 each.
These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please note computer monitors may vary in color display.
Sally Hansen Limited Edition Prabal Gurung swatches and review
Thursday, September 26, 2013
I have some gorgeous Sally Hansen polishes for you today. The Prabal Gurung collection has three gorgeous shades.
Prabal Gurung is a designer who was born in Singapore and was raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He began his design career in New Delhi and then moved to New York to finish his studies at Parsons The New School for Design. He spent two years with Cynthia Rowley's design and production teams and then became the design director at Bill Blass before he launched his own collection. He collaborated with Sally Hansen for the sixth consecutive season to create exclusive nail polish shades to complement his Fall 2013 collection.
These polishes are stunning. Let's move straight to the swatches.
Loden Green - is a classy olive shade. This cream polish is perfect for Fall. I can completely picture myself wearing this polish with soft textured sweaters and stylish boots.
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Sally Hansen Loden Green |
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Sally Hansen Loden Green |
Night Watch - is a stunning navy blue shade. This is a classic cream that will complement most any outfit and is perfect for most any outing.
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Sally Hansen Night Watch |
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Sally Hansen Night Watch |
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Sally Hansen Coat of Arms |
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Sally Hansen Coat of Arms |
These polishes were sent to me for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please note computer monitors may vary in color display.
The nitty gritty of clean up - neat and tidy manicures
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Let's face it - we can have a gorgeous manicure with intricate nail art - but if it looks sloppy around the cuticles it definitely detracts from the finished look.
Does that mean you have to have steady hands and precise polish strokes around our cuticles?
Not at all. I often get polish on and around my cuticles. But it's pretty easy to clean up if you have the right tools.
Let's take a look.
Here is a photo of my nails before clean up. I was intentionally a little messier than normal.
You will need one of the brushes and a small container of nail polish remover.
Here is one of the types of brushes you can use. This is a concealer brush from e.l.f. I picked this up at Target for around $2.
Here is the bristles on the brush. The acetone doesn't eat the bristles away on these brushes. I have tried different brushes and have pulled the brush out of the acetone just to find out the bristles were gone - completely gone. The edge on this one is getting a little ratty. It's probably time for me to grab another one.
You can also use the e.l.f. small angled brush. I really don't think I have a preference between the brushes. They both work great.
To clean up your cuticles simply dip the tip of the brush in the remover. You don't want too much remover on the brush so lightly daub it on a piece of paper or on the side of the container. Use the tip of the brush and clean up the polish around your cuticles. You can get right next to the nail with this and it make the edges clean and crisp. I use it around the base of my nail too. This makes the polish line neat and tidy. After you swipe some polish off of your cuticles wipe the brush on a paper towel or rag. I have a towel that stays on my chair. It is definitely rainbow colored now. You wipe the brush on the rag to get rid of the polish residue on the brush. If you don't you will transfer a thin film of color to your cuticles and fingers.
What are your tips for a neat and tidy manicure?
Does that mean you have to have steady hands and precise polish strokes around our cuticles?
Not at all. I often get polish on and around my cuticles. But it's pretty easy to clean up if you have the right tools.
Let's take a look.
Here is a photo of my nails before clean up. I was intentionally a little messier than normal.
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Manicure before clean-up |
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Clean up brushes and acetone |
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Elf concealer brush used for nail polish clean up |
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E.l.f. concealer brush used for nail polish clean up |
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Elf small angled brush used for nail polish clean up |
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Elf small angled brush used for nail polish clean up |
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After clean up. This is Sally Hansen Twisted Pink. |
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