Here’s an inside peek at how she tested and ultimately crowned her Best of Beauty nail polish winner.
We got through it.
This year year three I tested 34 different categories, but it was smooth sailing."
One hand immediately after painting.
The Testing System
“We have huge spreadsheets and I put all my notes in there.
It gets beat up way more than my left hand.”
One hand immediately after painting.
One hand immediately after painting.
Some of them really stood the test.
Taking my dog out for a walk three times a day could be dangerous for my nails, too.
After I do those arduous activities, I check in on what chipped and what didn’t."
Kara’s nail polish collection.
I don’t like the tiny little handles that are sometimes hidden under a square top either.
Those are the kinds of tiebreakers we take into account.
We’re doing it formula-wise this year, so I try not to judge based on the color."
It just has to have that perfect first coat."
Kara’s nail polish collection.
Those boxes live in an organized pile in my guest bedroom.
