Shellac

I got my nails done with Shellac with the colour Tropix. I'm less than impressed. This is the second time I've had it done, both at different places.
I was not impressed with this particular salon, which was located in Greenslopes in the Brisbane area.
Firstly, the first lady who started doing my nails did a good job, however after she put the base coat on and directed me towards the lamp, that was the last I saw of her. Each colour coat was done by the two other ladies, with the second finishing the top coat.
Secondly, the UV lamp they used was not the special CND lamp. I don't know if it's 100% necessary but the last place used on and the CND Shellac website states:

Substituting another lamp will result in insufficient cure, which reduces durability and length of wear. The UV output of the CND lamp is specifically calibrated to the system and Shellac formulas for proper cure.

Maybe they're just trying to make money but I would have preferred it.
Lastly, the salon used CND base and colour coat and then OPI Gelish top coat. Didn't like that they mixed the brands like that.
Overall, just not too happy. Plus I think its already lifting on one nail.