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Alternative to gel / acrylic nails

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GreyBird84 · 24/06/2020 16:08

So I’ve developed an allergic reaction to both gel & acrylic nails.

Are my only options ‘normal’ polish or false nails?

Thank you!

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HansBanans · 24/06/2020 16:11

I think there are a few places that do fibreglass nails however I'm not sure how easy that is to come by. Or whether there are any similar components to those in acrylic and gel that you might be allergic to

IndieRo · 24/06/2020 16:45

Shellac

HansBanans · 24/06/2020 17:01

Is Shellac not gel? I always thought it was Confused

Lndnmummy · 24/06/2020 18:19

SNS DIP POWDER?

chelle862 · 24/06/2020 20:24

What about polygel? It's not a traditional gel? Might be worth a go? Shellac is a power polish, it's not as strong as gel.

Everley · 25/06/2020 00:41

CND Vinylux is a traditional polish, well, kind of. You don’t use a basecoat and you have to use the Vinylux top coat but it is great, I get much better results with this compared to regular polish. I have really oily nail beds and normal polish just chips right off but Vinylux lasts for a good week on me.

GrimDamnFanjo · 25/06/2020 00:59

Yay to CND vinylux too! It's been a revelation for me.

GreyBird84 · 26/06/2020 22:28

Thank you!

Shellac is same problem

Will give cnd vinylux a go

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