thread: Shellac nails

  1. #1
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    Apr 2009
    Epping, VIC
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    Shellac nails

    Anybody else discovered this wonderful new nail system by creative?
    It's like nail polish that's chip free for up to 3 weeks :-)
    Goes on like gel and cured under UV like light.
    No damage to your natural nail.
    Just thought I'd share cause I'm in love :-) :-) :-)


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  2. #2
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    Jan 2010
    Shoe Heaven
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    am contemplating getting it done, just want my nails a little bit longer

  3. #3
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    Apr 2009
    Epping, VIC
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    Oh my goodness- it looks so great!
    Only got it today- so we'll see if it lasts as long as they say it does.


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  4. #4
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    Sep 2006
    Perth
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    I do this at home and its home! I've got more gels tho but will be getting shellac too.
    Also keep in mind that shellac doesnt last that long on everybodies nails, it all depends on how much you use your hands day to day, natural nail oils etc. Maybe last a week or so then start chipping! But still better than putting on regular nail polish and having it chip that very day!!

  5. #5
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    Jul 2007
    Glenroy
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    I won a treatment at a silent auction but haven't done it yet.
    Does it go on like nail polish? How do you take it off?

  6. #6
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    Apr 2009
    Epping, VIC
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    It does go on like nail polish- but each coat(including) base coat is cured underneath the light.
    I love the shine and how strong my nails feel :-)
    It comes off with acetone, apparently it's best done at the salon.


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  7. #7
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    Apr 2009
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    Ngala- my tech told me to use cuticle oil every night to make it last longer, would you agree?


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  8. #8
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    Sep 2006
    Perth
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    I've not heard of the cuticle oil, I guess everyone has their own little tips!

    Did she said anything about applying a clear top coat? I do this with my gels as it keeps them shiny and protects the product. Also, when your nail grows out it kind of 'seals' the gel/shellac to your normal nail.

  9. #9
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    Apr 2009
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    Nope, she didn't recommend that- just the cuticle oil and to call her if they chip before 2 weeks.
    Also, not to try remove them myself.


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  10. #10
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    Sep 2006
    Perth
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    haha yeh no picking at them!! You will damage your nail underneath.
    I use acetone to remove gels and it still damages my nails a teeny bit but thats normally because I am impatient

    Tell me how you go with them and how long they last!

  11. #11
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    Apr 2009
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    Sure thing- thanks for your help.....


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  12. #12
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    Apr 2009
    Epping, VIC
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    Reviving this thread....
    So lasted a week, then got a small chip.... My fault- trying to scratch something sticky on the floor :-(
    Week 2- same nail chipped a bit more.
    Week 3- white tips started to discolour and could see a decent amount of growth, but still looked shiny.
    Got them done again today- this time in a colour instead of French, see how we go
    Also- thinking about purchasing the stuff and doing them myself....
    Any pointers? I have done an acrylics course before- shellac seems far less complicated

  13. #13
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    Sep 2006
    Perth
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    Shellac is meant to be super easy, way easier than acrylic cause there is minimal prep! Has long as you have all the stuff there's no saying you can't do it. Check out YouTube! You'll pick up from that what you need, you'll have a fair idea what you need from just sitting in the chair while some one else does it.
    If you want to know anymore, I'll help as much as I can


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