Sally Hansen DIY Manicure Review Part 1

Every bride needs fantastic nails for her wedding day. Whether you are looking for a neutral color manicure, classic french manicure or creating a pop of color with your nails, it is easy to create a look in your own home. For a budget conscious bride, you can save your money by avoiding a spa and opting to do it yourself. Better yet, have your bridal party come over the night before the event and have your own spa night!

Sally Hansen so generously allowed me to try some options from the Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure line and Sally Hansen Salon Effects French Mani line. I wanted to give all of you diy brides a review on these great products.

This week I tested the Complete Salon Manicure nail polish. Here is what Sally Hansen has to say about the line on it's website.

"Skip the salon, get the results. Don't settle for just color when you can get a base coat, strengthener, growth treatment, salon-inspired color, top coat, chip-resistance and a gel finish all in 1 bottle. Featuring the unique precision brush for a flawless finish and patented Vita Care technology for advanced 10 day wear, more shine and nourishing care."

The Complete Salon Manicure line is fantastic. They offer a variety of colors, one for every bride, from glitter to sheer. I personally tried 5 different colors, all of which were fantastic. The applicator is awesome and squared. It makes application so much easier. The color just glides on with no ripples or ugly lines. Drying time, for most colors, was less than 2 minutes. Some colors didn't even need the second coat, but I applied it anyway. Once the polish dries it leaves you with a smooth, shiny finish.

Red My Lips

Red My Lips was the only color I had issues with. It is a pretty color, but came out a little tacky which made it hard to get a smooth finish. It also took the longest to dry. After 10 minutes I tried to take the picture of my nails and it was still slightly tacky, when I bumped the nail on the camera it caused a smudge. This is still a pretty color so I would take my time when applying to avoid mistakes, as reds tend to be difficult to clean up, and allow a good amount of drying time before becoming active.

 

 

 

 

Back to the Fucshia



Get Juiced

 



The next two colors I tried would be perfect in a spring or summer wedding. Get Juiced and Back To The Fucshia are bright, fun and fabulous. On my pictures you will notice they look very similar, but they are not the same. Back to the Fucshia is just what it says, Fucshia!

Get Juiced is more of a bright coral color. They are both gorgeous and would look great on the bridal party or add a great pop of color to the bride.









So Much Fawn





 This color is very neutral and would be great for someone looking to go with a bit more conservative or traditional look. It could also be good for a bride that has already incorporated colors into her look and would prefer to keep the nails toned down. (Small smudge on left corner)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black and Blue

 

 

 

 

Lastly, Black and Blue, is for the more daring bride. It changes color in different lights. It is a darker color with greens, blues and sometimes shades of purple. It is a gorgeous color once it is on your nail. I actually love this color because it is so unconventional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I love this polish. I will personally be buying this product from now on. It is good quality at a good price. You can find the Complete Salon Manicure line at your local drugstore or CLICK HERE to find all of the colors offered on the Sally Hansen website.

 

Next week I will be posting part 2 of this review with the French Mani set so stayed tuned. In the mean time check out www.sallyhansen.com to see all of their products!

Sally Hansen did provide these products for me to test, but, as always, my opinions are my own.