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L’Oréal “After Hours” + Neon Stripes + China Glaze “Marry A Millionaire”

May 052012

This is what happens when you want to wear dark nail colors but NEED that pop of neon; you get random nail colors like L’Oréal “After Hours” (navy blue with a touch of indigo), L.A. Girl (now Love & Beauty at Forever 21) “Flushed” (bright peach), neon purple and green Color Club stripers, and China Glaze “Marry A Millionaire” (purple and neon green holographic bar glitter). Simple. Random. With no ***s given.

I really need to practice applying my polish thick on my left middle finger lol. My bed is so wavy but I’ll take the waves over ridges any day *knocks on wood, that I don’t get ridges next*.

China Glaze Summer Neons 2012 Pictures and Release Information

May 032012

Via Press Release

The sun has nothing on you this summer! Rival its brightness and heat with China Glaze® Summer 2012 collection, Summer Neons. Featuring 12 new sizzling shades perfect for surf, sand and nightlife, the all new hot hues in China Glaze® Summer Neons include:

Pink Plumeria: Light pink with gold shimmer
Under the Boardwalk: Fluorescent raspberry
Splish Splash: Bright sky blue shimmer
Love’s A Beach: Sizzling hot pink
Hang-Ten Toes: Bubblegum neon with iridescent purple shimmer
Beach Cruise-r: Glimmering fuchsia grape
Orange You Hot?: Bright orange with attention-grabbing gold glimmer
Surfin’ For Boys: Glistening bright coral
Flirty Tankini: Shimmery strawberry smoothie pink
Ride the Waves: Dark ocean blue
I’m With the Lifeguard: Glimmering lime green
Sun-Kissed: Hot highlighter yellow

Also available 8-piece box collection featuring Under The Boardwalk, Ride The Waves, I’m With The Lifeguard, Sun-Kissed, Orange You Hot?, Surfin’ For Boys, Flirty Tankini and Pink Plumeria.

China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available as open stock colors and 12-piece counter display. Individual polishes retail for $7 MSRP and the 8-piece box set retails for $56. China Glaze® Summer Neons will be available at fine salons and beauty supply stores nationwide in June 2012.

China Glaze is free of DBP, toluene, and added formaldehyde. China Glaze nail lacquers are available through salons and professional beauty supply stores nationwide. For more information, visit: www.chinaglaze.com or follow China Glaze on Facebook and Twitter: http://twitter.com/ChinaGlaze

Click to see bottle pictures *1 is missing, I’m still waiting for it to be sent to me*

Nonetheless get pumped about this collection! Remeber their last neon collection, right?

China Glaze Prismatic Chroma Glitters Collection Review and Swatches | Spring 2012

Apr 142012

China Glaze Prismatic Chroma Glitters Collection

China Glaze Full Spectrum

China Glaze Prism

China Glaze Liquid Crystal

China Glaze Optical Illusion

China Glaze Ray-Diant

China Glaze Polarized

These babies are truly something special. Glitter polish has been making a huge comeback but so many of them are repeats of the typical clear base, sparkly glitter. China Glaze Prismatic Chroma’s look very dimensional in person and almost give a 3-D effect. I love the look of these glitters but would have loved to see these done with neon colors for summer, or even black or white. With keeping in mind that this is a spring collection, I will give the simple colors pass.

Since the glitter varies in size and it’s packed with shimmer and micro shimmer, the application was perfect. You can get away with 2 coats for complete coverage but they pop even more with 3 coats. Though the holographic effect is not as pronounced as it should have been (given the name of this collection), I still think these glitters are amazing.

Full Spectrum - dusty gray/ fuchsia iridescent pink base with pink holo glitter and green, orange, blue, and pink hexagon glitter. I was so excited about this one but it has more purple tones than I thought it would. Visually, I thought it would be more baby pink.

Prism – dirty deepened lavender iridescent base with multi-toned lavender holo glitter and green, orange, blue, and pink hexagon glitter. This color is so gorgeous! I can’t wait to wear it with dark colors and just play up the accents glitter colors. I was concerned that the depth of this color wouldn’t translate well during the application, but it did. I only used 2 coats.

Liquid Crystal – blue shimmer and purple iridescent base with blue holo glitter and green, orange, blue, and pink hexagon glitter. Ehhhh. This color just didn’t do it for me. Oddly enough I’m using it as an accent color for my mani this week. But I would say this is a must-have color.

Optical Illusion – green shimmer base with emerald green, teal, and aqua blue glitter, along with green, orange, blue, and pink hexagon glitter. If you don’t get a single color from this collection your NEED this one! While I was watching The Hunger Games last night, there was a scene early in the movie where Katniss is stuck in a tree strapped down preparing for a catnap. The tree had the prettiest shades of iridescent green. I kept thinking ‘why wasn’t this in the polish collection’?

Ray-Diant – golden shimmer with hints of green, with tarnished gold glitter with green, orange, blue, and pink hexagon glitter. Something very regal about this one, it doesn’t have the usual yellow gold glitter.

Polarized – silver shimmer base with silver hex glitter, with green, orange, blue, and pink hexagon glitter. I wasn’t in love with this one. I have seen China Glaze do something similar with their 3-D collection. It also reminds me of those New Year’s Eve plastic hats people used to wear in the late 80’s.

Availability: Sally’s Beauty and Ulta

Price: $5-8

Rating: A

Disclaimer: This product was sent to the author for review by the manufacturer/PR. All reviews on http://www.addictedtoallthingspretty.com and from Krissy (aka Krissy90220) remain unbiased and unpaid. For more info, feel free to contact the author.

China Glaze Prismatic Chroma Glitters Collection Preview and Release Date

Mar 142012

Via Press Release – Array your nails in a myriad of color this spring with China Glaze®’s limited edition Prismati cnail polish collection! Inspired by the colors formed by the refraction of light through a prism, Prismatic by China Glaze® combines glitter and holographic particles to create the ultimate eye-catching, 3-dimensional manicure.

China Glaze® Prismatic will be available April 2012. Individual shades retail for $8 MSRP. The collection will be available in a 3-D 12-piece counter display and as open stock colors.

China Glaze is a division of American International Industries.

China Glaze Liquid Crystal

China Glaze Full Spectrum

China Glaze Ray-Diant

China Glaze Polarized

China Glaze Optical Illusion

China Glaze Prism

Beauty Zone Beauty Center in Garden Grove Haul

Feb 162012

China Glaze "Bahamian Escape"/ silver hologram, penny copper, and brown nail art polish/ Dare to Wear "Hologram Diamond" and "Happily Ever After"/ Essie "Yes We Can Pink", "Marshmallow", and "Go Overboard"

China Glaze "Bahamian Escape"/ silver hologram, penny copper, and brown nail art polish/ Dare to Wear "Hologram Diamond" and "Happily Ever After"/ Essie "Yes We Can Pink"

Dare to Wear "Hologram Diamond" and "Happily Ever After"/ Essie "Yes We Can Pink", "Marshmallow", and "Go Overboard"

I’ll compare Skylark Nail Supply to Beauty Zone (both in Garden Grove) next week….both are within walking distance of one another but very different. I spent $41 on this entire haul which seems like a bit much.

Valentine’s Day Wrap Up and Nails

Feb 142012

The Man and I normally don't make much of a fuss about Valentine's Day but this year we decided to give it a try. After 14 years he's forgotten that I'm allergic to pineapples. Guys are so funny lol.

Thanks Mom!

Something simple. I wasn’t feeling hearts this year; normally I’m all about hearts, butterflies, and balloons.

Thumb: Essie “Lady Like”

Index and Middle: China Glaze “Who’s Wearing What?” with bubble gum pink stripes

Ring: China Glaze “Who’s Wearing What?” with deep lavender stripes

Pinky: Milani “White On The Spot” topped with Milani Jewel FX in Lavender

Poshe Base and Topcoat

China Glaze Magnetix Attraction Swatches and Review

Jan 302012

I’m sure I’m late, but I didn’t have a clue that China Glaze was releasing a magnet polish collection. Well I didn’t officially know. We all know how China Glaze loves to jump on trends. I don’t have any official information on these since I grabbed a bottle while at the International Salon and Spa Expo. The collection consists of 6 magnetic nail lacquers and I purchased “Attraction” (metallic charcoal gray with a hint of tarnished gold micro shimmer) with the accompanying single 3-pattern design magnet. The formula was very odd, but I was warned ahead of time that it is thick, and that it was. I was able to do this manicure with a single coat, so not only is the formula thick but it was also well pigmented. I was able to hold my nails up to the light and not see any blotches or nail tip. The process is easy to follow and I did not find it to be time consuming; you polish the nail then apply the magnet being careful not to touch the wet, and you do this nail by nail. I held the magnet over the wet nail for 15 seconds, but this still did not seem to make the design more pronounced. This could be due to a weak magnet or that I should have used 2 coats, either way I still love the look.

International Salon and Spa Expo 2012, Long Beach California

Jan 302012

Rusk

I’ve been a fan of Rusk professional hair care line for years, so I was excited to see them at the show. They had their regular product line up and were also there to present the new Being Sexy line up, set to be releasing during Mary/ June 2012. Sadly, I missed Nancy “the queen of great hair” O’Donnell yesterday signing autographs. She’s so awesome…and that hair…

OPI Nail Lacquer

OPI Nail Lacquer had endless rows of polish. There is no denying their cult-like following.

Orly Nail Lacquer Cool Romance Collection Spring 2012

Orly was on hand presenting their Cool Romance Collection for Spring 2012

Hot Tools

I bought a 1 ½” marcel curling iron from Hot Tools. They didn’t have their steam rollers on hand, but I’ve been told that girls love them and naturals seem to love them too.

China Glaze Magnetix Collection (release TBA)

China Glaze was keeping the Hunger Games Collection under wraps until later, but I was pleasantly surprised to see their 6-piece Magnatix Collection on-hand.

Tsubame Scissors

Tsubame Scissors had one of the most impressive educators cutting hair with sheers. He made it look so easy and flawless. The doll’s hair cut looked amazing. It actually has me considering a short ‘do…and we know I don’t do short hair.

CM Hair Inc. - MorocVita Oil

CM Hair, Inc. had a really unique curling wand/ brush that just became available in the U.S. Look how well her curls hold and check out how shiny her hair is!

Minx Nails

Minx’s booth was very impressive and they have a lot of new designs coming out. I’m getting Minx for my next pedicure and can’t wait to share the post with you guys.

Avlon KeraCare

The Avlon KeraCare booth had to be one of my least favorites of the day. Nonetheless, this is one of my favorite hair care brands for both my natural hair and weaves. It didn’t stop me from purchasing a jar of their uber popular Edge Control glaze.

CND

CND

CND had a gorgeous booth with the plushest white carpet. Even after walking all day it felt like I was walking on a cloud.

Essie Navigate Her Collection Spring 2012

Essie had their Navigate Her Collection for Spring on-hand. If I’m right this collection is at Ulta…I know I’ve seen it somewhere, but it could have been a magazine.

Nailed: China Glaze Grape Pop with Finger Paints Asylum

Jan 232012

China Glaze Grape Pop with Finger Paints Asylum

China Glaze ElectroPop Spring 2012 Collection Review and Swatches + Dupes

Jan 182012

China Glaze Nail Lacquer ElectroPop Spring 2012 Collection

China Glaze Aquadelic

China Glaze Aquadelic with For Audrey shown in the center

China Glaze Dance Baby

China Glaze Electric Beat

China Glaze Electric Beat with Secret Periwinkle shown in the center

China Glaze Fuchsia Fanatic

China Glaze Gaga For Green

China Glaze Gage For Green with Starboard shown in the center

China Glaze Gothic Lolita

China Glaze Kinetic Candy

China Glaze Make Some Noise

China Glaze Make Some Noise with High Hopes shown in the center

China Glaze Sunshine Pop

China Glaze Sweet Hook

China Glaze Sweet Hook with OPI Steady as She Rose shown in the center. OPI Lucky Lucky Lavender could have been another dupe but it doesn't come close since it has more lavender than pink.

China Glaze Techno

China Glaze Wicked Style

Aquadelic – crème aqua blue with a splash of green; it has more neon tones than For Audrey.

Dance Baby – crème mid-tone cool baby blue

Electric Beat – crème periwinkle…it does have more blue but not nearly as much as my camera picked up. Secret Periwinkle has more purple but isn’t as stark.

Fuchsia Fanatic – crème fuchsia pink with purple tones

Gaga for Green – crème grass green with yellow tones. I was really hoping for more of a creaming somewhat pastel green from the press pictures. It’s a shade (maybe a shade and a half) lighter than Starboard and less blue. Both pretty but I don’t think you need both in your stash.

Gothic Lolita – mid-tone purple with multi-dimensional purple, pink, and blue shimmer. It’s very pretty color that gives almost an iridescent glow.

Kinetic Candy – crème light blue crème. Everything about this color is perfect, I love that it doesn’t have too much turquoise of green.

Make Some Noise – crème tangerine. It’s a tad milder than High Hopes, which is brighter, but both are equally pretty.

Sunshine Pop – mildly frosted sunny yellow

Sweet Hook – crème lilac with hues of pink. In the bottle it looks like OPI Steady as She Rose, but once on the nail it doesn’t look similar at all.

Techno – clear base with chunk and small hexagon glitter. Kind of tired of seeing this combination. I think we can retire it now.

Wicked Style – crème pink that actually does remind me of tropical punch

As much as I love this collection, I feel that CG was a little too ‘laxed with this collection. Don’t get me wrong this collection has some collections that you’ll definitely want to hunt down, but with the high amount of dupes in this collection I can’t really tell where their focus was…possibly on the Hung Games Collection?

I found the application to be consistent across the board; they were all somewhat on the thicker side but with even color payoff. Many of the colors could have been 1-coaters but I used 2 coats for each swatch. The color payoff of the creamy pastels (Dance Baby, Kinetic Candy, and Sweet Hook) were great; which is good because most can really be a pain to apply with noticeable lines and blotchiness. I did notice some inconsistencies with the brushes; some were thin, others were thick and flared out at the tip making it difficult to apply. I’ve always talked about how China Glaze doesn’t have the best brushes. I can only hope they improve on this in the future. Brands often found at drugstores for around the same price have better brushes than these.

Availability: February 2012 at Sally’s and online retailers

Price: $4-10

Rating: B+

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