Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure • Yummy Yam

Although we are now approaching the tail end of winter and the beauty trend gods might be shaking their heads at me, I must share this gorgeous nail color called Yummy Yam by Sally Hansen. As I admire Yummy Yam on my nails, the shade reminds me of a blend of sweet butternut squash, pure saffron water, deep turmeric spice, warm pumpkin spice, and dirty honey-mustard.  Doesn't that all sound so warm, spicy, and delicious? 

Yummy Yam reminds me of a lot of China Glaze's Dessert Sun (Fall 2012), but a tad warmer and less yellow.  As we move into Spring and Summer, which entails pastels, neons, and brights, a mustard manicure can be a super chic, subtle accent to a loud color-block or floral themed outfit. Would you agree? I think it is all about marketing really.  A brand could release this very same shade next month and called it Honeycomb or Golden Honey or Sweet Tea (why is honey on my mind or have I become a true Southern belle now) and y'all would want it! 

Besides being such a unique shade, Yummy Yam has an exquisite formula.  I applied two clean coats, which is the norm for a good creme formula and to achieve an evened out appearance.  As with any polish, it is best to wait for the first coat to set a bit before applying a second coat as to not disturb the first coat.  

I am well aware that stores are beginning to clear out the Autumn/Winter inventory to make space for Spring pastels.  However, a few Autumn/Winter shades remain, defying seasonal-color "rules".  For instance, the popularity of the spectrum of brown and pinky-mauve (boring) shades has spread like wild-fire and these shades have acquired a cult-following, making them timeless ... oh I mean "seasonal-less." 

As I write this review, I hope that y'all can still find this shade in stores.  This collection came out at some point in November so it has been out for a few months now.  I purchased mine back in late December from Bed, Bath, & Beyond Harmon's.  I didn't spot Yummy Yam at my other "usual" local beauty / drug-stores, such as ULTA, Walgreens, CVS, or Target.  I suggest checking the clearance bins at this point.  In my experience, TJ MAXX and Marshall's sometimes carry seasonal Sally Hansen's nail colors towards the end of the season and at most likely at a discounted price. (Update 02/24/16 - spotted Yummy Yam at one of my local CVS stores, which means it is still out there.) Happy Hunting, beauties!

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Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish in Head Bang

Introducing, Sally Hansen's Head Bang - from the Miracle Gel seasonal (Fall/Winter 2015) collection, a cool-toned, dark mushroom, chocolate brown.  I have been smitten with this nail color ever since I first came across it.  At first I convinced myself that I did not need another mundane chocolate brown from yet another earthy fall/winter collection, especially a pricey one ($7.99 - $9.99).  

After seeing this color pop up on my radar while picking up some milk at the grocery-store and during a coffee-date with one of my best friends, Megan, at ULTA, I came to the conclusion that Head Bang was no ordinary brown nail color. Eventually, I purchased it at my local Bed, Bath, & Beyond, using a 20% off coupon, which justified my purchase even more.  

I have nothing like Head Bang in my nail polish collection.  As you can see from the pictures, there is something about this color that is different.  It draws my attention, almost as if it catches me by surprise and I find myself admiring Head Bang's subtle uniqueness.  I think it is the first cool-toned, deep mushroom, chocolate brown that I have come across, which is not too purple or too gray or too dark.  

The first coat is a bit thin so I recommend using at least two coats or three, if you are a perfectionist. It is not very messy or difficult to do three coats because the polish layers nicely without bubbling up or streaking.  Although I only wore this polish for about five or so days, it only chipped on the index fingernails.  I am not one to keep my nail polish on for longer than four or five days because one, I find it boring, and two, shabby once chipping has occurred and natural nail growth is visible.  

Overall, Head Bang is a must-have!  Not only is it a stunning color, but a trendy one as well.  Brown is such a happening color at the moment in the beauty world, especially brown lip colors.  So what's not to like about a chocolate brown nail polish to pair with your favorite chocolate brown liquid lipstick.  I have received so many compliments on my nails while wearing Head Bang.  I hope Sally Hansen adds it to its permanent collection or that y'all can get it before the seasonal displays disappear.  

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Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure | Beach Side Astrologer Collection | Gemincello

Hey y'all!  Today, we are stepping away from lipsticks and taking a look at a new nail color.  I recently spotted a new collection from Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure called the Beach Side Astrologer Collection at my local Target ($6.99).   Oddly, my own sun sign - Aquarius - did not appeal to me at all.  The only one to impress me enough to purchase it was the Gemini polish called Gemincello.  It is such a beautiful and unique shade.  I would describe it as a dusty, muted, pastel custard yellow.  It makes me think of cartoon ducklings or a baby's nursery and its milky sweet aroma.  

Yellow polishes are notorious for having horrible (hopeless) formulas.  Well, not Gemincello!  It has been placed in my "Hall of Fame of Impressive Yellow Polishes" along with OPI's I Can't Copacabana and Salon Perfect's Mellow Yellow.  I only needed to apply two coats to achieve even application. Wow! I consider Gemincello a treasurable find; a special addition to my nail polish collection.  I usually don't spend more than $5 - $6 (pre-tax) on a nail polish, but I do make exceptions when the color is uncommon and refreshing from the usual repeat releases.  I  highly recommend it.  

Visit my Instagram to read my reviews and see pictures of two other lovely yellow nail polishes - OPI's I Can't Copacabana and Salon Perfect's Mellow Yellow (the link is provided below).  

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