Julep Maryam

Julep Maryam

2 coats

 

A friend gifted me this shade and it was my first Julep polish to try. Julep describes this as a "dark merlot shimmer" and it's quite pretty. I wish that the gold that you can see in the bottle showed up a bit more on the nail, but I'm still happy with it. I got great even, opaque coverage in two coats.

Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in Boho Blue and Out For Oxblood

Today I have two shades for Fall 2015 from the Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear line.

 

 Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in Boho Blue

2 coats

 

This pretty blue is a quite sheer at one coat, but a second adds good coverage, although it retains a somewhat sheer quality.

 

 Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear in Out For Oxblood

 2 coats

 

This gorgeous deep maroon is so pigmented- cleanup was a bit hard when I got some on my cuticle in several places. Although you'll need to use a careful hand with this one, the resulting full-coverage shade is perfect for Fall.

 

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Rhythm & Blue (with reformulated Miracle Gel Top Coat!)

 Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Rhythm & Blue

 

Sally Hansen recently reformulated their Miracle Gel Top Coat and today I tried a third shade with the new top coat.  This shade, which they describe as a color that "mirrors the hue of a bright blue sky" is gorgeous and I got perfect opaque coverage in two coats. I just can't gush enough about how great the reformulated top coat is. If you tried the old formula and weren't impressed, definitely give this one a try!

 

Here is what they say about the new formula top coat:
 

When partnered with the Miracle Gel™ shades, Miracle Gel™ Top Coat volumizes as it protects. The Top Coat formula delivers 2x the volume to your manicure - creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss, mirror shine finish. 

The result: the look of a gel manicure at home, without the trip to a salon! Miracle Gel's simple application takes just two steps. First, apply two thin coats of Miracle Gel™ color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the new Miracle Gel™ Top Coat. Natural light does the rest, creating a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish and up to 14 days of color and shine. The next best thing to a salon gel manicure, without using an UV / LED light AND removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

 

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Blue Hue (with reformulated Miracle Gel Top Coat!)

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Blue Hue

 

Sally Hansen recently reformulated their Miracle Gel Top Coat and when I tried it last week I was so impressed! Today I used it again with Blue Hue, which is one of the shades available in a duo pack that pairs the Miracle Gel top coat with a color for approximately $15. Such a pretty shade and I got perfect opaque coverage in two coats.

 

Here is what they say about the new formula top coat:
 

When partnered with the Miracle Gel™ shades, Miracle Gel™ Top Coat volumizes as it protects. The Top Coat formula delivers 2x the volume to your manicure - creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss, mirror shine finish. 

The result: the look of a gel manicure at home, without the trip to a salon! Miracle Gel's simple application takes just two steps. First, apply two thin coats of Miracle Gel™ color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the new Miracle Gel™ Top Coat. Natural light does the rest, creating a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish and up to 14 days of color and shine. The next best thing to a salon gel manicure, without using an UV / LED light AND removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

 

Wear Test: Reformulated Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Beatnik

from the Boho Chic Collection
Day 7

 

The above pic is after 6 full days of wear!!!!!!!!!! I am SO IMPRESSED that I am using SHOUTY CAPITALS! And lots of !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Seriously, look at that... slight tipwear, but absolutely no chips in sight. I took if off only because my nail polish ADD kicked in and I just had to wear a new shade. This reformulated Miracle Gel Top Coat is SO much better than their first try. #spreadthenews #yaysally

 

 

Fresh Mani                                    6 days of wear

 

 

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Beatnik

 Sally Hansen Miracle Gel in Beatnik

from the Boho Chic Collection

 

Sally Hansen reformulated their Miracle Gel Top Coat and released several new shades to go with it. I was excited to give it a try since I didn't have very good luck with the original formula top coat. My main concern was that the finish wasn't very glossy, and I'm excited to say that problem seems to have been corrected! The finish I got using the reformulated top coat was very shiny, as you can see above.

 

Here is what they say about the new formula:

When partnered with the Miracle Gel™ shades, Miracle Gel™ Top Coat volumizes as it protects. The Top Coat formula delivers 2x the volume to your manicure - creating dramatically fuller-looking nails with a high-gloss, mirror shine finish. 

 

The result: the look of a gel manicure at home, without the trip to a salon! Miracle Gel's simple application takes just two steps. First, apply two thin coats of Miracle Gel™ color to clean, bare nails. Then, apply one coat of the new Miracle Gel™ Top Coat. Natural light does the rest, creating a manicure that resembles a UV / LED cured gel polish and up to 14 days of color and shine. The next best thing to a salon gel manicure, without using an UV / LED light AND removes easily with regular nail polish remover.

  

I am so impressed already! I also feel like it dried quite fast. I am looking forward to testing it out and seeing what type of wear it delivers.

 

 

OPI DS Extravagance

OPI DS Extravagance

2 coats

 

Here's another DS fave of mine- Extravagance. I am currently sporting it on my toes as well and it's just gorgeous!