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msyorktown · 03-23-2013, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by 107barney

I've done gel nails and shellac nails. Shellac Nails will not damage the nail beds like other gels do. There is a difference, and I won't get it done unless it is the cnd shellac system.

I thought they still had to file down the top layer of the nail for Shellac, as they do with gel or acrylic nails...no? So do you still have to go for a fill as the others?

GeorgiesMomma · 03-23-2013, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

I thought they still had to file down the top layer of the nail for Shellac, as they do with gel or acrylic nails...no? So do you still have to go for a fill as the others?

The gel polish I get requires no filing and hasn't done any damage to my nails

its basically a manicure with a polish that requires time under the UV lamp to "set."

107barney · 03-23-2013, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

I thought they still had to file down the top layer of the nail for Shellac, as they do with gel or acrylic nails...no? So do you still have to go for a fill as the others?

The nail is clean and prepped and lightly buffed but I have not experienced nail damage from shellac like I have from other gels. I like other gels better because they are harder etc but they destroy my nail beds.

msyorktown · 03-23-2013, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

The gel polish I get requires no filing and hasn't done any damage to my nails

its basically a manicure with a polish that requires time under the UV lamp to "set."

Oh ok...so the polish would last longer as well...gonna try this. My daughter told me about this, but she said that they still have to file down your nails.
Is the one you get called Shellac nails or....

GeorgiesMomma · 03-23-2013, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

Oh ok...so the polish would last longer as well...gonna try this. My daughter told me about this, but she said that they still have to file down your nails.
Is the one you get called Shellac nails or....

It's the shellac but the most they do is buff just like they do for a regular manicure. I have had the same results as Cathy no issues with msil damage.

msyorktown · 03-23-2013, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by GeorgiesMomma

It's the shellac but the most they do is buff just like they do for a regular manicure. I have had the same results as Cathy no issues with msil damage.

Cool, thanks Morgan!

GeorgiesMomma · 03-23-2013, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by msyorktown

Cool, thanks Morgan!

Wow what is that word that autocorrect came up with... How about nail* lol

Yorkiedaze · 03-23-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by lynzy420

crap, I was thinking of trying the gelish stuff...

If you already have "normal" nails, I would say don't do it. They ruin your nails.

My lil friend · 03-23-2013, 08:36 PM

I had long nails that were mine from age 11 until about 4yrs ago. I started taking a med that made them very thin and brittle so I now have acrylic nails,natural with lavendar tips. Sometimes I have pink tips,white tips or red tips. I do miss my nails,but I do not miss the polish chipping when I do dishes nor do I miss doing my own nails.

DvlshAngel985 · 03-23-2013, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by lynzy420

Thanks for sharing I've been wanting to try something edgy and outside my comfort zone...think I may just have to do that now! lol

*Full disclosure* I've met the owner of this nail polish company. She's a total doll! We're members of a FB group. She had the most awesome mani the day we had dinner. she had a happy yellow nail polish with an accent nail that was glittery/shimmery yellow (gold?). Have you tried accent nails?

I want to try doing something like that!

Carmeow · 03-23-2013, 09:34 PM

Please put sunscreen on your hands and fingers before you go get a gel manicure, ladies!

NamelessAria · 03-23-2013, 09:55 PM

If you're looking for something new and trendy you could try out one of the new polishes that gives nails texture. OPI has the new liquid sand line and Zoya did one called Pixie Dust. Personally I like the Zoya collection more. Texture is huge is the nail world right now. If I wasn't so OCD about my nails being completely smooth I would definitely try out Zoya Chyna or Dahlia. But since I can't stand for my nails to not be smooth for now I'm sticking to OPI Pompeii Purple for a nice break into Spring color. It has been cloudy and rainy all day and I've been bummed out over some stuff so I'm really tempted to switch my manicure to Essie Wicked for a look that is less cheery. Otherwise the next color in my rotation will be Essie Orange, It's Obvious to capitalize on the orange trends in makeup going on right now. Have y'all seen the orange lipstick trend?

CouversMom · 03-23-2013, 10:49 PM

I've done all of the above. I used to do acrylic nails, but they destroy your nail beds and look tacky (imo). I then tried the gel/shellac manicures. They are good, but they do mess up your nails a little. It isn't horrible, but it's not like regular nail polish. It stays on longer, but for now I am enjoying switching my polish every week with my OPI polishes.

Like Carmen said, if you are going to get the gel manicures, wear sunscreen! It's like a tanning bed for your hands...

Lisa and Pic · 03-24-2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by jadabug

Short and unpolished.. I have horrible nails

You are too funny! Same here and I just do not have the patience to keep up with it.

ladyjane · 03-24-2013, 04:10 AM

I did the solar nails for a long time but stopped....no patience for sitting there every 2 weeks. I found myself sitting there thinking about other things I needed to do. Plus,
I have saved a lot of money ... it gets costly and when you have as many pups getting sick as I do, you look for sacrifices you won't miss. It took quite some time for my nails to heal from those things. They were thin and so sensitive. Once in a while I think of going back because my nails are so short and stubby now, but I remind myself of how I felt having them....trapped!
I am with Shinja....only go for pedicures now.

03-23-2013, 09:34 PM	#26
Carmeow I♥ my girls Luma+Rosie Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 3,359	Please put sunscreen on your hands and fingers before you go get a gel manicure, ladies! __________________ Carmen, mama to Luma & my little angel in Heaven, Rosie.

03-23-2013, 10:49 PM	#28
CouversMom and Khloe Mae's too! Donating Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 14,732	I've done all of the above. I used to do acrylic nails, but they destroy your nail beds and look tacky (imo). I then tried the gel/shellac manicures. They are good, but they do mess up your nails a little. It isn't horrible, but it's not like regular nail polish. It stays on longer, but for now I am enjoying switching my polish every week with my OPI polishes. Like Carmen said, if you are going to get the gel manicures, wear sunscreen! It's like a tanning bed for your hands... __________________ Michelle- mommy to Couver and Khloe Mae! http://yorkiehavenrescue.com/

03-24-2013, 04:10 AM	#30
ladyjane Resident Yorkie Nut Donating YT 20K Club Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 27,490	I did the solar nails for a long time but stopped....no patience for sitting there every 2 weeks. I found myself sitting there thinking about other things I needed to do. Plus, I have saved a lot of money ... it gets costly and when you have as many pups getting sick as I do, you look for sacrifices you won't miss. It took quite some time for my nails to heal from those things. They were thin and so sensitive. Once in a while I think of going back because my nails are so short and stubby now, but I remind myself of how I felt having them....trapped! I am with Shinja....only go for pedicures now. __________________ CLOUD NINE BEDS--YORKIE HAVEN RESCUE MY ETSY SHOP

03-23-2013, 08:36 PM	#24
My lil friend Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: FtWorth,TX,USA Posts: 3,269	I had long nails that were mine from age 11 until about 4yrs ago. I started taking a med that made them very thin and brittle so I now have acrylic nails,natural with lavendar tips. Sometimes I have pink tips,white tips or red tips. I do miss my nails,but I do not miss the polish chipping when I do dishes nor do I miss doing my own nails.

03-23-2013, 09:55 PM	#27
NamelessAria Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Virginia Posts: 22	If you're looking for something new and trendy you could try out one of the new polishes that gives nails texture. OPI has the new liquid sand line and Zoya did one called Pixie Dust. Personally I like the Zoya collection more. Texture is huge is the nail world right now. If I wasn't so OCD about my nails being completely smooth I would definitely try out Zoya Chyna or Dahlia. But since I can't stand for my nails to not be smooth for now I'm sticking to OPI Pompeii Purple for a nice break into Spring color. It has been cloudy and rainy all day and I've been bummed out over some stuff so I'm really tempted to switch my manicure to Essie Wicked for a look that is less cheery. Otherwise the next color in my rotation will be Essie Orange, It's Obvious to capitalize on the orange trends in makeup going on right now. Have y'all seen the orange lipstick trend?