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For my Twitter followers you already know that this past Wednesday I got my nails did, my friend Dorothy was in town for a few days and treated me to get my first Calgel Japanese nail art at Sakura! For the entire day I’ve been getting emails and IMs from my friends and readers after they saw my new nails on the Kanye West x Casio G-Shock post, here it is! I’ve been meaning to try Calgel since my friend Heather have been raving about it, I’m not one that always gets a manicure and pedicure at the salon because I like to change my polish quite often but getting Calgel was a different story. I walked in clueless of what Calgel was, “Calgel is one of Japan’s most popular UV Gel Systems used to strengthen soft or weak nails. You can choose from a wide range of colored gels that won’t peel or chip like regular polish.” The best thing is it dries super fast so no waiting for it to dry after you’re done and getting worried of smudges and scratches (also great for the Winter), it lasts about 2-3 weeks. My nail technician was Fumiko, she’s very patient and nice, I decided to go with the clear base with fuchsia ombre and glitter effect (#14) to match my toe color (Priti #246 Fire-Candle). My nails were a bit more expensive ($65 vs $40) because it took longer but when the nails grow out it won’t be noticeable since the base is clear, I’m planning to keep it for at least 2 weeks so def want it too look like I just left the salon. After she cleans your cuticles and shapes your nails she starts applying Calgel with a paintbrush, then you place your hand under the UV lamp to dry, this cycle goes for a couple of times. Before putting on the topcoat you can add nail art, I wanted some bling so she added a few rhinestones. Fumiko told me to wipe off the clear topcoat with a non-acetone remover, then re-apply the topcoat once a week to keep it fresh. I’m loving my new Calgel Japanese nail art, getting tons of compliments too. If you’re planning to try out Sakura, be sure to mention you heard it from Wendy/nitro:licious! Let me know if you’re going to get your nails did or have already done this before. I’ll be back again! Update: Here’s my guide to removing Calgel! Click here to view. More pics after the jump…
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omg. i love your top. where is it from?
the nails look fab!!! if i can only stop my bad habit of biting my nails, i would totally do it
@FRANtastic: my top is MM Couture by Miss Me
! I think getting your nails with Calgel will help stop the biting, when I get my nails done I don’t bite my nails.
pronails for fly gals!
loves!
v. interesting. i was reading about uv coating for nails in the new issue of nylon magazine.
your nails remind me of cherry blossoms!
OMG i go there all the time
Your nails are so cute! I love how they came out!
I read about this salon in nylon mag. I love Japanese nail art, hella cute. Something different from boring French tips
all the nail designs are really fab. i also really like you shirt.
lovely nail art!:)
OMG ! I love it.. I wish we had a salon like that in Miami! YOU are so LUCKY!
Whoaaaa I DIY’ed my nails in July and they looked EXACTLY like your nails! How freaky. They did a great job! Obv I love them
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I love Sakura nail & Spa. I’ve had an excellent experience each time I’ve gone. The calgel really never chips off, it’s amazing. I had mine on for 6 weeks ( I was too busy to schedule a fill in despite new growth) and the nail growth I experienced while using calgel was to the extreme. Most of all I love the fact that the treatment is affordable, compared to the few other salons in the city that offer similar UV coating starting at 100+ dollars.
How fun! I have only had my nails professionally “done” twice in my life! Once for my wedding and once for my sister’s wedding. It sure does feel wonderful and looks great. Since I can’t afford to go out and have this done, I decided to try to “master the art” at home! My daughter and I love to soak our feet in hot water/towels, relax, pumice followed by my favorite natural cream called Topricin foot cream. It feels soooo soothing and wonderful for tired and sore feet. Last, we love to pick out a fav color and splash it on!! It is fun and relaxing for us girlies
Glad you enjoyed yours!!
I love getting my nails done, although it quite expensive in Germany but I don’t like to much glitter. I’m more into colour.
OMG…i HAVE to go there…most likely in the fall when I don’t have the time to do my nails myself…your nails look great!!
Nice! I’ve always dug Heather’s twitpics of when she gets Calgel done and wanted to get them done myself, but associated it with have to get long nails. It looks awesome on shorter nail too…will have to make appt. soon.
ive been lookin for a japanese nail salon becuz i’ve read about their hot designs n im feenin dfor sum crazy rhinestones liek that lol does anyoine know of any other salons that do jap. nail designs??
i like your nails but i love your ring. its so cute. i might try this on my own, if it doesnt work, i will try to go
get them done
lovely nail art!:)
where can you get this done in LA???
I like your rings.look like beautiful!
lovely nail art!
Japanese gals really are into their nail art http://www.japansugoi.com/wordpress/japanese-girl…
where can you get this done in LA???