Tales if a Nail Novice- Shellac Manicure

And so another Tale of the Nail Novice begins.

Last Wednesday when I was getting my hair done, I noticed out of the corner of my eye the bright flash of a UV light... My head turned and I was very pleased to see SHELLAC MANICURES HAD ARRIVED AT MY SALON! HOORAY!

What is Shellac you say? Well, Jacie from You've Got Nail has done an AMAZING tutorial explaining all there is to know about this new phenomenal type of polish.

What Was My Experience like?
After pouring over the colour choices, I chose a deep, sexy red called "Hollywood" with the pretence that it will go with anything I wear. I'm chuffed to say that it does! Here it is:

I've done this nifty colour splash effect so you can see how nice the colour is. You can also see that "WHOOPSIES" that occured :\

In normal light.

I'm not really amazed/impressed/happy with this manicure. I'm not sure if the beauty therapist was just learning and not fully competent at applying the lacquer but it's turned out gloopy, lumpy and uneven. There are splotches around the cuticle which I can't stop staring at- they are mocking me with their imperfection.

AND after one week, I've already got peeling and chipping:

I honestly don't know how this has happened but it has. I'm a little let down and expected better, but maybe the condition of my nails caused the peeling and chipping. If anyone knows please tell me.

I don't think I'll pay the $69 to get this again. If I'm going to spend that much I'd prefer getting my acrylics back on. I also change my mind one million times a minute so two weeks with the same colour polish is driving me insane.

Have any of you had a Shellac manicure? What did you think? Will you get it done?

For all your Shellacing needs, visit the CND Shellac website.

Also, guys, can I file my nails when they have polish on?

Keep it Haute!

Anni xox