On September 8, 2011 I went to Jean Leon Salon (see review HERE)to get my CND Shellac Mani in Hot Pop Pink. I really loved the color of the gel, and was hoping it lasted as long as it promised – 2 weeks. It’s been nearly 3 weeks (1 day under 3 weeks) and besides new growth and slight lifting on my thumb nail, the manicure lasted through constant hand washing, dish washing, cleaning and more.
I finally ended up getting the gel soaked off on Thursday, September 29, 2011. I went to Polish Bar Brooklyn (Clinton Hill location) to get a Brown Sugar Pedicure and Mani. I used a lifebooker.com coupon that my friend Shannon purchased for me for my birthday. I really wish I were able to use the coupon to get a gel mani again. It’s only been three days, and my nails look like crap!
I will definitely get a gel manicure again because it makes life so much easier, especially with a baby. The only downside to having one is that you’re “Stuck” with one color for 2 weeks.
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You can paint over Shellac! I learned that when I met with CND in August. Just remove with non-acetone remover so you don’t affect the Shellac.
I never knew that. Thanks for letting me know. I wondered that too lol.
I so love the idea of this! But like you said, stuck with one color and not eve a single ring finger design will bore me to death! I'm sure they'll be coming up with something soon, so I'll wait!
You can get different designs with gel. I’ve done it before, and it lasts long. Previous commenter stated you can polish over the shellac.
I cant wait to get mine done. I bought a voucher off of buywithme.com. I've heard nothing but great things about shellac
You will love it.