Shellac / uv gel polish !

[Tink75]

Agreed that it depends on the manicurist. Have only had it done twice on my nails - first time it only lasted about 5 days on holiday before it started to lift on one or two nails (I'd taken a similar colour nail varnish and was able to touch up - always a good tip!). Second time, I did mention what had happened first time (but it was a different manicurist) and it lasted ages. I did have slightly glittery gels the second time (it was Christmas) and I had a time getting it off! Apparently the glittery ones do last longer? I agree about the nail growth - I have fast growing nails and end up with a lot of regrowth. I just don't bother having my finger nails done now as I find it hassle and worry it will start to come off.

Toes I have done lots of times and lasts up to about 6 weeks. I now have my own kit at home and use it now and again - current colour been on about 4 weeks but it is lifting at the tips of big toes - I think mainly down to wearing shoes so much (had been hoping to wear sandals a bit more by this time of year! ). I wouldn't do my own for holiday as I don't think they last as well as getting them done in the salon.

I think gels have a lovely shine that you just don't get with normal nail varnish. Love having my toe nails done.

[tiggertastic]

I had shellac done a few times and it never lasted more than a few days. I now get gelish which generally lasts me at least 2 weeks (but as my nails are rubbish its usually my nails peeling that causes the chips than it chipping if you see what I mean).

[Ms Finkelstein]

Mines last the full 2 week holiday, never had them chip. There is noticible regrowth by the end of the holiday!

Ive used both Gelish & Shellac, both lasted just as well. I usually take some cuticle conditioner and use that nightly, it seems to help!

Di x

[Bee happy]

Usually the whole 3 weeks

[Lee2112]

I do my own with Sensationail polish to gel, it's amazing! I honestly don't know how long it can last because I'm a serial varnish picker but I've never seen it to chip. I'll be taking the polish with me cos it's so handy!

[janeywaney]

These were mine in September last year, normal polish and lasted 3 weeks.

The nail place I used are fab these only cost me £14 to have done so I was very pleased with the result and the length of time they looked so good.

Jane

[tomdan]

What if you are having them done for the first tine and your own nails are verry short( i work in a kitchen )what would you recommend

[g1970]

Coloured shellac/gel always started to peel within a week for me.

I've been getting 'twinkle' nails done (clear coat gel and glitter) for years now...and it lasts until I get it removed.

I like to get a holographic glitter for going away, as its really effective in the sun... and I ALWAYS get compliments on it

[suesmum]

Originally Posted by tomdan

What if you are having them done for the first tine and your own nails are verry short( i work in a kitchen )what would you recommend

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Mine can get very short as they will break, but for special occasions such as holidays I have an acrylic extension done to lengthen the nail. I don't have them that long though or I can't type etc ... then the gel polish on top. You musn't pick the extensions off though if they start to loosen (hands in water tend to do that after a couple of weeks) as you will damage your own nails, so you do need to have them taken off properly. I don't often have extensions as I do find my own nails seems to weaken, but I defo have them for holidays.

[Guest]

I've had mine last up to six weeks.