Friday, February 4, 2011

Color of the Moment: Sally Hansen Nail Effects in Frock Star

The other day while I was browsing my favorite fashion forum I came across a thread about the new Sally Hansen Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strips. After reading the reviews and seeing pictures of the results I ran as fast as I could to the nearest CVS to purchase some - and I'm so glad I did because I LOVE the results.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real nail Polish Strips in Frock Star.
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The strips come in packages of 16 varying sizes for different nails, sperated in to packages of 8. They also come with a nail file/buffer, and tool to press on nail polish and to push back cuticles.
From left: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real nail Polish Strips in Frock Star, Laced Up, Misbehaved, and Glitz Blitz.
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The application process was fairly easy. The directions instruct you to remove two layers of plastic protection and then press on nails and then file the rest of the strip off.
I instead pressed on the nail and then used the the stick tool to 'cut' off the rest of the strip.
This allowed me to use one strip for one, two or even three nails.
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Doing this allowed me to save 12 of the 16 strips. So I'll be able to use this set at least one more time.
Because of the way I removed the rest of the strip {opposed the directions} I use a layer of top coat to seal in the nails to protect the glitter edges that were rising a bit.
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I will keep you updated one how long they stay on {the box claims 10 days} and how the removal process is.
But so far I am loving my glittery nails!
Posted by Amber's Notebook at 12:26 PM
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25 comments:

  1. E HayesFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    ohh i love them! Thanks for the tips, I think I might go and try them myself :)

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  2. BetsyFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    I love these, I need to buy them the next time I'm at the drugstore. They look great!

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  3. The Magic MirrorFebruary 4, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    Just officially started following your blog. We share the same name so how could I not haha! Love the nails.

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  4. KimFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    My friend and I were just discussing these on gchat about 20 minutes ago! i'm excited to try them, thanks for the helpful tips.
    p.s what's your favorite fashion forum??

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  5. TaylorFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    totally love it!! Glitter Girl!

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  6. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingFebruary 4, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    These look awesome. So glad to find out about them!I really like the ones you have on.

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  7. TaraMixandMatchFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    I know two other girls at work have tried these, both with great results! As soon as a get to a CVS, you bet I am checking them out! Thanks for the review and tip on how to get more out of the box :)

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  8. AmyFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    This looks like so much fun! Dark nail polish, be gone.

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  9. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    FAB! i definitely want to try these!

    xo,
    joAnn

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  10. LindsayFebruary 4, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    my friends and i have used them a few times already. they last a very long time, maybe 7-10 days, but i usually add another top coat layer every couple days to keep them in tact. enjoy, they're so fun!

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  11. Kelly @ turned UP to ELEVEN!February 4, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    These look so festive. I know what I'm buying for Mardi Gras!!! I hope they work out well I can't wait to hear how you like them.

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  12. AprilFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    ohh yay!! a new way to look fab without all the fuss!! I'm in love already!

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  13. mariaFebruary 4, 2011 at 3:36 PM

    I recently posted on these too ;) They are great!I tried out the pink ones- you can see mine here:

    http://theartofstylesf.blogspot.com/2011/01/bling-it-on-sally-hansen-salon-effects.html

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  14. StaceyFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:38 AM

    These look great on you, and that's a great tip to get mroe out of a pack! I really wanna try the misbehaved ones!

    xoxo
    Stacey

    http://fiveminutestyle.blogspot.com/

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  15. RachaelFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:54 AM

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  16. RachaelFebruary 5, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    They are so cute! I really wanna try some!

    Rachael xoxo
    alwayslookinggreat.blogspot.com

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  17. SILVIAFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    me ha encantado el post!!
    tiene un estilo y una luz preciosa...
    te seguiré muy a menudo..un besazo enorme wapisima!!!!
    =D

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  18. highfahion4lessFebruary 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    so easy to apply! i hope they last long:)

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  19. KristenFebruary 7, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    I've heard a lot of great things about these and that they last over the 10 days as well. smart cookie with saving the nail to use in the future! i'm going to check these babies out

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  20. UnknownFebruary 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    oooo fingers crossed that they have this at walgreens/target!

    KeepItFvncy,
    M.E.

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  21. MargotFebruary 7, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    YES!! I am trying these this week. I cant wait. They look so GOOD!

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  22. AnonymousFebruary 10, 2011 at 8:38 AM

    I've been wondering about those! Now I want to try! Love how they turned out!

    www.meg-land.blogspot.com
    xx

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  23. LyndsyFebruary 10, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    Per your inspiration I used these for my party on Saturday and they turned out so great! I will post over at YBB! Tons of compliments on them already, including a guy at the pet store. Almost a week later and they still look great!

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  24. Megan @ Lovely HappeningsFebruary 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    to do list for tomorrow.

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  25. AimeeApril 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I love the first picture with your kitty in the background!

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