Sally Hansen Beautifier Collection by Complete Salon Manicure

My next few posts are REALLY going to have a self-care theme. Mostly because I've been severally lacking. I know.. I know! I totally need to do better but with daylight saving time here. I see more opportunity to do better.... Starting with my nails!

Thankfully I have the Sally Hansen Beautifier Collection by 

Complete Salon Manicure ($7.97 CAN) collection to get me started.

Sally Hansen Mother’s Day Salon Gel Polish collection + Swatches

It's summer and pastels are now in swing again! 

Just in time for Mother's Day Sally Hansen has come out with Mother’s Day Salon Gel Polish collection ($14.95 CAN). Which is available for a limited time exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

If your mom is similar to mine- A lady who always has her nails done, this is the perfect Mother's Day gift! She can save money and still look fabulous.

The colour is step number two.
To complete the whole process you need: 

• LED Lamp
• Gel Base Coat
• Gel Top Coat
• Nail Cleanser Pads

The colours from left to right:
Laven-Darling -lilac purple
For Teal -vibrant turquoise
Just Peachy -glistening coral, 
Glamor-fied -metallic nude

I tried the gel polishes and I was very impressed. 

Check out other colours on sale:

They apply smoothly (no streaking) and the colour exactly what you see inside the bottle.

I'm wearing Laven-Darling!

Which I might add looking amazing on my skin tone.

If you see these in Shoppers Drug Mart pick them up because they're limited-edition and will be gone soon!

Love or Hate: Sally Hansen Fuzzy Coat Textured Nail Colour

New nail textures are hitting the market.
Some are unique- while others are just plain bizarre.
Sally Hansen has just released one of their newest polishes called
Fuzzy Coat Textured Nail Colour ($7.95 CDN).

Peach Fuzz

Transform your manicure with Sally Hansen’s newest nail innovation: Fuzzy Coat Textured Nail Colour. Taking inspiration from the strong textural themes at the latest runway shows, Sally Hansen has developed a new, exclusive special effect formula that makes nails the focal point of any look. Blurred, woven and marbled fiber looks resembling hand-spun yarn are combined in a multidimensional network of colour to create a matte finish with a fibered texture effect.

I've never seen anything like it before! 

I'm still debating my stance.

I do love how it looks over clear polish but it's so odd!

How do you feel?

Love or Hate?

Stiletto Nails- Hot or Not?

Have you seen them on your favourite celebrities such as Rihanna, Adele, Lady Gaga or Beyonce?

Rihanna Source: Google

I have a love/hate relationship with them.

They're very unique but kinda scary. Definitely not corporate office friendly (in my opinion).
Imagine the stares I would get if I was conducting a presentation with those bad boys. Oh man!

Since I'm about to cut my nails off, so I decided to play around with the trend a bit.

I should have taken pictures of my process but it was sooooo basic.
All I did was take a nail file and file the edges of my nails until they came to a point.
I know I didn't get the claw look but you get the point(pun intended).

Are Stiletto Nails- Hot or Not?

Sally Hansen: Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips Review

One of  my favorite nail inventions is definitely nail polish strips. They come in various colors, styles and finishes. I have tried various brands and hands down Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips has been the best so far.

The styles above are from the Sally Hansen's Collaboration with Canadian Singer-Songwriter Avril  Lavigne.

803 Purr-fect Harmony

Avril Lavigne has partnered with the brand and created 12 new limited edition designs of the revolutionary Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. These distinct rocker-chic patterns representative of Avril’s personality. 

If you aren't very creative with free-hand nail art, this is the quickest option to get the style you want.

 Each pack comes with two packs of nail polish strips, mini nail buffer, cuticle stick and instructions.

Check out these styles up-close:

Nail Polish Strips Breakdown:

Claims

• Lasts up to 10 days
• Removes easily with nail polish remover
• Fashion-forward styles

Formula
The formula is dry but made of real nail polish.
It's evident once you peel off the plastic backing.

Application
Size each strip to your fingers before you peel off the backing.
Once you peel off the backing use the strips quickly because they will dry up.

Removal
Use nail polish remover to remove the strips.

Price
Suggested price is $9.95 CDN.

Overall
Since I'm obsessed with studs, Stud-io Time was my favorite print. The fine details made it look 3D. It looked like I put little silver studs all over my nails. It was definitely a conversation starter. 

The number one thing I would suggest is to have patience with these strips. Apply them as close as you can to your cuticle without getting it on your skin.

This picture was taken on day 4. As you can see there is no lifting or discoloration of the strips. Each strip is carefully crafted and I think the long lasting factor due to each strip being thin.

I've tried another brand that was thicker and by day 2 it either lifted or fell off. In other words it was a waste of money.

Overall I am excited I'm very pleased with these strips and excited to try other styles.

 Have you tried Sally Hansen's Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips?

Beauty News: Belle Noel, Sally Hansen and Panasonic Beauty

Kim Kardashian visits
The Bay for Belle Noel

Kim Kardashian, in collaboration with Pascal Mouawad, launched her first foray into the world of jewelry design with “Belle Noel” in January 2011. Belle Noel was designed to add a touch of glamour to any outfit with inspiration from classic movie stars like Carole Lombard, Vivien Leigh, and Sophia Loren to the fashion muses of the 70’s like Lauren Hutton and Julie Christie. This versatile line features statement, daytime and evening styles from understated, casual pieces to bold, lavish creations reflecting her myriad influences from her travels around the globe. Belle Noel is currently available at upper tier department stores, specialty boutiques, and select online stores.

She has some really cute unique statement pieces!
Definitely worth checking out.

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Avril Lavigne Collaborates with Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Avril Lavigne has partnered with Sally Hansen and created 12 new limited edition shades and designs of the revolutionary Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips. The innovative Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are all about the ability to express yourself through your nails and who better to capture the essence of that expression than Avril Lavigne. The 12 distinctive shades have unique individual features including, starts, studs, leopard prints, plaids and the rocker-chic style, representative of Avril’s personality. Each of the limited edition Salon Effect Real Nail Polish Strip are designed to complement the diverse style Avril wears on stage to ensure each nail is a fashion statement and not just a fashion accessory.

I'm such a fan of the Salon Effects Nail Strips! 

I'm going to showcase some of my faves for you all soon.

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Panasonic adds a Beauty Collection to their line

Infused with Panasonic’s advanced technology and the latest trends in women’s personal care, the Panasonic Beauty Collection products are set to be the must haves of the season. With chrome accents and a hot pink hue, the collection consists of three essential tools designed to fit right into a makeup bag with style and discretion, including: the Heated Eyelash Curler, Touch-Up Body Shaver and Precision Facial Hair Trimmer.

I have used a lot of Panasonic items in my lifetime. Vacuums, Cameras and Camcorders.

I'm interested in how these products will perform.  

Sally Hansen Perfect Plucker Scissor Style Tweezers

I get my brows threaded twice a month. In the between time, I try to maintain some decent looking brows.

Brows can easily make or break your face. I know that's harsh but it's the truth.

My brow hair is thick and grows pretty fast. I honestly struggle to pluck out the stray hairs sometimes.

Lately I have been using my trusty Sally Hansen Perfect Plucker Scissor Style Tweezers.

They can be found in your local drug store like Shopper's Drug Mart or Zellers.

The "scissor" style grip is easy to maneuver. It allows me to grip the hair firmly and grab on to any small thick hairs which are starting in grow in. Plus the handles are the perfect size for my fingers.

The best part of about these tweezers is the fact that you can find them for under $10.00. That may be steep for some but I know a brand that cost 20.00+ and they're pretty popular. If I can get the same quality for half the price I'll stick with that.


I know someone out there may be interested in seeing it in "action". Here is a picture of me trying to clean up some stray brow hairs.

As you can see it's pretty easy to use.

If there is anyone out there with some thick unruly brows, this may be a great option for you.

How to Keep Your Cuticles Looking Their Best

Summer is coming! You know what that means..

Fabulous summer nail trends!

Dana Caruso, Sally Hansen Beauty Expert shares the best way to keep your cuticles looking their best:

Treating your cuticles is one of the most important inclusions to your weekly nail regime, particularly when the cooler weather sucks the moisture from your body, your skin is drier and in need ofa little more TLC. When treating the cuticle it’s important to follow the “GOLDEN RULE” only remove what is torn, cracked, and lifted! NEVER cut what is attached and intact. Sally Hansen’s Cuticle Eraser Balm, contains cucumber and green tea extracts known to moisturize, soothe and nourish rough dry skin. If the cuticle is neglected it can become dehydrated and potentially sore, so it’s a good idea to keep your cuticles supple and nourished.

Sally Hansen, Rimmel & NYC Color Collections- Spring 2012

In 2011, I attended a preview for the 2012 spring collection for Sally Hansen, Rimmel & NYC Color.

I'm so excited to share with you guys some of the great products that are now creeping into your local drugstores. The best part is how there is something for everyone! Whether you're a nail, mascara or lipstick junkie.

Sally Hansen introduces the first one coat cover glitter nail polish called Gem Crush.  Mixing up multi-colored reflectivity, and uniquely sized particles and shapes, this nail color reflects and brings runway to reality. Get instant glam with just one coat.

 8 edgy and daring shades.

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Sally Hansen has reformulated its Diamond Strength line to include double the diamonds for hardness and brilliance, platinum to strengthen and aluminum for ample shine effect. The no-chip colour stops nails from breaking and provides a brilliant multi-faceted shine.

 

Diamond Strength is available in 24 shades.
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Sally Hansen has developed 8 new variations of nude colours making it the must-have new colour collection. The polish virtually erases ridges and imperfections to give your nails a porcelain smooth finish.

I got to check out Fog. I loved the barely there pastel look. The line comes in 8 different colors!

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Sally Knows nails are the best accessory. Now, Sally makes it easy to get a salon effect any time, any place. It wears like nail polish because it IS nail polish. No dry time, so you’re ready to go.

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For this new Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick collection, Kate worked closely with Rimmel to design a chic matte black pack that perfectly represents her glamorous rock’n’roll style.  Kate’s iconic pack is truly personalised with her signature in an eye catching stand-out red giving it true elegance with an edge!

She created 15 stunning shades exclusively for the Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick collection. Four stars shades in particular embody Kate's own style.

The colors are gorgeous!

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NEW VINYL MAX LIPGLOSS. With a revolutionary volumizing complex and clever new one swipe wand, lips are plump for a huge impact! MAXimum shine, MAXimum comfort, MAXimum colour!

The pictures do the colors no justice. These are so amazing! Pigmented & moisturizing.

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Get double the colour combination with NYC City Duet 2-in-1 Split Lipstick.  This lipstick comes with 2 gorgeous shades in one single bullet.  Mixing and matching lipstick shades was never so easy. 

10 colors to choose from.1 Lipstick! 3 Looks! So easy!

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I will be reviewing a few products on the blog from these collections soon.

Is there anything that you would like to try?

Nail Polish Haul: Wet n Wild & Sally Hansen

I decided to give in and buy some more Spring/Summer colors! All these bottles were from $2.99 from Zellers. For my Americans, Zellers is like a watered down Target..haha.

I know that these bottles usually retail for $1.99 in USA.

Lets me show you each bottle.. these pictures came out true to color :)
Just in case you fall in love here are the names:

Sally Hansen Blue Me Away

Sally Hansen Green with Envy

Wet n Wild Garden Hose

Wet n Wild Sunburst

Swatches:

L to R- Sally Hansen Blue Me Away, Sally Hansen Green with Envy, Wet n Wild Garden Hose & Wet n Wild Sunburst.

Gorgeous colors!

Which color is your favorite?