Hi guys! I wanted to tell you about a couple of nail polishes I've been loving lately. Namely, Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Color in Expresso* and Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Steely Serene.*
I've been switching between these two shades over the last few weeks, and it's been kind of interesting. I started off applying the brownish-nude Expresso because I was short on time and needed something that would dry fast. I love this shade! It's super-flattering and the wide, flat brush means application is speedy and easy.
 |
| Sally Hansen Insta-Dri in Expresso (the rest of my nails are a different shade!) |
For my next mani I tested Sally Hansen's Steely Serene from the Color Therapy Argan Oil formula range. Now this is not normally my type of shade at all, but it looks a lot prettier on the nails than in the bottle! Again, the reason I chose this hue was because I was rushed and needed to paint my nails quickly. Therefore reds and bold shades were not an option, as mistakes would stand out and I wouldn't have time to fix them.
 |
| Sally Hansen Color Therapy in Steely Serene |
Over the weekend I knew only my thumbnails would be featuring in an Instagram photo; the grey shade was wearing off and I was in a rush again, so I just painted my thumbs with Expresso, over the top! Ever done that? One coat covered the Steely Serene shade perfectly and I was good to go! (see the KIN movie pass photo above - the nails behind the pass were a different colour).
 |
| #beautybloggersecrets ;P |
Then for my son's Birthday Party on the weekend, I thought, let's fix this two-toned madness and painted over the rest of my nails with Expresso again! So now I was back where I started! LOL. Except I'm currently rocking layers of different shades. You'd never know though!
You may be interested in Mani: Rimmel Port A Loo Blue + #TruthBombs Galore!
Linking up with Open Slather, Life This Week and Mummy Mondays
Don't miss a post!
Like Max The Unicorn on Facebook
Follow my Beauty Instagram @shinyglitterbug
Follow my Foodie Instagram @imhungrymax
Follow me on Bloglovin'
Follow me on Twitter @ShinyGlitterBug
Subscribe via email (right sidebar)
Disclaimer: *Products are PR samples. Reviews are my honest opinion. There are no affiliate links in this post. Please see the Disclosure page for further information.
Ever done the whole 'cheat and paint over the top' business? Or is that just me?
Love these colours - especially the steely serene..and yep, I've been known to rock the multi-coloured/layered "look"...Have a great week.
ReplyDeleteHaha, glad I'm not the only one Jo! Hope you have an awesome week too :)
DeleteI especially love the Expresso shade. And yes, I've also done that cheat thing of just painting my thumb nail as it's going to be in a photo.
ReplyDeleteLOL the #beautybloggersecret is out!
DeleteHaha I love that you’re just rocking lots of different layers! I loveee the Steely Serene, such a gorgeous nude shade!
ReplyDeleteLaura || www.thelifeoflaura.com.au xx
Hopefully I get time this week to remove it all and start again!
DeleteI love these colours very nice. X
ReplyDeleteYes, they are lovely aren't they! x
DeleteI like the combo! and Steely Serene is such a gorgeous greige colour! I need it!
ReplyDeleteFelicia // www.thebeautyandthegeekau.com
Yeah it really surprised me! I don't normally go for that type of shade.
DeleteThe Expresso shade is stunning, so sophisticated.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'll be getting so much wear out of it!
DeleteI am hopeless with my nails, but I do love it when they are pretty. The last time I had them done professionally was when a friend treated us both to an SNS manicure. They looked gorgeous and lasted for way longer than I thought - so much so, that I still had them when I needed surgery for just a minor thing, but the nail polish had to come off. I was devastated! I was already at my accommodation near the hospital by the time I found out, and on my second type of nail polish remover when I phoned the nurse on duty. She said as long as I had at least a few nails on each hand clear I would be okay. I chipped away at them, and finally had the dodgiest looking nails ever! They are slowly recovering and one day I shall have nice ones again. I love the Steely shade- that is probably really practical for me.
ReplyDeleteOh what a shame you had to clear a few nails and that it was so hard to remove! I've never had an SNS mani, but I'd love to - sounds like the polish lasted so long on you! Would be well worth the money then :)
DeleteLove these two shades but the grey nudey one is my favourite! I should try this layering trick and see if that works for me!
ReplyDeletePam xo/ Pam Scalfi♥
Haha it's such a sneaky time-saver! xx
DeleteI love the latte colour!
ReplyDeleteAre those your real nails? Envious! I am currently wearing falsies after a disasterous run with a constantly peeling nail. I am missing my polishes.
Yes they're my real nails! Isn't the latte one pretty? I'm shocked to be honest!
DeleteSteely Serene is my favourite shade!
ReplyDeleteSSG xxx
It's such a surprising hue! xxx
DeleteLove that espresso shade!
ReplyDeleteI reckon it would be flattering on all skin tones!
DeleteThis came at the perfect time - I'm getting my nails done today and that red is perfect inspiration!
ReplyDeleteEbony x
www.theblackandwhiteguide.com
Awesome, glad my post inspired you! x
DeleteThese are so gorgeous shades, love how beautiful your nails looks.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Preet!
DeleteI've definitely painted over! I'm actually wearing the same pedicure that I put on for my trip to Mexico in March. I keep forgetting to redo my toes so I just repaint them LOL Although as for nails, I'm a nail wrap girl! No chipped polish.
ReplyDeleteI'm terrible with my toenails and paint over way too many times! LOL!
DeleteI spoiled myself at the last 50% off everything at Priceline and got nailpolish and they were not all safe colours!! However, I do not apply it wonderfully and I am impatient so I always buy quick drying ones and apply Sally Hanson dry whatever over it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up for #LifeThisWeek. The optional prompt next is: 39/52. Last Thing I Bought. 24/9/18. Denyse
Gotta love the Priceline 50% off sales! I love the fast drying formulas too, Denyse, saves so much time!
DeleteAbsolutely wonderful post as usual Di! My favourite of the two is definitely Expresso - how stunning! I'm still really pissed off at myself because I haven't tried any Sally Hansen polishes yet but, trust me, you're doing a really good job of incentivising me - now I've just got to get my bank account on board! xx
ReplyDeleteMarina Rosie x
https://marinawriteslife.blogspot.com/
Haha, thanks Marina Rosie! Yes it's an absolutely lovely shade and so flattering! Hope you get to try some Sally Hansen polish soon! xx
DeleteI'm glad I'm not the only one who rarely has time and often just paints over old polish, haha! These are nice shades too :)
ReplyDeleteHope you have been having a lovely weekend :)
Away From The Blue Blog
Thanks Mica, I did have a lovely weekend! It seems lots of us do the old painting over trick haha! :)
DeleteI LOVE both of those shades! I haven't been the best at looking after my nails lately, so glad the holidays are here and I can spend some time pampering myself.
ReplyDeleteHaha same, I can't WAIT for the school holidays to start after Friday!
Delete