You may remember that back in April, I shared with you that I was making a trip to NYC to film a “Hair-To Tuesday” video at Folica’s corporate office. I was the model/blogger to demonstrate how easy it was to use the Lomasi Mani/Pedi Gel system, to do DIY gel manicures and pedicures yourself at home!
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| Showing off my gel mani – Lomasi’s “Spritely” |
I got to work with the fabulous Tracey from Lomasi, and the amazing girls from Folica, and the video is finally ready to debut!
Part of my partnership with Folica, involves giving away 5 Lomasi Mani/Pedi Gel systems, so after watching the video, be sure to enter this big time giveaway below!
I was provided with this product on behalf of my parternship with Lomasi, for my honest opinions and feedback.
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I would love to be able to save money by doing my own gel manicures!!
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I had a gel manicure once before while visiting Atlanta, GA and I loved it. Unfortunately, no one in my town does them.
I had a gel manicure while on vacation in Florida. Swimming everyday in the ocean and the pool and my nails still looked terrific 3 weeks later. What an amazing system!
I recently tried a gel manicure at my local salon and it was awesome not to have my nail polish chip for several weeks! Also, like you said, it is really nice not to have to worry about smudging the nail polish right after the manicure. I would love an at home kit.
Suzie bzmomx4
I love painting my own nails but cannot seem to ever get them to completely dry before dinging them on something. I’ve tried IT ALL. Hair dryers, finishing oils/sprays, etc. I’ve long considered getting the nail dryer salon’s have but I live in a NYC apartment and those things take up too much space. I like the size of the dryer in the vid… I’ve never had a gel manicure before, so I don’t know if I’ll like it as much as regular polish, but the video is definitely making me consider it!
I’ve been a user of solar nails since 8th grade and I want to change to Loami since is much better!! I tried gel pedicure and I absolutely love it, there’s not that many salons that do it so it will be terific to do it myself! 🙂
I am a nail fanatic!
I do my nails RELIGIOUSLY every week at home. No really.
When my checkbook allows, I go to the salon and get gel nails – which, in my opinion, is the best invention since Neutrogena’s make-up remover towelettes and extra long curling irons (just sayin’). … The thought of having access to gel nails from my home??? Oh. My. Goodness. *dizzily falls over* Don’t tease me, people. Don’t tease me.
Hi Everyone!
I’m also a “fanatic” about doing my nails! Since I do my own nails, and have the room for any small appliances that would take it to a higher level, I’m now going to learn about the “gel” system! Does it stay on longer than the regular polish? Can anyone tell me about it? Thanks!!
Hi Agi,
The gel nail system uses special prep steps, polishes, and a UV light to allow the polish to dry in 60 seconds. Unlike regular nail polish, it is completely dry and hard in that short time frame, so you won’t have to worry about nicks, dents, smudges, etc…
It typically lasts 2+ weeks!
Hope this helps!
Marissa
I love to do my own so i can save big.
I absolutely love manicures! And would love to have one at home that not only looks great but lasts a long time! When I saw the video I was so excited. Hope I win 🙂
I NEVER have time to do my nails this is a great way to keep me looking good!
I would love to have the Lomasi Nail system not only to save money and to protect my health. The last shop I went into was very unsanitary and shared my feelings with management. I decided I would not being paying someone to pass a terrible disease such as hep b. After watching the video I thought the system was AWESOME would love to own for my own at home use. Thank You
Bridget! Thank you for bravely voicing your observations to the shop owner! Good for the patrons following your input if the owners indeed made some needed changes! If you can “see” it’s unsanitary, it’s got to be bad. It’s a huge industry and shame on them! That was the initial reason for doing my own at home. Now it’s fun. I was just wondering if their prices were better than average? Just wondering…
I do my own mani/pedi at home. I love my fave Essie “marino cool” color and think I do a better job myself because I gently do my cuticles and know it’s safer done by me. I’d love to try the gel polish as it sounds as if it stays on longer?
Loving all of your feedback on gel manicures! Keep ’em coming! xo
I’ve heard so much about “gel”. If anyone can tell me what exactly is a “gel” mani, I’d appreciate it!
Not only does this seem like a money saver, but most importantly, a time saver. Career women on the run do not have time to sit at a salon very long with busy weeks. NO Chip= sounds awesome!
What a fabulous giveaway! I love gel manicures, but hate to pay for them! This would be wonderful to have a home!
I have never tried gel manis. Too expensive for my budget. Thanks for the chance!
I recently had a shellac manicure and loved the fact that it lasted so long. Having the opportunity to do it at home saves me both time and money. For a girl who chips her manicures within the first few hours after receiving one, this product is a god-send 🙂
I love to do my own mani/pedi at home because I get to save money and I don’t have to worry about making it to my appointment on time. Plus I an do my nails at midnight if I felt like it!
With 5 kiddos, who has time to go to the salon? This would be fun to do at home at anytime & I don’t have to get a sitter!
I have never had a manicure…sad but true. I would love this!!
Hi Im Shametria Johnson and Im a Personal Trainer and I love to get my nails done. But being at the gym really takes a toll on my nails. Getting this system would save me lots of money and repairs. I would love to be chip, dent and smug free.
I love keeping my nails shaped and polished but no matter how long I let the polish dry or what type of top coat and nail dry I try I still end up with blanket marks on my nails. Going to the salon and getting a shellac manicure is not in the budget. I hear home gel manicures would be the answer to this girls problem. Would love to try it ! Thanks.
I recently bought a wax machine and would love to be able to do my nails at home as well. It would save me a lot of time and money as well as give me the chance to be in the comfort of my own home.
I would love to do my own nails at home! I have always wanted to get my nails done on a regular basis, but it is super expensive! It isn’t a necessity, but I would like to pamper myself every now and then =)
I also have a daughter who would LOVE this!
I love how manicures look…for about 5 minutes. I always mess them up with finger prints, dents, nicks, smudges, you name it. I’d love to be able to keep a manicure for a few weeks AND save money!
This set looks incredible! I just paid $60 dollars this past weekend for a mani pedi and this can save me so much more money (and last a thousand times longer than my own regular polish at home!)
I just learned more from your video about how to properly do a gel manicure than I have from trying various nail salons during the past 1 1/2 years! To save time, the process is rushed a bit in salons. They don’t pay enough attention to how long your nails are under the light, and they don’t do the thumbs separately. That explains why the gel on my thumbs chips or comes off between appointments. I can’t wait to start doing it myself at home!
I would love to be able to do my own gel manicures to have beautiful long lasting nails! Plus I would love to have my girlfriends over for mani pedi parties!!
I have been spending tons of money on gel mani/pedis. My nails grow so fast that they only last about a week longer than regular manicures. Being able to do them myself, at home, would be so much more convenient than driving almost an hour away from home to get a quality job.
I would love to invite my sisters for a sleepover & do this it would be so much fun & special since we all hardly see each other anymore not to mention the great savings of doing it at home & not a salon, how exciting:)
I forgot to mention I have never heard about a gel manicure but it sounds like a great thing it would definitely be something cool to try:)
ever since i went to my favorite salon about a year and a half ago, i was told about this new gel product that doesn’t damage your nails but still helps to maintain the protective shell you get like when you use acrylic. i tried the gel and was instantly in love with how well it kept my manicures intact for 2 weeks+! i would love to have this system at home so i could change up the designs as often as i’d like, but still have a budget when it comes to doing my nails (:
So excited, one of my friends has a system and she absolutely loves it!
I’m obsessed with painting my nails. NO CHIPS ALLOWED on these fingers!!! I’ve gotten so good at doing them that sometimes my manicures don’t live up to my perfection! I would love to try this system to see how it holds up on my oily nails!!!
GREAT GIVEAWAY!!!
xxo
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http://www.mollydixon.com
I am a mom of two kids ages 3 and 1, so I don’t have time to go to the salon for a manicure. This system would at least ensure that my nails look good when heading to a playdate or school interview. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win. XO
Dbyrne1[at]gmail[dot]com
I REALLY NEED THEM.
the at home mani/pedi system would be ideal to have at home! i hope i can snag one (:
I don’t know what to say except that 1.) I am obsessed with the color of your nails in this blog post and 2.) I live for doing my nails. I think it’s the best accessory to any outfit! ;)Would absolutely love to try these out!
being able to do my nails at home would be so much more afforable! since i am in school i cant afford to get them done all the time!
great giveaway!
xxA
ashlyn@letitbebeautiful.com
I have tried other gel programs and found that the gel does not stay on long enough. I always do my own nails and would love to give this product a try!
Thank you!
I would love to try this because I am too hard on regular polish! It just won’t last.
Busy mom of three needs some attention!!!! I can spend sometime on myself every two weeks! I would love to rock the summer French manicure!
I love doing my own manicures but they chip next day or I end up smudging them as soon as I’m done painting! Gel polish is the only way to go these days! Having your own system at home is such a luxury and would tell all my friends about how great this product works!
IT’S LIKE CHRISTMAS EVE, PEOPLE!
The suspense is killing me.
* staring hypnotically at the countdown clock while blowing on my oh-so-yesterday NON-GEL polish (Essie/Tart Deco, by the way). *