Sally Hansen "Magnetic" Nail Color — Ionic Indigo

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Ladies and The One Gentleman Who Reads This Blog (thanks Gary), a word from this week's guest writer... Scotland Yard. This polish is a lot like "The NeverEnding Story"

...fun, full of wonder, but ultimately misleadingly titled.

They should call it "Sally Hansen's Affected by Magnets Nail Color." Because the polish itself is not magnetic. You can't pick up paperclips with your nails once it's applied. Sure that may be annoying at the work place but it would also be the best thing since Wooly Willy. Imagine you could instantly wipe out your credit card debt and by debt I mean just the cards. But that break from shopping could help you reevaluate your spending habits. Our nation is drowning in debt. But I digress. This nail polish itself is not magnetic. But hey, if your personality is, this polish could be just one more awesome thing people like about you.

...and we're back. I think it's always important to seek out other opinions, you know?

Anyway, I loved the Nails Inc. magnetic polish when I tried it last November. When I saw that Sally Hansen came out with their own version of magnetic polish, I felt somewhat skeptical. Would it be as nice as Nails Inc.? Would the colors be cool? Would there be a noticeable difference in quality? The answers are yes, yes and NO.

Here's Ionic Indigo*, a denim blue colored metallic polish from Sally Hansen's new Magnetic Nail Color line.

Have you guys tried the Sally Hansen Magnetic line? And if so, what do you think?

One more thing! Scrangie's got an amazing FAQ on magnetic polishes that you've got to check out if you're thinking of trying one. And if you're already acquainted with magnetic polish but want to get some pro tips, check this out!

xx, Francesca

*product provided for honest review

nails INC. — Neon & Nude Collection

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Oh my. This Spring & Summer, it's all about neon juxtaposed with nude. Rather than shell out a bunch of cash trying to find several bottles to suit the season, may I humbly recommend a nails INC set I just stumbled upon.

Here are the shades:

  • Porchester Square (muted mushroom)
  • Jermyn Street (perfect taupe)
  • Cadogan Square (classic camel)
  • Portobello (coral neon)
  • Notting Hill Gate (pink neon)
  • Westbourne Grove (orange neon)

Word on the street is that the nudes dry down a little darker than the bottle may indicate. For $25, it's worth the gamble! You can pick this up at ye olde Sephora, of course!

gethottotrot, Francesca

Must Have More: Magnetic Nail Polish

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Hello Kittens,

The nails inc. Magnetic Polish post was such a hit, I can't just leaving you hankering for more! You can read all about my magnetic polish experiments here. For additional reading, check out the links below for some little tidbits.

Read about the destined-to-be-discontinued set of three nails inc. polishes at Sephora for $30. That was a deal, since one bottle retails for $16... I am really hoping they'll bring this back, subbing Whitehall Teal for Big Ben.

Click here to go to the LCN website, a rival brand of magnetic nail polish. On the site, you can buy a starter set that includes eight magnetic nail polishes and two magnets for $115.90. Alternatively, you can also buy magnets ($19.90 per magnet) and individual polishes ($9.90 per bottle) separately. In my opinion, the set doesn't seem worth it, because when you do the math, you only save 4 dollars. The economy of scale is kind of nonexistent.  But the magnets are sweet! One does a starburst design, and I'm sure you could use it with nails. inc polishes, too.

So are you intrigued by the competing brand, LCN? Here's an article with pictures, so you can see their version of stripes, and the cool starburst design.

And don't forget to read Kayla Shevonne's post on her experience with yet another brand of magnetic polish — Layla.

May The (Magnetic) Force Be With You, GLOSS

nails inc. Magnetic Polish — Trafalgar Square

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I actually ordered this little treat as a birthday gift for, um, myself way back in September. I was saving it for a special moment!

Magnetic nail polish is not brand new technology; it has existed for quite some time now. Remember Lancome's daring foray into magnetic nail polish? RIP Le Magnetique, RIP. We weren't worthy, we weren't ready. Forgive us. (It fetches a pretty penny on the Interwebs nowadays.)

That said, this is the first time I ever actually tried any magnetic polish and OH, nails inc. did not disappoint. Bottom line, nails inc. Magnetic Polish is a SLAM DUNK, and if you've got cash to burn or a Christmas gift to buy, drop your 16 dollaz on a bottle.

Stay tuned, and I will tell you the tale of my experience with nails inc. I'm posting a pictorial, and I'll also give you a few tips & tricks so you can get the truly magnetic look you've got in mind.

TOMORROW, all shall be revealed...

Until Then,

Stay Shiny, GLOSS