Shellac, how long?

[only1malteaser]

Hi, I first post, eek! I did a wee search and couldn't find an answer so sorry if it has been asked a million times!
I just started my training a couple of weeks ago and did my first shellac on someone other than me tonight, it felt like I took ages (an hour and a half).
I have no intention of rushing and would rather do a good job than a quick one but wondered how long it takes you on average to pep and shellac?
Thanks

 

[violet1]

Hi, welcome to the site.

It takes me about 45 mins, depending on how much prep needs to be done. If I talk a lot it really slows me down! I have been doing it a month now, I was taking longer but have done loads now so really getting the hang of it

 

[gr8nailz]

I've been doing Shellac services for a year now. I always do a mini-manicure with my Shellac services. That alone takes 20-30 minutes. The Shellac application can take anywhere from 15-25 minutes depending on the client's nails, color choice (layering) or if they're doing nail art.

 

[Lolly22]

Hi, I first post, eek! I did a wee search and couldn't find an answer so sorry if it has been asked a million times!
I just started my training a couple of weeks ago and did my first shellac on someone other than me tonight, it felt like I took ages (an hour and a half).
I have no intention of rushing and would rather do a good job than a quick one but wondered how long it takes you on average to pep and shellac?
Thanks

Hi this is totally nothing to do with your post! But as I was reading I noticed you wrote u done a wee search an thought hmm must be Scottish! And I was right haha!

And sorry I can't help with it question I've not done my shellac yet!

Welcome to the forum, it's really great! X

 

[lusious30]

30 minutes. 40 if removing x

 

[Rubytues]

I'm new to Shellac too and it takes me 1 hour!
AND that doesn't include removal :-(
I'm just hoping i'll quicken up with experience x

 

[deanosnana]

45 mins to an hour. I also do a massage on all my clients.

 

[EMMA AT ELITE]

I book out an hour for a Shellac Manicure or Pedicure, 1hr 15min for Re-Shellac.
Sometimes it takes me the full hour, sometimes 45-50 mins.

As you probably know - It all depends on the clients nails & condition of the cuticle.

I had one client come in last week with glitter nail polish on, which took 10 MINUTES :irked: to remove, before I could even start the prep!
I have thought about saying to new Shellac clients "please come with varnish free nails" but not sure if that sounds a bit cheeky!

On the other hand, I have another client who comes in every 4-6 weeks for a Re-Shellac pedicure & this takes me 45mins!

On the whole I do find Shellac Pedicures a lot quicker than Shellac Manicures! x

 

[eskimonailtech]

It honestly depends on each persons nails!

Generally speaking, I would say 30 mins for a brand new client, and 45 for a re-Shellac including removal time. I also wanted to mention that I have 2 lamps for mani's so that speeds it up a lot.

I only use one for pedi's though and I do one foot at a time so that slows it down.

 

[only1malteaser]

Thank you all, I suppose that I'm not that bad then as it was my first shot doing nails full stop.

Lolly do shellac you will love it, I'm addicted already! And I must stop writing as I think!

 

[gr8nailz]

I had one client come in last week with glitter nail polish on, which took 10 MINUTES :irked: to remove, before I could even start the prep!
I have thought about saying to new Shellac clients "please come with varnish free nails" but not sure if that sounds a bit cheeky!

x

I HATE, HATE, HATE glitter polish! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrr

 

[Lolly22]

Thank you all, I suppose that I'm not that bad then as it was my first shot doing nails full stop.

Lolly do shellac you will love it, I'm addicted already! And I must stop writing as I think!

I've got my course booked for 4th of sept and will get my kit then too so excited lol! X