Sally Hansen Salon Effects French Mani

 First let me say I lucked up and found these Sally Hansen Salon Effects at the local Dollar Tree for just a buck! These things are outrageous at Wal-Mart so I was pretty excited. Like normal when I find a good deal, I couldn't buy just one. I bought a few different types to try. I really love the french mani look so I decided to try the gold glitter french mani pack first.



The box had detailed instructions on what you should do to apply this product correctly. I followed along. Let me begin by saying these are not what you would call difficult to apply but they do require some time. If you are familiar with the Jamberry products then these will not be a big deal and they will remind you of Jamberry quite a bit. The difference is you do not need heat to apply these they are more like a sticker. I also noticed that these were much thinner than Jamberry. This being said you must be careful not to tear the product while you are applying them. I trimmed mine down with nail clippers and then used the file provided in the box as it is suggested to use it.

I was happy with the end results once I got this product on all my nails. I am a bit off cue on even tips on every nail but since I always have this problem no one even thought twice about it. My nails looked nice and felt ten times better since I had trimmed back my cuticles and used oil on them as well.

The product says it will last for 10 days. I am sad to say that mine did not completely last that long. My first nail on my right hand began to show signs of wear on day 3 and then my pinky on the same hand chipped a bit a few days later.

My biggest gripe with the product is that it was a lot of work for only 3 days of wear. I wish the product was not so easy to tear. Folks who have trouble with their hands may mess up a couple before they are able to master the art of what to do. Lucky for me I only messed up one and there was plenty to take its place. I also had a bit of trouble finding the right size for my tiny nails. This meant that I had to cut more to make them fit properly. Not only did the ends need trimmed but I also had to trim from the sides.

I did like the price I spent to get this product. I did find the results were very pretty. Application was pretty easy but not something to try to do in a hurry. The box includes everything you need for application so there is no need to have to buy anything else.

I would give this product a 3 stars out of 5. The product does work but did not last as long as promised. Granted I did not go easy on this mani. I continued on with my daily life but I still think with a promise of 10 days I should have gotten at least 5 before I seen wear. If I have the opportunity to buy this product again at the deal I got and there is a design I like I would make the purchase but I would not give Wal-Mart price for this product. 

Rockin' the Jamberry Wraps for Days

Day 1

How in the world do I manage to find all these cool products? Well I found this one thanks to a good friend inviting me to her Jamberry FB party. That is right folks no need to leave home we had tons of fun just sitting in front of our computers.

I will be the first to admit I joined the party to show my support for my friend and to try to win some of the freebie products that were being given away during the games that were played. I knew I would be unable to order duing this time (thank you car payment) and I have not hosted a party in many many years because of the vicious endless cycle of host one for me, just one more please, no exit strategy, I got stuck in, from years ago with Home Interior. Yes, I could have been a bit traumatized!. One day I checked her party page to see an offer to the first 25 people who would like to try the product for free by completing a 7 day challenge. I was just curious enough to agree. I sent my address and well the rest is history.

I received my sample the very next day in the mail (Sat) a great day because I have the time to really check it out and because that is chore day around my house I could really test the product. I will begin by saying these are dirt simple to apply and so much better than polish because once they are on there is no drying time wait period. With that being said I must add that they are also durable, have great staying power, and still look excellent at day 6! Tomorrow will be my day 7.

 I will also say that I REALLY tested this product. I did not baby it hoping that it would last the 7 days. I pushed in the handles of cola boxes to carry in my own groceries (something I never want to do with polish), I opened the boxes (fridge packs) on my own the way they should be opened, I cleaned with cleaning products, I cooked, I did laundry, I washed my hands tons, I used hand sanitizer, I continued my regular routine at work typing and setting out inventory for the installers, I guess you could say I just continued living my daily life without worrying if I would pull the wrap off before the challenge was over. The result, I still have 2 beautiful funky cheetah nails (found under the animal instinct category) and I have the rest a pretty purple polish that is starting to chip and really show its 6 day age. Interested in seeing Day 7, check my FB page tomorrow I will be uploading the results to complete my challenge agreement!

Where have I gone from finding a durable nail wrap that is beautiful, stays on without smudges and cracks, and best of all lasts? Well folks I am hosting my first party in years! I could not order but decided to help my friend out by agreeing to have a party booked under her.

This being said are you familiar with Jamberry products? Do you already use Jamberry or would you just like to see what products are offered check out Rhonda's Jamberry FB Party. Do you love having beautiful nails to show off without investing a fortune? Would you like to try a free sample to see for yourself (act fast I am down to 11 left). If so by all means please add me on FB profile Rhonda Meadows and let me know you would love to be a part of my Jamberry party. I have the date set for Sep 29th (a super day it is my Granny's bday) through that Friday. I am hoping for a very successful party with lots of games and freebies, but that will not happen unless I have folks interested in this great product to attend! If you are like me and these types of products are right up your alley send that friend invite and lets make this happen! Also don't forget to send me your address and see how wonderful these wraps really are.