So I was in Walmart last month and as always, I cruised the beauty section for new products. I picked up a can of Maybelline's Air Foam Foundation (which I'll have to review another time) and kept it moving to the nail section. Being an esthetician, I am not supposed to have my nails painted or grow over the tip of my finger. So my nails have been pretty much bare for the last 3 years. Plus, my paint job never lasts more than three days because of chipping from being I'm on a computer at my day job.
But, I saw a gel nail kit that had everything you need for up to 10 nail applications. It was from SensatioNail, it was $50 and included the LED lamp, lint-free wipes, nail file, cleanser, primer, base and a nail color. (S/N, I didn't like the color on the box, so I bought a taupe which was $10.) It took me about 10-15 minutes to complete and I love the results.
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| The kit plus taupe color I bought separately. |
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| You have to cure your nails a few times throughout the process. |
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| Taa-Daah! They look gorgeous. |
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| Very natural. |
However, I must say that removing the polish was a total pain. I did every trick I knew: I took a acetone soaked cotton ball and wrapped my fingertips with foil for 15 minutes. That only took off some. Then I soaked my nails in the acetone for another 15-20 minutes- that only took off a little more. I just gave up and started filing the rest off, which was fine for the taupe color, but when I was trying to remove the midnight blue, I did more damage than good.
So I would definitely recommend this kit, but I would advise patience when it comes to soaking the polish off. If anyone has any tips or advise on this, PLEASE let me know.
*ADD ON*
I figured out what I did wrong. I forgot to buff the nail before soaking in acetone. So, I will try that next time,it may save me some headache.
Also, I would recommend putting a little sunblock on your hands, especially around the cuticles so the UV rays from the LED lamp don't cause unwanted harm.
*ADD ON*
I figured out what I did wrong. I forgot to buff the nail before soaking in acetone. So, I will try that next time,it may save me some headache.
Also, I would recommend putting a little sunblock on your hands, especially around the cuticles so the UV rays from the LED lamp don't cause unwanted harm.
Love, Peace and Soul Deep Beauty.
