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Hello!
You guys...I'm sooooo sick. Like, lay down to rest for five minutes and wake up four hours later sick. Which, among other things, mean I have a ton of content I need to get out to you because I got nothing done over the weekend. So I'll have several videos up on my YouTube channel this week, and a bunch of posts going up here. :)
Starting with part 2 of my Sally Hansen Insta-Dri review! I showed you the first half of their 16 new shades in my part 1 post, and today we'll take a look at the rest of them. Then, later in the week, I'll be showing you how they stamp, since I love Insta-Dris for stamping.
New Sally Hansen Insta-Dri polishes, part 2 |
We're gonna plunge into the second half of the alphabet with Sally Hansen Racing Rose, a soft baby pink creme:
Sally Hansen Racing Rose |
Sally Hansen Racing Rose |
Coverage: 1-2 coats
Application: Very good
I mentioned last time that the pastel cremes in this collection all cover in 1-2 coats, depending on whether or not you have ridge issues like I do. If you do, you may need two thin coats, but if you have short or smooth nails, you'll only need one. And, all the polishes lived up to their names and dried quickly, withing a couple of minutes.
This is a perfect soft pink for spring, gentle and sweet.
Next we have Sally Hansen Silver Stallion, a silver metallic:
Sally Hansen Silver Stallion |
Sally Hansen Silver Stallion |
Coverage: 1 coat
Application: Very good
This is a powerful silver with a hint of pewter, rock 'n' roll all the way. As you can see on my index finger, it does show brush strokes, so you'll want to stroke straight up and down.
Next we have Sally Hansen Slick Slate, a brown-gray creme:
Sally Hansen Slick Slate |
Sally Hansen Slick Slate |
Application: Very good
This is an excellent fall neutral with a cool, elegant feel.
Then we have Sally Hansen Taupe To Go, a cafe-au-lait taupe creme:
Sally Hansen Taupe To Go |
Sally Hansen Taupe To Go |
Coverage: 1-2 coats
Application: Very good
This is another excellent fall-type neutral, this one to go with your warmer tones. I love having a good, solid brown for my nail art, and this fits the bill. And, spoiler alert--I was shocked by how well this stamps over both white and black.
Then there's Sally Hansen Thyme Is Money, a pastel sage green:
Sally Hansen Thyme Is Money |
Sally Hansen Thyme Is Money |
Coverage: 1-2 coats
Application: Very good
I adore this color, which is saying something, since I don't normally favor pastels. This has a vintage quality that makes me see art-nouveau swirls, and old-fashioned summer dresses.
Next up is Sally Hansen Va-Va Violet, a gorgeous grape-purple creme:
Sally Hansen Va-Va Violet |
Sally Hansen Va-Va Violet |
Coverage: 1 coat
Application: Excellent
This screams summer to me--grape popsicles and pansies and bright teeny bikinis.
Then we have Sally Hansen Watermelon Wizz, a hot pink creme:
Sally Hansen Watermelon Wizz |
Sally Hansen Watermelon Wizz |
Coverage: 1 coat
Application: Excellent
And finally, one of my favorites, Sally Hansen White On Time, a white creme:
Sally Hansen White On Time |
Sally Hansen White On Time |
Coverage: 1-2 coats
Application: Excellent
This is a pure white that applies like a dream, evens nicely, and gets full coverage in 2 coats if you have ridges, one coat if you don't. No worries about pulling and patchiness--which makes this great to wear and amazing as a go-to base for nail art. LOVE.
So what do I think of the new Insta-Dris? They live up to the collection's reputation or drying quickly, covering well, and having great formula. There are a variety of colors here to take you across seasons, and so many that are must-haves for nail art, in my opinion.
Stay tuned for my report on how they stamp...and in the meantime, you can pick these up on Sally Hansen's website, anywhere Sally Hansen is sold, like drugstores, Target, etc., and on Amazon.
Happy polishing!
M. xoxo
The colors are really nice. I like them.
ReplyDeleteThey chose a good selection!
DeleteYou say you were blown away by how great they stamp (I mean, I can see it with such great pigmentation), but how does it work with the "instant dry" part, do you have to work faster? (Sorry if you've answered this before, it just occurred to me now..and to not only leave the "awesome post as always!!1!1" comment :) )
ReplyDeleteExcellent question! I'm typing up the stamping post right now, I'll answer it for you! Thank you!! :) <3
DeleteSo many gorgeous colors in both sets! Can't wait to see how they stamp! I always love your swatches....and I hope you feel better soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! I was hoping this cold would pass quickly because it did for my husband, but apparently his immune system was in much better shape than mine, lol!
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