Better late than never? Between the Christmas Giveaway’s we’ve been doing, and my holiday baking (this is to DIE FOR), I am just so behind! Forgive me, I promise it was worth the wait.

This kit is hands down my favorite beauty find of 2012. It will save me hundreds of dollars in the future! I don’t have to drop $25-$30 at the salon anymore, I can now give myself a shellac manicure at home! It’s so easy to use (seriously, it’s a piece of cake), you won’t believe the results you get!

This would make any girl on your Christmas list SO HAPPY! It is awesome!

THINK: Salon results at home, no manicurist necessary.

I was sent this kit to try out for myself, and I have to admit – I was very skeptical. I’ve had shellac manicure’s done in the salons, and I couldn’t imagine doing that MYSELF at home, and having it turn out half as good as it does in the salons. Boy – was I MAJORLY wrong. This kit is so easy, so user-friendly, if you can paint your nails – you can give yourself a shellac manicure at home.

What do you spend when you go for a gel manicure? $25? That’s what I spend! Now, you can save HUNDREDS of dollars doing the exactly same manicure in your own home! It is so simple to use, you won’t believe it!

I’m wearing the gel polish I put on last week, and it still looks brand new – like the day I put it on. I will NEVER go back to the salon again. Not when I can do it myself – at home!

Best part is, the kit is super affordable! I can’t believe this only cost $70. Pick one up yourself, they’re available now!!

WHAT IT IS: The at-home alternative to a salon mainstay: the gel manicure. Professional, high-shine, no dry time and long-wear—these are the qualities that have made millions of women gel manicure converts. But as any gel manicure devotee can attest, these perks are also what make the manicures so expensive—and time-consuming. That’s why the innovators at Sally Hansen are taking the manicurist out of the equation and putting professional results at your fingertips with the new Salon InstaGel Strips™ and Salon GelPolish™, two unique systems that equip you with everything you need to replicate a state-of-the-art gel manicure. Delivering mirror shine, no dry time and indestructible, chip-free wear for up to 14 days, each easy-to-apply system makes you your own manicurist at afraction of the price. With Sally Hansen, you can effortlessly get the salon manicure you covet without leaving home—or breaking the bank.

FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS IN 2 EASY STEPS

Speed up your gel manicure and get the same lasting results with the Salon InstaGel Strips™, a breakthrough, easy-to-use innovation exclusive to Sally Hansen featuring UV-cured real nail polish appliqués. The two-step gel manicure is quick and simple: Just cleanse nails and apply the nail polish strips, then apply the gel top coat. Cure nails under the Mini LED light, swipe nails with the cleaning pad, and voila—maximum shine and wear. Available in 16 solid colors and 8 designs and infused with nourishing Vitamin E, the easy-apply strips come off fuss-free with Acetone polish remover. The Starter Kit features everything you need for a complete Salon InstaGel Strips™ manicure, including:

• 16 V-cured real nail polish appliqués (8 size choices for the perfect fit)
• Quick-Cure gel top coat
• Mini LED Light
• Application Accessories: Cuticle stick, buffer and alcohol cleaning pad

FOR PROFESSIONAL RESULTS, MINUS THE MANICURIST
If you’re a tried-and-true manicure maven who’s ready to stop frequenting the salon and start saving money, go for the Salon GelPolish™, a professional-grade system that delivers the total salon experience home, at a great value complete with 16 exclusive shades. Just like at the salon, the system “cures” nails using an LED light for a fast, long-lasting gel manicure with no dry time. In just three easy steps—applying base coat, gel nail color, and gel top coat—the system delivers salon results. The Starter Kit features everything you need for up to 10 manicures, from prep to application to removal:

• Cleanser Pads
• Base Coat
• Color (choice of three shades)
• Top Coat
• Remover
• LED Light
• Application Accessories: Cuticle stick, buffer and alcohol cleaning pad

Ready to keep coloring? Replenish your gel manicure essentials with the Prep Kit, which includes everything you need – Base Coat, Top Coat and Cleanser Pads – at a great value.

WHAT THEY COST: Salon InstaGel Strips™ Starter Kit ($29.99), Salon GelPolish™ Starter Kit ($69.99), Refill Kit ($19.99). Also available for sale separately: Salon InstaGel Strips™ ($14.99); Base Coat, Top Coat & Nail Color ($12.99 each); Alcohol Wipes & Remover ($4.99 each).

WHERE TO FIND THEM: Beginning November 2012, these Sally Hansen launches are available at chain drug stores, food stores and mass retailers nationally.

Don’t want to commit to buying the full kit? Why not try out with the Starter Kit! It’s only $30!

Want to add a little flair to your hair? (I’m good, I know)  I’ve been noticing around lately that a lot of girls are adding pink highlights to their hair, and while I could never pull it off – maybe you could!

I researched the best way to add pink highlights to your hair, and this is what I found most people recommended.

Buy a blonde hair extension (try Sally Beauty Supply’s Sassy Collection Silky Yaki Weaving 20″).

Dye the extension pink.  Sally Beauty Supply would carry many lines of pink hair color.

Cut the extension to the length you need.

Simply apply the extension to your hair, and voila!

Looks like someone needs a no-chip polish! Our recommendation is Sally Hansen No-Chip topcoat, just swipe over your favorite color to keep your nails from chipping. I like to add a coat every few days it makes my pedicures last forever.

Sally Hansen No Chip – Acrylic Top Coat

Super Acrylic Protection Against Chipping.

Want to keep nail color from chipping? Protect your manicure with Sally Hansen® No Chip® Acrylic Top Coat. No Chip® dries quickly to a high gloss finish and seals nail color to help resist chipping and peeling. It adds strength with clear acrylic protection to help promote stronger, more beautiful nails.

Sally Hansen® offers a full line of nail care essentials, including nail treatments, protective nail color, removers and groomers.

Seals On Nail Color To Keep Manicure Fresh.
Salon Tested.
Dermatologist Tested.

$4.25 Buy it here.