New nail obsession

I haven’t had a Minx mani in awhile–am an OPI Axxium devotee as of late. But I’m going to make time in between Axxium moon manis to fit in some DIY nail jobs because I’m loving the new  Sally Hansen Salon Effects. (BTW, if you want to try a moon mani at home, learn how to here).

The Salon Effects are somewhat similar to Minx except the strip is made of real nail polish (and to me it seems a bit stretchier and forgiving than the Minx polymer) and you simply smooth it down on your nailbed and file off the extra (no UV lamp required). I just applied Laced Up:

They last up to 10 days, according to Sally Hansen.  To remove them, you just use nail polish remover.

Available in stores this month, $9.95 each. Find the High-Fashion Patterns (which includes Laced Up) exclusively at Wal-Mart; and Shiny Neons and High-Shine Metallics at select drug and mass retailer.

5 Comments February 7, 2011

Next in nails

I’m a little nail-obsessed lately, thanks to Minx (don’t forget to enter by Thursday to win a Minx mani!) so if anyone’s got a trip to Barcelona planned, could you do a girl a favour and bring home some Nail Xpress for me?

These self-stick nails are based on Pantone colours (I know a few art directors who’ll love this!) come in super slick-looking packaging and as far as I can tell are only available in Spain. Sigh.

Based on this youtube video and my rudimentary Spanish, Nail Xpress seems a lot like Minx (except you can apply these stick-on nails yourself, compared to Minx nails, which you need a trained pro to apply as they require using a special warming lamp to get the Minx to warm and adhere to your nails).

Leave a Comment March 29, 2010

Win one of two Minx manicures!

Agyness Deyn (Photo: Michina Koide)

I’m almost tempted to keep these two manicures for myself (I loved my Minx mani that much) but here you go, ladies, your chance to win one of two Minx manis (value $45 each) at the fab Heartbreaker by Barberella nail bar located in the hot Ossington and Dundas ‘hood in Toronto.

To enter, subscribe to Health &  Swellness’s email updates (if you aren’t already a subscriber, that is) and also email healthandswellness@gmail.com with your name, email and phone number — in the subject line please write “I want Minx nails.”

Deadline to enter the Minx giveaway is Thursday, April 1, 2010, 11:59 p.m. Winners will be contacted on Friday, April 2nd.

Must have Minx ASAP? Minx manis cost $45 and pedis $55 at Heartbreaker by Barberella — a bargain when you consider Minx doesn’t chip or smudge like a traditional nail job (not to mention the incredible graphics available). Book an appointment by calling 416-869-0440.

6 Comments March 23, 2010