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#136
Just wanted to share a mani I did for a friend. Sensationail kitten heel, accent is ibd hot springs with SOG polka dots in Sen. Kitten heel and white. Its my first attempt at dots and im happy with how it turned out!
 

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#138
I put on Coral Sunset a couple of days ago (love the color and application) and couldn't figure out why I had small bubbles on the left side of 3 nails, all on the same hand. I decided that I must have under-cured them and after some research found that the colors are supposed to be cured 60 seconds, not the 30 seconds I am used to. I also tried the Sephora OPI gel base coat for the first time with it, so at first I thought that might be the problem. Removal is so easy with the OPI, even easier than the Vitagel, and when I re-polished today I cured the color layers longer and it worked great.

FYI - China Glaze Mimosa Before Mani's is a dupe in RNP. I haven't wanted to try a SOG pedi yet, and found it at Sally's.
 
#139
Hello All!
I'm new here! After lurking for a while and benefiting from some awesome advice, I've finally decided to contribute. I originally purchased the Sensationail sarter kit, but have since "tweaked and modified" my routine to optimize durability and soak-offs. The great majority of my colors are still Sensationail. I really like their durability and level of pigmentation.

Anyhow, I was at Walgreens last night, and I spotted new colors that Sensationail hasn't even announced yet! Very summer-ry!!

I've also attached a pic of my latest manicure: Sensationail Tahiti suset. Bright coral creme -- very good summer color. Actually, I can't really tell much difference between Tahiti sunset and Cabana boy, one of the newest colors. Cabana boy might pull just a smidgen more red, but not much.
 

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#140
hoosieraussis said:
Hello All!
I'm new here! After lurking for a while and benefiting from some awesome advice, I've finally decided to contribute. I originally purchased the Sensationail sarter kit, but have since "tweaked and modified" my routine to optimize durability and soak-offs. The great majority of my colors are still Sensationail. I really like their durability and level of pigmentation.

Anyhow, I was at Walgreens last night, and I spotted new colors that Sensationail hasn't even announced yet! Very summer-ry!!

I've also attached a pic of my latest manicure: Sensationail Tahiti suset. Bright coral creme -- very good summer color. Actually, I can't really tell much difference between Tahiti sunset and Cabana boy, one of the newest colors. Cabana boy might pull just a smidgen more red, but not much.
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ooo pretty colors!
 
#141
hoosieraussis said:
Hello All!
I'm new here! After lurking for a while and benefiting from some awesome advice, I've finally decided to contribute. I originally purchased the Sensationail sarter kit, but have since "tweaked and modified" my routine to optimize durability and soak-offs. The great majority of my colors are still Sensationail. I really like their durability and level of pigmentation.

Anyhow, I was at Walgreens last night, and I spotted new colors that Sensationail hasn't even announced yet! Very summer-ry!!

I've also attached a pic of my latest manicure: Sensationail Tahiti suset. Bright coral creme -- very good summer color. Actually, I can't really tell much difference between Tahiti sunset and Cabana boy, one of the newest colors. Cabana boy might pull just a smidgen more red, but not much.
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That is a great color. My wallet is already cringeing. :cool:
 
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Mrstkeller said:
I'm in the market for a coral. . . might be doing a little stopping off at Walgreens mahself.
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I looked at one of our Walmarts the other day and they didn't have anything remotely new - it looked like mostly original colors. We have another Walmart in a neighboring that has a really nice nail polish area.
 
#146
DellaDog said:
I looked at one of our Walmarts the other day and they didn't have anything remotely new - it looked like mostly original colors. We have another Walmart in a neighboring that has a really nice nail polish area.
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Yeah, the Walmart's in my area have HORRID nail sections. Walgreens is close to TJ's (where I need to go today), but Walmart is 15 min away.
 
#147
Mrstkeller said:
Yeah, the Walmart's in my area have HORRID nail sections. Walgreens is close to TJ's (where I need to go today), but Walmart is 15 min away.
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I live in the twin cities, Minnesota area and the Walmart here have JUST started to expand their sensationail displays; now displaying about 20-25 colors. Walgreens here have too. But I've only seen those summer colors at that one Walgreens. Sensationail still hasn't even mentioned them on their website or Facebook page. Sensationail really should do better at distributing in a consistent way. The good news is it seems like they're really starting to kick it gear now that they have drugstore competition (Sally Hansen).

Anyway, here is another pic. Sensationail heirloom lilac, 3 coats. This color is from their spring 2012 limited edition line. I would love to see this become a permanent color in their collection. It didn't fade, unlike some other light purples I've heard about.
 

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hoosieraussis said:
I live in the twin cities, Minnesota area and the Walmart here have JUST started to expand their sensationail displays; now displaying about 20-25 colors. Walgreens here have too. But I've only seen those summer colors at that one Walgreens. Sensationail still hasn't even mentioned them on their website or Facebook page. Sensationail really should do better at distributing in a consistent way. The good news is it seems like they're really starting to kick it gear now that they have drugstore competition (Sally Hansen).

Anyway, here is another pic. Sensationail heirloom lilac, 3 coats. This color is from their spring 2012 limited edition line. I would love to see this become a permanent color in their collection. It didn't fade, unlike some other light purples I've heard about.
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Pretty! I will look for that one too. I was thinking about buying OPI You're Such a Budapest, but I will get the Sensational for less $ and I don't have to wait for it (unless I can't find it).
 
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