Advice on what brand of gel or Shellac to use?

[Ladybird147]

Hi Everyone,
I have completed a gel polish course and now what to kit myself out with a brand/kit. I am leaning towards either Harmony Gelish/ CND or Jessica Geleration. Have researched all the brands and all seem fairly similar except CND don't us a primer. Any advice would be greatly appreciated as don't want to invest in a product and then realise may have made the wrong choice. Oh and any advice on purchasing LED lamps as well.
Thank you every one

 

[MummyK]

Gelish for quality and colour range. Ink london also for a cheaper alternative. I love both xx

 

[Meltot]

I love Shellac and I'm about to start offering Cuccio Veneer as well. Best to use the lamp recommended for each product. [emoji4]

 

[Ladybird147]

I love Shellac and I'm about to start offering Cuccio Veneer as well. Best to use the lamp recommended for each product. [emoji4]

Thanks for advice so far. Any ideas on where to buy cnd shellac starter kits as so many sites offering various deals

Many thanks x

 

[jodie077]

Thanks for advice so far. Any ideas on where to buy cnd shellac starter kits as so many sites offering various deals

Many thanks x

Sweet squared are the authorised distributors for cnd shellac x

 

[squidgernetball]

You should only buy CND products from the authorised distributors which are Sweet Squared or Ellisons. There are other authorised distributors in Scotland I think. They will require a copy of your certificate.

Vic x

 

[hairbyesha]

I use Gelish and it's a solid and reliable brand. The base coat is amazing - I get zero lifting on myself or any clients. There are a few gaps in the shade range though, I'm especially missing opaque nudes and lighter pinks.

I've bought a few bottles of OPI Gelcolor and Pink Gellac to try on myself. So far I like both better than Gelish! OPI is super smooth, doesn't run and the colours I have are opaque in two thin coats. Pink Gellac is lovely as well - self-levels beautifully and lasts the longest out of all of them. The shade range is great too.

 

[TheNailGal]

Im frustrated.. Because I used Orly FX On 1 client & SENSATIONAL on another client last Sunday.. Today I get a msg from client that both had chipped!

 

[attitude]

Senationail? It's not a professional brand is it?

 

[user 111574]

Isn't Sensational Sold in Boots?

 

[LouLou Harvey]

Isn't Sensational Sold in Boots?

'Sensationail' is sold in Boots however TheNailGal refers to 'Sensational' and as their profile says they are from USA then it may be a different product?

Can't say I have heard of a professional range called Sensational though.

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[NancySyd]

Although I like a number of brands, I am sold on OPI GelColors as my primary brand. I have always loved OPI's rnp and products and was thrilled when they came out with GelColors. It combines many of the qualities of other brands. The color range is outstanding - as good as Gelish and without the color fade/shift and viscosity issues; the base coat is hybrid and easy to remove; the formula is smooth and coverage in two coats; the two LED lights are fantastic; it has the matching iconic OPI colors in rnp; and OPI has amazing education and training, market penetration and marketing. Although I also use LeChat (especially the Mood Collection) and Cuccio, OPI GelColors is my favorite.

 

[TheNailGal]

Senationail? It's not a professional brand is it?

It technically isn't said Professional" but it was at the Salon I am at and I used it a few times and have had a good review about it..but this last one didn't go so well...

It's strange that the ORLY FX didn't stay on as I have the "White Tips" color on mine and my nails are still in good shape!

Shaking my head....