Sally Hansen
Brand Score A-11 products · 2 categories · Avg 4.42★ · 216,840 reviews
Price range $2 – $16
Last analyzed: June 19, 2026
Browse products ↓Quick Take on Sally Hansen
Score: A-- •Nearly every product (100%) earns 4+ stars — this brand rarely disappoints
- •217K real buyer reviews — one of the most vetted brands in Nail Polish
- •A specialist in Nail Polish (4.44★ average) rather than a generalist
- •Priced below the category average — verify individual specs match your needs before buying
- •A narrow lineup (2 categories) — limited options if you want range
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®
4.6★ with 16K reviews — top-rated in Nail Polish
Brand Score: A-
A- in Nail Polish — Sally Hansen's 11 products average 4.42★ across 2 categories, with Nail Polish as the strongest line (4.44★ avg).
Sally Hansen earns a Brand Score of A- on Mubboo, based on analysis of 11 products across 2 categories. Quality consistency (100/100) is the brand's strongest dimension, with 100% of products rated 4 stars or above. Category depth (25/100) is the area with the most room for improvement. Sally Hansen's primary strength is in Nail Polish, where it averages 4.44★.
How we calculate Brand Score
Quality Consistency (40%): percentage of products rated 4+ stars
Market Presence (25%): total review volume, log-scaled
Value Positioning (20%): average price vs category average
Category Depth (15%): number of active product categories
Based on 11 Sally Hansen products · last analyzed June 19, 2026.
How Sally Hansen Compares
Sally Hansen | Most Popular OPI | Highest Rated ILNP Cosmetics, Inc. | Best Value essie | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Rating | 4.42★ | 4.48★ | 4.57★ | 4.56★ |
| Total Reviews | 216,840 | 464,592 | 117,889 | 85,232 |
| Avg Price | $6 | $14 | $16 | $11 |
| Brand Score | A- | A- | B+ | A- |
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| Products | 11 | 28 | 3 | 8 |
| Quality Rate | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Categories | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sally Hansen
Avg Rating: 4.42★
Reviews: 216,840
Avg Price: $6
100% rated 4+★
ILNP Cosmetics, Inc.
Avg Rating: 4.57★
Reviews: 117,889
Avg Price: $16
100% rated 4+★
Our Top 3 from Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen Insta-Dri®
4.6★ with 16K reviews — top-rated in Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Hard as Nails
4.4★ with 28K reviews — a solid choice in Nail Polish
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Nail Polish
4.3★ with 55K reviews — a solid choice in Nail Polish
Where Sally Hansen Is Strongest
Nail Polish
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body beauty
What You'll Spend on Sally Hansen
Most Sally Hansen products fall between $2 and $16.
Sally Hansen sits below the category average on price — a value-focused brand. Check individual specs to confirm fit.
What People Say About Sally Hansen
Aggregated from review themes across 11 Sally Hansen products.
- Long-lasting durability
- Beautiful, true-to-bottle color
- Quick drying
- Ease of Application
- Inconsistent wear time / early chipping
- Color not matching expectations
- Susceptibility to isopropyl alcohol
Expert Coverage
10 Sally Hansen products have coverage from independent expert publications: Wirecutter. Source links in References.
Where to Buy Sally Hansen
Sally Hansen products are available on Amazon — 11 products across 2 categories.
Browse Sally Hansen on Amazon →Featured in Our Reviews
Brand Bottom Line
- Brand Score
- A-
- Best Product
- Insta-Dri® ($5) Buy on Amazon →
- Price Level
- Budget — below category average
- Quality
- 100% of products rated 4+★
- Best For
- Value-focused buyers who still want reliability
- Alternatives
- OPI (Score A-) · ILNP Cosmetics, Inc. (Score B+)
Consistent ratings and fair prices make Sally Hansen a low-risk pick. Start with the Insta-Dri®.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sally Hansen a good brand?
Sally Hansen earns a Brand Score of A- on Mubboo. 100% of its 11 products are rated 4 stars or above, which puts it among the most consistent brands in Nail Polish. The main consideration is pricing — Sally Hansen products average $6, in line with the category average.
What is the best Sally Hansen product to buy?
Based on 16K reviews and a Mubboo Score of A+, the Insta-Dri® ($5) is Sally Hansen's top pick. For a budget option, the Hard as Nails ($2) delivers 4.4★ at 59% of the cost.
Is Sally Hansen worth the premium price?
Sally Hansen prices close to the category average ($6 vs $11), so you're not paying a brand premium.
Sally Hansen vs OPI: which is better?
Sally Hansen scores A- vs OPI's A-. Sally Hansen trails slightly on rating (4.42★ vs 4.48★), while OPI has more total reviews (465K vs 217K).
Sources & References
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