Don't quite understand the need for buffing? Where's Amytheste when we need her!! Let us know how it goes!! Gypsy said:. Click to expand Well, I did it! I got the gelish, which is what my salon has. They said that they won't need to buff it to get it off in weeks. I certainly hope that's the case, as I wouldn't have done this if I thought buffing was a part of the process.
My nails look fantastic! I did a french manicure, which I'm not used to, so it looks a little fake to me, but it's so shiny and nice that my nails haven't broken or chipped since I had this done a few days ago. Next time, I think I'll try to find a natural shade i. Gypsy, will you let me know what the removal process was like for you once you have it done? Just curious to hear your impressions Joined Jan 7, Messages 3, Shellac lasts 3 weeks for me: no chips.
But in 3 weeks my nails have grown a lot so the cuticle end is bare. So I usually remove the manicure by then. I admit i have very strong and fast growing nails and easily grow them to an inch long but don't because then I can't pick anything up.
Joined Oct 5, Messages 9, I recently noticed a brown spot on my right hand and couldn't figure out how it'd happened since I'm so scared of the sun and am always staying out of it. I reckon it must be from the exposure to the UV light!! Joined Jun 25, Messages 3, One other thing to keep in mind - acetone can be problematic. I didn't discover I was allergic until a nail salon used it on me to get tips off in high school. My nail beds swelled up and my finger tips throbbed for about 24 hours.
Joined Mar 24, Messages 1, I have gel on now. It makes my nails much harder and stronger. The gel has allowed my nails to grow long without looking thick and fake like acrylics. My gel manicure lasts weeks, but I get clear or very sheer pink so when they grow out it's not obvious.
I last got my nails done 10 days ago and they still look totally perfect. The gels do help your nails grow long, but they are more of a reinforcement than treatment and removing them is damaging.
They have to either soak your nails in chemicals and scrape them or grind them off. Not ideal. If you are looking for something to actually strengthen your nails I highly recommend Nailtiques. Joined Sep 20, Messages 1. You must log in or register to reply here. Be a part of the community It's free, join today! Removing gel polish takes around mins. In fact, you could keep the polish on permanently. And what about exposure to UV from the nail lamps?
Want a more natural finish and a quicker removal time or lack patience, like me? Then go with Shellac. If your nails need a hardier polish that lasts longer , its Gelish all the way. So, which is best? With Treatwell , you can book beauty online at all your favourite salons — simple, hassle-free, and you can do it on the go. Click here to discover amazing salons in your area. We asked Marian Newman, nail tech expert, for her guidance in deciding which formula is best.
In the blue corner…. Get a small one to carry around with you, and a bigger one to refill. It usually lasts me longer than a month. Since it is a thin layer manicure, it is easier to take off because they are less chunky and the nail polish remover breaks it much faster. If you have already experimented with the different nail polishes, then you know that the gel removing process can take up to 50 minutes. Getting a Shellac Manicure is a pleasant minute process with no extra drying time.
It lasts for 2 whole weeks. If you start doing activities that involve smacking your hands or nails around, don't be surprised when it starts chipping. Anything will chip if you hit it hard enough. Remember, it's just nail polish, not wolverine claws. This is what Shellac Nail Polish looks like 2 weeks 14 days after I did it for one of my clients. I think that result is pretty nice! It totally passes the two-week wearing test. After that, expect it to chip just from moving around in your bed or doing the dishes.
Nourish your nails, cuticles and hands in order to make them look healthy and beautifully. As you already know, Shellac is a luxury brand, so prices are rather high. There's a few more costs on top such as labor and extra products. Read the blog post for more info. There's plenty of people that think putting your hands underneath a UV lamp to dry your nails is dangerous to your skin.
Did you know that the UV rays in the lamp are the same as the ones in the Tanning Beds? But, anyway, it would be much better for your health to do Shellac once a month or just go with a normal LED lamp manicure.
Another thing you need to know that Shellac is a little more time consuming to take off the first few times than Gelish gel nail polish. Over time you do get used to it and it becomes quicker. You should soak your fingernails in acetone nail polish remover or natural nail polish remover , thought it will take much longer , and put time into properly gently scraping everything off. After all of this, you need to file your nails, apply cuticle oil and moisturize your hands.
If you would like to read more, see my full step by step process regarding how to remove shellac nail polish here. If it starts chipping, you may feel the urge to peel it away. But don't do this; it will just turn out worse. You should care about your nails, if you want them to look healthy with and without manicure! Literally 2 days after 2 weeks. She couldn't resist the urge to peel after it chipped.
Looks so ugly! Please, be wise and learn from her mistake. Since Shellac lasts for two weeks, your nails will grow and you will start to see borders at your cuticles. Normal-sized bottle works well just when it is half-full!
Choose a mini bottle and you will never face this problem. Before you make up your mind about Gelish vs Shellac , let's find out more about Gelish. If you value every minute of your leisure time, then you will enjoy this advantage fully. You need only 15 minutes to paint your nails, so you will have finished your mani before the new episode of your favorite sitcom will end.
As of now, there are colors, which beats the designer shades from Shellac, however, besides 40 shades, the rest of the colors are very generic. Do you like gel nail polishes with the bright shiny sparkles? Another great advantage of the Gelish is a great variety of the mini gel nail polish collections.
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