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caya · 09-09-2015, 07:14 PM

Hi Donna,

I have been doing the Shellac manicures for about 3-4 years. For me, they have strengthened my nails. I know for some people it is not good for their nails, but for me, it has helped. They are hard, grown quickly (since I've been off Herceptin) and are great. Some people alternate between Shellac and regular manicures ( 3 or 4 Shellac, 1 regular) if they feel their nails need a break.

Good luck!

all the best
caya

09-09-2015, 07:14 PM	#5
caya Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thornhill, Ontario Canada Posts: 2,320	Re: My nails are still a mess Hi Donna, I have been doing the Shellac manicures for about 3-4 years. For me, they have strengthened my nails. I know for some people it is not good for their nails, but for me, it has helped. They are hard, grown quickly (since I've been off Herceptin) and are great. Some people alternate between Shellac and regular manicures ( 3 or 4 Shellac, 1 regular) if they feel their nails need a break. Good luck! all the best caya __________________ ER90%+/PR 50%+/HER 2+ 1.7 cm and 1.0 cm. Stage 1, grade 2, Node Negative (16 nodes tested) MRM Dec.18/06 3 x FEC, 3 x Taxotere Herceptin - every 3 weeks for a year, finished May 8/08 Tamoxifen - 2 1/2 years Femara - Jan. 1, 2010 - July 18, 2012 BRCA1/BRCA2 Negative Dignosed 10/16/06, age 48 , premenopausal Mild lymphedema diagnosed June 2009 - breast surgeon and lymph. therapist think it's completely reversible - hope so. Reclast infusion January 2012 Oopherectomy October 2013 15 Years NED!!