I had this done back in the middle of January prior to my cruise trip. It looked very nice and I was impressed with how it stood up to even my working with my horse and treating her abscess just before I left.
However after about 10 days, my nails had grown considerably and since I didn't feel like dropping more $$ on a manicure that I really don't need, I had it taken off in the salon on the ship only 2 days before we got back (appx Jan 27). They did use the official nail wraps (she took them out of the package in front of me and the label clearly said CND -the company that makes Shellac), nothing else, to remove it.
Afterwards my nails were thin and weak. They have continued to grow out and then continue to split and break. I can see the difference in the new part and the part I had the Shellac on. It will probably be another month before the healthy nail reaches my fingertips.
In the mean time, I have 3 of my nails actually now detaching from the nail bed! Only one of them is giving any discomfort.
I have searched and searched online for anyone else that has had issues with this 'new' type of manicure. However anyone that seems to bring up concerns like mine, is shot down like a duck by avid defenders of the product. Those who seem to raise concerns are chastized or just told that they must have not gone to a reputable salon or the removal process done wrong, etc. No acceptance that it might just be the chemicals used in the manicure and removal process. Always a "Never heard of that problem. It is totally safe so maybe your salon used inferior products or imitations".
The point is it doesn't seem like anyone is willing to look deeper into a potential problem surrounding the chemicals used.
Anyone else have this issue or heard of it? I am afraid if I raise my concerns to the manufacturing company, I will be ignored. I could visit a doctor, but that may not be good enough.
However after about 10 days, my nails had grown considerably and since I didn't feel like dropping more $$ on a manicure that I really don't need, I had it taken off in the salon on the ship only 2 days before we got back (appx Jan 27). They did use the official nail wraps (she took them out of the package in front of me and the label clearly said CND -the company that makes Shellac), nothing else, to remove it.
Afterwards my nails were thin and weak. They have continued to grow out and then continue to split and break. I can see the difference in the new part and the part I had the Shellac on. It will probably be another month before the healthy nail reaches my fingertips.
In the mean time, I have 3 of my nails actually now detaching from the nail bed! Only one of them is giving any discomfort.
I have searched and searched online for anyone else that has had issues with this 'new' type of manicure. However anyone that seems to bring up concerns like mine, is shot down like a duck by avid defenders of the product. Those who seem to raise concerns are chastized or just told that they must have not gone to a reputable salon or the removal process done wrong, etc. No acceptance that it might just be the chemicals used in the manicure and removal process. Always a "Never heard of that problem. It is totally safe so maybe your salon used inferior products or imitations".
The point is it doesn't seem like anyone is willing to look deeper into a potential problem surrounding the chemicals used.
Anyone else have this issue or heard of it? I am afraid if I raise my concerns to the manufacturing company, I will be ignored. I could visit a doctor, but that may not be good enough.
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