For those of you that don't know about Shellac, it was the first gel/polish hybrid. It applies like polish but wears like gel. It's chip resistant for up to two weeks, has zero drying time and a long lasting mirror finish. The product is from CND and I've been loving it ever since it came out about a year ago. It's definitely my most popular service in the salon, and I have people who have had up to FIVE WEEKS wear out of it! That said, it's not for all! Some of the stylists in the salon found it didn't really last that well for them, but part of me wonders if that has something to do with the colours they use on clients hair?
So anyway here it is...
I decided to do a French mani, which is unheard of for me because I love my colours! I don't know...I just fancied something different! I was in a bit of a rush though, so I'm affraid it's not perfect!
Like I say though, I do change my nails A LOT!! But I'll try and persevere with the same mani for as long as I can so you guys can see how it wears.
I took some without the macro setting on my camera so you could see that the colour is not as grey as it looks in the other pics...
So what do you think? Have any of you had a Shellac mani? How did you like it? How does it compare to the other Gel polishes on the market? Let me know.
I'll be back with an update so you can see how it's going!
Speak soon xx
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I've had a gel polish done before, but it didn't last very well. I use a top coat called Seche Vite, which makes ur polish look and feel like a gel though, I find that pretty good. I haven't had a Shellac mani (or any mani actually, except for what I do at home!) before, so I can't really comment - but ur nails look fab, and I wish my french manicures were that "messy" lol, they look bloody good to me :)
ReplyDeleteWhat gel polish did you have Sharon? Did you have it done at a salon? I use Seche Vite too when I'm just wearing regular polish...It's really good isn't it. Have you tried anything else from the Seche Vite range yet? I was looking at the wholesalers the other day and I was quite tempted haha doesn't take much xx
ReplyDeleteHaha...I like color on my nails too and went for the french mani last week when I got my gelish mani....which chipped off even more today! It's been 8 days. Boo.
ReplyDeleteUrgh! Can't believe your mani chipped already! I'd be gutted! Have you been back? I've had my hands in acetone and hair colour today and mines still going strong *touches wood really quickly*. Have you had acrylics before? Sometimes if your nails are peeling after acrylics it causes the gel polish to peel...maybe that could be why? I haven't tried gelish though so I'm not sure...
ReplyDeleteI need to find out if your salon is near to me, as far as I can find no-one in my town does Shellac nails, what's the name of your salon? If it's near me then I may be visiting as I love have colour on my nails that lasts.
ReplyDeleteOh thats no good if no-one does Shellac in your area! Where abouts do you live firredheadedelf. If it's not to far to travel then your more than welcome :D
ReplyDeleteI live over Blackburn and Accrington way.
ReplyDeleteOh thats not too far, my salon's in Lancaster...I guess it is a bit of a trek though. Small world, I used to live in Darwen!! haha
ReplyDeleteThat's not too far I could do a shopping day and come in. Small world indeed haha
ReplyDeleteIf your happy to travel then your more than welcome! I work at Eteez Hair & Nailz just off the main high street. I'm there three days a week but if you ring when I'm not there one of the girls will give you an appointment. If your gonna make it a shopping day there's a nice market on a Saturday. Look forward to seeing you :D
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