Gel Nails

I am in love :) This product has been out on the market for a while but I have only had it done 2 times (once last night). It is nail product that is similar to nail polish except it's actually gel so it lasts wayyy longer and doesn't chip. What more could a girl ask for?

I am leaving for vacation tomorrow for 2 weeks and I don't want to have to worry about my nails while I am gone so I decided to opt for this instead of a regular manicure. It's a little pricey that's why I don't always get it but I had to splurge for this special occasion.

So I went last night to Elegant Nails on Lombard St (I am sure there are other places in the city that have it). This salon uses Axxium, which is OPI's brand of gel polish but there are other brands as well. I have seen 2 other brands, Shellac and Gelish at other salons. So they put the clear base coat gel on first and the color. Each coat has to dry under the UV light for like 2 or 3 minutes and when you take your hand out, it is COMPLETELY dry. Amazing right? One of the great things about it is that the polish comes out perfectly smooth and so shiny!! You can almost see yourself in it! The absolute best thing is that is lasts 2-4 weeks.

If you are in the East Bay want to try it out, they have Shellac at Bollinger Nails in Concord and Gelish at Livery Nails in Danville.