Right off I just want to admit I suck at nail art. I seriously can’t even work the Konad that well. When the idea for Makeup Wars Halloween Manicure came about I’m all.. “OMG time to TRY and be amazing & do some nail art, I can totally do this”. Nope. Luckily, a package arrived in the mail and inside lay my saviors – Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips in Patch-O-Lanterns and NYC Demon Glow Top Coat. (Yes, I literally just noticed that I photographed the non-English side of the SH box. Whoopsie!).
The Salon Effects are so perfect for holidays and special occasions when you really want a fun nail look, but completely stink at doing anything fanciful with your nails. They smooth on easily and actually LAST. Patch-O-Lanterns (aside from having the best name ever) features grinning pumpkin mouths and eyes in a sparkly orange and a black background. When you add on the NYC Demon Glow Top Coat your nails will glow under a black light. Be aware that Demon Glow will turn the black background of Patch-O-Lanterns purple, BUT you can’t tell in the flash photo.
And, for fun, I used Picasa to Demon out the mani. Creeperrrrr!
For a full review and my wear test, check out my first experience with Salon Effects.
See what the other participants in this installment of Makeup Wars came up with! What WILL we think of next?!
I love it! Those jack-o-lanterns are so cute! I also love the way you applied these. Mine always look so screwed up. You rock this look! Plus I love the idea of a black light top coat. I might “need” this.
PinkSith recently posted..Le Metier de Beaute CHEM60 Pro-Peel and GLOW10ai Mask Set – Review, Pictures
You “might” need everything lol
want it want it 🙂
They are addivtive!!!!
OMG I love your nails so much!
Phyrra recently posted..Makeup Wars Halloween Mani Tutorial
thank you!!!
Those are great! I should have gone the decal route!!!
Carleen recently posted..NARS Night Series Eyeshadow Palette Review
oohh that Demon effect is creepy! Love it!
Perilously Pale recently posted..My Makeup Wars Halloween Manicure aka Christa’s Hilarious Attempt at Nail Art
I just love the name of it. It makes me want to put it on everything lol
I’m impressed! I should have looked for Sally Hansen and I will if I’m forced to do this again! I love your “black light” picture – that is fascinating.
MarciaF (beauty info zone) recently posted..Makeup Wars – Halloween nails
If we do a Holiday one I’m sure quite a few of us will turn to SH lol
Great minds think alike!! I used this SH strip for my accent nail and used the Demon Glow for my top coat, too.
Paula recently posted..Makeup Wars: Halloween Manicure
It’s a great idea to use the Salon Effects for the accent nail. They’ll last a lot longer!! I’m going to try that next time for sure!
That turned out super cute!
Pammy Blogs beauty recently posted..Makeup Wars: Halloween Manicure
Thank you!!
Great job! I never even thought to do anything beyond just using the Salon Effects!
Nancy recently posted..Makeup Wars Challenge: Spooky Halloween Manicure!
Thank you! The Salon Effects are so addicting!
Gotta love the Sally Hansen nail strips! 😉
Teri recently posted..Makeup Wars: My Halloween Manicure.
Def a savior!