All About My Nails! (SHELLAC Experience)

[dainails]

Shellac when used properly will last 14 days. Find a reputable salon...not a Vietnamese.Remember you get what you pay for and if your paying under 35 for it....welll there you go.

[BellHavens]

Cont. business buffer, as I did as good of a job as any experienced technician.

[BellHavens]

Btw I did my own shellac for the first time a week ago and I think the whole "professional use only" is a bu

[BellHavens]

Some salons thin out their shellac by adding acetone to the bottles!! This causes inefficient wear (ie it doesnt last 14 days) and its softer. They mainly do it to save money. Be careful!

[Saffymcgee]

I believe that colour is cream puff..

[AUTUMNSHANAE]

u should jus buy you own system for shellac, i did. its great.

[lovetoodance101]

soooooooooooo prettttty

[Binkelicious]

Your nails could be related to a vitamin deficiency.

[niamhee9]

cannot believe she drilled your shellac off im so shocked... Im a trained shellac therapist and we never were trained to drill off, always soak.. personally i think drills should be banned anyways. I LOVE shellac it doesn't damage the nails as your therapist should never buff or damage the nail plate..btw loving the colour on your nails :) great review

[eighthcylinder]

Great explanation of the product Shellac. I've just learned of this and you have explained to me just what I wanted to hear. You seem to be a great gal and pretty too. I like your honesty. Thanks again. :) Annmarie PS does it make your underneath nails soft in any way.?

[AmyMomof2]

I like you! You're cool with a cute personality. Don't waste your time on people that aren't giving you constructive feedback. Thank you for explaining the difference between Shellac, OPI Axxium and acrylics. I appreciate it! Ben on here for DAYS looking at videos trying to figure it out!!!

[ruthster666]

shut up

[aliserz]

This was great, thanks! I've been going back and forth all week trying to decide between gels, acrylics, or shellac (going away on 3 week business trip). I had an unsatisfactory experience with nail sanding/filing (lumps and bumps like you mentioned) so shellac it is!

[hannrkelley]

@aliserz Don't get acrylic or gels, it's not worth the 18months of horrific nails after they're removed!! Just have normal nails and shellac if you want something that lasts longer

[LalaBellasLove]

Your nails are amazing!

[peasandhoney]

Yeah, I worked in the industry for years. No nail polish especially if your preparing food: nobody wants chipped polish in their sandwach.

xo

[zjaz10]

what colour have you got on?

[sljno9]

Great Video! x

[angelaguzman87]

I like it too but because it makes my nails stronger

[desROAR3]

Lol 14 minutes of short and sweet

[SnuggleSmurf]

Hand&Nail Harmony has a version of this concept called Gelish! That's what I've allways used, I prefer Gelish because they've got a much bigger range of colours:)

[xxdeegtal29]

i love shellac! My nails are like yours - they just aren't the best, a regular manicure for me always chips in literally less than two days... have you tried the OPI gel polishes yet?.. I have heard mixed reviews, just wondering about your opinion on them?

[loveHuera81]

My fingers are short too and i have big nuckles too... Im soo trying Shellac. I totally agree w/ our hands/finger nails having to look manicured ALL THE TIME!

[KellieWellieWoo]

Sweet Jesus .... my blood ran cols the minute you said she drilled the Shellac off!!

[HeidiPie88]

soooooooooooo pretty

[lovetwins89]

What is the name of the color, you said a milky white pink, there are a ton of them.

[KellieWellieWoo]

@lovetwins89 the milky white pink is called Romantique :D

[lovetwins89]

@KellieWellieWoo THank you so much! I was looking at Shellac online and I thought it might be that color.

[MakeupDetective]

I pay $16.00 every two weeks. You know what they say...you get what you pay for! I would rather pay $40 and have them look like yours. My girl used some no name brand and it was not shinny at all AND they came off after a few days. I went on Thursday and went back on Monday. She used the OPI next time but they are so dull! I definitely am changing nail girls!! Your nails look ahmazing and mine DO NOT! hahahaha : P

[ApplyedBeautiful]

I almost forgot, CND(dot)com has a list of Shellac Salons.

[ApplyedBeautiful]

If it isn't CND then it isn't Shellac.

As a pro Nail Stylist I am seeing this a lot.  Some nail shops are lying to clients and telling them they are using Shellac and they are not (they use a gel.)

I am digging your blog girl, and It's great to see someone educating on nails!

[iloveupapi07]

oh wow..i didnt even know about Shellac.. thank u very much! this is very helpful! I'll be a mommy very soon..and im very picky with my hands..and i was thinking "what am i going to do when i have my baby? i cant have acrilic nailz on coz i might hurt her..(plus i think itz a little bit insanitary)" .but this is awesome :)

[simpleesunshine1]

i got my nails shellac'd for the first time. It's only been a couple of days but, so far, I'm a fan. I like the fact that your nails are dry in what seems like seconds. Thanks for your video...very informative

[TheRuby85]

Which shellac colour do you have on?

[vinnymax01]

AGH, I want them! I have to see if my place does it , great video

[BeautyDiva100]

Thanks for the information. I've always thought you have beautiful nails in your videos. I really like that milky pink color you are wearing. It looks so fresh and clean for summer. I love the darker colors too, but I wash my hands a lot and have my hands in water a lot throughout the day and I hate looking at chipped nails. Do you know of any at-home shellac kits to try or is this just a salon only service?

[MelCro123]

I was just wondering what color you got? I went and got it done, but I just got a french manicure...I love your color though!

[eur0babe143]

why do u get em done every two weeks u can just get them filled for like $15!

[lelolai03]

I think its worth it too, your nails and hands look beautiful. Thanks for the video and all the info :)

[LipstickVanessa]

Hi Vanessa- Just wanted to say hi. I am with my husband and son and we are currently driving through Pittsburg from Chicago on our way to DC for a family wedding. Lots of rain but so hilly and pretty! I am waving to you! Take care! Vanessa

[CarlyBabe1092]

If anyone can answer this- must they use a special nail polish? or can you use any with shellac?

[TheBlondeRN]

Great video.. I've been thinking about trying this since I don't like the look of acrylics either!

[lolalicious03]

this could've been a 4 minute video... good but too long imo

[SoCaCrys]

I didn't know you went to college!! What was your major?

[kcmakeupartist1]

This is a great video but honest its just taken so long to get to the point.

LMOA

[beccablueyes]

@kcmakeupartist1

Shes telling a story, her story! and talking into a camera is good therapy for some! lol. But yea it is long, but a good long!

[sarahgeeox]

omggg i got the shellac nails a few weeks ago but i didnt know the name. i just told them it was "gel nails" i wanted. they did it for me and when i wanted to redo them at another place and they didnt know I had shellac so they drilled my nails so deep my ring finger started bleeding :( I knew she couldnt be doing it right but then she realized  and told me it was called shellac. all to say that i wont make that mistake again!

[PEACElOVEHAiR1]

hey if you got the money thats great, thats way expensive though for every 2 weeks, but I guess if you keep telling yourself its worth it then good for you!

[beautylov3r]

ohh you're rough with you're hand huh?thats what she said.

[ahreed21]

just subscribed girl! thanks so much for this! this doesn't ruin your real nail at all?

[redforddually]

these are amazing soo natural and they dont ruin your own nails if you decide you dont want them anymore.

[SMLx0]

i have been so curious about these! thanks for the video Vanessa, gorgeous as always!<3

[ricanmuneca29]

I really love the shellac! Where i live it is $25 without tip. Great for summer since I do so much with water.

[ladidi5222]

Mine didn't even last over a week. Way too much money, but I don't think the man that did my nails new what he was doing. I went to a very elegant wedding, so I wanted something nice. (no acrylics) I would have them done again (by someone else) for a special occasion. Thanks for the information. By the way, your hands a nails look great!

[kaitlinconaway]

you are so gorgeous<3

[animalrescuegeek]

I did axxium (opi's brand) for two years. It was $35 every two weeks (before tip). I loved them. They were my own nails but stronger and the color stayed, didn't chip or wear like polish on acrylics. Also great option for those allergic to acrylics. They are not thick and more natural. Due to recent changes in my life I have cut this out of my budget. But loved it when I did it. Thanks for sharing.

[lovetwins89]

I watched this to know the color and I still don't know, lol. I am interested in having it done though.

[uppiesbeads59]

I have man hands too...and I think every woman and MAN should have well groomed nails.....thanks for sharing! Tammy

[Sassymarkrep]

Very informative. I need to keep my nails short for work but wanted something other than acrylic or just plain polish so this was great.

[Whoopdewhoo]

Oh wow, just looked on your channel...would never have guessed you were only 25. You come across more mature than just mid twenties.

[utube85leslie]

The same thing happened to me with shellac - I went to a 90s Nails and they drilled down my nails before putting the shellac on! I went to a nicer salon to have it removed, and they freaked out because they couldn't get the shellac off. They explained how it was supposed to be done. It will take a few months for my nails to grow back to normal, so I've learned my lesson.

[twylajoyful]

Thanks so much for this video. I have been so curious about shellac nails, because I have the same problems with my nails splitting and ect.

Very helpful :)

~t

[captainblondie99]

That color your wearing looks like Romantique. One of my faves :)

[herarsenikiss]

I love your necklace!!! Where is it from?

[redstar97219]

Nice review

[xEmilieDawnx]

I reallly wish you would make more videos :( BUT I lnow you have a life and a job! Can't you just quit and do videos all day! Lol

[xOsarahkOx]

does this grow out like acrylics? when i go to get my acrylics, they're only $35, but i guess the process is different..

[Tiffne08]

LOVE this! So strange I was currently intrested in this because I saw someone else w it and she was explaining it to me! Thanks for this!

[BellaBurch]

I really love your nails shorter and in the pink better than french!! thanks for info!!

[08oceanview]

The color you have on your nails looks great:)

[lalalalalalea]

The difference between the axxium and the shellac is the axxium lasts 4 weeks and shellac only 2

[epoch9988]

What do you do for a living, you have mentioned the food industry but what do you do, I am curious If you are willing to share please do.

[epoch9988]

@epoch9988 my apologies i wrote this before you explained it. Thanks@!

[lalalalalalea]

you can actually put sunscreen on your hands prior to protect them from the uv light

[mkhan045]

4 dislikes hve lost their mind.... awsome video,

[ShayKinbake]

You're just such a likeable chick. Your videos always make me smile. :)

[rapicelli]

Thanks for all the info! I've been wanting to get "shellac" nails for some time now but have been hesitant because I thought drills were necessary for removal. Your video was hugely informative!

[aussiedonna50]

Weak and brittle nails can be improved a lot naturally. The problem with any nail overlay (gel, acrylic etc) is that while the overlay is on, your body completely stops depositing keratin.

Keratin is what gives your nails strength and even after the overlays are removed, it takes 5 to 6 months for the keratin levels to be restored in your natural nails.

Fake nails have a short term payoff but you pay for it ( and not just financially) in the end.

[haleyisamazinggg]

I want to try this! I usually get acrylics, but I'm starting to kind of grow out of that phase & just want a solid color. I didn't even know this was an option. I will be trying it very soon (:

it's $40 here as well. 

[emilieclarke]

Great vid babe!

[Nightberrii]

here in Europe that gel nail polish is called "Gelac"!

[Nightberrii]

everyone say that i have the prettiest natural nails they have seen but i still get gel nails... i just love all the crazy designs! :))

[icksickyuck]

I just watched a video on how this process works... tedious! No wonder they charge a lot, it's very time consuming. If I could afford $80 a month I would defiantly get this done.

[rocko83]

Love ur nails! i totally want to get mine done more often!!:)

[DeeDoesMakeup]

Great review Doll you explained everything so well! I am going to look for a place that does them locally>Thank You:)

[lashannatoussaint]

im starting shellac soon need my natual nails to grow a lil more havin my last set of acrylic tomorow for them to grow xxxo

[silllybillly]

this is so common in Europe, gel nails ;)

[Playingwithmakeup]

Great information!

[Charito29NP]

Very helpful!

[mqs7524]

Great review!

It's not for me however It sounds like a great option for a lot of ladies. :-)

[yasmounette2010]

self tanning ? you're so beautiful :)

love ur videos

xox

[JessyV1992]

I think I am going to try this. I am a cosmetology student and obviously use my hands all day and I need something like this

[LittleT287]

You are GORGEOUS and I LOVE your nails...so perfect!!!! And LOVE you inside and out and love all your videos!!!! I have to try this Shellac sometime!!!! :) xoxo,Tara

[FaithersK]

your nails look really beautiful

[jox0x]

youre beautiful! thank you for this video, very helpful!

[nicolegrl19]

yea I understand Like your making me food or dealing with food and your nails are dirty or something. LOl

[brittanycullenxo]

I love your eye makeup! Tutorial?

[bellagirl441]

Thanks for sharing, Vanessa! :)

[staceybrennan]

Where I get my nails done, if you get the basic manicure for 15$ they shellac for only 10$ it is awesome :)

[slemmans]

You are perfect!!!! Nice that u like yourself the way u are, as that is so important in this day in life, confident women!! Not stuck up but pleased with themselves like u!!!:)) hope this came across in a nice way as that's what it was untitled to be!!;)

[lakegirl645]

Thanks for making this video. I sure need this. Love your look...you're so pretty! :)

[DAYdreambeauty07]

I get the OPI axium which is similar and lasts 2-3 weeks. I only pay 20 for a soak off and new axium! :) Check it out!

[amAZNingPERSUASION]

My mom does nails, it's kinda like gel nails. Without the drill and file. And it's better for you :)

[debbick1]

Great video. Just a FYI, some brands can peel. My daughter had them done and they peeled and then the technician used a different brand and they were fine, lasted 3 weeks! Love your hair :D

[virtualspaniel]

thanks for the info, sounds like a much better plan than acrylics - they do mess your own nails up so much, and I've also got pathetic peeling nails that need all the help they can get! will have to research this in the UK xx

[prettyinholland]

Shellac is also called "soak off gel".

[annastamour1]

I love that u take time to look like a lady and put together with your hair and nails and skin I think u are so pretty and love your videos.......

[thatsitable1]

This was a great video! thanks for doing this. Your nails are so pretty and I think you are worth the 40!!! :)

[thefactanonverba]

I have peely, brittle and kinda bendy nails too. :( I also don't like acrylics, I get what you mean about them looking too unnatural. I kinda like my fingers/hands to look really nice, but not "fake". Thank you for the video Vanessa. I've been considering shellac too, I just dunno the it's worth the cost of it here in Melbourne, especially frequently, because my nails are peely and it probably wouldn't last well on my nails.

[ilovejuicycouture100]

brilliant video ... thanks so much ! :)

[MatthewLX]

ahhh your tan is so pretty!

[omishburger]

seriously, thankyou so much for this video! im in the same position as you with the food industry, i also work at a bakery! (i actually just tweeted you yesterday about this!) my nails constantly peel and i hate what happens to them due to work and gloves and dishes and they just arent nice at all! this was very helpful! <3

[sophialovesbeauty]

first comment-definetely need to try these nails! thanks for the video! love your channel! :D xxx