Summer is just shy of a week away here in Sydney, and given that we’ve traded the golden beaches of Bondi for the ‘burbs, I’ve been getting together all my summer essentials; denim shorts, espadrilles, a golden glow and some colourful bright nails.
Mostly, I’m a sucker for a classic shade of red… it does go with everything, but this year I’m thinking I might mix things up a little, so aside from my classic staple, I’m opting for pale pastels, and coral-toned brights. Which is about where this new nail polish from Sally Hansen comes in… a coral-toned, bright, tiger lily orange (I’m wearing the shade ‘Block Party’ if you’re curious).
As part of Sally Hansen’s recently released miracle gel nail polish range, these are supposed to, in effect, emulate the appearance of a salon gel manicure, but in the comfort of your own home. The formula is incredibly thick, which adds a heap of volume to your nails; it applies evenly and doesn’t streak; and the opacity is decent enough that one coat will do – in a pinch.
For me, that’s where the positives end – something I loathe to admit as it’s such a fun shade for the summer time. After applying the miracle gel top coat (which makes your nails look ultra glossy, by the way…), pinprick sized bubbles appeared just under the surface, making the initially even – and gorgeous-looking – manicure not-quite-so-perfect. By day three, I not only had a number of minor chips across my nails, but a shattered glass effect running through the polish.
To say it’s disappointing is a bit of an understatement; I’ve had such great experiences with Sally Hansen’s regular nail polish and nail strengthening ranges – needless to say, the bar was set high. Who doesn’t want their at-home manicure to last two weeks?
Have you used Sally Hansen’s miracle gel nail polishes? What was your experience?
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