Shellac Ruined my Nails

[SuperSaint]

I hadn't had a manicure for about 15 years and decided to treat myself before Christmas. The technician persuaded me to have shellac as she said it lasted much longer. She never mentioned anything about having to have the varnish professionally removed later.

I was very pleased and it lasted well for about 2 or 3 weeks then I tried to take it off with nail varnish remover. It didn't work so I picked it off which seemed to work well. It never crossed my mind this wasn't what you were supposed to do

However over the next 2 weeks every single one of my nails has split really low down and they are really weak. I am so annoyed as I now have nails that look like I've bitten them for years and they're so low they hurt and are bleeding. Has anyone got any tips on how to strengthen them again or do I just have to wait months until the bit that was ruined has grown out.

The first time in ages I treat myself to a "treatment" it ends in disaster!

Hp
Bluesky is almost impossible to soak off. It's a very low quality eBay sold. It needs to be filed off usually.

itsbetter I have been soaking/picking mine off just fine. I have never had it filed off!

Blimey, you'd think some posters have shares in Shellac the lengths they will go to defend it and blame another factors for it ruining nails.

It is quite clear that some people do everything right yet still have weakened nails following the use of shellac. It obviously works well for some but not everyone.

I've never tried Shellac before. Have been tempted but have then heard some less than impressive reviews. I think I might try it on my toes first.

Itsbetterthanabox

I didn't say anything about my nails already being damaged, they were fine before I had gel polish done.

I've never had acrylics. I don't understand your response to me at all. The gel lasted totally fine, not sure why you suggested it didn't. I only had it removed as it grew out.

I've had gel polish four times on my fingers and twice on my toes. On my fingers, three times it was removed professionally and once by me with proper soaking and pushing (not picked off). My toenails I just let grow out.

My fingernails were a mess each time. And I left long gaps between having then done again. Toenails have been totally fine though.

I've decided not to do it again. My fingernails just can't take it and my toenails are fine with normal polish which lasts for weeks anyway.

I think you just need to accept that different people have different experiences and our bodies are all different, rather than passing blamey judgments down.

just wait, as they will grow back! oil and patience

agree though, no more shellac for me either