Beauty Product Review: Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips

February 13, 2013

I resisted nail polish strips for a while. After all, I am happy giving myself manicures, like my heart French manicure.

But I was intrigued by the fun designs on nail polish strips after seeing them time and time again online and in drug stores.

Would the strips last? Would it be hard to apply? Would the designs be tacky?

I finally gave into curiosity and tried the Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips.
Sally Hansen nail strips with pursse by Chic n Cheap Living

These are the first version of strips released by the company and I have seen them sold in both the US and Asia. I applied them just prior to taking a vacation in Boracay, Philippines so I could really test how these strips fared against sand and water (I also knew a “regular” manicure would be ruined within two days of my vacation).
Sally Hansen nail strips with box by Chic n Cheap Living

There are 16 nail strips in each pack with different widths and lengths to match each of your fingers. ย The pack also comes with a special file for the nail strips that easily files away the strip at the tip after you have put it onto your nail.

Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips set by Chic n Cheap Living

The strips were somewhat long so I was able to cut one strip into two pieces (score – this pack can last for potentially 6 uses!) It was also easy enough to remove with nail polish remover though I found that I used a little extra remover due to the glue in these strips.

Sally Hansen nail polish strips individual strip 2 by Chic n Cheap Living

Sally Hansen salon Effects nail strips with bracelet by Chic n Cheap Living

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Nail Polish strips

Recommend

– Yes! It is easy to use and comes in such fabulous designs!

Pros

– Good coverage and easy to apply

Cons

– None

Price

– $9 and up (look out for discounts at pharmacies and use coupons at Ulta!)

sally-hansen-salon-effects-real-nail-polish-strips from collegefashion.net - saved by Chic n Cheap Living

Sally Hansen Salon Effects nail polish strips, Ulta, $9 (among the lowest regular prices I’ve seen).

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  • honeymyheart February 13, 2013 at 03:03

    these are fun! i like the print and they make for great detailed nails.

  • Cafe Fashionista February 13, 2013 at 08:48

    Ooh, I love the design you selected – so gorgeous! ๐Ÿ™‚

  • erika ~TiptoeButterfly~ February 13, 2013 at 09:48

    i really gotta try these!!

  • Kim February 13, 2013 at 09:54

    I think I’m the only one on the planet that can’t get the hang of these! I’ll have to try again, because the results are amazing and there are so many different designs to choose from.

  • Krysten February 13, 2013 at 11:39

    Thanks for the review, I totally need to try these out!

  • Sam February 13, 2013 at 14:00

    I too never realized how fabulous and glam these nail strips look, I really like the lace one and the multi sparkle one, so cute!

  • Oh to Be a Muse February 13, 2013 at 14:08

    Big fan of nail strips in general, and this particular Sally Hansen design is one of my favorites. I’ve used it before and totally love it!

  • Johanna February 13, 2013 at 15:11

    I love ’em! I have the same ones!

  • Heather February 13, 2013 at 16:06

    I tried these once, and it was disastrous! ๐Ÿ™ The width of the strips was way to big for my tiny nails, and I ended up making a huge mess. I’ve thought about trying them again in case I was just doing something wrong, but I think I’ll probably stick with liquid polish for now.

  • lyddiegal February 13, 2013 at 22:36

    I got a set of these strips over a year ago and haven’t used them yet. I’m saving them for some sort of occasion. I don’t know what, but for $10, it has to be worth it. I can’t explain my logic. I’ll probably never end up using them.

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living February 13, 2013 at 23:22

      I was able to cut these in half so I’m able to use one pack up to 6 times. I hope you do end up using them – they’re kinda fun and people loved seeing them!

  • MOSAMUSE February 13, 2013 at 23:06

    very nicely done!
    xo
    MOSAMUSE

    http://www.MOSAMUSE.com

  • Emma (Fluff and Fripperies) February 14, 2013 at 06:10

    I really love these – such a great product! This design is lovely on you xo

  • Kim February 15, 2013 at 00:06

    I really like the design you chose! It looks so pretty on your hands. I was worried that these would be too difficult to apply but you have proven otherwise. Great review!

  • Nail Strips Blog May 1, 2013 at 16:51

    You did a really good job. I always have trouble getting them close to my cuticles any suggestions?

    • Chic 'n Cheap Living May 1, 2013 at 20:59

      Thank you for the sweet comment! I pushed my cuticles back and that made it easy to put the nail strips closer to my cuticles. You can even have it overlap slightly onto the skin and then file off any overhang.

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