Should I add Gelish along side Shellac?

[Tasha.B]

I need some advice....

I currently use shellac, and have done since the launch at The Event, and I LOVE it! But I've had a few people wanting a wider colour range. I layer to get extra colour, but I have people wanting pastels and neons which I can't get from layering.
I am thinking of adding gelish to my treatment menu for the colour range, but I'm still so unsure as it is a gel polish instead of the power polish shellac is.

Really not sure what route to take, I feel very loyal to Shellac and CND too, so feel like a traitor for maybe adding something else!

Geeks help very much needed!!!

Thanks in advance x

 

[Jackie D]

Don't think you will be worrying CND if you offer different treatments, they won't think you are being dis-loyal. You need to be realistic, and if you can afford to offer another brand then Gelish is a great complimentary treatment to offer alongside Shellac and you can happily use your CND lamp for Gelish too.

I started with Shellac and added gelish last September and both are really popular. I have just added OPI Gelcolor too as I have clients who are OPI diehards, so I run 3 products alongside each other and love having the variety to offer people.

 

[lisa.sharrock]

I started off with Shellac (and I still buy it) and last year also introduced Artistic Colour Gloss for the same reasons as you - I wanted more of a variety of colours.

Some clients prefer Shellac and some who have previously been Shellac clients are preferring ACG.

I think it's a great idea to offer Gelish & Shellac as you cover all bases.

 

[Treacle44]

I'm wondering exactly the same thing. I've got people asking for neons which you can't get with Shellac and Gelish states 21 days wear against Shellacs 14 days. I've lost a few regular clients recently due to them sinply not being able to have shellac done every two weeks, whereas Geliah may be be be a better option for them.

I understand it's fine to use scrubfresh instead of PH bond and also the CND lamp, so the layout shouldn't be huge.

 

[EMMA AT ELITE]

Amongst other colours I keep getting asked if Shellac have got a neon pink or orange too!
Think I will wait for the next colour launch, (which there will hopefully be 12 colours & no more glitters) see what colours come out, then decide about going with Gelish!