Dec 2, 2010

A Look back at my Shellac

A few weeks ago my girlfriends and I travelled to the deeps of downtown Toronto to experience SHELLAC Manicure brought to us by our friends at Ritual Spa. I first heard of this Shellacing nail polish application almost a year ago from a fellow nail polish enthusiast at All Lacquered UP.



I couldn't believe 2 weeks of chip free, high shine, no breaks, no maintenance nails. What was I going to do with all this free time? How about work my nails to the tips and see how strong this Mani really was.

First I have to touch on Drying time, there is none! No dry time equals no smudging no having your manicurist dig into the depths of my bag for my wallet. No waiting. (score 2 points!)




Yolonda is up first

This Product has been on the market for almost a year and the only thing the collection is missing is variety. We had 12 colours to choose from. I went for what I thought would get me into the Holiday season "Wild Fire", a bright rich red. I was also thinking a perfect neutral red. I guess to me there is such a thing.

After answering our 30+ questions our manicurist let us in on her secret that regular nail polish might MIGHT last the same amount of time. Her proof was on the thumb a Rich Brown that reminded me of Essie's Little Brown Dress(so hot). She says, get this- 10 days. I'm planning on risking my mani next time for something fresh and new...might just bring my own.

Some photos. I have to remind you first, my job some days seem like a constant trip to the sink to wash my hands , wash my hands, wash my hands. Hey even if your not a nurse I would suggest, recommend and swear by this simple technique to stop the spread of germs..OK, Picture time.




Shine that couldn't stop shinning!

DAY 1

This is Day 1, kinda looks like day 11!




This happens to be day 3 when I decided to have a party, The occasion when asked - Friday. The amount of chopping, cleaning, flipping, frying, baking and more cleaning plus a wee bit of scrubbing. These nails kept there shine and integrity.- i need to relax I'm talking about nails, but this is exciting stuff.




Ici, Max, she's great! What a awesome organizer. When she told me she was moving I knew I wanted to help.








WE cleaned 2 stoves, to kitchens, to fridges, 2 sets of cupboards (more at the new place which even I was excited about).
My nails, laughing at me because I doubted their strength and stability. SHOCKING...







later that day.Yes, it's dim

And yes,Still SHINE!




put these hands to bed...







The Next few days I was busy at work, one clinic...25 feet? that's not possible, anyhow. Alot of hand washing, alcohol wiping, instrument clinking, finger work. No budge. Unbelievable to on lookers and myself. This Shellac Manicure is the truth!

Removal...they suggest having a technician remove. I just got technical.

It was so nice/ weird to see my naked nails again...what came next...lil brown dress & sew psyched rich and delish!