I live in the Stone Age or something.. because I’d never tried out the wonders of gel nails. I’d heard the term thrown around and knew it was all the rage in Shanghai, but always got regular manicures because I’d heard of the horrors of acrylic nails and didn’t want to do anything strange to my nails.
I haven’t managed to get a proper manicure since giving birth. It’s not practical, because it’s hard to find the time and the nailpolish smudges or scratches easily since I handle Hunter so much and do the dishes/wash stuff constantly.
I’m glad I decided to take the leap and try out gel nails with babyflite. The whole process is almost identical to regular nail polish application, except after each coat, you stick your hand under a UV lamp to ‘set’ the polish. It sets super hard and shiny within 2 minutes and DOES NOT SMUDGE! This means I could bang my fingers around and go about my usual business and household chores without fearing I’d damage my pretty new manicure.
Freakin’ amazing. And to think it took me this long to find out about gel nails. Sheesh.
I am a total convert. It’s amazing how regular nail polish absolutely pales in comparison now. The advice is to get the gel nails done once or twice, then get them removed (this is done by soaking them in a solution for a few mins) and leave your nails be for a few weeks to ‘breathe’. Same as a regular manicure to be honest, as I don’t like having stuff covering my nails constantly.
I have Shellac on my nails as well and love them. They’re easily removed with regular nail polish…the key is to soak the cotton thoroughly and wrap foil around the cotton+nail tightly. I’ve had gel polish on for a few weeks now and my nails haven’t weakened at all!
Is Shellac the same as Gellish? That’s the one I got. HOpefully it all turn out well for me.. esp the removal part!
Yeah, I prefer Shellac too, rather than gel nails. But indestructible nails FTW!
I’m so amazed that they don’t chip! Perfect for mums, heh…
I love how they look but I’m afraid they’ll kill my nails so I haven’t dared try!!
Its why I haven’t even, cos I didn’t know much about it and thought they were like acrylics. I’m hoping these work well for me cos they are GORGEOUS!
Is that gel nails or gel nail polish (I think it’s called Shellac or something)? I saw them at the nail spa today and was a bit hesitant coz the last time I did gel nails (similar to acrylic nails) it was rather disastrous. I’ll probably give them a go next time!!
It’s using Gellish polish and then a UV lamp to dry/set them. I did hear acrylics are quite bad for the nails so I’ve never done that, but I think even with gels, you need thick/strong nails for best results? Not sure…!
I need to go get my nails done too!!
You def need gel nails, since you have 2 kids! I’m so shocked at how indestructible they are.. I keep staring at them in amazement, lol
i so agree on this: Next time I’m going for the clear base-coat with shimmer tips, cos it lasts longer (as nail growth isn’t as obvious)
i did the exact same time, and had mine for 4.5wks. although not really recommended lar. had to give it a rest for a couple of weeks thereafter. =]
Yeah I def want to try that next time.. but having to ‘rest’ the nails is soo annoying, esp since you have to go there anyway for the soak-off!
it’s actually the soak off that’s quite a pain [for some, literally!]. the first soak off was pretty alright. the subsequent ones are rather damaging for ’em nails.
would suggest you religiously use cuticle/nail oil after the soak off every night. it helps!
ACK that sounds a bit scary! I hope mine doesn’t hurt :X
Thanks for the tip on the oil… I def will do that 🙂
Welcome to the club! I even signed a gel manicure package coz i so know I need this….:P
They are sooo addictive. Can’t believe I only just discovered them now!
Can you still carry weights with gel nails?
Pffftttt 😉 Light weights only. Hahahhaa.. joking!
Been thinking of getting them but was hesitating since I am lugging luggage around traveling. Will see if I can get it done in hk! I think they have more designs and I can ask to buy the solution to get it off!
They are EXCELLENT and indestructible! You seriously do get hooked…
Next time I’m going for the clear base-coat with shimmer tips, cos it lasts longer (as nail growth isn’t as obvious)