You know I like to encourage myself to try something new and play, it's YummoMummo's motto - "to encourage women to have fun with style". I picked up Sally Hansen's Salon Effects from my local CVS and waited for a good opportunity when my nails were long enough and all the same length. (This is hard to achieve when one is as rough on their hands as I am).
So I had a busy weekend coming up, doing something I love, socializing. A perfect opportunity to bling out my nails.
The kit comes with everything needed - nail file, cuticle stick, 18 nail tips and strips, and detailed instructions. If YummoMummo can do it, so can you.
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| Sally Hansen Salon Effects. French Mani. It retails for about $10 depending where you buy it from. |
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| The preparation steps involved in the detailed instructions are to use polish remover to remove any old color, file and shape the nails, buff the nails, then to again use polish remover and wash hands. It's important to prep nails properly so the strips stick well. Also, warm hands/fingers are best. I used my naturally warm thumb to help "hold" down the strip once applied, for about a minute, to help adhere the strip. |
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| Feeling inspired to try something new? I'd love you to send me a photo of your version to www.yummomummomelissa@gmail.com. |
Got a comment? You know where it goes, down below!
*Disclosure: I am not a trained photographer nor trained in how to pose for photos, I am just a Mum trying to share some insights and inspiration with you. In being truly authentic to my cause, I have used my own clothes and used myself in the photos whole-heartily. Enjoy!
I love the black colour on the french manicure!
ReplyDeleteI agree, I thought it was a bit different, outside the usual french mani box x
DeleteDefinitely going to give this a try, great review!
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Glad you enjoyed Mizzmoi, I'd love you to send me a finished photo. x
DeleteWow these are neat!! I want to try them out!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Olivia, yes, they are pretty neat. If you give them a try, send me a photo, it could be featured in an upcoming post. Thanks for reading.
DeleteThese look so great and such a neat twist on a classic French manicure! I don't have too much of a steady hand but I reckon nail polish pros could do this with polish! I'll definitely have a look out for these from Sally Hansen as I'm sure we can get some of this brand in the uk xxxx
ReplyDeleteI am no pro so this is perfect for me. Was easy to do and I got faster by the finger!
DeleteI love your main and your outfit!!! Double points for you for thinking outside the box and doing black tips instead of white :)
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Thanks Linda, was fun to try the black tip. Love that top too, its a fleather trim top from DKNY.
DeleteSuch a pretty mani! I've been super curious about these nails so I'm glad you posted this!
ReplyDeleteHope I satisfied your curiosity Priyanka. Thanks for reading x
DeleteLove your eye makeup in these pics too!!! Gorgeous as always!!! New question for yummomummo?! Any tips for makeup brush (ie blush brush) that doesn't 'shed?? In other words, a brush that doesn't leave those annoying little brush hairs behind?? Thanks yummomummo!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Ashely, two suggestions. The Velvet Luxe Brush LBD #307 from Ulta Beauty. Retails for about $45, has a great reputation. Another suggestion is Real Techniques, they are at Target and more affordable. Hope this helps. Thanks for commenting. x
DeleteOne more suggestion is the Birchbox Dome Blush Brush. Hope this helps x
DeleteThanks so much! I will check these out!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, those go perfectly with your outfit! Personally, I don't use the Salon Effects because I don't have the patients to get them on well enough. But you've done a great job at applying yours. :)
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