Metallic and Foil nails from Avon and Sally Hansen - with swatches!

Avon Metallic Effects Nail Enamel - $6.99 - in 5 shades: Jade Reflection, Platinum Petal, Copper Gleam, Icy Purple and Gold Leaf - with an ultra-reflective mirror shine finish.

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

Jade Reflection

Icy Purple

Sally Hansen Color Foil Nail Makeup - $7.95 - in 10 shades: Purple Alloy, Liquid Gold, Cobalt Chrome, Titanium Flush, Minted Metal, Rose Copper, Yellow gold, Leaden Lilac, Sterling Silver and Pink Platinum - that bottle the trend of aluminum leafing for brilliant nails.

Available for a limited time at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Minted Metal

Titanium Flush

Both brands promise a streak-free application but you have to be really careful to use long, even strokes or the whole streak-free thing goes out the window - set the brush down for a second in any one place and you'll have a smudge!

- Lisamarie -