{Beauty Mark} Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips

I wish I could say I was a nail polish addict, but alas, I am not. 

I wish I had the talent to boast shelves of beautiful shades that I applied effortlessly in minutes. I am plagued with the inability to paint my own nails, particularly my right hand. I somehow manage to always paint my cuticles, miss the edges and can never get it even. I can paint my toenails like a pro, but not the hands.

Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Cut It Out

*Yes, my pinky finger is funky. Learn this lesson kids: When you break your finger, have it fixed. Taping it just leads to this situation.*

In my desperation to achieve nail coverage without paying for a full manicure, I discovered Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips at a local drug store. I must say. I'm hooked. They come in both prints and solids, and the solid colors are very work appropriate if you're needing a more conservative look. They take around 20 minutes to put on the first time, but as you practice, it gets easier. 

1. You first have to file down your nails to a shape and length you feel comfortable with. 
2. Then, push back and clip the cuticles with the wooden cuticle stick that comes in the box. 
3. Next, you want to buff the nail to make it smooth and even with the smooth side of file that comes in the box. 
4. After buffing, swipe the nail with nail polish remover to remove any excess oil to allow the sticker to adhere well to the nail.
5. Now is time to pick the sticker that fits the size of your nail the best. After choosing, you want to peel the back of the sticker off.
6. Place the sticker on the center of the nail and align the edges to each side of the nail. 
7. Using a light stretch, press the sticker to the nail and then place a finger over the nail to warm the polish a bit and help it adhere better for a few seconds. Make sure to place it over the tip of the nail as well.
8. To remove the excess strip, bend over the edge of the nail and buff off using the soft side of the file provided.
9. After applying all 10 strips, paint each nail with a clear top coat to prevent chipping or tearing.

These lasted me 10 days without any chipping or peeling, and I got tons of compliments on the fun design and the unique look. I will be trying them in other patterns and shades, and may even try a design on top of them with a nail pen if I'm feeling a little cray cray.

You can find them at Amazon, Target, Walgreens and Walmart, as well as some large grocery stores. 

Me doing some hand modeling for Jenni @ Story of My Life. Here I have on SHSE in Plum-met.

Disclaimer: This product was not given to me nor was I compensated for this review in any way. This product was purchased by myself with my money because I felt like it. That's how I roll.