6.02.2015

PRESS RELEASE: Sally Hansen Polishes for Summer!

SALLY HANSEN INTRODUCES A NEW SPECIAL EFFECT: CREATE A RADIANT, IRIDESCENT LOOK WITH PEARL CRUSH™

This summer, it's time to get cultured—with pearls, that is. Sally Hansen introduces Pearl Crush™; a collection of eight new Special Effect polishes that give nails an eye-catching, shimmery finish. Inspired by the season's iridescent trend, the Pearl Crush™ polishes have a unique combination of pigments that interact with layers of large, faceted glitter particles. The resulting effect: a 3D crushed pearl look that plays off light, lending a lustrous, vibrant look to summer manicures. Choose a softer tone or go dark—either way; you'll want to wear these precious "pearls" everywhere you go!

SHADES: Oy-ster It Up!: Aw, shucks—this true white with faceted glitter catches the light beautifully, She Sells: Whether on the seashore or the city streets, this pale blush hue is pretty, pink perfection, Lady Crab: No need to pinch yourself—this dreamy hot pink really is as steamy as it gets!, Rainbow Fish: Casting off icy tones, this iridescent blue is quite the catch, Shell & Tell: The secret is out: A lovely lilac like this doesn't come around every day, Mer-Mint: This splashy, soothing seafoam green is loaded with sea-inspired shimmer, Silver Scallop: Reflect on this modern take on metallics—a shape shifting silver that appears constantly in motion and Clam Digger: This lava-rock black stands out with flecks of phosphorescent-green glitter.

   

PRICE & AVAILABILITY: This limited-edition Pearl Crush™ collection, SRP $5.99, is available beginning June 2015 at chain drugstores and mass retailers nationwide.




CREATE A DAZZLING GRADATED LOOK WITH NEW SALLY HANSEN® INSTA-OMBRE™ NAIL COLOR

It's official: Ombré is the look of the decade. From runways to red carpets, from highlights to home decor, a gradated wash of color is perpetually on trend. Now, Sally Hansen makes it easy to create a sparkling ombré manicure with new Insta-Ombre™ Special Effect.

Available in eight high-impact glitter shades, this clever and innovative ombre-in-a-bottle makes it easy for women to achieve the look in just three simple steps. First, apply one coat to clean, dry nails. Next, apply a second coat from mid-nail to the tip. Finally, apply a third coat to only the nail tip. Voila: A radiant, wash of ombre color at your fingertips.  

As the first and last word in nail color, Sally Hansen offers eight shades to match every mood: Copper Cap: Beige that grows into a warm, copper glow, Cobalt Coat: Blue, from barely-there to intense, Layer On Lilac: A cool-toned take on purple,  Scarlet Spark: A true red that fades into a whisper, Gold Grade: Metallic glitter, from quiet to saturated, Fuchsia-Nista: A bright pink with the slightest hint of violet, Jade Fade: An enviable emerald hue, Grey-diant: A stunningly sparkled fade from light to black.

  
 

PRICE & AVAILABILITY: This limited-edition Insta-Ombre™ collection, SRP $5.99, is available beginning June 2015 at chain drugstores and mass retailers nationwide.



SALLY HANSEN INTRODUCES BIG PEELOFF BASE COATTM

  
Everyone wants a manicure that looks perfect, resists smudges, and removes easily. Traditionally, it hasn't always been easy to achieve those desired results. Now, however, Sally Hansen introduces a nail essentials to simplify and improve the at-home manicure regimen: Big Peel Off Base CoatTM . 

For nail-art aficionados, glitter girls, and anyone else who lives for regular manicures, Big Peel Off Base Coat changes everything. Nail polish remover can be harsh on nails, leaving them dry and brittle—and therefore, prone to breakage. Hard-to-remove special effects such as glitters, textures, and shimmers can damage nails further by scraping the nail surface and can be a time consuming removal process. 

That all changes with the introduction of Big Peel Off Base CoatTM. This fast, convenient easy base coat makes it easy to remove glitters and other special effect polishes in a single step. Just paint on the base coat, which quickly dries to a transparent finish. Apply nail polish as usual and enjoy the manicure. When it's time for a change, simply peel off the polish in one fluid movement. No scrubbing, soaking, or fussing—just a clean, healthy-looking nail. 



PRICE & AVAILABILITY: Sally Hansen’s new Big Peel Off Base CoatTM , SRP $5.99 each, will be available in June 2015 at chain drugstores and mass retailers nationwide.

5.31.2015

The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents: Spring Flowers - Look 4

This post is really cutting it close for the May Nail Challenge Collaborative, lol, Last Day!!!

Anyway, for my final look I went with a monochromic purple flower creation using nail stickers.




I must admit and it's pretty obvious that this was a last minute look; although I have to say that nail stickers are a super easy way to add a little something extra to a simple mani without needing any nail art skills at all or if you're short on time.

Let's check out how the other ladies are wrapping up their spring floral looks below!


An InLinkz Link-up

-Stephanie 

5.27.2015

The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents: Spring Flowers - Look 3


Yesterday I showed you the China Glaze Desert Escape Collection and today I decided to use the colors from that collection to create my third Nail Challenge Collaborative Spring Flowers look.




Polishes Used:
-China Glaze - Rain Dance The Night Away
-China Glaze - What's She Dune?
-China Glaze - Don't Mesa With My Heart
-China Glaze - Don't Desert Me

If this print looks familiar, it may be because I did this same floral technique in April for a Digital Dozen look (check it out HERE); but even then I said that I loved it and would do it again in different colors, and here you go!

No joke I am so obsessed with this technique; it is ridiculously easy if you have any sort of dotting tools, bobby pins, toothpicks, etc. The colors in this mani are perfect for spring too! I am loving everything about this one.

Let's check out what the other ladies have created for their third Spring Floral looks!


An InLinkz Link-up

-Stephanie 

5.26.2015

China Glaze: Desert Escape Collection Swatches & Review

*Press Sample


Happy Tuesday! I hope that all my US readers had a lovely Memorial Day. Today I'll be sharing with you the 6 fun colors of the China Glaze Desert Escape Collection.

Don’t Mesa With My Heart: Vibrant violet pink crème 



What’s She Dune?: Tranquil sandy beige crème



Don’t Desert Me: Intense fuchsia pearl shimmer



The Heat Is On: Sunlit red-orange crème



Rain Dance the Night Away: Bright turquoise crème 



Meet Me in the Mirage: Brilliant rose gold metallic shimmer



All swatches are shown with two coats of polish plus topcoat. 

Even though this is a smaller collection, I really like that it contains a variety of shades and finishes as well. I found the formulas to be self leveling and no issues with the application at all. Generally I like the formulas on China Glaze polishes and these were no different. If you like China Glaze, you'll like this mini collection for sure. 

You can find the full set at LockAndMane.com and mini sets containing 3 polishes and a nail art item (either striping polish or nail/body tattoos) at Sallys in June. You can find out more information on the kits HERE. 

Which of these shades is your favorite? Will you be picking up any or all from this collection?

-Stephanie

*Product was provided by the manufacturer for my honest review

5.22.2015

The Nail Challenge Collaborative Presents: Spring Flowers - Look 2


TGIF! I love Fridays, and this one is all that much better because it's right before a long weekend with Memorial Day! Woohoo!




Polishes Used:
-China Glaze - Shore Enuff
-China Glaze - Glow with the Flow
-China Glaze - X-ta-sea
-Cheeky Jumbo Plate 2 - Tropical Holiday

I loved these nails!! These feel so summery and tropical, which usually isn't a vibe that I go with my nails, but I just felt like I was ready for a beach vacation with these or something! Also, I don't normally do too many gradients because they aren't my strong suit, but I love how this one turned out! What I loved even more is that I did these on natural nails (as opposed to a white base) and the colors came out much better than I was expecting. Love it.

Let's see how the other girls are rocking their spring flowers!


An InLinkz Link-up

-Stephanie