Introducing CND Shellac Hybrid Nail Color
Exciting news Fanatics! On my last day in NYC I tweased (tweet teased) about a secret nail service I received. I randomly mentioned it here as well and now I can finally share it with you.
CND is launching a brand new product that will make you DIY manicurists seriously consider going back to the nail salon. It’s so amazingly different that if I didn’t write this blog I would be a regular customer and that’s saying a LOT. I’m proud to introduce you to Shellac™!
CND (Creative Nail Design), the leader in professional nail, hand and foot beauty, is proud to introduce the first hybrid nail color after nearly five years of development in its state-of-the-art laboratory. Now you can say good-bye to chips, smudges, and dry time and say hello to Shellac™ Hybrid Nail Color! This revolutionary product applies like polish, wears flawlessly for 14 days of high gloss shine, and is removed in minutes.
If long lasting wear and polish-like application don’t draw you in, the removal certainly will. Check out my experience with Shellac™ and learn more about this revolutionary product after the jump!
So here’s my story. A few weeks ago I spotted a post on the Nails Magazine Blog about this “Top Secret Nail Color” from CND and because I’m the curious type I asked CND’s Co-Founder Jan Arnold about it the first chance I got. Much to my surprise and utter delight, Jan offered to arrange a preview of what she was calling the “magic secret.”
Throughout the week I heard little hints about this top secret product. Things like “no smell” “long-lasting wear” “will get women back in the salon” etc. Being a long time DIY girl you can imagine how the skeptic in me reacted to that last statement. I RARELY receive a salon manicure that wows me enough to go back, what could possible be so magical I’d even consider doing it on the regular?
Thoughts ran through my mind such as, “Is this just another soak-off gel polish?” I mean, big whoop! Been there, bitched about the removal. Besides, would Jan really be all secretive and excited over a product that’s already on the market? If not gel then what kind of traditional polish could guarantee long lasting wear? We’ve all heard those claims before. Could she be planning a rival to Minx that actually lasts? That doesn’t have a chemical smell. Well, when I finally got to the CND Suite to meet Roxanne Valinoti for my super secret magic service all my questions were put to bed.
Shellac™ truly is a hybrid of traditional nail polish and UV gel polish. Unlike soak-off gels it comes in a polish bottle and unlike traditional polish it cures/dries under a UV lamp. Though what I really liked is there is NO BUFFING. There is absolutely no damage to the natural nail in the process. So how does it work?
Shellac paints on like polish – base coat, color, top coat – and is cured in a UV light so there is zero dry time. The colors are hypo-allergenic, and “3-Free” – no formaldehyde, toluene or DBP. Shellac will launch in a range of 12 varieties of shades, from pretty French pinks and whites, to siren red and rich darks. The formula is thin and flexible like polish, so it not only looks natural, it provides strong natural nail protection with a resilient mirror finish that resists dullness and chipping, even during the most rigorous activities.
Just like your average manicure, Roxanne applied a base coat, two coats of polish and a top coat. The only difference is I placed my hands under a UV lamp in between coats. The polish dries completely in only two minutes. Say hello to winter pedicures that won’t leave your feet freezing or your polish wrecked. And because it’s so pigmented and applies like a traditional polish you’re not left with thick nails from coat after coat of gel.
I left the suite with a perfectly glossy, smudge and dent-free manicure in a fan fave from the old CND collection, Fedora. The initial set of shades will include top sellers from the old core line. To be honest, they’re a little bland for my wild color taste but I’ve been assured that more “me” shades are on the horizon.
I flew home the day of my Shellac-ing so I didn’t get a chance to take a pic on Day One but I couldn’t stop staring at my nails. I even ran into an editor backstage who complimented my color and it was hard to keep my trap shut. I wanted to gush about how great my nails looked. It is the BEST professional manicure I’ve ever received and I’ll swear on my polish stash about that!
Since I came home with the Fashion Week Flu (thanks NYC!) the first time I was mobile enough to photograph my nails was on Day 5. Will you look at that shine and flawless finish?
And because I wanted to swatch some polish, I ended up removing Shellac from three nails and just as Rox promised, the removal was a breeze. When they say it’s a 10 minute removal, that’s no joke! After just 10 minutes using the Shellac Remover Wraps the majority broke right off in pieces and what remained was easily pushed off with an orange wood stick.
As amazing as Shellac is on, removal is just as satisfying! No soaking, drilling or filing is necessary. Nails are wrapped in individual Shellac Remover Wraps -integrated cotton pads that limit finger and skin exposure to acetone by keeping it pinpointed on just the nail. Ten minutes of time in exchange for two weeks of perfect color is all it takes. Say good-bye to manicure frustration and hello to pure manicure satisfaction.
Here we are on Day 7 which is when I made this discovery. I had to leave the house so I dug out my bottle of Fedora and was pleasantly surprised to find that Shellac Fedora actually matches Fedora. What a concept! Are you listening OPI Axxium?
Today is Day 14 of my Shellac manicure and with the exception of my natural nail growth and extremely minimal tip wear, the finish is as glossy and perfect as Day 1. Like you wouldn’t know I didn’t just get my nails done unless you held my free edge up to your face. There are no scratches, no nicks, no wrinkling from my nails bending. The flexibility and shine really do hold up. Color me impressed!
So I know you die hards are saying the only way you’ll go to a salon is kicking and screaming. That you love the concept but would rather do it at home. That you’ll never give up your hundreds (or thousands) of color choices. Hey, I hear ya! But for all those women who left the salon because their manicures chipped in a few days, Shellac will wow you. Current salon clients will rejoice to reduce their appointments to once every two weeks.
Is Shellac for everyone? No, but it’s truly unique and the best option for anyone who wants a long lasting manicure. Period! I fully intend to get Shellac pedicures once they’re available in my area and I would love to gift my mom a Shellac-ing since she sports chipped polish way too often.
Shellac™ by CND is a professional salon service launching globally in May 2010. Pricing will be determined by salons but I anticipate it falling somewhere between a traditional manicure and enhancements.
So what do we think? Anyone ready and willing to give Shellac a try? What colors would you like to see included in the Shellac lineup? Would you opt for a Shellac pedicure over a manicure?
***EDITED TO ADD – To find a Shellac salon near you, use the salon locator on the CND website.***
Disclosure: I was furnished with a service by CND for potential review. For more info view my Disclosure Policy.
Love Shellac – done at tribecca salon on Sanibel, FL. On second manicure and I am hooked. No wear issues, no breakage and no damage. Not thrilled with the colors, but Cheryl is trying to layer the colors for me and is bringing in the black color for halloween. For a former gel nail fan, I love the product and have recommended it to two friends….
Try it – it is great.
I have had my Shellac on for 10 days and love it! My nails grow quick so 2 weeks will be max for me. I don’t see how people are having issues, I think it’s the technique used.
I tried the shellac several times and it just did not stay on! Not sure what all the fuss is about as my nails underneath are now in shocking condition and still recovering after the last application over 2 months ago. NOT A FAN AT ALL!!
I have the worst possible nails. I work constantly with my hands as a caregiver, keyboarding on the computer and playing the guitar. I’m guessing it is not being applied correctly UV curing or right applications. Try again somewhere else. My paper thin nails with fray and chip are flawless 3 weeks later. (I got sick and didn’t have them done yet.)
Doing my research, just ordered shellac nails and the colors that were available ( not many) This is my concern, after all the reviews I have read does it make a difference what UV light you use as long as its a 35 Watt? I have been told You pay for the CND name on their lamp. Any 35UV lamp will do. So I found one for 49.95 verses 129.95(CND). Can anyone help with this. All the reviews that say CND Lamp work for the company. I will spend the money if I need too. I want to do it right
Hello Butterfly,
I also had a concern with not purchasing the CND lamp, but was told it should be fine. I’ve been doing my own CND mani/pedi’s for about 3 months now with my less expensive UV light and all is GREAT! My theory is no matter how expensive or cheap a lamp is it will still light up a light bulb! Hope you are enjoying your Shellac experience, I think this is the best nail product EVER!
The lamps do make a difference!
Check out the articles written by Jim McConnel
http://www.lightelegance.com/education.aspx
(please click on “Technical Brochure”)
I have a 9 watt lamp that is not curing the cnd shellac. What do I do?
The salon I go to uses a regular lamp and my nails are perfect!
Use any 36 watt uv light…make sure you up the time to 2 mintues for darker colrs and coat those tips each layer…keep back-up bulbs ready to go.
I found an exact replica without the CND name on it for $49!!! Works great!
can you tell me where you got your lamp? the first time I used the shellac it started to wrinkle; I know it had to do with my lamp because it was 6 watts?
online PNI worldwide 9 watt. Do I need to cure each step longer?
can some body tell me…what can off lamp i could use W/ shellac…. please.
where do I find the CND lamp for $49?
I have been using shallac for 3 momths & my last application was on Sept25th for my hols in the sun Ihad a bright coral colour & guess what today is October 20th I am have an appointment to have them re done I think they are fab
I have been using shellac now for a month or so and LOVE it.All my clients does also won’t go back to regular polish. Hope they come out with new great colors soon. BIG BIG BIG FAN LOVE IT
I have done it once and LOVE it! I will say that I had it done before my baby’s first birthday which was right at the 10 day mark. After washing dishes and cleaning a couple of the nails were in bad shape. I think that was an extreme case, but thought it is nice to know that in normal circumstances the polish held up great but with extreme wear and use my nails struggled.
I’m on my second application of CND shellac. When I had my first no-chip manicure done on October 6, I was impressed that my nails were dry before she started the hand massage! With CND, no more paying before the polish goes on. However, I became sceptical for a few reasons. One, she didn’t apply the polish all the way to my cuticles and I had visible nail growth gaps within 2 days. This detracted a little from the lovely shine and lack of chips. When I showed friends my no-chip nails, there were some oohs and aahs but also a stark warning: If it starts to come loose, DO NOT PICK or you will damage your nails. So, I didn’t pick. 2½ weeks later, I went back and told the manicurist that I’d repeat the CND manicure after I saw what my bare nails looked like apres-CND. I was frankly surprised to see my usually thin nails healthy as ever, and longer than I’ve ever grown natural nails in my 55 years. I told her that I’d like her to apply the polish closer to my cuticles and she did so, very carefully. I again have ten lovely nails thanks in part to a skilled and conscientious stylist in Wheaton, and also to this great new CNS nail shellac product. I’m a fan!
Where in Wheaton did you have your nails done?
LOVE SHELLAC! I am a nail tech and I am in love with this product, there is nothing out there like it. If you had a problem with shellac damaging your nails or not staying on, you need to find a new nail tech because I have not got one complaint and I wear them myself and they are amazing!
Hello, Mmaybe you can help me/ I have been doing shellac for a month now and I am having a little prob with it peeling. especailly on the tips of the nails and sometimes on the back side help please
lana
Just had the Shellac applied yesterday and no chips. Usually by the end of the first day the tips of my nails are showing white, NOTHING stays on my nails no matter what so I’m very pleased. I have been waiting for this for years and really don’t know why it took so long. I’ll never go back to a regular manicure and hope this will help the damage acrylics did. Removed them almost a year ago and my nails are in such bad condition I thought I would never have pretty nails again. Just hope they will be able to come out with new colors occasionally.
I like shellac, but it keeps chipping. I don’t like an opaque look, so my tech only applies one coat of color and then one coat of the clear. Should she apply two coats of the sealer? Would that make a difference?
Chipping? She better check her prep work…If you need more strength have her apply a clear gel coat over the base before your one color coat. Make sure you treat your nails like jewels not tools…..
I am in love with this!! I used to waste and I mean WASTE money on manicures that would last one day and now…I couldn’t be happier. I got mine done at Happy Nails in North Miami Beach by the owner of the Salon. My nails look fab, shiny and most importantly, CHIP FREE!!!!
Had my first shellac manicure back in July 2010, loved it! Went on vacation, swam, went to the beach, came home did house work, still no chips! The closest salon I could find was a 30 minute drive away so I started looking for a place closer. Big mistake! The place I went 2 (twice) filed the tops of my nails and did not do the manicure before applying the polish. The second time I went the girl was setting up the electric filing torture tool, I told her I absolutely did not want that. I told her that I thought there was a very specific way this polish was to be applied and she told me that when one is a professional of her caliber one can figure out how to do it. NOT. By the way, they also charge $10 more! I loved my original Shellac manicure, do not be taken in my imitators and those who take short cuts. I have since found a salon closer to home and will be calling to check it out tomorrow. I found them on the CND website so I am hoping they are properly trained.
do you have more ideas to play with layering shellac?
I got a mani and pedi on a cruise over a month ago and I am still blown away!!! My nails, under the polish, are the longest they have been in years, and, my pedicure is still PERFECT!!! It is definitely time for a new mani…don’t know where I’ll get it, as I live in Mexico, but, I love Shellac! Melissa, all I can say is that you must have had a manicurist who did not know what she was doing! I have gardened, washed dishes, done it all…still ravishing!
Love it – lasts almost 3 weeks and even then they look fantastic it is just the spacing from where the nail polish was originially applied to my cuticle that makes me go back – gap. Started off with Fedora (favorite) now I have the Red (which is gorgeous) – hoping for more colors as pale colors do not look good on me and I am not a pink girl!
I am considering going from gel nails to Shellac. Looking for a bit of insight on how nails will hold up (will they be too thin and break?) I am planning on removing the gel at home the night before bu soaking them in acetone – does anyone have a better suggestion? Any comments would be greatly appreciated.
Kimberly,
If your salon offers both the best way is to thin out the classic gel (hard gel) and apply Shellac on top. Later the shellac will soak off you natural nail but will be buffed off the gel.
Continue till all the gel grows off. (Keep your nails short-er.)
Another way is to remove classic gel GENTLY by filing if off first with a courser file then (closer to the natural nail) fine file.
Then proceede with Shellac.
Don’t (or let anyone) pick the gel off! Shellac will not adhere that well to a damaged nail.
I have a 45 Watt UV light made by Ikonna. It is for curing gels. Will this work? I’ve heard you have to have a “special” light as just any UV light won’t work.
Can anyone help me with an answer to this question? Thanks!
PS. Not all gels soak off. In fact most of them don’t. They usually have to be filed off.
Do you know what brand of gel you have?
Patti,
Each gel cures with a specific UV lamp.
Most of the gels on the market cure with 9 watt bulb.
The curing of the gels is very important to prevent allergy (overexposure) issues and to get proper lasting results. Gel that is not cured properly will peel and break and overcured gel might yellow and become brittle.
I have the PNI 9-watt lamp. How do I get the CND Shellac to cure? Do I need to cure each step longer? Help!
I have been doing nails for 12 years now. I have lucky to work with this line for almost 7 months. My clients are hooked and so am I. If your nail tech knows about the product you will love it. If you have problem nails to start, this is not for you.
I assume you can only purchase the system if you are a licensed salon?
I bought everything from Amazon. The lamps come in a variety of sizes and costs. I have no nail or hair license.
Have a question, I have one client with Shellac and her nails have white clouds in the nail bed, is this an injury or is she reacting to the shellac or acetone? I do soak off w/ a orangewood stick,hate those finger diapers, but if I have to use them for her nails can do…
tried some other brands of soak off gel, but want to try cnd shellac. findin it hard to get any one to sell it to me. tried usa site apparently they cant sent top coat to my address, not sure what that is about. Seems to be the best product from what i have read on the net, really want to try it. Any help would appreciated . Im based in uk .
les
Jessica Geleration is in UK….it’s also terrific!
WARNING – I love the shellac, I have had them done about 5 times now BUT now my nails are brittle, splitting, breaking and very very thin. Have them off at the minute to try get my nails in good order again.
to whom it may concern ,i am in the process of opening my dayspa and i would like to know where i can purchase your shellac nail system i am a nail tec.
please contact me with the info
Thank you
indra
i like the shellac product and i look forward on your favourable respond
thank you
indra
The Rose of Sharon Salon
101 E. Redlands Blvd. Suite 101
Redlands, Ca 92373
909 913 1578
Ask for Leah
Now offering CND Shellac! We have all CND Shellac Colors. Servicing the Inland Empire!
how long do you cure?
I just purchased the CND Shellac. I have been a nail tech. for 11 years and I have never seen anything like it!! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! The product is very hard to find but well worth the trouble. My client’s are very pleased with the manicures. Can’t wait for the new colors to come out.
I was having manicures every two weeks with the shellac polish and UV light drying. I DID have great strong hard nails. In fact one manicurist showed another manicurist my nails one day because she was amazed that my nails were real. Well guess what – the shellac polish has wrecked my nails – it’s been at least a month – my nails are now thin and keep breaking. I don’t know how to resolve this problem, but if someone out there can offer a solution I would love to hear it. Needless to say I have stopped with the manicures.
Hi, I am a nail tech with 36yrs. of experience. I have used Shellac on clients and myself. Here are my findings.
I am very concerned about acetone being used every 2 weeks to remove it….remember the product only holds up as well as the condition of the natural nail.
I have visited the shops that I would call sweat shops…you know the ones that are usually run by one person in charge and everyone answers to them. They tell the clients that they are all related….when in fact they are not and they are usually illegal. Their containers have no labels, and the ones that do have another substance in them beside what is advertised on the label. They have no problem ignoring you, and are usually speaking in their own language to each other.
I tell you this because I am very concerned that Shellac, or any other product is not really being applied upon request. This is what happened to me. I requested just Shellac and what I received was 1 coat of gel, 2 coats of Shellac, and 1 coat of something I couldn’t identify. I told them that I carefully reviewed Shellac vs. other products on the internet, and they were not giving me the hybrid polish Shellac. They all gathered around my table and spoke in their language, and told me no no it same. No it was not, it was rougher on my nails to wear and to soak off. After application my fingers throbbed for days even though there was no filing or roughing up of my natural nails.
My conclusion is consumer be aware of going to shops that are all about cheap prices and no customer service, because you get what you paid for. I want to lead a ban against bottles that have no labels, and the use of name brands containers being filled with other substances. This can subject clients to severe allergic reactions, or as simple as disliking a product that was falsely represented.
Now I have to wait while most of my nails are broke below the nail line to grow out again. Yes I should of left, but I am going to use this experience to help others.
Nancy I agree with you. My son got her nails shellaced and I loved them. I go to this oriental nail shop and ask my nail tech if they did shellac nails and she said yes. I just read how they applied shellac and all the procedures and the special light and she put 2 coats of this clear product and then about 4 or 5 coats of this clear pink and then a top coat of some clear polish. But my nairs are not hard like my cousin who had the shellac. I can bind my fingernails and you can’t budget hers. I did notice the product in her tray of things she was using said laquer. My fingernails just feel like I have a ton of coats of polish. The owner she came over and ask who did the shellac on my cousin and I told her but just so many things kind of makes me feel I did not get a real shellac job. And mine cost $5.00 more than my cousin. In fact I seena paper and it said Axxium or something like that so I feel like I was took advantage of and I so trusted my nail tech. I could easily tear the ends of my nails off. They don’t even feel like they have anything on them. Go figure. You live and learn.
I meant cousin not son. haha My 3 three sons would take offense to that statement.
Axxium is OPI’s gel polish…came out before CND’s shellac, harder on the nails…
Nancy I go to those sweat shops. I ask my nail tech about shellac and she said yes they do it. But I honestly think it was something besides shellac beacuse my nails I can bend the ends of my nails to touch the top of my fingers. My cousin had hers done and hers are hard as concrete. My nail end will break very easy and are not even really covered by nail product. I think the product on the tray said lacquer and I seen the name Axxium or Oxxium or something like that. And I my nails were $5.00 more than my cousin whom I know got shellac for real. I am going to her nail shop where non of the sweat shop people work. So disappointed as I was so excited to try the shellac.
Wow, I have read so many conflicting stories in all of these comments. Now I don’t know if Shellac will help or harm my nails.
I have been wearing Shellac for over 3 months, and it is great! My nails are usually really thin, but since I have started with Shellac, they are perfectly strong, no ridges, etc. I think alot of the stories are coming from people who (through no fault of their own probably) didn’t have it applied by a professional. The tops of nails shouldn’t be filed AT ALL! maybe buffed if you really need it. So if someone drags out the drill…get up and run! Also, if someone tries to soak them in a bowl of acetone to remove it will dry out the natural nail…making it brittle (sp?) If follow all the right steps your nails will come out beautiful strong and awesome!
bem estou pe da vida para nao diser ao contrario ,shellac nao sei si tenho interese mais nao consigo faser um pedido par o meu salo fui em madrid nada fui em Lisboa nada de comprar por fornecedor estive em espera por 3semana mais 2por espera do fornecedor eu ja nao poso ouvir falar em shellac nao tenho serteza si e tao bom uma pena um produto car mais de dificil asceso,uma pena estava bem ansiosa para usar ja nao mais nem qui deim de borla …………………………
estou mesmo desepisionada com os fornesedores em nunca pensei qui fose tao dificil adquirir ese produto pena e contente por nao ter gasto tanto dinheiro …………………………..
I’m at Day 2 with my Shellac manicure and I think it’s great so far – nothing’s ever stayed on my nails before! BUT the gel is thick and it makes my short nails look ugly. I hope that my nails grow soon!
Does anyone know if you can just apply 1 coat of colour? I’d like more of a natural appearance but the lightest pink they do is quite “white/pink”.
What is the application process? How are nails prepped? Is it necessary to use all 3 products, base, color and top coat? Is it necessary to cure in-between the steps? How long is the curing process? I’m very excited to start using shellac!
Remove old polish
wash hands
nail bufffed ( BUFFED, not filed!!)
nails wiped with alcohol until squeaky clean
Base Coat..Cure
1st Color Coat…Cure
2nd Color Coat…Cure(color can look streaky if two coats aren’t applied)
Top Coat…Cure (gives the everlasting shine!!
Wipe tacky reside with alcohol,
Then your nails are done, dry, and ready to go! Seriously…completely ready to go. and YES you have to cure between steps to ensure they get ‘dry’ all the way. Takes a little more time, but if your nail tech has a double UV light it goes alot faster. By the way…did I mention Shellac is AWESOME!! ENJOY!
I have a 9 watt lamp and it is not curing the CND Shellac. How do I get this to work?
Gelish soak off gel polish is much nicer product with no dry time & 3 weeks wear., does not dry the nails like some others do.
I have not tried shellac yet but I am looking forward to it. For everyone complaining saying that it has ruined your nails.. its most likely not the shellac that is doing it as someone (sorry I was not paying attention to names) previously mentioned using 100% acetone to soak it off is most likely the culprit. Acetone is horrible for your nails and your body, have you ever noticed how weak your skin feels on your fingers after you have had them soaking in acetone? Why would you think that wouldn’t cause damage to your natural nail? The way it eats through artificial nails when nothing else can touch them should also be a huge warning signal. Nevertheless I am excited to try the system, just not enthused about the removal process, I think they should be able to come up with something else!
by the way kathy… axxium is an opi product!!!
I started having Shellac done in August, as soon it was available in my area. My first application lasted the full 2 weeks, no chip, mirror-shine, altho’ one finger had begun to lift a bit at the cuticle.
The next Shellac was the French – that actually lasted 3 weeks, until the grow-out was just too much. It will last 3 weeks if you use cuticle oil 2x a day religiously. (Note: the layered or mixed colors don’t last well at all, don’t know why. Don’t go there!)
I got 2 more French after that. So it seems like I’m a happy customer right?
No! After these months of Shellac, it just stopped working. Same salon, same technician, no changes. And my nails began to break. So alas, Shellac isn’t a long-term thing. You can’t get it everytime. The acetone removal eventually catches up with you and you’re done.
My nails need 6 months’ rest now I think. Pity.
At Happy Nails we do Shellac and Gelish, they both work very nice, and we charge $24.00
Call us at 305 9474488, we are located in North Miami Beach, Florida.
I am a nautral nail manicurist who has been applying Shellac for the past few months.. the response from my clients is fabulous!! They all love it and each time they schedule another appointment for another session. Shellac is a win win for me!!!I would love to see them expand the color selection….
i’m hooked on this product. i looked for at least six months before finding someone in my area that did the procedure. i also have concerns about the acetone. my manicurist didn’t like the wraps and now has me soaking in the acetone for around 20 minutes. so far my nails are in very good shape. i was very glad to find this site, and the comments from others.
I’ve tried Shellac and an very pleased with the results. My question is how safe is it to use the UV lamp so often?
I love my Shellac nails. Kelly at Riversong did an excellent job of explaining the process and applying the nails. I am 5 days in and they are as bright and shiny as day one and they also have withheld all opportunites for nicks. Go see your local, reputable salon for a perfect 2 week manicure.
I have had my nails done with Shellac several times but it doesn’t seem to last over 3 or 4 days. At the end of 2 weeks, there is only 2 thumb nails that still have some left on. I like to have nice looking nails but can’t continue this if it won’t stay on.
Can anyone explain why my french mani was perfect before curing and after curing the white part bled into the clear?
I am enjoying my first shellac manicure. After 10 days it still looks perfect- no chipping, still glossy and perfect looking. I do have some regrowth but I will be sure to ask them to go as close to the cuticle as possible next time. I am a bit skeptical about the acetone and others comments about it ruining their nails. I will be cautious not to overuse! I will continue to give feedback as I enjoy my shellac manicures!
I recently got my first mani trying shellac and I absolutely love it so far except one thing…. The manicurist I don’t think let my right hand dry fully bc after she applied the oil and lotion to finish my service, I now have a dull finish on my nails and they feel sticky. I told her right away so she put me under the lamp for another 2 minutes but the damage was done. Now 4 days later and my nails are still dull not at all shiny like my left hand. Any tips on how to maybe remove what’s on my nails w/o ruining my polish???? I tryed rubbing alcohol already and it did nothing