So recently I tried the new rage in nail polish...shellac! {a gel nail polish set with a UV light} Instead of posting a beautiful pic of how they looked on Day 1, I thought I would wait and post a pic of how they looked when they finally started to get nasty. Well today is Day 17 since I've had them done and here's the pic.....
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So as you can see at Day 17 I'm having the usual issues that you get with a French manicure at Day 5 {if you make it that long}.
Here's what I like about shellac...
~there's no waiting for them to dry...by the time you're done...you're done.
~you don't have to be super careful not to chip them {especially the white part}...I used my nails like regular...opened soda cans, etc and nothing came off.
~IT LASTS!!!
~also...it didn't cost anymore than when I got the black, white and yellow design on my nails....$30!
Here's what I didn't like....
~the UV light/dryer....I really felt like I was getting a sunburn and I kept thinking....this can't be good for my hands.
~the top coat stung! It hurt...it did go away after a minute or two but it really did sting....then I thought...is this really good for you?? Prob not.....
~it takes awhile to get done. I normally only get a manicure which takes about 15 to 20 mins. This took longer than my friend who was getting a fill-in on her acrylic nails.
I think next time I might try a color to see how long a full color nail will last and I think I am going to put sunscreen on my hands...sounds crazy I know but fair skin here was really getting sunburned.
Have you tried shellac? What are your thoughts?
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never heard of shellac but I like natural nails on me!! I spent so much money as a teen with acrylic and did soo much damage on my nails... I am looking for a good manicurist in my area!!! I hate doing my nails =/
ReplyDeleteYou know I've seen a lot of reviews raving about shellac but the idea of being under the UV light never sat completely positively with me - so thanks for posting an honest review! I think if I was going to give it a go I'd definitely need some sunblock!
ReplyDeleteSorcha x
Bonfire Brunette
Im with Sorcha, no UV lights for me, I used to get manicures then with all the chemicals, I decided it cant be good for you! I am natural now, but not loving it! Have a great Thanksgiving! Give the old guy our love too lol!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this before! I don't think I'd try it, it sounds a little iffy!
ReplyDeleteI really wanna try this!
ReplyDeletethank you for the tip love!
ReplyDeletei cant believe your mani
lasted 17 days!
i want that ASAP!
xoxo
Melina
www.onlyaflightaway.blogspot.com
Hi Shia,
ReplyDeleteI had it done in the summer with just a neutral colour, and it lasted less than a week for me - I'm a picker...anything that is slightly lifted or uneven and I will start picking. It's terrible. So, I loved the look of them on day 1, but got frustrated that it didn't last long (my fault) . Also, you need to soak your shellac off with acetone much like acrylic nails...that was a turn off to me.