Holo Comparisons

I’m working all week so I don’t have time to do my nails, but since we actually got some sun for once, I thought I could show you some comparisons between my holographic polishes.

This post is dedicated to my trusty swatchsicle flower pot!

On to the swatches!

First, greens and blues.

Purples.

Silvers, greys and blacks.

Reds and pinks.

Oh, and the ‘sicles are made with “nails” from nail wheels and wood coffee stirrers, glued together by a hot glue gun.

Do you keep a stash of swatches to look through and compare colors?

Posted on July 6, 2011, in Comparisons and tagged comparisons, holographic, nail polish. Bookmark the permalink. 36 Comments.

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nihrida | July 6, 2011 at 18:32

Whoa! I chose my favorites from each photo without looking the stick and the label…guess what…they all ended up being ChG, except one NfuOh. =D China Glaze holos are the best!

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- Solveig | July 6, 2011 at 18:35
  
  China Glaze rocks the holos for sure!
  
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Cactus | July 6, 2011 at 19:14

What a great post, I will save a permanent link to this!

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- Solveig | July 6, 2011 at 19:15
  
  Cool!
  
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Nailtastic | July 6, 2011 at 19:43

Wow, så många skönheter! Jag har inte ens i närheten av lika många holosar.

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- Solveig | July 6, 2011 at 19:45
  
  Jeg har ikke så mange holos jeg heller, noen har jeg solgt eller swappet, men jeg har tatt vare på swatchene så jeg kan sammenligne.
  
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schneevante | July 6, 2011 at 19:47

I think the MAK (MakeUpStore) holos are the best – here you only showed the blue one, but that one definetely beats the other blue holos!!
Thanks for this great comparison!

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- Solveig | July 6, 2011 at 19:48
  
  The Makeup Store holos are definitely the most holo I’ve seen!
  
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Notes and Nails | July 6, 2011 at 23:33

All of these are so great! Cute flower pot too

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- Solveig | July 7, 2011 at 07:31
  
  Thanks! I love the flashy red pot.
  
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sparris | July 7, 2011 at 06:18

What a great reference post! Thank you!

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- Solveig | July 7, 2011 at 07:31
  
  You’re welcome!
  
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Miss Blue | July 7, 2011 at 07:44

I love your swatch pot! OMG the blue holo from the Makeup Store is beautiful! Great post

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- Solveig | July 7, 2011 at 07:46
  
  Thanks!
  The Make Up Store holos are definitely the holo-est I’ve seen!
  
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Helga | July 7, 2011 at 09:32

*Sigh* I have to get the other 2 Make Up Store holos.. But att least they are easy to come by

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- Solveig | July 7, 2011 at 15:30
  
  I definitely have to get them the next time I’m near a Make Up Store!
  
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kittypolishnbags | July 9, 2011 at 13:35

That China Glaze IDK looks so holo-y!

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- Solveig | July 10, 2011 at 10:45
  
  It really is!
  
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beautybyshortylegs | July 11, 2011 at 02:50

Jag älskar Siw från Make up Store… de andra ser också helt underbara ut, men jag vet att jag kan få tag på Make up Store här
Har redan Britta från Make up Store.. underbart holo lack
Gillar din idé hur du har gjort swatcherna
Kram

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- Solveig | July 11, 2011 at 20:28
  
  Jeg må absolutt skaffe meg de andre Make Up Store holoene!
  
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Elizabeth Michelle | July 18, 2011 at 17:39

Dette er jo bare en helt fantastisk genial måte å vise frem lakkene på! Så utrolig mange flotte hololakker

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- Solveig | July 18, 2011 at 17:45
  
  Takk skal du ha!
  
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Gotham Polish | August 13, 2011 at 03:40

Brilliant!!!

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- Solveig | August 13, 2011 at 03:41
  
  Thanks! I can’t take credit for this though, I got the tip from someone on MakeupAlley.
  
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Marcy | August 17, 2011 at 00:31

Your swatch method is brilliant! I am even now, as I type, ripping it off. I’ve made my first 5 swatchsicles! Thank you!

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- Solveig | August 17, 2011 at 02:55
  
  Haha, cool! I love my swatchsicles!
  
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Miss Blue | August 18, 2011 at 21:32

Sorry to comment again, but I was wondering if you had a link to these nail tips? I like the size and look of these ones. Thank you!

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- Miss Blue | August 19, 2011 at 04:46
  
  ahh wait nevermind, I see that you cut them off *facepalm*
  
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  - Solveig | August 19, 2011 at 07:39
    
    Haha, that’s ok!
    
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Mona | August 24, 2011 at 13:29

Brilliant.. amazing. Thank you so much for this swatching method, I’m in love!

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- Solveig | August 24, 2011 at 14:29
  
  Haha, you’re welcome!
  
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Amanda | September 19, 2011 at 17:00

This is such a great idea! Now I’m rethinking the recent purchase of a gazillion nail wheels to swatch my collection on!

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- Solveig | September 19, 2011 at 17:27
  
  Thanks!
  Get some sticks and glue those tips on, problem solved.
  
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