Sally Hanson Miracle Gel nail polishes and top coat...

KateChopin · ‎04-03-2010

I purchased this yesterday (individually, did not realize there were sets in limited colors for less money).

I got the color "Sugar Fix", a periwinkle blue, and the top coat.

They say you do not have to use a base coat, but on the advice of reviews, I did. Went on VERY sheer, and really needed three coats. I understand that other shades are more opaque. It seemed to dry faster than regular polish. I then applied the top coat and just waited for it to dry, instead of using a quick dry top coat.

This is supposed to last around 10 days to two weeks, but I am not finding it to be so. My nails are very shiny, but on day two, I am already seeing wear at the tips, and a divet in my thumb nail.

Pretty color, nice shine, not nearly as long lasting as I had hoped.

If you decide to try it, look for the sets of two---one color + the topcoat. Significantly cheaper than buying separately, but only in a limited color selection.

bluejeansluvr · ‎03-09-2010

Smile Hi Kate, I just posted about this in another thread. I bought the duo today at Target in Street Flair, which to me looks like a lavender-taupe shade. It's a very pretty color. I will do my mani tomorrow and see how it does.

I looked at the Sugar Fix choice, that is a pretty color too. Maybe you would have better luck with the coats if you leave out the base coat? I think I will leave off a base coat and just apply the polish, hopefully it will work out and will wear well for me.

I am excited about this product. I am sure other companies will come out with the same type of product as I'm sure many ladies want an alternative to a salon gel mani.

here's Street Flair, it looks really purple in this picture.

bluejeansluvr · ‎03-09-2010

Kate, here's your Sugar Fix:

poppinfresh · ‎03-10-2010

I bought this last week in a light pink. Can't read the color. I was really dissapointed in it. It lasted about a day, then got dents and chips in it right away. For the price, it should have lasted much longer. Will not buy again. Forgot to add, when I took the nail polish off, the pink color sort of imbeded itself in my nails. I had to buff them like crazy to get the color off.

BSurLife65 · ‎04-10-2011

Not sure if this is helpful since I don't use the Gel products BUT ---- I always use OPI polish then the OPI Top Coat and my polish wasn't wearing well. Someone gave me 2 bottles of Sally Hansen Top Coat and WOW! My polish ""popped"" and stayed shiny like a gel treatment. My last home mani has now lasted two weeks --- I put a fresh Sally top coat on every 3-4 days. Zero chipping or peeling. What a nice surprise!! P.S. The Sally base/top coat which gives awesome gel-like results is DOUBLE DUTY. FYI.

Shelbelle · ‎03-09-2010

Best top coat ever is SH Mega Shine Extended Wear in the mirrored bottle. Best dry time, shine and smooth like silk.

Tigriss · ‎03-12-2010

On 7/25/2014 beautty said: Not sure if this is helpful since I don't use the Gel products BUT ---- I always use OPI polish then the OPI Top Coat and my polish wasn't wearing well. Someone gave me 2 bottles of Sally Hansen Top Coat and WOW! My polish ""popped"" and stayed shiny like a gel treatment. My last home mani has now lasted two weeks --- I put a fresh Sally top coat on every 3-4 days. Zero chipping or peeling. What a nice surprise!!

Which Sally Hansen top coat? I have weak nails and search for a hardening top coat to make my polish last more than 1 day.

banjo · ‎03-09-2010

Ladies, if you want a polish that really lasts, check out Sephora X Formula. I have been using this for quite some time and I really love it. It looks like gel nails, removes with regular polish remover and they have many colors. I polish my nails about every 2 weeks, the polish really works with no chipping, and no, I don't work for Sephora!

Andreatoo · ‎04-04-2014

I haven't tried the miracle gel but in general I like the Sally Hansen polishes. I find them to be enduring. I have a couple shades of insta DRI, hard as nails and a lustre shine

glmama · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks for posting your review of these, kate.

I saw the ad for these and was super excited to go check them out. Now, I'm not so sure. I wish there was a already a tried & true gel mani brand in stores that WORKED-without the harmful effects of an LED light or other steps.