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My gel manicure and pedicure experience...

Last Wednesday was actually my third gel nails experience. I had my first one in one of the poshest nail salon almost two years ago. I said to myself that I will never ever indulge myself again into gel polish but I was wrong! I love the fact that gel polish are more bonded to your nails , if done correctly and with the use of really quality ones. I had my first experience at Dashing Diva and I love it! It cost me pricey for both manicure and pedicure. They cleaned the nails well and cured each layer by UV nail dryer. And yeah it was really awesome each time I looked at my nails they were still intact and shiny. If not for the cracked polish after about...hmmm...if I remember it right...3 weeks?! Wow! 

Then the second time was on my birthday month. I had the urge of doing my own French tip but I gave up since I wanted the white lines to be even.... so I headed to a nail salon. Too bad, the nail salon I went to which offered a big discount for my birthday month failed to perfect my nails.The day after, I already saw a chipped polish! My experience with them was a bit inexpensive so I guess the poor quality came with the price .

Then this time I was in search for a good nail salon and spotted "Nail it!". It was not so perfectly classy but the place was clean and simple in the color scheme of white,lavenders and lilacs.I love the fact that I sat on a big relaxing couch with plenty of pillows ang updated fashion magazines. Then I asked  them to have my nails in French tips because I wanted them to look clean and simple. No fuss over colored ones. I just needed this.I guess I'm just into nude ones. 

Here are my nails after ...

Day two...


Yeah I know... my feet are overworked and they looked dry and old:-( I'm never really into feet scrubs and lotions hehe..

And day three, today...


 Still intact and beautiful with all the washing and other household chores. This salon used Orly gel nail polish on me and two well-trained staff attended to my nails and needs. My manicure and pedicure cost me about  1,450php plus tips. I guess I'm happy with the service and of course the outcome. Will I come back? Yes of course! I love the fact that when I come back for another session , the polish removal will be free of charge which I heard some salons charges clients separately.I really think they did a great job with my nails and they were fast and efficient:) 

***Note: This is not a paid advertisement or even a freebie which I was asked to write about.I simply love to share with you my experiences.

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