Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Techno Teal

Woots! March is here which means that spring is (hopefully) on it's way :) I cannot wait for some more outdoor time and longer days, not to mention the warmer weather! I have totally been feeling the spring polish collections that have been released lately, especially China Glaze, such a great collection of fun spring shades. To slowly transition over to those light and bright polishes I have a slight holo beauty to share today, China Glaze Techno Teal, apart of the Sally's exclusive Electronica collection. I needed something to hold me over until the Hologlams are available ;)

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I picked up Techno teal back when it was originally released, was it three years ago now? I got luck in Sally's when they released it a few days earlier and I just happened to stroll in. I had my pick of ANY colour I wanted, it looked as though they had a few full sets on display but I was very picky and choosy and I regret not picking up more shades from the collection. That being said Techno Teal does not have a strong linear holographic finish which would be comparable to the OMG collection or the Kaleidoscope collection. It has more of a holo shimmer that runs throughout, and I absolutely love it :) Unfortunately the sun wasn't around when I took photos, it just sparkles in the sun.

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I only needed two coats for full opacity, and I must say that these polishes apply like the super holo kind so I'd recommend a proper base, which I forgot to use. Application wasn't too bad without it, but it should make things easier. I added Seche Vite on top, but am unsure if that made is glow less holo. I do prefer it with a top coat, I love a glossy finish.

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overcast skies, boooo!
To me the shade is petty much identical to DV8 which is a linear holo, you can see my post on it here. It is one of my all time favourite polishes :) What is your favourite holo polish?

4 comments:

  1. Ooh that's a gorgeous colour. Your nails and cuticles look amazing! I have been fighting all winter long man. It's ridiculous. Thanks goodness Spring will be Sprung soon!

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    1. Aww, thanks you are too kind, but it honestly has to be the lighting or something, this winter my skin has been taking a beating :( not just my hands either, although they are the driest unfortunately. Nails have been peely too. I just need to remember to moisturize every so often. I just cannot wait for spring!

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  2. Just heard the new Hologlams are out already on Sally's web site but not in stores - not thrilled with what I have seen and read about most shades in the collection - maybe getting over saturated by the holo thing...and so loved the OMGs, Kaleidoscopes and a # of the Tronicas that many felt were not great but I like the color sat. in he Tronicas. I have trouble wearing a lot of teals unless they are cream formula but I can wear this one and like how it looks on my skin tone. With the weather moving from 80 less than a week ago to mid 30's - rain and sleet and back to wearing my fleece, hard to call what polish to wear these days - guess it's good that I am not feeling devoted to wearing only seasonal shades now like usual...and and soon it's all about the greens for St. Patty's day - feeling very uninspired as far as art nail for that so going with Zoya Logan I think!.

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    1. I know what you mean about feeling uninspired, happens to me from time to time as well.

      I actually called my Sally's yesterday to ask if they had them in stock since I saw them on the site but they don't think they will be in stores probably until later in the month. From what I have seen I agree they are not as wowing as the original OMG holos, but I still think I'd like to own a few of the shades :)

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