Manicure Monday: Don't Be Koi Nail Polish Strips by Sally Hansen Salon Effects

My Jamberry Nails party went swimmingly well, thanks to my fashionista friends for supporting it! I placed my hostess order the night before I finally had to remove my first full set, #WhiteSkullsonBlackJN, on day 14 because the edges were peeling enough to pull out my hair when brushing it back thoughtlessly. Jamberry's nail wraps description reads "lasts up to two weeks on fingernails" but I didn't truly believe mine would last that long due to the amount of time I spend typing and washing my hands.

To distract myself until the Jamberry nail art arrives, I decided to test out cute koi fish scale nail polish strips from the Sally Hansen Salon Effects line. Again, I was surprised how easy they were to apply - how did it take me so long to try anything other than polish on my nails?! All I had to do was peel, press and trim the strip that best matched the size of each fingernail. Lucky for me, 5 out of the 8 sizes included fit my nail plates almost perfectly. Unfortunately, the 3 sizes left are a waste - the box demands disregarding any strips after opening because they'll dry out. I was hoping to mix and match the fish with other styles on a later manicure, like I can with leftover Jamberry wraps. The strips also have a subtle smell since they're made out of real nail polish.

But I bought the set on clearance so I can't complain too much. Next time I discover a Sally Hansen design I like at a discounted price (retail is $8.99 and I can't justify spending that much when there's only enough strips for 16 nails), I'll be prepared to embellish my toe nails so I don't have to throw any pretty pieces away.

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