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New Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips for Fall 2013

By on October 8, 2013
in Fall 2013, Nail Art, Sally Hansen with 20 Comments

When it comes to nail appliques, few brands can touch Sally Hansen and their Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in terms of ease of application and wear. Being one of a handful of brands to use actual nail polish, the strips are thin and flexible, which means they conform to the nail and leave no ragged edges.

Sally Hansen Salon Effects for Fall 2013

Sally Hansen Salon Effects - Fall 2013

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For Fall 2013, the Sally Hansen Salon Effects collection has a strong Asian influence. Everything from delicate florals to koi fish to metallic animal prints make an appearance in this collection, including a peacock-inspired pattern that I need to buy backups of, stat!
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DIY Chalkboard Nail Art Tutorial

So yesterday’s post about the Revlon Nail Art Chalkboard™ duos got me thinking about those of you who don’t want to plunk down cash on an expensive kit or invest in a short-lived trend. Why not shop our own stashes to create some Chalkboard Nail Art?

DIY Chalkboard Nail Art Tutorial

DIY Chalkboard Nail Art

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I dug out tools, treatments and nail polishes that were otherwise collecting dust in a Helmer somewhere and DIY’d my own Chalkboard designs. If you’re even half as fanatical about nails as I am, you already have everything you need to make this happen.
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Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Fall 2013 Nail Polish Swatches and Review

By on September 12, 2013
in Blue, Fall 2013, Gold, Nail Art, Purple, Red, Sally Hansen with 14 Comments

The longest running collaboration in nail polish world is the fifteen season partnership between Sally Hansen and fashion designer Tracy Reese. The combination of Tracy Reese’s amazing eye for color and Sally Hansen’s top notch formula has produced some of my most beloved shades from the past 6+ years of writing this blog.

Sally Hansen Tracy Reese Fall 2013

Tracy Reese for Sally Hansen Fall 2013

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Remember Stormy Blue? How about Arabian Night? And don’t even get me started on the entire Spring 2009 line. Well the team is at it again, pulling inspiration from the rough textures and romantic patterns of the Tracy Reese Fall 2013 collection. The three shades created to represent the collection are an unexpected mix of dark, bright and classic.
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Prabal Gurung for Sally Hansen Fall 2013 Nail Polish Swatches and Review

By on September 10, 2013
in Blue, Fall 2013, Green, Metallic, Sally Hansen with 32 Comments

For the sixth consecutive season, Sally Hansen has partnered with Prabal Gurung as part of its limited edition fashion designer series. Prabal Gurung for Sally Hansen Fall 2013 represents the military-inspired “urban warrior” look, seen on the Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 runway last February.

Sally Hansen Prabal Gurung Fall 2013 Designer nail polish

Prabal Gurung for Sally Hansen Fall 2013

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The military trend that was so huge a few years ago, when collections like Chanel Les Khakis came out, is hotter than ever. And wait til you see my attempt at Manicurist Jin Soon Choi‘s signature “V-Shape Manicure” that she created for the runway show.
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Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fall 2013 Nail Polish Swatches & Review

By on September 4, 2013
in Blue, Bronze, Fall 2013, Green, Pink, Red, Sally Hansen with 44 Comments

We’re just a couple weeks away from the official start of fall and as much as I love summer weather I feel like we’ve been gypped with all the rain and cool temps. At this point, I’m over it and ready for boots, sweaters and jewel-toned nails. Enter, the Sally Hansen Fall 2013 Insta-Dri nail polish shades.

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri for Fall 2013

Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Fall 2013

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At first glance I wasn’t sure what to expect from these colors. Some of them appear rather frosty in the bottle but, as evidenced below, their looks are quite deceptive. I’m pleasantly surprised by the nail juice inside and I think you will be too.
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