Sally Hansen Insta Dri vs. Dior Vernis | CHEAP vs. EXPENSIVE

[@bgriffiths1840]

The brush is designed for one stroke, one coat. It's garbage if you try to use it like a traditional brush. It's pretty effective if you start at the bottom of the nail and drag directly to the free edge in one go. It's not a professional product by far, but it gets people that don't know how to do nails out of the house in three minutes.

[@femketjeNL]

I just tried some of the sally hansen instadri ones and I am obsessed with how nice they are! And super long lasting too :D

[@TheSalonLife]

How were the brushes?

[@Cobalt985]

@@TheSalonLife Same type that's in the video

[@maggiemay70]

Your response corresponds with many users since the Sally Hansen is obviously a well purchased item but I tried it and the brush situation turned me off (Very cumbersome and drippy polish). Glad for your experience but not for all.

[@aquariaaustin2077]

@@maggiemay70 There's definitely a learning curve with the polish. Once you get it down, then you don't hate it anymore. All quick dry polishes require a different approach than traditional lacquers, and thinner formulas have their own tricks for application vs. thicker formulas. Just like it took me a few tries to learn how to apply matte polish. That has a learning curve of its own. Half the fun of manicuring is figuring out how to apply different polishes.

[@KitKat-ve2em]

Those types of red are my favorite 😍

[@TheSalonLife]

Mine too! I love that look!

[@PinkTigger33]

I'd love to buy the Dior, but the Sally Hansen fits my budget better. I cannot justify spending over $30 for a nail polish. For the savings, I can make the drugstore polish work.

[@lorihodgin1328]

I laughed so hard when I saw this! I TOTALLY AGREE about those brushes!!! I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels this way. When I saw you did a review of them I immediately had to hear your comments!

[@razorcatshark3223]

Today’s fave comment: “feels like polishing with a broom”! 🧹💅🏼

[@TheSalonLife]

Honestly that’s what it felt like lol

[@bluesky7838]

I have actually wondered whether, and where, one could buy a different bottle with a better brush, or just a better brush to use with cheaper polishes.

[@tomjones2157]

Yes! You can swap brushes just firmly grip the stem and pull free from the cap. They snap back in. might require force. I wear a surgical gloves to avoid mess and clean the brush with acetone before putting in the new cap. You can swap a brush between brands IF the stem width and length is the same as the old one. When I finish a bottle and the brush was good I clean it up and pop in a labelled plastic bag. Several times I've received a wonky brush and I've found a duplicate in my brush stash 😆

[@bluesky7838]

@@tomjones2157 Great, um, tip!

[@Sarah.Riedel]

I like to use the Zoya Z-Wide brushes which they sell separately for like $2.50 each, if you are a fan of the wide brush feel which I am (cannot stand the traditional drugstore narrow brush).

[@Skittl1321]

I really love the insta dri polish but hate hate hate that brush. I don't know what they were thinking. I don't want a super skinny brush, but they went too far the other way.

[@TheWipal]

the brushes are wide and i'm able to apply the polish in one sleek stroke :^)

[@staciericardo]

I wonder what I’m doing wrong. I love the look of painted nails. But it takes me so long to paint them and no matter what polish I use it chips the next day. So frustrating.

[@TheSalonLife]

Please check out my latest video “CND Vinylux Reds”. I explain the reasons why polishes might chip

[@TheSalonLife]

CND Vinylux | Comparing Red Shades. [live swatch on real nails] kzbin.info/www/bejne/sF7PlYhqgt6ff8U

[@staciericardo]

@@TheSalonLife thank you, I will! New subscriber!

[@TheSalonLife]

welcome :)

[@Geannie123]

Same same same! 😣

[@BonJourBonJour123]

I love the Sally Hansen Insta-Dry for my toes. The polish dries out after several uses but it’s so cheap that I don’t care. It dries really fast that I don’t ding my polish which always happens with regular polish. It stays on really well. I don’t use it on my finger nails. I use Dazzle Dry and my nails are much healthier because of that.

[@TheSalonLife]

Why not Dazzle Dry on your toes? Do you get the white spots on toes from constant polish wear?

[@laurynp.1392]

Great video! I’d love to see more CND Vinylux sheer pinky/nude swatches because those are absolutely gorgeous!

[@TheSalonLife]

Noted! :)

[@-lon1823]

I don’t mind the skinny brush because I have smaller hands. However. I also hated how long the brush stem was. Drippy/holds too much product.

[@LaralittleTV]

I always struggled with drying time until I got (accidentally purchased just to try out) a top coat which gives a gel like finish and dries in seconds ! The comment won’t allo to place a link I will place it in a separate comment and it I’ll probably will be siting in comments waiting for your approval. My nail technician lady now buys it too, it works with all brands! It’s called “Seche Vive gel effect top coat’ … x

[@scrumptious2k1]

When I first used YSL and Dior polishes I felt like they practically polished themselves. That Sally Hansen top coat is one that I purchased in bulk! It is the business but it needs copious amounts of thinner. I use gel polish now but I still have my expensive polishes.

[@brooklynwaterfield5776]

Barry M Black Cherry Gelly polish is an exact dupe for Nuit 1947!

[@shannonm.4087]

I hate the instant dri brush also!!

[@koabal85]

VERY encouraging to see you struggling and disliking the SH insta-dry for the same reasons I did -- I just started painting my nails regularly and wanted to save time and money. I feel like I was never good at paining my own nails, but these make me look .... very unstable.

[@TheSalonLife]

Yes, good brush is everything! It makes polishing so much easier!

[@RAJOHN-ke7mc]

The sallt hensen top coat is great. It has o be thinned or it will bubble

[@LXS1303]

I am curious if your partner said he didn't like wearing the nail polish? His hand looks RAD with the tattoos and the dark nail polish. Absolutely fab! I wish more men wore colors on their nails. I love color so much!

[@Viki-106]

I love the Sally Hansen Insta-dri polishes. I would rather use those than the expensive Dior but, Insta-dri brushes suck! I hate them so much.

[@dillaarts2]

"polishing with a broom" 😂😭

[@tiernytassler3900]

Yes, the Sally Hansen is not good, can’t get the polish on smoothly no matter what I do. And the brush just is not dispersed the product right. Thanks for the video!

[@Gabrielle-zi8go]

I like you both. :) ty for the video! I thought it was me but yeah! its a broom and it does bubble! I am so glad it wasn't me! Horrible 1st polish

[@thesusanlanguageshow8153]

Hi..I'm new to your channel and I really enjoy your videos. I think you are correct about the Sally Hansen is designed for doing your own nails. Interested in your opinion on zoya polish. I never have good luck with that polish..always bubbles..

[@TheSalonLife]

Welcome! I have done a video about their Naked Manicure here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZvEnqh9jZqJn7s And the follow up here:kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5avk4p6npJsm80 I have their Shiny Coat too so I might try/review it again :)

[@SC-vb8ou]

I think I'm the only person who prefers skinny brushes lol.

[@Orwellwascorrect]

I am shocked! Dior needs to step up their game at 30 plus dollars a pop!!!😡. I’ll stick with my dd.

[@TheSalonLife]

I don’t think Chanel will be any better to be honest

[@d.s.28]

Your husband is such a sweetheart ❤. I don’t think he has a mean bone in his body.

[@acrylicnailtrend721]

I find insta dry a struggle to apply. Can only apply little bits at a time aggravation!! Grrrr

[@tammybrownbarajas8165]

TFS

[@aquariaaustin2077]

I don't understand people who pay you good money for a professional manicure, but aren't willing to spend the time it takes to get it done right. That's as dumb as going to a salon to dye your hair, and thinking it will take only 30 minutes. Not how it works! If you can afford the manicure, you can afford to set aside the ime it takes for the professional to do her job. Sheesh, if nothing else, set aside an hour + travel time to get your money's worth! As for the polishes, I only got Insta-Dri to apply without frustration after three full manicure tries. I don't have very many colors of Insta-Dri, but now that I have the hang of them, I might get more. I will say that you're right about the brush working better for self-application. I did my elderly mom's nails after I had the technique down, and there was another learning curve with applying for someone else compared to myself. I've also experimented a bit, and found that base coat (Orly Bonder) helps with both the application and the longevity of the manicure. Also, never use that red/orange bottle stuff from Sally Hansen. It's been around since probably the 70s or 80s, and it's always been terrible. I've never had it applly well, and it will bubble if you look at it funny. If it's about sticking with the Sally Hansen line, they have an Insta-Dri clear coat that has a much better formula. The Color Therapy topper also works well with Insta-Dri, but drying takes lomger.