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Got UV nail stuff for my birthday - how easy is it?

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giraffesCantFlipPancakes · 22/02/2013 07:51

Going to have a go today!

I think the patience of it is my biggest challenge!

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CMOTDibbler · 22/02/2013 09:35

I do my own shellac, and if I can, anyone can!

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JaxTellerIsMyFriend · 22/02/2013 10:33

ooh I have looked at these things. Let me know how you get on because paying out £25 every few weeks is beginning to grate on me now.

which one do you have? giraffes

cmot I dont get on well with shellac, didnt last long on me, but I do have Jessica Jelleration and it lasts about 3 weeks.

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Quejica · 22/02/2013 10:35

I have sensationail and it is very easy to apply at home. Just remember that when they say thin coats, they mean THIN coatsWink

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mirai · 22/02/2013 10:41

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giraffesCantFlipPancakes · 22/02/2013 22:35

Oh yes the difference in consistency is hard to get used to!

Not sure what brand will check.

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jackstini · 23/02/2013 21:56

Also got sensationail - agree thin coats, it is runnier than normal polish but then you use much less!

Is a doddle to do - love that you can clean up easily as it does not dry until you cure it

Patience while curing is worth it as you can do anything 2 seconds after it's done and it just will not smudge!

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ceeveebee · 23/02/2013 22:03

Can I ask how long it takes for you to do your nails? It takes about 45 mins start to finish at the salon I go to and of course she can paint the other hand while one is curing. Doesn't it end up taking ages doing it yourself?

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cuggles · 23/02/2013 22:04

I found the putting them on great...but the taking them off a real palaver!

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giraffesCantFlipPancakes · 24/02/2013 09:29

you should do a top coat too. it will just be a wee tiny bit of that that comes off then - because oxygen inhibits the curing apparently!

I have gellure stuff

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giraffesCantFlipPancakes · 24/02/2013 09:29

you should do a top coat too. it will just be a wee tiny bit of that that comes off then - because oxygen inhibits the curing apparently!

I have gellure stuff

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giraffesCantFlipPancakes · 24/02/2013 09:30

you should do a top coat too. it will just be a wee tiny bit of that that comes off then - because oxygen inhibits the curing apparently!

I have gellure stuff

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Lexiesinclair · 24/02/2013 14:36

I have Bluesky stuff as recommended on here - I love it! I've only done it once so far, it lasted 12 days and looked fab. And it's cheap!

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