I was able to try this product as part of the ChickAdvisor Product Review Club. As a mom to a three year old, a student and an entrepreneur manicures are a pleasure but they never seem to last long with everything I have going on in my world. I have had a few shellac manicures in the past but I always felt like they either weren't worth the extra effort/cost vs. a traditional manicure or that upon removal they did a ton of damage to my nails.
I got my nails done at a yorkville salon and it was a wonderful few moments of bliss from my hectic life. The CND colours are wonderful and bright with so many to choose from it was a tough choice. I opted for a lovely dark red to fit my fall mood. I have spent the past almost two weeks putting these nails to the test. A typical manicure might last me two days before chipping. This manicure showed no signs of failing me AT ALL until I decided to remove it using CND at home Shellac Removal Kit (which is also awesome).

I definitely put my nails to the test and didnt hold back. I did multiple loads of dishes. I went apple and pumpkin picking. I finished getting my garden prepped for fall. I decorated my house completely for halloween. I even cleaned my oven and my nails still looked like I had just left the salon. I cannot say enough about the CND Shellac Manicures!!!!!

Ladies, please try this!

Getting Shellac done was a super comfortable and quick process. I love how quickly it sets and once it's set, you're good to go. No worrying about smudging your nails on the way out of your appointment! I never go for regular manicures anymore because paying the little bit extra to have flawless nails for a couple weeks is definitely worth it. There were a ton of colors to choose from and the indigo shade I chose turned out beautifully. After a week of wear, I have a couple of super minor chips, but I was a lot more rough on my nails this week than I usually am, since I did a potluck's worth of dishes and some gardening as well. I definitely prefer Shellac polish over gel nails, simply because my nails aren't destroyed and brittle upon removal of the polish. I will absolutely continue to get Shellac done on my nails!

My experience during the application of the product was great, the application went on smooth and it did not take long to dry at all. After 1 week my manicure was still intact. There was no chipping, or peeling. I chose a dark purple that is great for the fall. I really love the color. I understand the difference between Shellac and other gel-like products. I would definitely get a CND Shellac manicure again and i will recommend it to all my friends.

The colour and shine is phenomenal. No chips or flaking after over a week of regular use. It still looks perfect and as shiny as the day I got them done. Highly recommend it. Daily dishwashing hasn't had an affect on my nails at all! Amazing

Shellac claim : The Top 5 reasons why SHELLAC® brand is the only choice for nail color:
1 14+ days of high-performance wear= true
2 Stunning crystal shine=amazing and so true
3 Zero dry time= dry very fast
4 Amazing 5-minute removal= i still need to try
5 No nail damage= well a little but you need to know that i wash my hands very often and cleaning the house without gloves.
You need to know that i already bought 2 bottles.the lasting is incredible and they have a very good variety of colors, impossible to choose they are just so pretty you Will want them all.
When you get the application it dry instantly and the finish is so shiny !
I Will defenitly get others manucure with Shellac products and i Will still going to Candy nail bar

Overall, I enjoy using CND shellac on my nails, and I enjoyed the experience I has at Lux Spa.

My experience during the application of the products was great, quick results, beautiful finish. The manicure stood up to my daily routine for 2 weeks, no chips and lasting finish. It is still going strong.

The colour selection was great, tons to choose from, lots of reds which I liked, but also tons of neutrals and many other colors - sheer and more dark. I think I understand the difference between Shellac™ and other gel-like products a little bit better after this manicure. I am quite happy with its results and have never seen these kinds of long lasting results with other manicures.

I would get a CND Shellac manicure again and recommend it to a friend for sure.

Thanks ChickAdvisor and CND Shellac manicures.

I was one of those people who would get their nails done once a month, and pay huge amounts of money for it.
When I finally chose to give that up, the fake nails had ruined my natural nails and it took months for new healthy ones to grow in. I am happy to say I have the an inexpensive solution that lasts and lasts! CND Shellac! This product is incredible! Goes on easy, takes no time to dry and lasts up to 14 days! All this AND you get to keep your healthy beautiful nail underneath! Great product, amazing quality and inexpensive! LOVE IT,

I had my CND Shellac manicure done a week ago and it is still in perfect condition. (no chips :-))

I did the dishes, typed, baked scones and it is still excellent.

The process to apply the polish was quick and there was no waiting around to dry so I couldn't smudge it, which I am infamous for.

Would definitely get it again.

I received the manicure service for free but my opinion is not biased.

Cnd shellac is amazing made my nails look amazing made them stronger and its amazing super fast drying so no worries about destroying your nails when you get out your money!! I got home and had a sink full of dishes and thought omg they are going to chip but nope still kicking strong since Oct 3rd! Yoy can see the growing from tbe bottom but not from the top no chipping!!! Im so happy chickadvisor picked me to try this product for free!!!

My nails looked beautiful. The polish goes on easily and dries quickly. One week later and they look just as good as when I left the salon. There are no chips like I have with regular nail polish. I have one nail that always splits down the middle and it is still perfect. When the polish is put on they don't have to burn the nail beds or file them like some gels I have tried. The colour I chose was okay. There is a huge selection to choose from. I think I'll try a little lighter shade next time. My girlfriend said she liked the one I chose.