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As a girl who will smear even the quickest-drying nail polish before it sets and chip it right after that, I’m always testing new nail polishes that promise quick-drying and long-lasting wear.
So, I was very excited to learn about the new Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. These aren’t the like the nail stickers of childhood, i.e. stick-ons of flowers or stars. Sally Hansen strips are made with real nail polish and are supposed to look like they were painted onto your nails.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, Side Swipe
The nail strips come in 24 different styles ranging from bright solids like orange and yellow to a multitude of patterns, including animal prints, glitters, camo, and denim. I chose the Collide-o-Scope pattern, a bright rainbow of colors in a funky print. Want to see what I thought of them? Read on for my experience with the Sally Hansen Real Nail Polish Strips.
The kit, as pictured above the top, includes 16 nail polish strips, a mini nail file/buffer, and a cuticle stick. It also includes basic, illustrated instructions. First, it’s necessary to prep your nails for application which includes pushing back cuticles, shaping the nails with the file, and smoothing the nail surface with the buffer. The instructions also suggest giving your nails a final swipe of polish remover to clean off any remaining polish or residue.
After prepping my nails, I was ready to begin applying the polish strips. The instructions included in the kit explain the process very well, so the application wasn’t too challenging. When I first counted the 16 strips included with the kit I was confused, but I soon learned the extra strips include a wide variety of sizes to fit everyone’s nails. I had no problem finding correctly sized strips for my nails.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips, Stripe Out, 16 Count
To apply, all you need to do is remove the two covers from each side of the strip. The ends of each strip have different shapes, so it’s easy to match them to your natural nail shape.
Then, attach the strip below your cuticle and lightly (and I mean very lightly) stretch the polish strip over your nail. I actually tore one strip from stretching it too hard over my nail – another reason the extra polish strips are useful! You then use the cuticle stick to press each polish strip down onto the nail.
I found it best to use my fingers to push the polish strips down around the tip of my nail, then use the nail file to tear off the excess gently.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips 310 Wild Child 16 Ct
Overall, the application was a breeze, which impressed me, considering I’m not the most dexterous person. From start to finish, the entire application process took around 30 minutes.
Although the package directions do not mention adding a topcoat, upon reading reviews on the Sally Hansen website, I did apply a clear topcoat over the strips because so many others mentioned this made the strips last much longer. This made my application take a little bit more time.
The Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips kit does live up to its claims. The strips were relatively simple to apply and obviously needed no “drying” time. In addition, the patterns are beautiful and are so much more graphic than anything you could achieve using nail polish from a bottle.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips Review
However, the SH Nail Polish Strips did fall short when it came to long-lasting wear. The product claims it can last up to 10 days chip-free, but I ended up removing mine within seven days. I will say, though, that thanks to my part-time job as a server, my nails do go through more than your average wear and tear. So at around $10 per kit, these nail strips could be expensive to maintain.
Overall, the SH Nail Polish Strips are a great way to achieve gorgeous, unique nails without much effort. Even though I don’t think they are particularly cost-effective since they aren’t so long-lasting, I still adore all of the amazing prints and patterns available. They would be great for a special occasion when you want to do a little something “extra, ” but probably aren’t practical for weekly wear.
Have you ever tried the Sally Hansen Nail Polish Strips? What were your results, and do you have any application tips to share? Do you think the nail polish strips are worth $10? Are there any nail trends you are dying to try out? Be sure to leave a comment and let me know!Recently Sally Hansen sent me some of their new Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips kits to try out, so I shipped a few to my sister, Chantal, in Chicago because she loves trend-setting nail polish and she's very critical and discerning when it comes to testing new beauty products. Of course, I had to give these a go myself, and I was beyond impressed with the results! Keep reading for Chantal's awesome review, and let us know if you've tried Sally Hansen Salon Effects in the comments. Plus stay tuned for a great giveaway where I'll be giving away 5 Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips kits to one lucky reader. —BB
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips French Mani Reverse Manicure
I love, love, LOVE these nail polish strips! I honestly had no idea what to expect from this product, but I can definitely say they are my new obsession, and I can't wait for Sally Hansen to come out with even more styles and colors (maybe some more neutrals or "adult" colors that are office-appropriate?)!
But, before I get ahead of myself, let me tell you about the 24 amazing options already available. The Salon Effects nail polish strips come in a really fun array of patterns (like leopard, zebra, florals and lace) neon colors and glittered options (thought I would hate the glitters but the gold one, Glitz Blitz is actually my favorite so far).
This is a whole new way of doing your nails, so there is a little bit of a learning curve the first time you put these on, but it's super easy and you get the hang of it right away. Each package contains different size nail polish strips (just like fake nails come in different sizes to accommodate different size nail beds) so after picking out the sizes you need, you simply pull the strip off the protective sheet, press it to your nail and then file off the excess (and the little nail file you use comes in the kit too!). My absolute favorite part? No dry time, and virtually NO smell!!! Yay!!!
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips 450 Brattlesnake
Salon Effects last just as long as the brand says they will, 7-10 days, and I wasn't delicate with them. They truly last through everything.
I loved these immediately, the finish is smooth (even on the glitters) and gorgeous and it even makes my short nails look fantastic. To add the cherry on top I've also been receiving crazy amounts of compliments on my nails, everyone keeps asking me where I got my nails done, or what kind of polish I use to get such a fantastic finish. They are so amazed when I tell them its Sally Hansen Salon Effects, and even more excited when they find out they can buy them at their local drug store.
I kinda wish they were priced slightly lower then their $9.99 price tag, but many stores are offering a buy one get one half off promo on these right now, and that makes it a little more affordable.
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips , 4 Kinds
Spring Break is fast approaching, these would be amazing to take along and apply on the plane (no smell and no dry time = manicure anywhere) and the fun patterns and colors are perfect to welcome in the warmer weather! —Chantal Baros
I love these too! They last FOREVER which would be perfect for vacations so you don't have touch up! That's what I'm keeping 'on file' for my next vacation. I'm with your sister though, can't wait for a few more options that are a tad more sophisticated.
It's a little tricky at first, here are a couple tips: definitely wipe your nails with nail polish remover before applying to remove any trace of hand lotion or natural oils. Also, avoid "ripping" the strip as you shape (I did that on one and it chipped), just smooth it down and then file the excess - I used a downward motion with the nail file, and that seemed to do the trick. Good luck!
Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish Strips 275 Heart Breaker 16 Ct
I'm glad you reviewed these! I've been thinking about trying them for awhile now since I saw an ad in a magazine. Good to know it really does work - looking forward to the the giveaway!
I tried out the Laced Up style last week. I liked them because they seemed to be the most "office appropriate" and I too received a lot of compliments. I had no problems putting them on or filing away the excess. The package comes with instructions on proper application and they stress to