tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post644256803055849836..comments2024-03-14T14:46:07.938-04:00Comments on loodie loodie loodie: Nail Fix - Shellac prep and applicationloodie loodie loodiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-21395847773868106262016-06-07T11:44:06.677-04:002016-06-07T11:44:06.677-04:00Exact my thoughts. Have you tried shellac?Exact my thoughts. Have you tried shellac?She-rahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08934502641512841292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-62338589113609890912013-12-10T22:18:43.347-05:002013-12-10T22:18:43.347-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Jen Navahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660730061330081428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-36981786524143581912013-12-10T22:18:04.540-05:002013-12-10T22:18:04.540-05:00Love this idea! How long does your regular polish ...Love this idea! How long does your regular polish last on the shellac base? Will it chip?Jen Navahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12660730061330081428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-56485633227997767102012-09-06T20:51:05.568-04:002012-09-06T20:51:05.568-04:00I found 99% isopropyl alcohol at Safeway in the ph...I found 99% isopropyl alcohol at Safeway in the pharmacy section! Just an FYI for those of you who have a Safeway or Von's near you! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-83233104956812599712012-08-20T18:43:35.882-04:002012-08-20T18:43:35.882-04:00Relatively inexpensive SOG lamps are now available...Relatively inexpensive SOG lamps are now available from Ulta (Red Carpet Manicure) and Sally's (Gelish). They are LED and do not cure Shellac. But both of these products have great base and top coats and will work really well.Ann Snoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-53067517649809943572012-07-27T08:08:01.014-04:002012-07-27T08:08:01.014-04:00Is that cnd shellac or another type? Cnd is so exp...Is that cnd shellac or another type? Cnd is so expensive I want to know if there's another brand out there that is cheaperAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-36388367643531454672012-05-09T23:06:13.407-04:002012-05-09T23:06:13.407-04:00Do you have any beauty supply places near you? The...Do you have any beauty supply places near you? They may sell products for gel nails called 'cleanse' or something similar. These are usually 99% isopropyl alcohol. Check the ingredient list. <br /><br />Another thing you can try is walk into a salon and ask if they will sell you some. <br /><br />You could try 70%, but I can almost gaurantee you won't like the result. It will not be shiny.loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-58490148411287972132012-05-09T13:46:10.439-04:002012-05-09T13:46:10.439-04:00do you think you could use something other than al...do you think you could use something other than alcohol to finish? jsut because im on holiday in three days and ive waited for ages for all my bits and bobs to come and dont have time to wait for it be delievered if i worder online :/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-82713556718719127612012-01-25T21:20:15.891-05:002012-01-25T21:20:15.891-05:00@Alison - I bought it online because I too could n...@Alison - I bought it online because I too could not find it in the store.loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-43319057939570918312012-01-25T20:09:34.924-05:002012-01-25T20:09:34.924-05:00Where do you get 99% alcohol? Haven't been abl...Where do you get 99% alcohol? Haven't been able to find it?Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060096283049889051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-19556110852641268272011-12-15T14:12:55.012-05:002011-12-15T14:12:55.012-05:00@anonymous - perhaps your nail plate was not free ...@anonymous - perhaps your nail plate was not free of dirt and oil. Pay special attention to nail preparation before application. Also, try curing longer. after each layer.loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-6458646954888625282011-12-14T20:44:01.024-05:002011-12-14T20:44:01.024-05:00Hi After five days after shellac nails they start...Hi After five days after shellac nails they start coming off. The whole nail at once what am I doing wrong!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-33689973793717702782011-04-01T10:53:43.384-04:002011-04-01T10:53:43.384-04:00Hi ladies, great posts. FYI the color Tutti Frutt...Hi ladies, great posts. FYI the color Tutti Frutti by CND has an OPI almost identical regular polish match which is Cha Ching Cherry. It's great for a quick color touchup when you don't have time to fix the shellac.Jamie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08751511547132039984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-75970266593473897052011-03-27T18:09:56.303-04:002011-03-27T18:09:56.303-04:00@Lisa - I have never tried either with shellac, bu...@Lisa - I have never tried either with shellac, but that is good to know!loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-83509350277301252412011-03-24T09:09:41.523-04:002011-03-24T09:09:41.523-04:00Have you ever used fiberglass or silk with the she...Have you ever used fiberglass or silk with the shellac? I have a client who crashed her nail and a chunk was missing....natural nail still present on either side of the missing chunk. I used fiberglass/shellac top coat and it "filled" in the part that was missing. Weeks later, so far so good!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390211987704138715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-5636765392424277862011-02-02T13:42:39.904-05:002011-02-02T13:42:39.904-05:00What an awesome post, the result is so subtle and ...What an awesome post, the result is so subtle and shiny!AmyGracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01236567121497445982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-20702737677546178892011-02-02T08:43:31.383-05:002011-02-02T08:43:31.383-05:00OMG how did I miss this post!! What a great idea ...OMG how did I miss this post!! What a great idea to us shellac for a repair. I don't like glue, acryclic either for repairs. I just rather cut all my nails back. <br /><br />I have to give shellac a try and get me a UV lamp. I do have my license. Thank you so much for sharing :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225984659660122508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-39456918335314482682011-01-28T08:49:12.832-05:002011-01-28T08:49:12.832-05:00fo' sho' :)fo' sho' :)loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-18890591945187218942011-01-27T19:55:22.775-05:002011-01-27T19:55:22.775-05:00haha don't worry I'd kill to have my natur...haha don't worry I'd kill to have my natural nails look like yours! It's just impressive how nice of a "backing" the shellac is.lushfauxrealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333122912156914886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-65798106946336440682011-01-27T08:35:12.405-05:002011-01-27T08:35:12.405-05:00Ooh, I'm glad you posted this. I have a uv lam...Ooh, I'm glad you posted this. I have a uv lamp so this is something I may have to invest in. I'll definitely be looking out for the removal too.Lianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04847081737314196171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-60451939755823776662011-01-27T07:38:29.836-05:002011-01-27T07:38:29.836-05:00@Olivia and Taylor What do you mean, my nails are ...@Olivia and Taylor What do you mean, my nails are naturally perfect?! lol Actually, I am really good at ramming my hands into doors, drawers and automobiles, so nail fixes are a must!. I don't do all my nails just for cracks and tears. For example, the picture with Essie polish, only the index finger is done. Otherwise, I prefer just polish.loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-56031548830022549182011-01-27T01:44:54.132-05:002011-01-27T01:44:54.132-05:00I can't believe how healthy & shiny they a...I can't believe how healthy & shiny they are. I also thought you were blessed with immaculate nails.lushfauxrealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14333122912156914886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-6845163471041026302011-01-26T20:19:29.336-05:002011-01-26T20:19:29.336-05:00All this time I thought you had perfect nails! Now...All this time I thought you had perfect nails! Now I know you shellac. I need to get meself a UV lamp and shellac, my nails peel way too much.Olivia Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15149723319700501095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-80469940338627745262011-01-26T17:21:50.715-05:002011-01-26T17:21:50.715-05:00@Solveig Thanks! :) I totally agree the UV lamp ca...@Solveig Thanks! :) I totally agree the UV lamp can be a hassle, but it's totally worth my time and money. I have never used Orly Nail Rescue, but I am not a big fan of using nail glue to fix nail breaks even if there is acrylic powder involved. Like I mention in the first post I feel like it makes my nail brittle and more likely to break. Shellac is more flexible and I don't feel like I have to baby my nail. Furthermore, pictures of fixes using the Orly method look very bulky and unnatural to me, but I am sure that's user problem and I don't fault the product. Since Shellac is self-leveling there is no buffing or filing necessary after application. I think the fix look much more natural. To each his own ... :)<br /><br />@nikole I am definitely working on it! :)loodie loodie loodiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18318221967216439690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4348002612361149399.post-6658754188764155042011-01-26T14:36:04.877-05:002011-01-26T14:36:04.877-05:00would love a post on repairing peels!would love a post on repairing peels!nikolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10178194346422610661noreply@blogger.com