jobu Posted November 19, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Going on a longer than usual, for me, cruise. I know that my manicure will not last the entire time. Does anyone know how much a french manicure or just a color change might cost on the Explorer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted November 19, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I had a polish change when we were aboard Liberty OTS during the recent transatlantic sailing, and I paid $18, plus the 15% gratuity which was automatically added to the bill. I had a 15% off coupon in my C&A booklet which I remembered to take with me....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobu Posted November 19, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I had a polish change when we were aboard Liberty OTS during the recent transatlantic sailing, and I paid $18, plus the 15% gratuity which was automatically added to the bill. I had a 15% off coupon in my C&A booklet which I remembered to take with me....;) Is that the coupon for spa treatments? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactic Posted November 19, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 19, 2011 based on my bad experience with manicurist on vos in september - If I were in your position I would be taking my own polish etc and doing it myself - I ended up with a cut finger and nails that were a mess. Could have been just the person who did it but I was not impressed and left feeling sore and angry. Think about getting a product like shellac applied before you go.... a shellac polish lasts me at least 3 weeks and much much longer on toes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted November 19, 2011 #5 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Think about getting a product like shellac applied before you go.... a shellac polish lasts me at least 3 weeks and much much longer on toes If you are referring to "manicure gel", I've been getting this for about a year, and seriously LOVE it! I get the clear so there is no obvious look of the new nail versus the polish at the bottom of my nails. I just add clear topcoat every so often to keep the same shiny look. What I love about this is you can cut and shape your nails as they grow out. After using it twice, my nails got so strong that I can go for over a month before getting it replaced. With the clear it's impossible to see the new growth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForward2 Posted November 19, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I would also recommend the 'shellac polish' before you go. this is different than gel, although gel would work also. I recently had shellac done before my cruise and it lasted 3 weeks. I also get french with the clear topcoat and you cannot notice as they grow out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted November 19, 2011 #7 Share Posted November 19, 2011 I would also recommend the 'shellac polish' before you go. this is different than gel, although gel would work also.I recently had shellac done before my cruise and it lasted 3 weeks. I also get french with the clear topcoat and you cannot notice as they grow out. I think we are referring to the same thing, right? My salon calls it a "manicure gel", but it's not the same as the older gels that create a really think hard shell over your nails. This, as I said, can be cut and filed like your real nails. I think I will try the french next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 19, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 19, 2011 My "Gel Manicures" (they use a UV light to harden them) are lasting almost a month..Try it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted November 19, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 19, 2011 My "Gel Manicures" (they use a UV light to harden them) are lasting almost a month..Try it... Yep, that's what I'm talking about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobu Posted November 19, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Thank you for all of the suggestions. I'm actually getting my nails done this afternoon. I will ask for the gel and/or shellack finish. That should do fine since we'll only be away for 11 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobu Posted November 19, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Just back from salon. It's called a Gelac Manicure and it lasts 2 weeks. We'll see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted November 20, 2011 #12 Share Posted November 20, 2011 After the second or third time you use it, it stays on much longer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tactic Posted November 22, 2011 #13 Share Posted November 22, 2011 shellac is the brand name of cnd products so I guess there are lots of others out there doing the same job.... I love it. ON VOS they were advertising it but was loads more expensive than salon at home - hope you lovely ladies out there who use find it as nice as I do for shiny nails :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeywestK Posted November 23, 2011 #14 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Is that the coupon for spa treatments? No, that was a separate coupon. It was a coupon for salon service, I think...:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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