The results were pretty quick. Took no time to dry. I loved the colour I chose was nice with a glossy finish. It lasted for almost two weeks, and that's after dish washing, boxing and lifting weights a few times a week. Fantastic. There was minimal chipping. The colour selection was pleasing. There were a lot to choose from, and the decision was pretty quick once I saw my colour. I would get a CND Shellac manicure again, and I received a lot compliments. I would definitely recommend it.

I've heard about Shellac Manicures from my girlfriends and it wasn't until I was able to get a free session thanks to ChickAdvisor's Product Review Club, that I was completely won over! Went to Lux Salon in Yorkville (super nice girls) and I was wowed by the effectiveness and lasting power. Since then, I can't look back!

The application process was fairly standard for shellac. I rarely get Shellac polish on my nails as I like to do manicure at home and change my nail colour offend. The Shellac stood up very well. I had it on for almost two weeks without any chipping. It was even perfect for a wedding I attended a week after the application. The color selection was good, however I always think there can be more. I probably would use this product again in the future. I found it much easier to commit to Shellac knowing I had the removal kit at home.

I went to a salon to have the CND Shellac polish applied, courtesy of ChickAdvisor. I have to admit that I was skeptical as to its claims. I was glad to have been proven wrong. The manicure took the same amount of time as a regular manicure - actually, it was faster in that it dried very quickly. I was able to walk out of the spa not having to worry about it not being, which definitely was a bonus. The colour I picked was a neutral-taupe tone which was perfect for my day-to-day. It went on cleanly and had a lovely shine to it. Reminded me of the paint finish on a car, as a matter of fact. I wore the polish for 15 days before deciding to remove it, as my nails had grown enough that you could see the lack of polish at the base. Aside from a small bit of chipping at the edge of a couple of nails, my fingers looked as perfect as they did on day 1. I work, have 2 small children and take care of the usual everyday house tasks. Despite all this, my nails stayed remarkably well polished. That being the case, the cost of a Shellac manicure ($45), does not seem steep at all. "Normal" manicures last me..maybe 3 days...before I see signs of wear and tear, so the CND Shellac definitely held up to its claims.

I really love shellac, and only get shellac manicures now! The application takes the same amount of time as regular polish (plus bonus, no drying time or potential smudges), and it always lasts for two weeks minimum without chipping. Some people think it weakens your nails but I have never found that at all, as long as you remove properly (don't try to pick/chip it off yourself!). This picture is fresh mani, after one week, then after two weeks, and just removed.

I was one of the lucky ones to get chosen to get a manicure at a salon using Shellac. It was my first time getting a professional manicure and I was pleased with the experience. First the lady shaped my nails, then she pushed back and cut my cuticles. Then she applied a basecoat, colour, and top coat. In between the coats, my hands were placed under a machine with blue light. The nail polish did not smell and it dried instantly under the machine. In the end, I was given a hand massage. I never knew how great manicures are. I am excited to go back! It's been a week and my nails are still looking good with no chipping. I will update my post once I try the CND Shellac removal kit.

I was very pleased to be picked by ChickAdvisor for this great review opportunity, so I received my manicure on the house!

First off: My manicure lasted almost 3 weeks before chipping at the sides/lifting! Super impressed by the longevity. The colour and shine stayed through throughout the entire duration of my manicure. I also work in service, so I'm CONSTANTLY using my hands.

For the application: I was blown away by how fast the base coat took to dry in the machine: 10 seconds! It was much faster than I thought it would take. It only took 10 seconds between each coat, and just under 3 for the final top coat.

Although I had difficulty getting the residue completely off my nails with the "Offly Fast" CND at home removal kit, perhaps I wouldn't run into that issue again if I had it taken off by a Shellac technician at the spa. My nails don't appear to be damaged however, which was a concern I had before I got the manicure.

Overall, if you're in a situation where you'll want the same nail colour for a long period, going away on vacation, or work with your hands and are tired of your manicures being done after a few days... I DEFINITELY recommend Shellac.

I love Shellac manicures. No matter how much I abuse my hands, they last up to three weeks!

It's important to have them applied professionally, and not to rush the process. I've had bad experience when it wasn't done correctly.

Colour is key when deciding how long you'll keep your shellac. The lighter, the longer.

I find shellac really protects my nails in the winter, and makes them stronger!

Well, my "Grape Glam"shellac mani is two weeks old. Even though my nails are growing out, I can't bear to take this off, I'm just loving this mani. It's been great not worrying about chips or peeling. Overall my nails still look great.

I used to say that I'm not much of a nail polish person (and I wasn't, mainly because I have the worst nails EVER). I don't wash dishes, garden, or really do anything that can be very damaging to my nails; yet I can't keep my polish on for more than two days. I've tried every brand under the sun, from drugstore (Sally Hansen) to high-end (Chanel, Dior), used every top and base coat I saw praised on the Internet, taken supplements; alas, no luck. It looks good for a day or two (if I'm lucky), and after that it's just a huge mess – dull, chipped, nails dry and peeling, just ugh.
Shellac changed all of that for me.
As Cheri, my manicurist, patiently explained (I must have been so annoying with my never-ending questions!:), Shellac is applied after a dry manicure. Cuticles should not be cut cut (it leaves the skin vulnerable to bacteria and infection), but instead dabbed with a cuticle remover (she used Deborah Lippmann) and gently pushed back to reveal beautifully elongated nail beds. A CND Brisa lamp is used to cure the polish for about 10 seconds between every layer (one of Shellac UV Base Coat, one of Shellac Power Polish Top Coat and 2 or 3 layers of the polish of choice in between; mine was Winter Glow from their new Aurora collection). The result is a gorgeous, porcelain-like finish that can withstand a nuclear blast. I'm not kidding!:) I could hardly believe it when two weeks had passed and my polish hadn't chipped even a little bit! I wouldn't have had to remove it at all if my nails hadn't grown out. What's even more astounding is that none of my nails were broken or peeling after I removed the polish. I'm pretty sure I've never gone two weeks without having a nail break on me in my life! Not only was there zero damage, my nails were stronger and smoother than ever after the polish removal.
All in all, I'm pretty amazed with Shellac and plan on making it my new nail strengthening treatment. :) It has turned something I have always been insecure about (my nails) into something I now flaunt. It's fantastic for those like me who can't be bothered with high-maintenance manicures – you just have it put on and then forget about it (except for when you get complimented on it :) for at least a couple of weeks! It's practically everything nail polish should be – super glossy, durable and fortifying. I don't think I'll ever go back to regular polish!