A few posts ago, I asked for suggestions for good white polish since my Essie Blanc sucks in that regard. I got two different suggestions. One of those comments came with the caveat "if you ever go slumming for polish." I have always been very honest that I don't like drugstore brands. I have even said I am a polish snob in that regard. I just think you aren't saving money by buying a $2 polish and then having to do 4 coats to get anywhere. How is that saving you money?
So today we have a first. Two drugstore brands you all know and love. I went to Walmart, and slummed my way to a $6 mani. Are you ready?? This one's for you
KarenD!
First up, the required silly bottle shot.
This is Sally Hansen Whirlwind White and Pure Ice Heartbreaker. I had seen Heartbreaker used on several blogs and actually put it on my wishlist so when I saw it for $2 at Walmart, I picked it up. Then I put Sally to the test. I need a white that covers in one coat for my frenches. This white actually is very nice.
However, the bottle shape sucks. I tipped it over like I do the Julep bottles. The brush is too big for my small nails and the opening is too small to get the brush back in without tipping it over. Which I told you I did. But for my purposes of the french tips, it is way better than my Essie. Here she is in sun and shade.
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Call me impressed with this white! This is two coats with no top coat. Next I added three layers of Heartbreaker. I really wanted to see the depth of this pretty enhancer. Here is the final result.
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As you can see, it turns a stark white into a shimmery pale blue. Isn't it pretty? I have seen this used in all sorts of ways on the blogs. I can't wait to try it out on other colors. What no funky french you say? I gave it a rest for one day!
So there you have it. A $6 mani with drugstore brands. Will I start buying up more drugstore brands? Nope. I still like my hoity toity brands best.
At least now I have the perfect white. Thoughts????
