Having painted nails always makes me feel better, but it can be a test of my patience waiting for the nail polish to dry completely. That is the reason the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri Nail Polishes have long been favourites of mine. The shorter drying time meant that I didn't need to wait too long to get back to the many items on my to-do list. Another alternative was gel nail polish. Many years back, there were visits made to the salon to have gel nail polish applied. Though the results were excellent, my social anxiety made the salon visits feel stressful instead of luxurious. More recently, a decision was made to test out gel nail polish at home. After some research, it was the OPI GELement LED Gel Lamp and polishes from Modelones chosen.
OPI GELement LED Gel Lamp. Before making a decision, there was a lot of time spent reading reviews about various lamps. I wanted one that worked well and would mimic salon results. It ended up being the OPI GELement LED Gel Lamp that stood out. It cost about $50 CDN and was super simple to use. The lamp plugs in and there is a button on the top that turns on the light for 60 seconds. I also like that the brand has a series of YouTube videos about how to prep the nails, apply the polish, and use the lamp correctly. Application is simple and effective. I have done my nails four different times at this point and have not experienced an issue with the application process or the end results. This lamp has been a total game changer for me.
Modelones Base Coat, Top Coat, and Nail Colours. When it came to the actual nail polishes, the reviews of the OPI offerings were mixed. So, instead of choosing products from that brand, it was one called Modelones that was put to the test. There were some excellent reviews online, the prices were reasonable, and there were a lot of different colours to choose from. There was a set with the Base Coat and Top Coat chosen, of course, as well as a set with six different colours. The set has purple, pink, blue, green, and even a burnt orange. It seemed like a nice variety to start with. The results have been amazing. Not only is the gel nail polish immediately dry after curing in the OPI GELement LED Gel Lamp (which means there is no wait before returning to that always present to-do list) but the colour lasts. The average wear time seems to be between two and two and a half weeks. After that point, there might start to be some lift around the edges, and that essentially lets me know that it is time to remove the polish. These products have been incredible. I love not worrying about chipped nail polish.
Above are some recent nail looks using the OPI lamp and the Modelones polishes. The green polish was applied recently in honour of St. Patrick's Day next week. It seemed like a festive and fun choice. (The book shown is called the Irish Parade Murder, because there is nothing like a holiday themed cozy mystery.) The other colour is a vibrant Barbie inspired pink. It was bright, bold, and lasted for ages. It has been so wonderful achieving salon results at home. The cost is not that much, the process is straightforward, and the results are absolutely fantastic. It looks like my future involves a lot of gel nail polish.
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