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best manicure ever

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    missjyc    September 18, 2010   macomb, michigan

    This past wknd, my gf took me to a nail salon for OPI's AXXIUM manicures.

    I.AM.IN.LOVE!

    It's the combination of regular manicure + artificial nails. I hate getting tips or acrylics because I can feel my nailbeds suffocating. My nails grow, when I don't pick at them, so whenever I can I just like painting my own nails. However, I also don't like having to wait for hours for the nails to completely dry... or getting them chipped just a few hours later.

    Axxium is a three layer gel/polish under UV ray manicure that makes your nails dry instantly!

    It's been 3 days and I still don't have a chip :)

     
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    Gina-Marie    August 13, 2011   California

    @missjyc:ooh do you have pics? A little confused on what they look like, but sounds great!

     
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    carriejuly    July 23, 2011  

    I have a gel or shellac manicure that is very similiar. Love it!!! I can go three weeks without any chipping!!

     
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    missjyc    September 18, 2010   macomb, michigan

    best manicure ever :  wedding 2011 02 28 11 32 29 224

    best manicure ever :  wedding 2011 02 28 11 32 52 359

     
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    Gina-Marie    August 13, 2011   California

    wow those look really natural, LOVE IT!!! How do I find a salon that does that? Just call around?

     
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    SamanthaSadlier    March 25, 2011  

    They look awesome!! I am planning on doing those soon for my wedding. Knowing me, with regular polish, I'll have my nails chipped by the end of the night even if I get my mani done in the morning. I hear good things about gel nails and it usually only costs about $10 more.

     
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    bakerella    September 11, 2010   Toronto, ON

    @carriejuly: Love Shellac! I got mine done before the wedding and it lasted through the honeymoon. It didn't really love the salt water on our HM, but I think it was because I just got the top coat done rather than the whole system. I'd definitely do it again though!

     
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    missjyc    September 18, 2010   macomb, michigan

    @Gina-Marie: yea, it's just a thicker coating vs reg nail polish. it doesn't thicken my nails, it literally feels like a regular manicure! just this extra powerful stuff that makes it last a lot longer :)

     

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