My last post was about the Shellac manicure. As a non-journalist, I didn't do much research about the product itself, or eco-friendly polishes. Instead, I pretty much just shared my thoughts with you.
In the comments, Cam mentioned that it appeared to be free of a number of chemicals against which she had been warned. Another reader, loreleimarsh, just sent me some links for eco-friendly nail polish. The joys of the internet! Here they are: nubar, Peacekeeper, and WaterColors. I haven't tried these, and they aren't particularly cheap, but it could be worth the money not to expose yourself to more formaldehyde than necessary!
I do love hearing from you, and learn a lot from your comments. Thanks for sticking around!
Showing posts with label nail polish. Show all posts
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Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Shellac
Ok, so this post is a little random.
Have you heard about a Shellac manicure?
Basically, it is a manicure process and products that are guaranteed to last at least two weeks without chipping. As someone who has gotten manicures and pedicures in the past (and given them to herself), this idea intrigues me, because it is nothing if not frustrating to go to just finish the process, and reach for something, only to smudge the polish. I end up using my hands so much that polish is all but futile on my fingernails, so I eventually just stopped painting them. (Although, my toe nails have been red for years. I love this. I just need to find more eco-friendly polish.)
I've brought this article up because I am still trying to figure out just how I feel about it. One the one hand, I am amazed at the durability, documented by the journalist's slideshow. But, on the other, I am terrified at what is actually making the polish have that staying power. Even acetone won't take it off? Wow. (That, and I've used the term "shellac" as a verb to describe a woman with way too much make up on.)
I'm lucky enough to have nice-ish nails naturally, so I'm not too anxious about the next nail-trend. It is interesting to follow sometimes.
As intriguing as the 2-week guarantee is, I think I'm leaning towards being more weary of this product than happy about it.
What about you? Thoughts? Opinions?
Have you heard about a Shellac manicure?
Basically, it is a manicure process and products that are guaranteed to last at least two weeks without chipping. As someone who has gotten manicures and pedicures in the past (and given them to herself), this idea intrigues me, because it is nothing if not frustrating to go to just finish the process, and reach for something, only to smudge the polish. I end up using my hands so much that polish is all but futile on my fingernails, so I eventually just stopped painting them. (Although, my toe nails have been red for years. I love this. I just need to find more eco-friendly polish.)
I've brought this article up because I am still trying to figure out just how I feel about it. One the one hand, I am amazed at the durability, documented by the journalist's slideshow. But, on the other, I am terrified at what is actually making the polish have that staying power. Even acetone won't take it off? Wow. (That, and I've used the term "shellac" as a verb to describe a woman with way too much make up on.)
I'm lucky enough to have nice-ish nails naturally, so I'm not too anxious about the next nail-trend. It is interesting to follow sometimes.
As intriguing as the 2-week guarantee is, I think I'm leaning towards being more weary of this product than happy about it.
What about you? Thoughts? Opinions?
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