cloverhill
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Hmmm wonder why CND state it's a Power Polish?!
How young is too young for Shellac?
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Hmmm wonder why CND state it's a Power Polish?!
NancySyd
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"Power Polish" is a very effective marketing term and communicates very well what Shellac is and attempts to distinguish it from others in the gel polish market. Shellac is a wonderful product and I don't think that 'power polish' is in any way contradictory with it being a gel polish as well.
Hi, you seem to know your nail products! I've recently done a hybrid gel nail course, we used shellac but they did say there are many types out there and it's about preference...
Other than the obvious what is the difference between 100% coloured gel and the hybrid gel polish? I'm looking for a range to take on and my supplier stocks 4 types, it states that the 100% gel has no solvent and is kinder to nails and the environment which really does appeal... but not as many colours to choose from. Thanx if you can help.
NancySyd
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Thank you, but the ladies here are much more knowledgeable and experienced than I am. I have not worked as a tech in many years, but I now happen to work across a group of salons and I am a university researcher, so I have acquired a lot of information about a number of gel polish brands. Of course, you can't go wrong choosing CND Shellac.
It is interesting, some brands harp on the fact that they are 100% gel and other harp on the fact that they are not! They all function in a similar fashion with solvents giving some brands a different feel in consistency, application and flow. CND Shellac, P2, IBD Gelac are brands that contain/ed solvents; Gelac is no more having had problems with the solvents evaporating and the polishes drying up. IBD replaced Gelac with Just Gel which is 100% gel. OPI is 100% gel except for the base coat which contains solvents. In my experience, brands with solvents remove easier than pure gel, CND Shellac being the gold standard for easy removal. I would argue that 100% gel is no easier on the nails or environment than any other; in fact, I would say that the most damage is done in removal, so easy removal also means less chance of damage to nails.
In choosing a range, you need to first assess what you need; I don't believe there is one right choice for everyone. Consider things like range of colors, durability, LED cure, matching rnp, hypoallergenic qualities, existing client preferences, and obviously, cost. But also consider education and customer support, existing relationship with the brand/vendor, market penetration, animal testing, corporate responsibility, etc. And, of course, search SG (and DIY/polish mavens sites and blogs as well) thoroughly and research what end users really think of the products. What four brands are you considering?
Blahblah4Rew
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In my experience gel or shellac on an active kid will come off in 2 days naturally if the kids chews or sucks
It’s fingers then ur lucky for a day. Iv never had to remove shellac with acetone as it chips off in one big peice mostly each nail
