I really, really wanted to like this product. Especially with all the patterns and artistic prints out there now. I tried colour 160 (Electric Shock), a solid, bright yellow. This is what I found...

The Good
-No drying time - as soon as you're done sizing, applying, and shaping them, you're on your way.
-Bright, opaque colour.
-Simple removal - the colour comes off easily with regular polish remover. There seemed to be a thin white layer in contact with the nail, but it removed easily as well.
-Neat and tidy application - no risk of spills or stains, or "colouring outside the lines".
-DPB, toluene, and formaldehyde free.

The Bad
-Application - takes almost as long as painting your nails and letting them dry anyways.
-Execution - These did NOT go on as easily as I thought (and I like to think I'm pretty good with things like this). And I even had help from my mom. The biggest problem was that the actually polish would not release from the clear plastic strip!!! The instructions say they should just peel off. But in reality, I had pry and plead with every one to get them off. Sometimes, the strips ended up stretched and the edges were therefore slightly rippled. Boo.
-Durability & longevity - "Lasts up to 10 days"?? I guess "up to" IS pretty ambiguous. I got 2 days before I had my first chip, and 5 days before they absolutely had to go.

The Ugly
-Stretching to fit - The instructions say to "gently stretch strip for a perfect fit," with a small asterisk that warns you to avoid over-stretching. I was well-aware of this footnote, but it did not help. There is little stretch in the strips, and pulling more than about a millimetre WILL leave you faint lines in the polish.
-Misalignment - There is potential to choose the wrong size or shape, and apply the strip crookedly.


This product is a little bit pricey, in my opinion, and not nearly as convenient as I'd hoped. If it would've lasted 10 days and looked really, really good, I might consider going through the trouble again. Given my experience, I would rather paint my nails and do my own nail art. And for the price, I'd much rather buy a bottle of high-quality polish and get multiple uses out of it.

I really like the product, it give you a cool look to your nails with not too much work.

I was hesitant to try this product at first - i had heard people complain that the nail polish was a pain to get off and the glue on the decal damaged your nails. I still gave it try. I tried the black french manicure and the white french manicure. The steps were easy to follow, the kit comes with all the tools you need and your nails look like a million dollars once your done. I honestly thought the nail polish would last a few rounds of washing dishes...boy was i wrong! Each set lasted 2-3 weeks. Definately worth every penny!

These are awesome for your toes as well - I buy these all the time!

Terrible to put on. Make me evaluate my ability as a woman to put on nail polish. Instructions were simple but it just didn't work, no matter trying it on a different nail, etc. So frustrating! Finally gave up!

I LOVE THESE, I have bought these numerous times in a few different styles!!. These are great for a night out on the town, or just to give your nails a pop of colour in the summer with the many different designs. They honestly last more than a week for me, I totally recommend these, they are great!!

Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are amazing!!
Iv only been to get my nails done at the salon once as a gift and couldnt take the smell let alone going back to pay those high prices isnt worth it when theres this great product out there!

Iv tried many of the different styles they have and and i really enjoy them! it says on the pack that they last ten days but i can get mine to go for almost one month! I even do my toes with the extra ones :) theres different sizes for everyones nails and theres two for your thumbs, one fits my thumb just rite then the bigger one is used for my big toe! find a polish that matches just rite and do up your other toes and your set ;)

I think Sally Hansen Salon Effects Real Nail Polish Strips are well worth the money! If you havent tried them yet then i say go out rite now and you should be pleased :D

Would probably never purchase this product again. Took me an hour to apply the strips they were a pain in the butt to use. Within 4 days the chipped! I would never pay $10 for these strips. If Sally Hansen offers me a FPC maybe but for now I'll stick to regular nail polish.

I'm the type of person who doesn't want to spend my time or money in a nail salon. With Salon Effects, I get the same results for a fraction of the price.

I have tried several different styles, and have had great results with each and every one.

It's written on the package that they last up to 10 days, but I get them to last for more than 2 weeks with a clear top coat. Also with shorter nail you can cut the strips in half, and get 2 manicure for the price of 1!

By far my favorite product that I can't live without.

I love the designs and colors, these effect go with whatever I am wearing for the day or week.