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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by Beth
blackberry pic so not the best- I got moon over mubuai
I admitt I was stumped over the colors- nothing was grabbing me for a summer color- but I am very happy with this
and the no drying and price seals the deal- if they last 2 weeks like that said the amount of time I am saving makes up for the difference in price on 2 mani's that chip after a few days!
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Thanks! Looks good.
Im going to either start going there or talk to my nail salon...I want to pay $20 esp If I continue to do this.
I will take a pic of mine...at end of 2wks.
So far week on, no chipping, breaking of nail and still shiny.
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
There are a million places that do gel mani's near W. Babylon? I have called a few to see and everyone has told me no so far.. If you know anything specific please let me know.. TIA
Wantagh Ave isn't that far for me (about 15 minutes) but of course I would love to find something five minutes away.
sorry- I meant on wantagh ave...I wanted to make sure you found the right one!
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| Posted 8/19/09 3:05 PM |
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mskimmy98
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by Beth
There are a million places that do gel mani's near W. Babylon? I have called a few to see and everyone has told me no so far.. If you know anything specific please let me know.. TIA
Wantagh Ave isn't that far for me (about 15 minutes) but of course I would love to find something five minutes away.
sorry- I meant on wantagh ave...I wanted to make sure you found the right one!
Beth what color did you get?
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| Posted 8/19/09 3:07 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by Smileyd17
Thanks! Looks good.
Im going to either start going there or talk to my nail salon...I want to pay $20 esp If I continue to do this.
I will take a pic of mine...at end of 2wks.
So far week on, no chipping, breaking of nail and still shiny.
thanks...I def want to see yours after 2 weeks!
I wouldn't pay $35 for this - but I think $20 is fair- tell them other places are charging $20
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| Posted 8/19/09 3:07 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by mskimmy98
Beth what color did you get?
blackberry pic so not the best- I got moon over mubuai
See pic above.
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| Posted 8/19/09 3:08 PM |
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mskimmy98
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
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Posted by mskimmy98
Beth what color did you get?
blackberry pic so not the best- I got moon over mubuai
See pic above.
Thanks.. sorry I missed that in her original post.
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| Posted 8/19/09 3:11 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
I had this done at a place near me they charged $35, and it chipped after week 1 I had the french though.
I would love to know if there is another place that does this for less then that in the commack/smithtown/northport area?? Anyone know of a place?
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| Posted 8/19/09 7:57 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by HeatherRose
I had this done at a place near me they charged $35, and it chipped after week 1 I had the french though.
I would love to know if there is another place that does this for less then that in the commack/smithtown/northport area?? Anyone know of a place?
How did they do the french? Did they paint the white tip with polish?
I asked about french and he told me they could do it- but he didn't recommed it b/c it would chip
He told me opi has a french version of this gel coming out in september
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| Posted 8/19/09 9:38 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by Beth
Posted by HeatherRose
I had this done at a place near me they charged $35, and it chipped after week 1 I had the french though.
I would love to know if there is another place that does this for less then that in the commack/smithtown/northport area?? Anyone know of a place?
How did they do the french? Did they paint the white tip with polish?
I asked about french and he told me they could do it- but he didn't recommed it b/c it would chip
He told me opi has a french version of this gel coming out in september
they painted on the white then put the uv gel over. it chipped really quickly, and I don't believe it was opi, in fact I'm pretty sure it wasn't. I really want to try the OPI uv gel, I just need a place local to my area
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| Posted 8/19/09 11:39 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Yep! That happened to me last week! I got a "gel" french mani with nail polish...chipped after 2 days
Got all spider webby on every nail...one nail started peeling up
It was not opi gel...
The opi system has 6 products they use...I don't feel like this is going anyway - even after 2 weeks
Hope you find a place out by you!
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| Posted 8/20/09 8:26 AM |
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by HeatherRose
I had this done at a place near me they charged $35, and it chipped after week 1 I had the french though.
I would love to know if there is another place that does this for less then that in the commack/smithtown/northport area?? Anyone know of a place?
i would love to find in a place in these areas too!!! if i hear anything i will let you know!
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| Posted 8/20/09 10:00 AM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
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Posted by HeatherRose
I had this done at a place near me they charged $35, and it chipped after week 1 I had the french though.
I would love to know if there is another place that does this for less then that in the commack/smithtown/northport area?? Anyone know of a place?
i would love to find in a place in these areas too!!! if i hear anything i will let you know!
awesome, thanks!! 
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| Posted 8/20/09 10:05 AM |
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Finally1108
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
How about the Plainview area? Anyone get there nails done there? I have yet to find a place that i love!
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| Posted 8/20/09 10:16 AM |
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by Smileyd17
After a thread on getting manicures and the polish chipping within two days...this was me.
The gel mani that a few girls posted had me curious so I went for a mani today and inquired about this.
They just got it in, and said ok, lets try it.
I was their 1st real client to get it.
OPI product. 8 colors is what they offer.
You get a regular mani, then there is a mini process.
A spray, a bonder polish, then a base, sit under UV light, then color applied 2/3 times under UV light each time, then top coat that finishes it off.
You are dry and shiny.
Process took about an hr.
I got the strawberry margharita color today.
I dont love the color at all. Its very sheer on and not very appealing on my nails/skin tone.
After 3 coats, still you can see my nails.
It seemed a lot darker on the box.
The concept, yes...to protect your nails and not have chipping/peeling and then you go back in two wks for a soak and change of color.
I will wait the two wks out even though I hate the color, lol
but my nail girl asked if I could do that and see how it works out and would change color free of charge if I wanted.
Cost $35
Salon- SB One Nail in Seaford
HTH for anyone interested.
ETA: A site about the product also with another pic of nails...and color
OPI Gel Mani
Hey what's the salon's address and phone number? I tried searching on google and a bunch of places come up 
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| Posted 8/24/09 3:57 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Posted by roxygrl8
Hey what's the salon's address and phone number? I tried searching on google and a bunch of places come up
Sb One Nails
3918 Merrick Rd
Seaford, NY 11783
(516) 679-1123
Ask for Ronnie
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| Posted 8/24/09 4:11 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails)
Bump-
its 2wks tomorrow but Im going today for nails.
Im returning to my place for it, they are offering a FREEBIE since I didnt care for my last color.
-Nails in tact. You just see growth.
One nail as you can see is chipped. I slammed it into my washer. Ouch!
Def worth doing, if like me you are rough with your hands/nails. No chipping!
They grow as well...so its nice to see that.
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| Posted 8/27/09 1:25 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
nice! I am very happy with mine also
it's been about 10 days
thumbs are chipped in the corner from typing - my blackberry and my fight to get my cold cuts open (damn ziplock!)
I am going to keep doing this
I am so glad you are getting a freebie...you should tell them about the other place charging $20...it's in the same area
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| Posted 8/27/09 1:41 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by Beth
nice! I am very happy with mine also
it's been about 10 days
thumbs are chipped in the corner from typing - my blackberry and my fight to get my cold cuts open (damn ziplock!)
I am going to keep doing this
I am so glad you are getting a freebie...you should tell them about the other place charging $20...it's in the same area
Beth, Im so talking to them about it!
If not, Im off to your nail place.
I live near Wantagh ave too....so its still nice and close.
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| Posted 8/27/09 1:44 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
good luck! let me know what color you get this time
I don't know what I want to do next...I really want french- but I might end up with the same color again if they don't have the french yet
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| Posted 8/27/09 2:02 PM |
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metsgirlie
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Glad to see they held up! Let me know what color you get.
I caved and got it last night at the only place near me (paid $35). Like Beth none of the colors were grabbing me. I currently have Essie Plumberry on my toes so I wanted something that wouldnt clash. I ended up going for Bubble Bath. Well after 2 coats it was basically clear. So she added another coat of Hawaiin Orchard. Got a little better but still very very sheer. So instead of adding another layer of gel she said I could put a regular nail polish color over it. Kinda defeats the purpose but there was no way I was going to last 2 weeks with practically sheer nails. So she put a coat of some pink color (it wasn't essie or opi cant remember). And it looks good now. If I do it again I would def go for a darker color.
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| Posted 8/27/09 2:43 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
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Glad to see they held up! Let me know what color you get.
I caved and got it last night at the only place near me (paid $35). Like Beth none of the colors were grabbing me. I currently have Essie Plumberry on my toes so I wanted something that wouldnt clash. I ended up going for Bubble Bath. Well after 2 coats it was basically clear. So she added another coat of Hawaiin Orchard. Got a little better but still very very sheer. So instead of adding another layer of gel she said I could put a regular nail polish color over it. Kinda defeats the purpose but there was no way I was going to last 2 weeks with practically sheer nails. So she put a coat of some pink color (it wasn't essie or opi cant remember). And it looks good now. If I do it again I would def go for a darker color.
I think adding the polish OVER the gel polish is ok and will last.
Its the last part,the top coat that seals it all in.
Let me know how that holds up.
Thats my prob...the colors! 
Very sheer for me!
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| Posted 8/27/09 3:00 PM |
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metsgirlie
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by metsgirlie
Glad to see they held up! Let me know what color you get.
I caved and got it last night at the only place near me (paid $35). Like Beth none of the colors were grabbing me. I currently have Essie Plumberry on my toes so I wanted something that wouldnt clash. I ended up going for Bubble Bath. Well after 2 coats it was basically clear. So she added another coat of Hawaiin Orchard. Got a little better but still very very sheer. So instead of adding another layer of gel she said I could put a regular nail polish color over it. Kinda defeats the purpose but there was no way I was going to last 2 weeks with practically sheer nails. So she put a coat of some pink color (it wasn't essie or opi cant remember). And it looks good now. If I do it again I would def go for a darker color.
I think adding the polish OVER the gel polish is ok and will last.
Its the last part,the top coat that seals it all in.
Let me know how that holds up.
Thats my prob...the colors!
Very sheer for me!
Does your place have "No I'm Not Really a Waitress"? I love that color. I'll prob get it next time.
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| Posted 8/27/09 3:12 PM |
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
i have been doing this for almost 2 years love it!
fresh meadow nails in seaford does it!
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| Posted 8/27/09 5:14 PM |
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by metsgirlie
I caved and got it last night at the only place near me (paid $35).
You are in lower Westchester, right? Can you tell me where you went?
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| Posted 8/27/09 5:20 PM |
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metsgirlie
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by tourist
Posted by metsgirlie
I caved and got it last night at the only place near me (paid $35).
You are in lower Westchester, right? Can you tell me where you went?
Yes I am. I went to Nail City on Gramatan Ave in Fleetwood. I also called a bunch of places near my office (Harrison) and couldn't find any.
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