Avon Metallic Fringe Top Coat Review

Just like a scrumptious doughnut everything is better with sprinkles! This summer glitter addicts can unleash their creative side with the new Metallic Fringe Top Coats by Avon. These fun lacquers glam-up your manis with sparkling foil strips and can be layered heavily for a textured look, used for accent nails or applied sparingly to the tips. I’ve also seen these polishes labelled as “Magic Effects” Fringe Nail Polish.

The flashy effects range from silvery tinsel to combinations of blue-silver, black-gold and blue-gold which is my personal favorite. The tiny strips jazz-up all your favorite polishes and add an edgy flare without much effort whether you've mastered the art of nail design or not. The base is translucent so the underlying color still shines through and they help prolong the life of your manicure.

The formula is easy to work with and builds nicely for an opaque coat of fringe without becoming too thick. I also like that the strips apply in every direction so you end up with an interesting, sprinkle finish that doesn’t take very long to dry. For more protection and added shine I like to lock in my design with another quick drying top coat but it isn’t necessary.

You can find these bodacious beauties at Avon.ca and through independent consultants.

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Sally Hansen Triple Shine Nail Color Review: Summer Shades

Summer calls for fun colors, bright manis and cute pedis with an ultra glossy effect for high impact nails! The Triple Shine polishes by Sally Hansen are available in 29 stunning hues that standout in the summer sun. They are also available in a playful range of finishes including: solid shimmer, glitter and interesting holographic shapes.

left: Redflection, Middle: Water Lily Right: Watts New

The rich, creamy formula applies opaquely in 2 coats with natural crushed pearl and a durable shield complex for protection. The brilliant, glossy polish is also water resistant so you can go from the gym to the pool while your nails dazzle through the wear and tear of everyday.

The trendy shades I have are: 450 Watts New (deep, velvety plum), 165 Water Lily (pink/purple orchid) and my favorite- 440 Redflection (berry-red). The durability of the formula is pretty good when paired with a decent, chip-resistant topcoat giving me at least a few days wear before having to retouch.

Redflection

The large brush applies the polish in a few easy strokes making the process quicker although you do have to be careful of pooling. The outer cap is a tad annoying because it pops off as I open the bottle revealing a second cap underneath that also needs to be twisted off but this is a small price to pay for striking color!

You can pick up these polishes at most drug stores including Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Rexall and London Drugs for $4.49-$4.99. 

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Ceramic Glaze Island Paradise Collection Review

Today I have a review on some fun, tropical nail colors by Ceramic Glaze. If you haven’t tried this line yet you are missing out on some seriously gorgeous shades that are perfect for bright summer manicures and pedicures.

Ceramic Glaze is created by the makers of China Glaze and their Island Paradise Collection is available in 24 playful colors. The polishes are formulated to be available in both shiny and matte finishes however despite the label "long lasting shine" the shades were all matte. Simply applying a top coat will result in glossy nails if you prefer that effect. 

Aside from the brilliant color these polishes dry very quickly which is big selling point for impatient home manicurists like me. By the time I am done painting my second hand, my first hand is dry and I can add my fast drying top coat and be out the door!

The colors apply as vibrant as they appear in the bottles and although the formula is a tad thin I had no trouble with application. Because the polish dries so fast you do have to be quick with making corrections but two coats was enough for opaque coverage.

The shades I have are: 400 Exotic Dragon Fruit which is a lively bright pink that is great for a pedicure! 402 Watermelon Cooler is a pretty blue that reminds me of the Caribbean and Moji-Toes is a neon green polish with a touch of yellow. I added a glossy top coat to enhance the colors and I recommend using a good non-chip, long-wear top coat if you want your manicure to last a few days.

In Canada the polishes retail for $11.00 each exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.

**Disclaimer: These products were provided for review