Gelish Nails Demo/Information

I had sooo many requests to do a video like this. As stated in the video this is how I do my nails with Gelish... I am not a nail tech nor have I had training on this or any gel nail system!

FTC: I am not sponsored or paid by Sally's beauty supply or Gelish Nails. I bought these products with my own money... although it would be nice to be sponsored by them... so Sally's if you're watching PICK ME!

[LolaMarie]

@nydnee You're very welcome, thank you for watching!!!

[LolaMarie]

@jenandboys2023 You're welcome doll! Thank YOU for watching! :)

[LolaMarie]

@bebepinkdoll You're very welcome!! You have to use a "uv polish" so either the Gelish or Shellac or another brand that is uv activated. As far as ingredients go I don't know if it is the same- but the concept and end result is the same yes!

[LolaMarie]

@TheLemonLily It looks a bit thicker than normal polish (in person) and it stays shiny unlike regular nailpolish... but yes it looks like normal polish for the most part without closer inspection

[LolaMarie]

@browneyes086 They sell the individual polishes for around 11-12 dollars I believe, the prep/post liquid is around 4-6 dollars... I don't know how much they sell the base and top coat for (because I used the CND ones I already had which were each around 15 dollars).. the uv lamp is the kicker, it was around 50 dollars... but like I said Sally's has mini lamps which I think would be ideal anyway because then you don't have your whole hand under the uv lamp.

[LolaMarie]

@engelneen Thank you for watching!! I haven't noticed any damage to mine really, except after you soak your nails in the pure acentone to take the gel nails off the nail beds do tend to be dry and weak. So if I don't do another gel nail color I immediately put on a nail strengthener. But yes my nails have never been as long as they are now and they are much harder.

[sxd]

Very informative and very well explained...thanks.

[stakagrit]

This is so awesome!! I have to say I was a little hesitant at first thinking this is going to be difficult BUT you make it look so simple and I Love love love the nails, cant wait to buy/try it!!

[leighannsays]

great video!
i love the color you chose for you nubs ;) hahah
i did shellac for a few months but then i got kind of paranoid about the uv light on my hands... im so tempted to try the gellish system and use spf 90 on my hands hahah

[Glynnls]

Just had this done at the salon today. If it works out well for me, I'll try it myself next time. Thanks for the info and demo!

[CODWIDOW]

Nice video! I can't believe that Gelish is readily available in the US though. I'm from the UK and only qualified Nail Technicians are allowed to purchase and use Gelish. It's also a little more expensive in the UK - £30 for the 15ml bottle of foundation (around $48)!! I ❤ Gelish and my mani never lasts more than a week due to me changing colours, as I love doing it!! 😃😃😃😃😃

[Skeffington]

This was great! Thank you so much - I will have to check out Sally's system and give it a go!

[cosmeticsaddict]

you are honestly the best! it makes my day when i see a video from you! xo

[ebathija]

woot woot! So excited to hv u post this video :) Thanks for sharing and helping us.

[MrsAmandaBrooke]

Bought the kit after watching this... holy crap, it was NOT as easy as you make it look! Lol. I paint my nails every other day so I wouldn't consider myself a novice at stuff like this, but it seems really hard to keep the layers thin enough! Mine turned out really thick and goopy along the edges and around the cuticle. Arg. Once I get the hang of it though, I think I'll love it!
Thanks for the video Jess, and also to those who commented with the great tips! :)

[Ultimatecruegirl]

Jess thanks so much for doing this vid. I have never heard of Gelish before (I have heard of shellac though) so you introduced me to a whole new beauty product. Which of course = shopping YAY. I have to say every time you mention a pro product such as the CND I always think AWW I miss having my license, but I sure don't miss dealing with some of the ppl or the sore feet LOL.
You're such a doll and I love your vids!

[MQS]

It looks doable!
My only concern would be the damage to nail bed ...
Will do some more research, I guess.
Thank you!

[LolaMarie]

@Ekta414 At first yes it does add up buying all the supplies, but if you are a person who has to paint your nails every 2 days (and you don't like doing it) it is definitely worth the investment!

[ricanmuneca]

Thanks for this video. I think I may get this and try it at home. I usually pay $25 without tip for the Gelish at my salon.

[brionyrose]

@BiNkY2BoNkA3RoX
Yes I recommend Gelish over Shellac. The reason it can chip sometimes is because your natural nail has some peeling/flaking on it which you will need to very gently buff away. Also make sure you cap the edges so water can't get in between the natrual nail and the Shellac/Gelish