Shellac nails! Shellac nails?

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Jan 25, 2013

Gabriella O.

What is shellac? Is it like Gel or acrylic?

Jan 25, 2013

Diana I.

It's a gel based nail polish that lasts longer than regular nail polish, basically makes your natural nails look like gel nails

Jan 27, 2013

Shanay N.

Mine didn't turn out well though :/ I got them done and they peeled on the sides, but maybe the person just didnt do a good job haha 

Jan 27, 2013

Hilary C.

Shellac is a secretion from an insect. Don't put it on your nails.

Jan 27, 2013

Allison W.

Lol. Thats so gross. I didnt know that. 

Jan 27, 2013

Allison W.

Lol. Thats so gross. I didnt know that. 

Jan 27, 2013

Allison W.

Lol. Thats so gross. I didnt know that. 

Jan 27, 2013

Allison W.

Lol. Thats so gross. I didnt know that. 

Jan 27, 2013

Allison W.

Lol. Thats so gross. I didnt know that. 

Jan 27, 2013

Stephanie M.

i really liked it when i had it done. i was bad and didn't have it removed properly and i damaged my nails peeling it off.

Jan 27, 2013

Jennifer B.

I got addicted and after a couple months it totally weakened my nails. Misleading too because they got really long after using it for a while but when I finally decided to take a break they were very thin and weak. Very long lasting but I wouldn't make it a habit...

Jan 27, 2013

Melissa E.

Hilary C I hope you don't take coated medicine or eat any candy because its in those too. ;) if your gel manicure pulls up then it was done very poorly and you should go elsewhere. My nails are just as strong as they were before I started getting gel.

Jan 27, 2013

Leslie S.

anyone see the dr.oz special this week on gel nails? not good. ive done it several times, all different salons and wasnt a fan. one aplication is proven to weaken your nails by 50%. plus its not cheap. maybe for a wedding or special event, but thats it. just not a fan!

Jan 27, 2013

Gabriella O.

Thank you everyone for your information, doesn't look like I'll be getting them because my nails are so weak already 

Jan 27, 2013

Gabriella O.

And all the interesting facts 

Jan 27, 2013

Jadey K.

shellac is the name of a resin that en ables the polish to cure under a uv lamp. it helps nails that are weak and flakey. it dries instantly and is chip resistant for up to two weeks. some people don't respond well to shellac normaly if they have oily nails. I am a dove spa beauty therapist and have been doing shellac nails for a while! 

Jan 29, 2013

Katelyn H.

the best gel brand you can get it orly gel fx. it's infused with vitamins and is more flexible then cnd shellac. 

Jan 29, 2013

Hilary C.

@melissa e I don't! I'm vegan and try my best to avoid all that stuff :)