I have just paid $35 (plus $5 tip) to have a soak off (I did them before I left the UK) and re-apply of Gelish.
It was a discount salon and spa and I probably should have walked away when I asked to see the Gelish colours and was presented with 20 or so colour wheels. I had to be quite insistent it was Gelish I wanted. I was told they're all Gel, like Shellac.
Soak off took around 30 minuets and included WET prep. I know, I know!! And then 15 minutes to paint both hands using an 18g Gelish lamp. I've never seen a base coat applied quite so thick!
I have Gelish all over my cuticles, on the side walls and way under the free edge where she capped. They feel very thick and some feel bumpy. I mean, her application of Gelish was by the book (apart from the thickness), it was her attention to detail that scored 0/10. Oh, and she blew on my nails after the final cure of TIO??????? From a distance they look okay... I doubt they'll last more than 4-5 days though.
So, $40 later I am asking my fellow geeks... Does anyone know where I can get a decent Gelish Manicure around the Venice, Santa Monica area?
Thank you in advance xx
It was a discount salon and spa and I probably should have walked away when I asked to see the Gelish colours and was presented with 20 or so colour wheels. I had to be quite insistent it was Gelish I wanted. I was told they're all Gel, like Shellac.
Soak off took around 30 minuets and included WET prep. I know, I know!! And then 15 minutes to paint both hands using an 18g Gelish lamp. I've never seen a base coat applied quite so thick!
I have Gelish all over my cuticles, on the side walls and way under the free edge where she capped. They feel very thick and some feel bumpy. I mean, her application of Gelish was by the book (apart from the thickness), it was her attention to detail that scored 0/10. Oh, and she blew on my nails after the final cure of TIO??????? From a distance they look okay... I doubt they'll last more than 4-5 days though.
So, $40 later I am asking my fellow geeks... Does anyone know where I can get a decent Gelish Manicure around the Venice, Santa Monica area?
Thank you in advance xx
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