Polish Galore

Sally Hansen Updates

10.17.2013

Sally Hansen had quite a few collections come out this year and more than a few have snuck into my home on random trips to Walgreens & CVS/pharmacy.

On trend, Sally Hansen had their Fuzzy Coat Textured Nail Colors come out this summer in June. The official description was "blurred, woven and marbled fiber looks resembling hand-spun yarn are combined in a multidimensional network of color to create a matte finish with a fibered texture effect." In the words of fellow blogger Glitta Gloves, "it's hairy glitter." Shake gently and apply 2-3 thin coats over a base coat or base color and leave matte or use a top coat to smooth down the glitter and add shine. Cost is $5.99 each. I picked up a bottle of Tweedy - a black and white polish.

Also in June, Sally Hansen launched their Sugar Coat candy coat texture nail colors. Texture has been all the rage in 2013 with each brand putting their unique spin on each polish. This sugar-like texture leaves a 3-D volumized, color-saturated nail look. To apply, shake gently and use 2 thin coats. Cost is $5.99. I do have a 2 bottles - Cotton Candies and Sweetie but I cannot find either one to save my life. I'm currently reorganizing my stash for my sanity and to make a sweet stash blog posting (with video!). Let's just say I've been super inspired by work/play/polish's blog and her Mani Cave.

Don't forget the spring relaunch of the Complete Salon Manicure, which I wrote about here.

Now, coming this November, Sally Hansen is coming out with a whole new line called the Triple Shine Nail Color Collection! Not only are these bold, bright, shiny colors but this formula features an "Ultimate Shield Complex" that is designed to help your polish withstand the wear and tear of every day living. (Science note, there's Pro-Vitamin B5 and Vitamin E!) There are 29 colors in 3 trend setting color palettes.

Iridescence - 8 ethereal, pearlescent pastels and shimmering metallics

Pop - 10 saturated bold brights

Fanta-Sea - 10 aquatic tones that evoke the sun-dappled sea

Additionally there will be a Triple Shine Top Coat. Each polish is only $4.99 which makes my wallet super happy.

Now, you KNOW I'm obsessed with glitter so I cannot wait for this collection. Images courtesy of Sally Hansen.

Pearly White

Sparks Fly

Hypnautical

Hello Hypnautical, you will be mine. Again, launching November 1st at chain drug stores and mass retailers nationally.

Sally Hansen [Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram] can be found at several stores including CVS/pharmacy [official website] and Walgreens [official website].

Gelish Mini Updates

Are you a gel fan? While we all have our preferences, I have to say, I've been super happy to see all the colors coming from Gelish and Gelish MINI. You may not understand the difference so here it is simply. Gelish is the professional line (bigger bottles). Gelish MINI is the "consumer" version that you can purchase at Sally's Beauty Supply. (All images courtesy of Gelish.)

This fall, Gelish came out with the Under Her Spell collection. I got to see these at Cosmoprof North America this summer and they were nice and vampy.

A Touch of Sass
Jeweled Black Cherry

I'm No Stranger To Love
Rich Navy-Teal

Love Me Like A Vamp
Jeweled Black Violet

Lust At First Sight
Smoky Dark Taupe

My Nightly Craving
Creamy Greyish Pink-Lavender

Want To Cuddle?
Creamy Greyish Mauve

I'm showing the MINI bottles which can be purchased at Sally's Beauty Supply for $14.95/bottle.

Finally, this winter Gelish & Gelish Mini are coming out with a great holiday set of reds. Again, these are the MINI versions that can be found at Sally's for $14.95

Stand Out

Deep red creme

Hot Rod Red

Red creme

Red Roses

Red creme

Queen of Hearts

Deep red shimmer

Good Gossip

Red glitter

Rose Garden

Blue red frost

Additionally, Gelish will have 2 limited edition polishes available only as full sized (for professionals/salons). Be sure to ask your favorite salon about them!

Dancer, Prancer & Cranberry Vixen

Deep red creme *Limited Edition*

With His Red So Bright

Red glitter *Limited Edition*

And there you have it! What Gelish MINI color are you most excited about?

Dermelect Front Row

Image Courtesy of Dermelect

This fall, Dermelect Cosmeceuticals is launching a four piece collection titled Front Row. With a jewel toned and earth-toned color palette, these cremes will keep you on trend and health with their anti-aging & peptide-infused formula.

Ferosh - rich luxe red
Sophisticate - cool cashmere taupe
She-She - patent teal
Excentric - lavender grey fusion

Dermelect is available for $14 at http://www.dermelect.com, high end apothecaries, beauty boutiques, salons, spas, medi-spas and doctors offices.

Morgan Taylor BCA Polish Trio: Polish With A Purpose!

10.16.2013

Morgan Taylor is a new professional brand that launched this summer with over 100 shades and they have continued to launch new collections all fall including this Breast Cancer Awareness trio. I do have all three so I can swatch them and I was impressed with the variety. 5% of the proceeds from this collection sale are being donated to the Susan G. Komen foundation.

Image Courtesy of Morgan Taylor

If you're still able to find them (Armstrong McCall, CosmoProf), my recommendation is Who's That Girl.

butter LONDON Colour Clash

butter LONDON has been really upping their US presence, as I have mentioned before, and while I get back into the swing of swatching and painting my nails after my illness, I wanted to catch you up on some recent collections that have been out. The first is the Colour Clash Collection, a new collection of brights and whites that are perfect going from summer to fall. Even though it may be October, it's still hot and sunny here in South Texas.

The collection includes 5 pops of color and one rock star in white - Cotton Buds which can be used alone or as a base for nail art. (Images provided by butter LONDON)