Glittery Colour Changing Shellac

Since buying my UV lamp and Shellac kit my gel nail polish collection has expanded quite a bit. This colour changing varnish is the latest in the collection:

Bluesky is a gel nail polish which changes from deep purple to a bright blue, it also has silver glitter dispersed throughout. Bluesky is shellac brand of polish very similar to CND but `cheaper. 

The colour change occurs due to temperature change, when cold the polish is deep purple and turns to bright blue when hot. Gel polishes are fantastic, once you have cured each layer you are good to go for at least two weeks. I find the gel makes my nails stronger, giving them a protective layer, which I find gives them a chance to grow a bit longer.

Have you ever used a gel nail kit? 

Colour Changing Gel Polish - Shellac

I have indulged in a CND Shellac manicure a couple of times now - even for my wedding I had a gorgeous shimmering teal colour.

The polish lasted more than two weeks each time I had it done at a salon - fantastic. The price tag however was not so fantastic. Around £20 a time, which, some might say is reasonable, but not something I could get on a regular basis. 

I decided to get a kit from amazon and do my own shellac manicures. 

Here is my first attempt and my chosen polish is a colour changing one:

I decided to try the Bluesky shellac polish, rather than its more expensive sister brand, CND. Bluesky is around £6 a bottle, whereas CND is £15. 

I found the wear on my first attempt was around a week, which for me, is better than normal nail polish.

I found it helped my nail health, they grew stronger, I guess the gel gave the nail a more protective layer.

Have you tried a DIY shellac?