Review: Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

     Sally Hanson Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips (around $9 for 16 strips) are nail strips made from real nail polish. The strips come in a variety of colors and designs. I so far have tried the Bling It On and Kitty, Kitty designs. But there are plenty to choose from for every taste.

     I think that these nail strips look absolutely fantastic. They wear fabulously, the company claims they last up to ten days but I have found they last even longer, about 14 days. The only complaint is they are hard to match to your nail size so you have to use the cuticle stick to cut the edges and match it to the form of your nail. They also tend to chip at the top, but this does not pose a huge problem, I usually just clip my nails to keep them looking fresh. After wearing them for two weeks they are not even chipped, the problem is they grow up with your natural nail therefore the wear time is different for each person depending on the rate of your nail growth. They are easily removed with a cotton ball soaked in nail polish remover.

     These nail strips can be bought at almost any drugstore or beauty supply store. I suggest purchasing them from Walgreen’s because they sell 2 for $12.22. Whereas the retail other places for around $9.

http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/sally-hansen-salon-effects-real-nail-polish-strips/ID=prod6055791-product

     Overall thoughts: I would rate this product at 9/10. The color is vibrant and doesn’t fade and it has a smooth texture. It lasts much longer than a normal nail polish. Though it can be a bit tedious to apply. (Takes about a half hour to do both hands.) The packaging is concise and supplies directions inside. Inside it contains the 16 strips as well as a direction booklet, nail file/buffer, and cuticle stick. This product is well worth the purchase. It is inexpensive, easy, and looks fabulous.