Does Shellac have a shelf life?

[Kaz Pinkies]

Hi, could someone please advise if Shellac has a shelf life? Some of my polishes have started going on a bit thick and grainy...does this mean they need replacing?

 

[Sara-Jane]

They should have a little pot on the back of the label with 6m, 12m and so on, means the product expires after this time

 

[attitude]

Yes, but timing starts after opening, not when you buy it.

 

[Laurabeauty2you]

Have you used it before? When they're new the brushes tend to have a coating on, I always wipe them before first use and shake my bottle to ensure its fully mixed as some colours can separate.

 

[beautyxperts]

Yes it does my CND educator told me once opened approx 12 months, I'd say if they are thick then bin it X

 

[BuzzyBee12]

I've had most of mine 12 months and no clients. Looks like they will have all been a waste [emoji20]

 

[attitude]

I've used past shelf life with no tangible difference in end product or service. Just don't use if thick.

 

[HannahJane90]

I've used past shelf life with no tangible difference in end product or service. Just don't use if thick.

I've had some over a year and no problems either!

 

[Myden]

If they have not been opened too much they will be fine. They get thicker when te air gets in when we are using them, catch 22!
I have had some odd colours well over 12 months and they are fine.

 

[Kaz Pinkies]

Thanks ladies. Will bin the ones that are on the thick side and re order! Have had some nearly a year.

 

[BuzzyBee12]

Ah so mine that have been sitting there for a year only opened once for a pop should be ok?

 

[attitude]

Yes, should be fine.