Let me start off this post by saying that my plan to show you my 14 days of Shellac was an epic fail. Mostly because I had absolutely no time with the move to even begin to take pictures but also because this Shellac mani did not hold up. I've had good luck with Shellac in the past, and honestly I think it has to do with the poor shape of my nails. I've got so many peelies and the tips past the nail bed are so weak, that the nail was breaking underneath the Shellac. So then the Shellac would chip because there was no nail under it....
Shellac is a gel hybrid by CND that goes on like regular nail lacquer but then cures completely dry and hard under a UV light in a few minutes. The process is quick and painless and gives you a full proof (normally) mani for 2 weeks without the damaging effects of acrylics. My only gripe in the past with Shellac (I've done it twice before) is the lack of colors. Luckily they put out a set of brand new colors recently, so I was able to get something much more my style. This is Rock Royalty topped with Iced Coral. Rock Royalty is a great royal purple, where Iced coral is essentially nude with a green iridescence to it. Layer the two together and you get a rocking teal that flashes purple. LOVE!
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| Shellac Manicure - Iced Coral over Rock Royalty |
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| Shellac Manicure - Iced Coral over Rock Royalty |
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| Shellac Manicure - Iced Coral over Rock Royalty |
Shellac mani's are usually about $20-$25 more expensive than a regular mani, which is why I usually do them for vacations only. In the past they have lasted for me for 14 days, no chips, no breaks, shiny as the day they were painted.
