Comments on: Introducing CND Shellac Hybrid Nail Color

By: Laura

Laura — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 06:26:34 +0000

Ok, so I can be clear on this, there are a few different brands of gel nail polish; Shellac, Gelish and OPI. Is that correct? And what are the differences and which is best?

By: Tiffany

Tiffany — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 03:00:34 +0000

I do not get my nails done often, only for special events. I usually paint my toenails because of rules with nail polish at school. They’re really weird rules that let you wear some hand nail polish but not others.
So I was interested in Shellac, perhaps in the summer? Will it last 14 days if I go swimming a lot, which I am planning to do? And do you have to go back to the salon for removal?
Thanks!

By: queena

queena — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:28:40 +0000

hi thanks for sharing, i was searching info about led lamp to cure shellac. will you tell us how long does led lamp to cure shellac for each layer?

thanks

By: michelle

michelle — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:53:49 +0000

Hi, can I just say I love the site! I am a qualified nail tech and beauty therapist. I trained with shellac as i’m always looking for treatments to suite everyone. I am now so excited to introduce my clients to Shellac. I tried everything to grow my nails, since biting them since a child, they grow slow and very weak, I could litrelly bend and peel the free edge away. Now using shellac they have grown very fast and have the strength not to bend or break. I find the colours and very bold and shiny compared to other polish. My clients are equally impressed as shellac seems to have a positive effect on the natural nail as well as looking great.
WOULD RECOMMEND TO EVERYONE !!!

By: Lily

Lily — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 05:09:48 +0000

Hi!

I got the Gelish (my salon did not have shellac) nails today after I took off my acrylics. I want to let my natural nails grow and start getting shellac. So my nails are very weak know, and short to skin after acrylics were removed. But I noticed the gel is kinds of soft and very flexible..
I was hoping the surface will be harder so it will protect my nails when they are longer so they do not break or bend. Any of you use shellac on natural long nails? Is it the Gelish brand only that seems to be soft, or shellac is that way as well? Are they going to bend when I type on keyboard? I work typing so it is my concern.. I will appreciate all comments. Thank you ladies!

By: Anna

Anna — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:08:20 +0000

Where in Michigan can I take a class to learn how?
Thanks

By: Alissa

Alissa — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:34:20 +0000

Me and My 9 year old daughter can’t live without my CND Shellac Gel Nails. I’ve been getting Gel nails for about 7 months now and I’ve tried OPI Gel, Gelish and CND Shellac is the best. We can’t go back to regular polish again.

By: Margaret

Margaret — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 18:22:53 +0000

I had 2 salon shellacs. Figured I could do it my self Got the UV light and CND top and base coat and Gelish color. I used them together nd had no problems Always swipe along tip to prevent splitting Removes well Use crazy glue to glue splits below nailbed and the the th shellac over. I also about a week or ten days later do another coat of color and a topcoat to make it last and cover the nail bed growth Got everything on Amazon for about $ 100.00 so now aftwer 4 manicures they are all free I also found that you can put a regulal nail polish over it for a one night party and it stays on without chipping as well but the color does wear after a few days

By: JRF

JRF — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 19:11:54 +0000

I think Axxium is supposed to last slightly longer but is also more difficult to remove. We use Shellac in our salon. I had one client whose Shellac mani lasted for 5 weeks! Another regular client came in every 2 weeks and had had no problem until recently and started having individual nails peel entirely off. I asked her about her routine – if anything had changed – for example, using a different household chemical/cleaner, etc. – and no nothing. She did say she takes a water aerobics class. I read elsewhere that chlorine can be a problem for Shellac, so maybe the chlorine levels have been higher recently. Ask your clients about their routines, if they have any exposure to different chemicals and then check on the CND website – professional side – to reference/advice. Always as good idea to remind clients to wear gloves when working with any chemicals/cleaners. Unfortunately, can’t do that for swimming

By: The Beauty Depot

The Beauty Depot — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:54:55 +0000

LOVE, LOVE Shellac! I wore acrylic or gel on my nails for 23 years and could never get away from it because my nails were hammered. I finally got a Shellac mani and two months later my natural nails are strong, my free edge is white and my nail beds are pink and healthy again. FANTASTIC! If you haven’t tried it yet, do it!