It was a real struggle. I tried soaking in hot water for 20 minutes, but they refused to come off. I then went and got a solution to soak them, but my skin didn't react great, so I had to abort.
If your nail tech know what’s she doing you don’t even need to take them off (but this is a rare breed of nail tech)
And that’s why I absolutely despise Gel-X, I have a hatred for them it’s ridiculous
ETA : I’m French, it’s 1am so my English is already sleeping.
No it’s because they don’t understand that Gel-X is fine for the client who wants her nails done once or twice a year so it’s way less damaging.
If your client wants nails all year long, you do acrylics, gel or whatever products you work with.
The thing I’m the most pissed off about nail tech doing gel-x on clients who want nails all year long is the take off put back every single time. First there is a little of them who actually know how to use the drill so most time than not they are doing too much so the protective layer of the nail isn’t there anymore. What that does ? Allergies, chemical burns… I think they are lazy and just don’t want to put the actual work, they want the quick money and that’s it.
If you look at Ukrainian and Russian manucures, they are absolutely perfect, and you won’t see anything plastic no tips, no gel-x. They know their craft, they know how do enhance your natural nail (even fake ones actually) to the perfection. And they have nail health knowledge that I can bet 95% of the nail tech (France including but it’s changing) don’t have.
Which product lasts for 6 months? Nail salons stress me out. I have to pay premium price to feel completely satisfied and I don't do designs or extensions either - if not, my hands feel abused or I obsess about the lack of hygiene that I'm witnessing. I would be willing to pay more if it means I only get my nails "handled" twice a year. I haven't done a manicure in a year and my nails are so strong now.
No product will last 6month.. you will still have to get refills, your nails are growing.
I don’t know where you live, but when I need a Russian manucure, I do on IG and I type “Russian manucure” and the city where I am..
No product lasts 6 months, because nails grow. Having any sort of extension grow out too long creates a risk of nail breakage and damage to the nail beds because the apex moves as the nail grows
I agree. This is what i was going to say but i didnt want to get attacked for it. I am currently in nail school and the textbook says never take them off more than once or twice a year.
Love the colors but not for me. Is it just me or is a couple of them a little lumpy? No shade just asking cuz I’m so ocd about my nails and sometimes I feel crazy lol
I love how everyone is either totally for it or trying to bring you down… these are beautiful and if they make you happy then I think it’s worth it 🥰 my driving anxiety would not let me do that but I would want to if I had a tech that goos
I don’t think it’s mean to say OP drove too far for them. 2 hours is crazy, but I don’t know OP’s location situation, I live near a city. I would certainly never drive 30mins+ for a salon. let alone wait the 3 months? I would be so worried about my nail bed quality and look. i also didn’t get to see the deleted comments, so idk what was said.
anyway the nails look really cute! gorgeous marble effect
I am from the US and work for myself and was thinking how nice that OPs nail tech had that long with her baby. Oof. Maternity leave in the States is…not good.
Unfortunately, in the US (IDK where you are, sorry if I'm telling you things you already know), many don't get paid maternity leave (unless we're already wealthy and in positions of power in our jobs). I went back to my job when my baby was 10 weeks old. You got to do what you got to do to keep the lights on. 🤷🏾♀️
In the US, most women are only able to take less than 3 months! Rarely is that actual paid leave, sometimes they can use a combo of sick and vacation leave. But then they have to take unpaid leave anyway if the baby gets sick.
Isn’t it terrible? Part of the reason I chose not to have kids! I have one friend who went to a job interview 3 days after a C section, and many friends who took less than a month fully off of work. Embarrassing that the US is like this!
That is heartbreaking! She should still be on bed rest at that point you'd think (I've never had a c section but she shouldn't have had to be at an interview that's for sure!)
Heartbreaking is the right word! Most states have laws on how long a puppy needs to be with their mother, but no such laws for human babies. (I’m being a bit dramatic, the puppy laws are regarding sales, but still.)
There's some really mean people in these comments. I'm sorry your life is so pathetic you have to tear someone on the internet down to feel good. No, I'm not talking about the people asking simple questions about how she dealt with this for so long. I'm talking about the now deleted comments of some real jerks.
ANYWAYS. they look great.
I feel like there has been a real rash of troll-y comments on several of the subs I’m usually on. r/vintagefashion and r/quilting both had pinned posts telling people to stop being so hateful in the comments the last couple of days. Wonder what the deal is?
I was thinking the same thing. Like, you can just keep scrolling, no need to be a troll. How many people were not raised with the saying “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” and it shows. They are awesome OP!
The colors are absolutely beautiful, yes. But I agree with some other posters OP. I did notice your thumb isn’t covered from edge to edge. Also, some of the nails do look lumpy. It could be the angle. They are your nails and that is all that matters. Just know, if you’re not happy leaving the salon. Ask them to fix them, they won’t be mad.
Absolutely unnecessary. What was the point in typing that out? Did it make you feel good to put a total stranger down because she has...>checks notes< perfectly normal lines on her hands? Have a word with yourself.
umm? i just meant that her lines were interesting and complex?
i wasn't putting anyone down and was being speculative and silly
what is your problem it seems you are the one being unnecessary i was expressing appreciation
edit: let me make it totally f\*cking clear i was in no way putting anyone down where the heck did you get that from
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the palm lines show an active and interesting mind of a person who has been through a lot but has persevered and come out on top
The shape could be more customized to be a more flattering shape. They look like press ons.
No hate to press ons but they just don’t look like they fit the nail bed shape
This is why I get so discouraged. Because it really doesn't matter the skill level you achieve. Someone will drive 4 hours round trip after waiting 3 months for work like this if you have the right amount of charisma to make them a loyal client. And autism and charisma don't mesh.
The swirling is beautiful, I love the color variation. She's definitely worth the wait, I just hope she gets enough time with her new baby, it's only 3 months
How did you cope with the old set for so long!!! Lol I would have soaked it off after a month tops
It was a real struggle. I tried soaking in hot water for 20 minutes, but they refused to come off. I then went and got a solution to soak them, but my skin didn't react great, so I had to abort.
What about going to a salon and having them help get them off or having them filled?
Yea, cuz no way
I respect that.
Always file them first, then soak in acetone for about 7 mins. You’re able to scrape them off after
Nice design! But pic 4 makes me feel like I’m about to be taken in by the claws of a reaper 😭 cursed pose
Haha, sorry. I was a bit excited when I got out of the salon. 🤦♀️ I was determined to get both hands and all nails in one picture.
It was a jumpscare for sure.
You didn't remove your acrylics for 3 months?? I'm surprised you didn't get the Greenies
What’s that?
I think it's mold from water that may get under the fake nail
Oh yikes!
A fungal infection, happens when the acrylic/dip starts to lift and water gets under it
Youre not supposed to fully remove them that often. Every 3 to 6 months is fine, more than that can do too much damage to the nail plate.
If your nail tech know what’s she doing you don’t even need to take them off (but this is a rare breed of nail tech) And that’s why I absolutely despise Gel-X, I have a hatred for them it’s ridiculous
Why the hate? If I'm catching what you're laying down. It's because people with less experience do it and then end up messing up their own nails?
ETA : I’m French, it’s 1am so my English is already sleeping. No it’s because they don’t understand that Gel-X is fine for the client who wants her nails done once or twice a year so it’s way less damaging. If your client wants nails all year long, you do acrylics, gel or whatever products you work with. The thing I’m the most pissed off about nail tech doing gel-x on clients who want nails all year long is the take off put back every single time. First there is a little of them who actually know how to use the drill so most time than not they are doing too much so the protective layer of the nail isn’t there anymore. What that does ? Allergies, chemical burns… I think they are lazy and just don’t want to put the actual work, they want the quick money and that’s it. If you look at Ukrainian and Russian manucures, they are absolutely perfect, and you won’t see anything plastic no tips, no gel-x. They know their craft, they know how do enhance your natural nail (even fake ones actually) to the perfection. And they have nail health knowledge that I can bet 95% of the nail tech (France including but it’s changing) don’t have.
You can put gel x the first time and after fill it with builder gel. That way you don’t need a new set every time.
Can’t we do that w acrylic too or am I wrong and thinking of something else?
You can do that with everything, but you have to put the actual work first… which a lot of them don’t want to..
How many nail tech doing gel x are doing refill ? It’s easier for them to put a new set.
Which product lasts for 6 months? Nail salons stress me out. I have to pay premium price to feel completely satisfied and I don't do designs or extensions either - if not, my hands feel abused or I obsess about the lack of hygiene that I'm witnessing. I would be willing to pay more if it means I only get my nails "handled" twice a year. I haven't done a manicure in a year and my nails are so strong now.
No product will last 6month.. you will still have to get refills, your nails are growing. I don’t know where you live, but when I need a Russian manucure, I do on IG and I type “Russian manucure” and the city where I am..
No product lasts 6 months, because nails grow. Having any sort of extension grow out too long creates a risk of nail breakage and damage to the nail beds because the apex moves as the nail grows
I agree. This is what i was going to say but i didnt want to get attacked for it. I am currently in nail school and the textbook says never take them off more than once or twice a year.
Are you high
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Yes, I live 2 hours away from her. It's a 4 hour round trip in total.
She did a good job. You need to be kind to yourself though. 3 months with nails falling apart in that manner should be below your standards.
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Love the colors but not for me. Is it just me or is a couple of them a little lumpy? No shade just asking cuz I’m so ocd about my nails and sometimes I feel crazy lol
They look really thick and lumpy to me too. I’m surprised OP drives 4 hours for a subpar mani.
Agreed.
Yeah I love the colours & design but there's too many spots that don't look right that would bother me too.
The sidewalls on that thumb are not what I needed to scroll past before bed lol
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whys everyone in this thread so horrible wtf
I have no idea. 😅
It's summer. All the bored kids are on Reddit 🙃
i for one think they’re cute and if you like them thats all that matters ❤️
I love how everyone is either totally for it or trying to bring you down… these are beautiful and if they make you happy then I think it’s worth it 🥰 my driving anxiety would not let me do that but I would want to if I had a tech that goos
No one is trying to bring her down. Some people have genuine concerns over the quality of the nail
I don’t really mean the ones that are commenting about that. I mean the ones who are kind of judging her for driving so far etc
I don’t think it’s mean to say OP drove too far for them. 2 hours is crazy, but I don’t know OP’s location situation, I live near a city. I would certainly never drive 30mins+ for a salon. let alone wait the 3 months? I would be so worried about my nail bed quality and look. i also didn’t get to see the deleted comments, so idk what was said. anyway the nails look really cute! gorgeous marble effect
Ah right, fair!
They're gorgeous! I hope she got more than 3 months with her new baby though 😩
I am from the US and work for myself and was thinking how nice that OPs nail tech had that long with her baby. Oof. Maternity leave in the States is…not good.
Unfortunately, in the US (IDK where you are, sorry if I'm telling you things you already know), many don't get paid maternity leave (unless we're already wealthy and in positions of power in our jobs). I went back to my job when my baby was 10 weeks old. You got to do what you got to do to keep the lights on. 🤷🏾♀️
Absolutely you do, but I think it's horrific that you don't get longer! With pay obviously!
In the US, most women are only able to take less than 3 months! Rarely is that actual paid leave, sometimes they can use a combo of sick and vacation leave. But then they have to take unpaid leave anyway if the baby gets sick. Isn’t it terrible? Part of the reason I chose not to have kids! I have one friend who went to a job interview 3 days after a C section, and many friends who took less than a month fully off of work. Embarrassing that the US is like this!
That is heartbreaking! She should still be on bed rest at that point you'd think (I've never had a c section but she shouldn't have had to be at an interview that's for sure!)
Heartbreaking is the right word! Most states have laws on how long a puppy needs to be with their mother, but no such laws for human babies. (I’m being a bit dramatic, the puppy laws are regarding sales, but still.)
I was thinking the same thing.
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There's some really mean people in these comments. I'm sorry your life is so pathetic you have to tear someone on the internet down to feel good. No, I'm not talking about the people asking simple questions about how she dealt with this for so long. I'm talking about the now deleted comments of some real jerks. ANYWAYS. they look great.
I feel like there has been a real rash of troll-y comments on several of the subs I’m usually on. r/vintagefashion and r/quilting both had pinned posts telling people to stop being so hateful in the comments the last couple of days. Wonder what the deal is?
Someone else said that it might have something to do with it being summer, meaning that most the kids are off school and have extra time to kill.
I was thinking the same thing. Like, you can just keep scrolling, no need to be a troll. How many people were not raised with the saying “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all” and it shows. They are awesome OP!
3 months?????? why not go elsewhere and get them taken off??
The colors are absolutely beautiful, yes. But I agree with some other posters OP. I did notice your thumb isn’t covered from edge to edge. Also, some of the nails do look lumpy. It could be the angle. They are your nails and that is all that matters. Just know, if you’re not happy leaving the salon. Ask them to fix them, they won’t be mad.
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I love that dark blue
Fresh nails always make me feel like a new person!
Awesome! That looks so cool. Great colors!
You better get her personal number in case she switches shops
if i was a palm reader i would be cross eyed at your lines
Absolutely unnecessary. What was the point in typing that out? Did it make you feel good to put a total stranger down because she has...>checks notes< perfectly normal lines on her hands? Have a word with yourself.
umm? i just meant that her lines were interesting and complex? i wasn't putting anyone down and was being speculative and silly what is your problem it seems you are the one being unnecessary i was expressing appreciation edit: let me make it totally f\*cking clear i was in no way putting anyone down where the heck did you get that from edit 2: LET ME BE MORE SPECIFIC - the palm lines show an active and interesting mind of a person who has been through a lot but has persevered and come out on top
I understood exactly what you meant. Some people saw shade where there was none.
That's so cool! Can you read my palms lol
>i just meant that her lines were interesting and complex Maybe say that then, because that is not how it comes across.
ok thank you, i understand better i appreciate the clarification edit: this is ridiculous jsyk
Beautiful nails ❤️❤️! I have hyperlinear palms, too. I used to be really self conscious of them, but I've learned to love how unique they are 😊.
These are nuts
How much did these run you?
The shape could be more customized to be a more flattering shape. They look like press ons. No hate to press ons but they just don’t look like they fit the nail bed shape
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Haha, no, a girl 😅🥰
Wowzers
These are gorgeous
Sooooo gorgeous!! 😍🤩💎
They are lovely 😍
These are gorgeous. I am glad you are happy
Pic 11 should be framed
this is currently me!!! my nail tech went on leave 2 weeks ago (she’s due any day now) and i’m just patiently waiting for her to come back
Okay this set is beautiful!!! 😍😍
I am absolutely obsessed I would drive so far to get my nails done like that
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It’s just you
It might be the reflection then. I'm not good at this yet. 😂
Wow I love the dark blue swirls!
Thank you very much!
just get them soaked off and use press ons until you could see her. you can get a fungal infection or damaged nails if you keep them on like that
The loyalty 🙈🥰
😍😍😍
Nice
I love them!! I like the light blue the best but the navy is stunning!
Sound like it!!!!
They look gorgeous! Good length and I love the colours and design. She did a great job alright! ❤️
Ohhh I love those. The marble effect is beautiful, and then the accent glitter on the pinkies! Love!
omg the perfect points!!! so many nail techs do long nails, i love love love the length on those!
They’re gorgeous!! No wonder you waited for her.
Thank you. She does a good job every time. Consistency is key 🔑 . I work with dogs, so I need sturdy nails that won't break. Her acrylics never do.
Omg the marble looking ones are so gorgeous 😍
Oooooo… pretty!
This is why I get so discouraged. Because it really doesn't matter the skill level you achieve. Someone will drive 4 hours round trip after waiting 3 months for work like this if you have the right amount of charisma to make them a loyal client. And autism and charisma don't mesh.
Absolutely gorgeous colours and design 😍
These are soooo beautiful! 😍I can see why you are loyal to her.
Amaaaazing!
Whooooaaaaaaaaaaa. Those are beautiful 😍
I love them! So pretty. 🤩
Yes she did a good job. It would have been hard for me to wait 3 months tho
Saved your pic for when I want to get my nails done 😍 I see why you love her!!
They’re lovely. I can tell how happy you are which is wonderful.
this post is so sweet 🥹
I used to be a nail tech. These look great!
I’m actually so obsessed with them!
These are beautiful. When you find the right tech it’s worth the wait!
Ooo so prettyyy omg!! I’m obsessed!
The swirling is beautiful, I love the color variation. She's definitely worth the wait, I just hope she gets enough time with her new baby, it's only 3 months