princessamie
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Can anyone help me with any suggestions as to why my shellac isn't lifting off as easy as it used to. I always use a soaked cotton pad in pure acetone and wrap in foil. I leave anywhere between 15-30 mins. It used to just lift off in near enough one whole piece but now it looks like it has shattered and then I have to scrape the majority off with an orange stick and then buff the stain off. I use all the correct stuff and all bought from Ellisons or s2. The only thing I've changed is my base coat. I ran out of my shellac and have been using my Gelish to use it up before I replace the shellac one. I've heard a lot of people say that even tho it isn't recommended they do mix systems with no problems and I would have thought Gelish would also soak off with no problems. It's making the removal process become a pain is the behind and I don't really want to have to overly buff my nails every time. Any help would be great please
Sometimes the Shellac can re-harden if left to soak for too long as the acetone evaporates. The recommended soak off is 8-10 mins so check after that time to see how its getting on, you might find that it'll be flaking off easier.
I don't mix brands but I wouldn't have thought using Gelish base would cause this as only the top is buff and the rest is soak off.
Sorry if this isn't much help but I have definitely had LOTS of trouble removing if left to soak for more than 10 mins.
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