I actually bought this because it was recommended in a magazine, probably Lucky. I’ve given this top coat a couple separate chances since I usually adore Sally Hansen’s products. They usually do exactly what they are supposed to. This one must be the renegade of the bunch. Despite being named “No Chip” it insists on chipping in the most bizarre ways I’ve ever seen. Huge swaths peel right off or chips appear – in the middle of the nail, not at the tip. Also, chips have appeared on my toenails – which never chip. They fade slowly but I’ve never known them to chip. I’ll just have to go back to Sally’s other nail top coats – they actually work. Pictured at right: nails on the day after painting them!

Bic Soleil Razor

I switched to this razor out of thrift. I was so sick of spending $10 or more on replacement razors for my Venus & this was on sale at Walgreens. Plus regular price on the replacements wasn’t bad at all. Well, I did notice that my legs were only smooth for a day (as opposed to the other razor which left them smooth for at least 2). Also, I kept seeing armpit stubble. Um, when I used the Venus I never saw this. Keep in mind I shave them every day, so this is truly bizarre. Obviously, this was an inferior razor. I drew the line when I was reaching up while painting our bathroom and my husband asked if Little Richard was hiding in my armpit. Now, I’m back to Venus – but I am giving their least expensive kit a try… No photo of Little Richard, sorry!

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