Sally Hansen Salon Effects

Beauty Buzz: Don’t Quit Your Day Job

By Kirsten|January 10th, 2013|Beauty Buzz|

Manicures played a HUGE role in beauty last couple of years and I get the feeling thist trend isn’t going to lose momentum anytime soon. I do, however, think they’ll get toned down a bit (buh-bye pointed talons). That said, keeping your phalanges fully decked out can start to add up, so beauty brands started to wise up with clever ways to DIY your digits. One of the first on the scene was Sally Hansen Salon Effects. These fun designs were great, but still didn’t quite have the lifespan of the popular and ever shiny gel manicure. Well, that Sally sure did use her noggin when coming up with the latest installment of at home manicures. Combine the ease of applying Salon Effects strips and the staying power of a gel manicure and you’ve got Sally Hansen Insta Gel. I strolled passed a display of these one afternoon at CVS and figured, “Wine Not?” (That was the color I chose- complete coincidence).

Honestly, I think it’s a brilliant idea and I was really hoping for the best since I love all of the fun patterns that can’t be recreated in your standard nail salon, but I think for me… I will stick to letting the professionals go to work. I just really am not good at at home “manual labor.” However, if you’re someone who’s a bit more meticulous or you don’t have access to a salon offering gel manicures. The starter kit was $29.99 and the refill kits (love this one) are only $14.99 (half the price of a salon manicure). In the meantime, I won’t be quitting my day job.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: The Look of Love

By Kirsten|February 9th, 2012|Beauty Buzz|

Ah, the look of love. You can almost pick the women in the midst of amour right out of a crowd thanks to the effervescent glow of endorphins. Their eyes sparkle, their cheeks are flushed, and they just look blissful. But wait… why must we rely on men and love to give us that glorious glow? Oh, right. We don’t. Phew. And it’s a good thing cause banking on a man for our beauty is like trying to pull yourself away from Pinterest. Never gonna happen. From rosy cheeks to shiny lips, here are a few ways to give yourself the look of love.

1. Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette, $50, 2. Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Love Always, $8.99, 3. Stila Love At First Blush Palette, $14, 4. NARS Super Orgasm Blush, $26, 5. Prada Candy Eau de Parfum, $108, 6. Physician’s Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush, $11.99, 7. Deborah Lippmann Nail Polish in It’s Raining Men, $16, 8. NARS Nail Polish in Pussy Galore, $16, 9. Laura Mercier Lingerie Eye and Cheek Palette, $60

Are you in love?

xx,

WhyDid

Why Did You Wear That: Mad for Plaid

By Kirsten|February 1st, 2012|Personal Style, Why Did You Wear That?|

They say what goes around comes around and just like the 80’s, the 90’s are now making a comeback. Whether you’re a product of the 90’s or you just remember the decade fondly, you are probably relieved to be able to revel in a little bit of nostalgia not involving sweatbands and permed hair. A time when grunge music took center stage, so did many of the fashion trends that went along with it. Flannel shirts and shaggy hair were par for the course and while I do not condone actual “grunge,” I love the undone edgy look. I snatched this particular shirt from my mom’s house, so it very well may be from the 90’s, but it probably won’t be too hard to find one of your own.

To create your own modern take on the flannel shirt try putting together some pieces that mix both grunge and glam.

1. Zoo York Charleston Flannel Shirt, $49.50, 2. Emily D Vegan Leather Leggings, $68, 3. Giles and Brother Multi Graduated Chain Bracelet, $175, 4. T by Alexander Wang Jersey T-Shirt Dress, $85, 5. Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Plaid About You, $8.54, 6. Wyatt Black Wool Cashmere Knit Hat, $85, 7. MICHAEL Michael Kors Rock N Roll Bootie, $325

Smells like teen spirit.

xx,

WhyDid

Beauty Buzz: Luxury at Your Fingertips

By Kirsten|October 6th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

So, you know how much I love some good nail art. And apparently, I’m not alone in this. Last year, the recession proof beauty product of choice was lipstick. This year, however, nail polish is without a doubt the girls’ go to broke ass mood boosting beauty product. Nail polish is a great way to give your look a quick pick me up without breaking the bank. The ring finger bling is trending and Emily over at Cupcakes and Cashmere is a freaking nail art Picasso.

So, here’s the deal, I am a devoted Sally Hansen Salon Effects fan, but today I strayed. I tested out Incoco’s nail strips to see how they measured up. First, things first… the sample I received did not come with the orange stick or nail file that Sally Hansen’s sweet little kit includes. That made for an inconvenient application. Also- the strips are all packaged together, so if you were planning on beating the system like Ramshackle Glam (smart lady that one), no can do. Overall? They are basically the exact same thing as Sally Hansen’s version. The quality is slightly less though. The clear plastic cover sticks to the polish rendering some pieces completely useless. The upside? Way more colors and patterns so you won’t have to settle for butterflies or leopard print.

Now, I did apply these babies on the Caltrain… so that may have something to do with the subpar execution. However, I’m no amateur. I once performed a Sally Hansen nail strip manicure on one of my besties in the backseat of a Bimmer on the way to a baby shower that came out quite flawless. So, needless to say, I feel quite confident in my nail strip manicuring skills. My verdict? If you’re looking for something fancy and the your average fishnet print isn’t going to cut it– check out the array of Incoco patterns to make your phlanges pretty.

xx,

WhyDid

Why Don’t You Try This: Bed of Nails

By Kirsten|February 10th, 2011|Beauty Buzz|

I have gone on and on about my trials and tribulations with nail polish. I just can’t keep polish on my pointers. I’ve Minx’ed, Axxium’ed, and Shellac’ed. I considered pushing hard to bring chipped nails into style (wasn’t happening). I’ve even spent time with my nails- gasp– naked! Well, here I am again to chat about my latest endeavor into Lacquerville: population, 1.

While in the drugstore the other day picking up the essentials: TP, Aquaphor, Elle… I stumbled upon Sally Hansen Salon Effects. I was initially just checking out the cute little nail art pens then nearly lost my shit when I saw these. Just like Minx, Salon Effects are self adhesive strips of nail color that allow for zero drying time. They are made from actual nail polish (how that works… don’t ask me) and come in bright solids, colorful glitter, and a variety of patterns. I thought I was on top of my game finding these, but apparently, the word is out, cause my selection was very limited. So, I settled on a black and white floral pattern. Ten dollars for sixteen strips might sound steep, but not if it actually lasts ten days! Not to mention, Minx manicures can run you $50-65 a pop!

I’m not gonna lie, I may have been drinking wine when I attempted to apply these… I also should have probably had my glasses on . Despite my haphazard attempt at application, these babies still came out pretty great and I received compliments on them all weekend. I read some other reviews, and I gotta say, these ladies must be real experts applying polish cause their manicures lasted much longer than mine. I would say mine stayed sexy for a solid four days, but I would definitely try them again (perhaps sans cocktails) and would certainly recommend them to someone looking to add a little somethin’ somethin’ to their usual manicure.

xx,

WhyDid

*(Editor’s Note 3/8/11: I tried these again without prosecco and with my glasses and was delighted with the results. They stayed on well over the 10 day time period with minimal chipping and maximum compliments!)

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