5 Tips Nail Newbies (and Mavens) Need To Know + Spoiler!! (page 2)

5 Tips Nail Newbies (and Mavens) Need To Know + Spoiler!!

Posted by Claire | Tuesday September 15, 2015

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Put your hand up if you've avoided gels, acrylics, or other nail treatments because of concerns you have about your nail health. I'll join you!

Yes, I am a specialty nail treatment virgin because I've heard too many stories of weakened, flaking nails that look absolutely awful when the polish comes off. My nails aren't the strongest to begin with so I have always chosen simple manicures with familiar products.

However, as a busy mom and working professional, I don't get manicures as often as I'd like. I just don't have time to sit for 30-40 minutes under a nail dryer only to smudge my polish when pulling out my wallet to pay the bill!

I'd love to pamper myself a little more regularly (who wouldn't!), and I recently learned from the Shellac™ brand team that one reason some women experience problems with their specialty nail finishes is because the products are applied incorrectly or mixed with other brands that are not compatible with Shellac™. Newsflash: Shellac™ is a brand, not a technique, so if you're getting a Shellac™ manicure and your tech isn't using Shellac™ for base, colour, and top coats, guess what? It's not a Shellac™ manicure, girlfriend.

Shellac™ has developed a trio of informational videos that explain the Shellac™ manicure from application to safe removal. Want to know more?

Video #1: The Quick-Dry Test

Video #2: 14-Day Wear

Video #3: Removal Results

SPOILER ALERT! We will be announcing a Product Review Club offer very soon featuring Shellac™! We are so excited to bring this opportunity to you, but you will need to do your homework. Please watch the videos mentioned above because we'll be asking you a question about them in our qualification survey. Are you ready to #TryShellac?

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57 Comments

	on September 22, 2015 natalie antia 715 said: Would love to try CND shellac love the fact you can get 14 days without chipping and love the wide variety of over 80 colours and 0 dry time. Hopefully I get to #TryShellac
	on September 22, 2015 AvaMif 4,100 said: love everything about this might do my nails more often! lol #TryShellac
	on September 22, 2015 Kookai70 25,833 said: I have heard about shellac but didn't realize all the benefits. Sounds awesome. I repainted my nails constantly because they are always chipping. Can't wait to see the results
	on September 21, 2015 sandrusia 46,067 said: <3 looking forward to trying new product :)
	on September 21, 2015 davrina 1,659 said: Awesome opportunity! I get a mani/colour change done every 1-2 months (mostly due to chipping). Still found I learned from the videos above. I worried about damaging my nails and questioned how long it'd really last. LOVE shiny nails and am impressed there are so many colours to choose from. Lasting 14 days and can remove in 5 minutes, plus no dry time ... wow! Would love an opportunity to truly test this product out for myself!
	on September 20, 2015 Meowitsjen 488 said: That would be amazing! I already have a UV lamp :)
	on September 19, 2015 j.y. 2,169 said: The zero dry time?! Something I have to try! I hate waiting for my nails to dry and usually smudge them before they even dry lol
	on September 19, 2015 Kayla said: Wow I need to try this! So many colors to close from too!!
	on September 18, 2015 Cupcake 24,317 said: I wish I can get my hands on this one.. It's impossible for my nail polish to even last me 2 days because I constantly have my hands in water & busy with kids. This would be great..finally a nail polish that would last! Super excited.
	on September 18, 2015 Nessi 17,786 said: I've always wanted to try Shellac but avoided it because I always thought it would damage my nails like crazy and regular nail polish just doesn't last with my everyday stuff.I'm super excited to see this CND product and hopeful i get to #TryShellac .