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saraH
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
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Posted by danielleandscott
The soaking isn't too bad. By the time I need a new manicure, it's time for a pedicure, so they soak when I am getting the pedicure.
It cost $20 where I go.
I also pay $20, and choose any color I want from the shelves, not necessarily the gel colors.
Danielle, we might go to the same place--it's in the Gardiners Ave shopping center near the post office?
I think that might be King of Queens, or something like that.
I go to Fashion Nails which is on Wantagh Ave.
I went to fashion nails today! Omg! I am in love with my nails!
Micheal the owner was awesome...he explained the the whole process to me!
It was $20 for the opi gel mani and it looks awesome!
He told me more colors are coming next month and french!
But they have my fall stand by...lincoln park after dark!
I love Michael. I always go there for my pedicures. They are nice there and so fast.
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danielleandscott
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by Beth
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
Beth- I know we go to the same place in Wantagh. I am not crazy about the summer colors either. I went on Sunday and couldn't decide. The lady did two coats; the first one being #2 (moon something) and then another one being #1 (passion). I really like it. It almost looks like pink french. You can see the white of my nail. So far, it is my favorite.
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| Posted 8/27/09 8:36 PM |
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Beth
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Thanks! I have the moon color now...I really like it- but mixing them sounds like a good idea too!
I am going monday I think for a new set!
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| Posted 8/27/09 9:05 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Hey...I got Big Apple Red today, I like!
Its nice that its not sheer.
I wasnt able to talk to owner, she was busy but my nail girl told me to talk to her about price.
I have a wedding in 2wks and I so want the french.
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| Posted 8/27/09 9:34 PM |
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metsgirlie
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
I forgot to ask you how was the soaking off?
Also wonder how they do the french?
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| Posted 8/28/09 8:19 AM |
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baghag
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
It looks great!  Thanks for updating.
If anyone knows a place in Brooklyn or the city that does this, can you post it? Thanks!
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| Posted 8/28/09 8:54 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by metsgirlie
I forgot to ask you how was the soaking off?
Also wonder how they do the french?
Soaking was fine.
Honestly after I took pic and posted it here I picked at a nail or two that had some minor lifting and it peeled right off 
You just soak for 10min and the stuff kind of peels off. Real easy.
I dont know about the french...its coming out next month and I dont know if my salon will have it. I may just due a pink or something like Beth did.
here is Big apple Red
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metsgirlie
How did you get blue eyes?
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Thanks for the info!
I love the Big Apple Red!!! I think my salon had I'm totally getting it next time.
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| Posted 8/28/09 9:59 AM |
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mskimmy98
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Love the Big Apple Red on you.. I may get that color next time or that purpley color (I saw someone there with it on and looked awesome)... One week for me and no chips.. Only like a wearing away from typing on the ends.
Here is a picture of mine... I also just had the Forever French taken off and this really helped with my nails being a little stronger with all the damage acrylic does...
I love this.. Thanks girls for all the information about it.
I don't even know the name of the color that I have on.. but I think it was number 16.. and 17 is the purple one I want next.. It is a nice summer color..
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| Posted 8/28/09 11:56 AM |
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MrsSquitty
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
i am trying this tonight.
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| Posted 9/3/09 9:55 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Ok, so I wasnt really due for one today but I had red on and I wanted a light color for wedding Im in Sun.
My place dosent want to offer the $20...and they charge $35.
I went to Fashion Nails in wantagh...soaked, got them done and let me add, AWESOME!
The girl was Jennifer and she even did a good mani. I couldnt believe how packed it was too!
I think I found my new place.
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| Posted 9/4/09 8:45 PM |
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saraH
happy birthday sweet kate!
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by Smileyd17
Ok, so I wasnt really due for one today but I had red on and I wanted a light color for wedding Im in Sun.
My place dosent want to offer the $20...and they charge $35.
I went to Fashion Nails in wantagh...soaked, got them done and let me add, AWESOME!
The girl was Jennifer and she even did a good mani. I couldnt believe how packed it was too!
I think I found my new place.
It's always packed in there. But they work fast so you never wait too long.
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| Posted 9/5/09 8:41 AM |
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Jen2999
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Anyone do this in eastern suffolk?
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| Posted 9/5/09 8:44 AM |
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mamallama
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
I want this out east!!!! Someone please let me know if anyone does it in the Smithtown area!
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| Posted 9/5/09 9:32 AM |
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domsmom52704
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
I am going to fashion nails today at 1, we shall see what happens. I am so excited!
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| Posted 9/10/09 10:56 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Ladies - is this completely different from the old gel manicures they used to do where they basically glue your name first and then after you soak/remove it, your nails are really soft?
So, only Opi has this product? Does it weaken your nails at all?
I would love to try it but I have pretty strong nails to begin with and don't want them weakened.
I just want polish that lasts and I wouldn't do it on a consistent basis. maybe 1x/month, let my nails breathe for 2 weeks and then polish again?
Would this work for me?
TIA!!
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| Posted 9/10/09 11:31 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by jambalady
Ladies - is this completely different from the old gel manicures they used to do where they basically glue your name first and then after you soak/remove it, your nails are really soft?
So, only Opi has this product? Does it weaken your nails at all?
I would love to try it but I have pretty strong nails to begin with and don't want them weakened.
I just want polish that lasts and I wouldn't do it on a consistent basis. maybe 1x/month, let my nails breathe for 2 weeks and then polish again?
Would this work for me?
TIA!!
Completely different!
I dont think it has weakened my nails at all.
Here is a pic of what I just did on Fri.
It was Passion color, then Moon over Mumbai.
I wanted French for wedding and since its not out yet, they painted the white on with just nail polish at end and added a top coat. They told me if it chipped, reg nail polish remover would take it off anf I still would have my base color.
Well its Thurs and no white chipping either.
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| Posted 9/10/09 11:35 AM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by jambalady
Ladies - is this completely different from the old gel manicures they used to do where they basically glue your name first and then after you soak/remove it, your nails are really soft?
So, only Opi has this product? Does it weaken your nails at all?
I would love to try it but I have pretty strong nails to begin with and don't want them weakened.
I just want polish that lasts and I wouldn't do it on a consistent basis. maybe 1x/month, let my nails breathe for 2 weeks and then polish again?
Would this work for me?
TIA!!
Completely different!
I dont think it has weakened my nails at all.
Here is a pic of what I just did on Fri.
It was Passion color, then Moon over Mumbai.
I wanted French for wedding and since its not out yet, they painted the white on with just nail polish at end and added a top coat. They told me if it chipped, reg nail polish remover would take it off anf I still would have my base color.
Well its Thurs and no white chipping either.
Thanks!! I'm gonna give it a shot!
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| Posted 9/10/09 11:38 AM |
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domsmom52704
Family is everything!!!
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
i DID IT!! I went to Fashion nails, Nicole did my mani and I LOVE THEM. I got the dark purplish/black color and I am thrilled. Lets see how they hold up now!
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| Posted 9/11/09 12:36 PM |
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MAC222
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Do you know if this damages your nails the way wraps, and tips do?
THANKS!
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| Posted 9/11/09 1:25 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 MAC222
Do you know if this damages your nails the way wraps, and tips do?
THANKS!
No
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| Posted 9/11/09 1:26 PM |
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jambalady
Is it summer yet?
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
OMG!!!! I just called 5 places in the city that do this and they charge btwn $80-$120!!!!
REEEE - diculous!!
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| Posted 9/11/09 2:50 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 jambalady
OMG!!!! I just called 5 places in the city that do this and they charge btwn $80-$120!!!!
REEEE - diculous!!
Are you sure you are asking for the right gel manicure?
I know there is another one out there that is completely different and that is the normal charge for them.
This one is made by OPI.
See a few pages back..I did post it.
The most I have seen here is $35.
So it should be no more than that.
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| Posted 9/11/09 3:27 PM |
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MAC222
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Posted by Smileyd17
Posted by MAC222
Do you know if this damages your nails the way wraps, and tips do?
THANKS!
No
No, it does not damage your nails...or you don't know if it does...lol...
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| Posted 9/16/09 10:38 AM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: Gel Manicure- Review (w/pic of nails) Updated with 2wks wear picture.
Ok, I went back to my nail place today for a pedi/ Gel Mani.
Only because I had gotten a GC.
I choose Russian Navy, on my toes as well.
It took 4 coats on my nails to get to a dark tone. This is what I dont like about the gel. These colors are NOT exactly like the ones in a bottle.
My toes and hands do not match in color. The colors are not as rich.
I think this is it for me. I like the concept, the no chipping, 2wk wear but soaking is slightly annoying as well as the lack of colors, and time consuming.
For FALL- Im all bout dark colors!
Not cutting it for me.
Im back to mani's and chipping nails.
ETA: Pic of Russian Navy
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