Shellac First Timer!!!

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I usually don't get manicures at the salon, I'm the type of girl that actually like doing their own nails. But lately, I've been super busy that I haven't been able to actually take the time to do my nails. That's probably the reason why I haven't been posting some nail posts in awhile. So I was over it! I wanted to try shellac out!!

 

I first heard of shellac from my cousin's and my sister, they always get their nails done and they always rave about how they love it! Basically it's like a regular nail polish but in gel form! NO DRY TIME! How awesome is that?! Between the coats of base, polish, gel, polish, top gel, you let the polish dry by the UV lamps. When you're finished...you're finished. I can reach into my bag without worrying about messing up my new manicure! It's also my real  nail. And they (my cousins & websites) says it even makes your actual nails grow healthier and stronger. I always strayed away from getting my nails done, since I hated how acrylic's peeled off half my nails and my nails would be paper thin. 

 

It's been about 16 hrs. Not long, but definitely not something a regular manicure would be able to handle. I washed many many many many dishes, at work I sanitized my hands many many many many many times, washed many makeup brushes, and cleaning. Tomorrow I have a really busy day so we'll see how that goes. But so far so good, I got them done at my local nail salon, usually they charge $30 but the place I went to charged $25, downside of that salon..there wasn't a huge selection to choose from and it was hard to see the color in a white bottle with a small circle. Apparently, according to my sister other nail salons have bigger/better selection. Oh yeah...Shellac is also known as Soak Off Gel

The only thing is..how long will I be able to stick to this color. I usually get sick of my nail colors within a few days! Especially when I have more time on my hands. Give you guys a next update on these in 2 weeks! :)

Hope you guys had a great 4th of July!!!!