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Tina
VIP March 2020

What would you do? Manicure question.

Tina, on December 16, 2019 at 4:11 PM Posted in Hair and Makeup 0 14
I was just at my salon and booked my pedicure for my wedding. Yay! But while I was there she asked what colour I was thinking of for my nails. I said mint green! Well turns out they don’t have an opi mint green gel nail polish at the salon. I own an Essie mint green colour. She did mention if I had a colour I liked to bring it in. Would you bring in your own nail colour (not gel) or pick another colour? My heart was set on mint green btw.

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Latest activity by Shameika, on December 20, 2019 at 12:27 PM
  • Lauren
    VIP September 2019
    Lauren ·
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    They don't have anything close in OPI or another gel polish brand?

    If not I think you can get OPI gel polish from Amazon and bring your own.

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  • Tina
    VIP March 2020
    Tina ·
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    They didn’t have a mint green there at all. They had shades with more blue tints etc but that wouldn’t match my wedding colours.
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  • MrsD
    Legend July 2019
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    If your heart is set 100% on a specific color, I wouldn't risk picking another one. I'd just buy a mint green you like and bring it in.

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  • Kelsey
    VIP September 2020
    Kelsey ·
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    Maybe you can find a mint green gel polish to bring in or I would just bring in the one you already have if your heart is set on it.

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  • Amber
    Master February 2020
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    I agree with MrsD. I would shop around until you find the exact one you love in a gel polish and bring that in with you Smiley smile

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  • Sherry
    Master September 2019
    Sherry ·
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    I would take my own or see if you can find a mint green gel to take with you.

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  • Michaela
    Super May 2020
    Michaela ·
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    I think it's pretty common to bring in your own color. Just ask the salon ahead of time if they are okay with that. Don't settle unless you have no other choice!

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  • Tina
    VIP March 2020
    Tina ·
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    I never knew that so I feel better. I just checked and my mint green Essie polish is a gel polish so that makes me happy!
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  • Sinéad
    WeddingWire Administrator January 2025
    Sinéad ·
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    This is such a gorgeous color!!

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  • Katie
    Devoted March 2019
    Katie ·
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    I agree!! If you love the color, stick to what you know you want Smiley smile

    If you wanted a gel for the durability, see if they have other options for you in that regard - for my wedding they have "cat eye" gel polishes, but I normally do the dipping powder manicure and they were able to combine the two for me! They may be able to do something similar for you by putting a gel coat on top, etc. so you still get the long lasting durability of a gel manicure!

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  • Kristal
    Expert February 2020
    Kristal ·
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    If you were set on that color, i'd bring my own. Though I personally have never seen a plus side to gel over regular nail color. Don't compromise the color you want. You'd likely regret it when you look back at the pictures.

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  • Sarah
    Savvy October 2020
    Sarah ·
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    If they're ok with you bringing your own and you have your heart set on a color, bring it in! I know some people do this for all of their appointments. Weddings are special and I'm glad you found a salon that's accommodating.

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  • L
    Dedicated May 2022
    Laura ·
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    Bring your own if you have found the color you like
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  • Shameika
    Dedicated August 2020
    Shameika ·
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    I would just bring my own color. If you are wanting "gel", ask them to just put a gel topcoat of clear.

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