Tuesday, 23 July 2013

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch and Review (Bonus: Rainbow Honey The Worst Possible Thing)

It is Cheap Tuesday where everything is cheap like tacos and movies so today in the world of Claw of Cthulhu, it's no different - it's Cheap Polish Tuesday where we explore and discover polishes that are found on sale or at regular price for $5 or less. Today I've got a Sally Hansen polish and Sally Hansen seems to have so many permutations of lines, it gets a little confusing. This from the Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear line. I know this one is definitely under $5 at Shoppers Drug Mart up north here, but I for sure picked this one up for $2 on sale.

OK this will be a mouthful... Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal is gunmetal with cold undertones and finishes a tad frosty. It matches my Volkswagen Jetta's gunmetal colour very closely! Formula and application wise, it goes on quite nicely and has slight frost finish. It will probably have the tendency to streak, so apply with minimal brush strokes on the last coat. My swatch is 2 coats and no top coat:

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch

I've also used this polish before when I made matching nails with my car. Ch-ch-ch-check it out:

VW Jetta Inspired Freehand French Tips

VW Jetta Inspired Freehand French Tips

And of course, for funsies, I added some Rainbow Honey because Rainbow Honey is my favourite and for the last couple of months, I've made the decision to only buy Rainbow Honey polishes until next year. (Albeit we'll see how well I do with that one.) Here's one coat of The Worst Possible Thing over top:

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch (with Rainbow Honey The Worst Possible Thing)

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch (with Rainbow Honey The Worst Possible Thing)

Sally Hansen Hard as Nails Xtreme Wear Gunmetal Swatch (with Rainbow Honey The Worst Possible Thing)

Now as for being 3 Free, that's where I am a little unclear. It isn't labelled on the bottle. I've also read that the Sally Hansen Hard as Nails top coat is not 3 Free - not sure if the same is to be said about the polish line! But I'd consider that a buyer beware.

How are you rocking Cheap Tuesday? I am seeing Pacific Rim for a second time tonight - this time in 3D! (Even though I hate 3D movies.) What do you think of this gunmetal? Are you aware of any other polishes that are similar and might be 3 Free?
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8 comments:

  1. Chantal23 July 2013 at 17:33

    This is a beautiful colour and it does go really well with your car! I don't have anything close to that... the closest would be Fuggen Ugly by Manglaze, but that has a matte finish and is more a dark grey.

    That RH glitter looks really good on it too! I have that one but I haven't tried it yet. So many untrieds *sigh*.

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    1. Unknown24 July 2013 at 10:43

      I love all those Manglaze polishes I see so I hope I can get my hands on one some day, haha. I am trying not to buy any nail polish with the exception of Rainbow Honey indefinitely but I guess we'll see how that goes. I already screwed up buy buying a Fuzzy Coat from Sally Hansen - but it was on sale at Shoppers for $4.99! Gah, I suck lol.

      Sooooo many untrieds. Story of my life, haha!

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  2. Anonymous24 July 2013 at 02:00

    On its own I don't think the color is that amazing, but with the lighter tips and with the top coat I absolutely love it! And high five for matching your mani with your car, haha :-)

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    1. Unknown24 July 2013 at 10:45

      I think the tips are my favourite - probably one of my favourite nail art even though it was one of my first, hehe.

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  3. Squeaky Nails24 July 2013 at 02:33

    Okay, I know I've said I don't like metallic polishes, but I have to make an exception for gunmetal <3 Mostly because it reminds me of Warhammer paint (sooo many colours let me own all of you pretties) and it is awesome. And eeeeek The Worst Possible Thing is amazing!

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    1. Unknown24 July 2013 at 10:46

      I kind of love you a little more because you said it reminds you of Warhammer paint. <3 I am a former Warhammer terrain designer so I totally appreciate someone referencing it!

      I definitely love The Worst Possible Thing - it's so good over dark colours.

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    2. Squeaky Nails26 July 2013 at 00:19

      What, like a pro terrain designer? o____o

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  4. Caitlin Nicole27 July 2013 at 09:53

    What is it about the word Gunmetal that makes me giddy? I'm such a weirdo and love this shade of grey. I feel like the hyenas in The Lion King, MUFASA MUFASA MUFASA.

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