Sally Hansen • Maximum Growth Nourishing Nail Polish • Polishes

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knoel on 12/15/2005 6:54:00 AM more reviews by knoel

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Blue    

Aside from my OPI standards, this is my favorite nailpolish. I don't know what people are talking about when the claim it took an hour to dry. It takes about 3-5 min longer than other polish to dry, but it stays on forever. It also never streaks. It turns out perfect. I have no idea if it promotes growth or anything since I don't grow my nails long, but it is easy to work with and doesn't streak, and most of the colors are nice. Pretty good polish for a drugstore.

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*TOP REVIEWER* autumn95 on 9/27/2005 10:02:00 PM more reviews by autumn95

Age: 44-55   Skin: Sensitive, Fair   Hair: Blond, Wavy, Medium   Eyes: Green    

I got this for BOGO deal. I got a wonderful red shade with a bottle of Insta-Dri. I love Insta-Dri (see review). The colour is similar to Revlon Reddy (colour was not labeled.) nice deep red with shimmer. However I had this on my toes and it chipped within one week. My toenails usually last weeks before it needs to be removed. Nice colours are available and the price is right. I paid $4.49 for BOGO with the Insta-Dri. I would not re-purchase Maximum Growth colours.

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Jessica_Dior on 9/7/2005 10:22:00 PM more reviews by Jessica_Dior

Age: 36-43   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

a lot of streaks and uneven looking on my nails
i will never buy again

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youhavenoidea on 8/14/2005 8:16:00 PM more reviews by youhavenoidea

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I have this nail polish in Perfect Cherry. I just love it. The color goes on smoothly and evenly. I even think it helped my nails to get stronger. It is also very inexpensive considering how well this nail polish actually works.

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shalisirkay on 7/7/2005 2:11:00 AM more reviews by shalisirkay

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I bought this in Vanilla Whimsy, a pale pink that gives me the natural, pinkish nail color that I have been looking for forever! What I love about this polish is that the color goes on very smoothly and in addition, somehow, the polish smoothes itself out so you have very professional-looking results. The brush fans out nicely, delivering a smooth and even coat of polish. I have never gotten any streaks or unevenness, which pale polishes are very unforgiving of. I find that it is no different than my OPI polishes in terms of drying time or high glossy shine. With respect to the negative reviews, I can only imagine that they changed the formula because when I bought this particular polish recently, it came with a sticker that said "Patented Formula" and further "Salon Brush".

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callherpetrol on 6/10/2005 7:25:00 PM more reviews by callherpetrol

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Combination   Hair: Black   Eyes: Green    

At first I bought this nail polish just because of the color (my second favorite to red, hot pink) and the size of the container. The first time I used it, I absolutley hated it. It wouldn't dry and the ends of my nails glopped with the polish. About a week ago I tried it again, but this time I used three thin coats of polish. It dried really fast that way. It lasted on me for two days with no chips at all. With me that is impressive, because I am obsessive compulsive with picking at my nails. This polish just wouldn't come off. I absolutley recommend it and won't buy any other brand from now on.

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lilypaddles on 3/18/2005 7:26:00 PM more reviews by lilypaddles

Age: 44-55   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

I go through phases wearing nail polish, but got the urge to start again. Went and bought 4 drugstore bottles, to test the latest in the brands/shades. This brand is doing better then others in durability, and it was very easy to apply. Love the color too .. 10, Pure Putty. The color is somewhat a darker neutral. Shines nice.

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karencookie on 2/26/2005 10:30:00 PM more reviews by karencookie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I got this in Loyal Lavendar and I'm impressed with the lovely colour and its durability! This pretty shimmery pink-purple polish lasted without a chip for 10 days on my fingers and a whole 2 weeks on my toes. The best part is, the polish actually kept my (brittle) nails from breaking -Fantastic!

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Asano on 9/23/2004 2:12:00 AM more reviews by Asano

Age: 19-24   Skin: Combination   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

I don't think I'm ever going to buy a Sally Hansen product for as long as I live. I can't believe I wasted money on this unmitigated crap (and considering it's a drugstore product, it's pretty expensive). The polish takes bloody *forever* to dry and it goes on terribly uneven. Practically turned me off of nail polish for the rest of my life.

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bluevenus on 9/3/2004 1:14:00 PM more reviews by bluevenus

Age: 25-29   Skin: Combination, Fair   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Hazel    

I love this nail polish. It stays on way longer than any other polish such as OPI, Essie, Revlon, etc. Usually my nail tips bend and the polish peels off a day after a manicure but this stuff stays on way longer. I've never done an "official" test of how long it lasts, but I'm amazed at the lasting power of a drugstore polish over all others.

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foirfe on 9/1/2004 5:26:00 AM more reviews by foirfe

Age: 19-24   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Green    

I have this in Loveable Lilac. A lovely matte lavender. Very summery. Application was great and smooth with 2 coats. A great light purple colour that isn't too shocking. After 5 days, I didn't have any chips (I did use a top coat, however.) Don't really know if it really helped my nails grow though. I will be purchasing another bottle if this one gets too old, and I want to try this line in other colours. Great looking bottle, as well.

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fallstory on 6/30/2004 2:15:00 AM more reviews by fallstory

Age: 19-24   Skin: Dry   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Brown    

this is the worst polish ever!! i got this in clear..and put 2 coats on my mom at night..by the next night, they were all peeling off perfectly..like the whole nail! it was really wierd, never seen nail polish come off so easily! it does make ure nails look really shiny tho.

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play_diva202 on 6/16/2004 4:43:00 PM more reviews by play_diva202

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Other   Hair: Other   Eyes: Other    

This was an awesome product! I got it in Glace, a pretty ruby red. It looks delightful on my nails! Plus, it's pretty cheap - $3.37 at Wal*Mart (betcha could get it for less @ K-Mart). My only real complaint is that there aren't a real range of colors to pick from. There are basically reds, pinks, some oranges, and browns or nudes. I really like bright, fun colors! I saw lack of green, blue, purple, yellow, colors like that. It's a more adult line of nail polish. For preteen girls, I'd reccomend Bon Bons. For teens, I'd reccomend NYC.

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*TOP REVIEWER* sherryah9 on 5/27/2004 9:26:00 PM more reviews by sherryah9

Age: 30-35   Skin: Oily   Hair: Red   Eyes: Other    

very average. the colors go on nice and smooth and with a good topcoat last pretty well. the only problem i'm seeing so far is that my nails seem to break more after using these polishes. maybe they are drying to my nails? anyway, they are generous sized bottles for nail enamel, and the brush is good quality. not sure about repurchase, they have some great colors but if my nails keep breaking with this i won't get any more.

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pinkiepie on 5/16/2004 4:59:00 PM more reviews by pinkiepie

Age: 30-35   Skin: Combination   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Green    

I just purchased this yesterday, in the color Opal Truth. It went on so smoothly and perfectly, and the color is just gorgeous for fingernails (I don't like dark shades on fingers). It is a pale nude/cream pearl with a pinky gold flash. Just an amazingly beautiful and flattering color! Usually my nails chip so quickly, but this has stayed ON. I just weeded my garden without gloves and there isn't a single imperfection. It looks just put on, still.

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pinkbabii on 5/2/2004 10:40:00 AM more reviews by pinkbabii

Age: 18 & Under   Skin: Normal   Hair: Brown   Eyes: Green    

I stole this from my Mom so I really can't say whether it was a good price or not, but I'm guessing it probably wasn't too expensive. Anyway, I love this stuff. I'm a nail biter and this stuff does work, but you have to be patient. Even if your nails are longer and you want them to look healthy, this is the thing to buy. It's like lip gloss for your nails! ;-p

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*TOP REVIEWER* Pamann on 3/17/2004 8:47:00 PM more reviews by Pamann

Age: 36-43   Skin: Acne-prone, Fair-Medium   Hair: Blond   Eyes: Hazel    

This is the only stuff that helps my nails grow. It should be applied every day for best results. My nails get so long I actually have to cut them back! Remove every 3-5 days to keep the pink accent glaze it's pinkest- makes your nails look healthy! Would (and have) purchased again.

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Mesmerize on 2/29/2004 10:23:00 AM more reviews by Mesmerize

Age: Unknown   Skin: Oily   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this in a transparent pinkish color, but It goes on clear. This stuff is amazing. You apply a coat everyday for one week and It helps your nails grow - and It works! I could easily see results everday. I will definetly buy this stuff again!

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*TOP REVIEWER* meToo on 2/20/2004 4:43:00 AM more reviews by meToo

Age: 36-43   Skin: Dry   Hair: Red   Eyes: Green    

Nice stuff. I bought it for the color and it wears very, very well. Great drugstore find.

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Ilove2shop21 on 2/20/2004 4:17:00 AM more reviews by Ilove2shop21

Age: Unknown   Skin: Combination, Tan   Hair: Brunette   Eyes: Brown    

I have this in the transparent pink..(goes on clear) and this is a MIRACLE WORKER!!!! It has silk protien in it...and u put ur fav polish over it....but the trick is u need to go over every single day in in 7 days VOILA!

A tip I heard for longer nails (it works for me) is to constantly tap your nails/fingers on the table ( Like as if you waiting or impatient)...tap away to lentgh!!

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