Review: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips
On Sunday I decided to try out Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips. They claim to be better than regular nail polish because there’s no drying time and stay on for up to 10 days.
Applying them was fairly easy. I had no issue getting them close to the cuticle or making them straight. Though I found they didn’t stick to the edges of my nails well, which is possibly because I keep my nails fairly short.
It took me about 40 minutes to put them on, though with some practice I could probably do it in 20. The middle stuck really well, but my the end of the first day the corners had peeled off on a few nails.
After six days they had chipped quite a bit, but I’d say they lasted longer that regular nail polish, which usually looks like this after about three.
They cost $10 at Ulta, which is a bit expensive for one-time use. I can do solid colors, sparkles and stripes on my own, but would definitely use them again for leopard and lace on special occasions or nights out when my nails need help but I don’t have a lot of time.
03.25.11 in makeup & hair, review
just got some of the houndstooth ones the other day. i need to let my nails grow a bit before i try them out though.
i like the sparkles! very pretty!
I’ve wanted to try these for a while now! I love nail polish and nail polish art *so much* and I think the patterned ones would be so much easier than using my nail art pen! ;) I’ll have to grab some next time I’m shopping!
Found other nail wraps by Broadway nails… they’re $4 cheaper than the Sally Hansen ones and come with 28 nails instead of only 16! I’m trying them tomorrow!!
I’ll let you know how it goes! Leopard foil. YUM.
I have been dying to try these! Thanks for the review and the tips! I’m hoping to find these in plaid or houndstooth… :)
I love this idea. Ooh. I want to try the striped ones too.
I think I’m going to give these a try today.
I’ve been told strip nails are like Minx nails. You need to heat them a bit on your nail (with a hair dryer), and then use a nail file vertically against the edge of your nails to “seal” or bond the polish to your nail.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8aaGZtQOco
xx{ish.},
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
Using a hair dryer might be a good idea – I’ll try it next time!
Fun! I get my nails done {one of my very few indulgences} but I might buy a back to try on an accent nail or something.
Thanks for the honest review. This is something I’ve wanted to try and I love Sally Hansen. Maybe when I want my nails to look good for something special.