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Testing, Testing: Bio Seaweed Gel System + {GIVEAWAY} (CLOSED)

Posted on January 15, 2013November 20, 2015 by Elaine

A few months back I was contacted by the people at Bio Seaweed Gel who kindly remembered me from the French Connection Style Stage at ANTM Live last year.

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Now I’ve done shellac manicures before and I really like the results. However taking the product off is a bit of a pain and I’m weary about doing it too often for fear that my nails would be permanently ruined. Apparently Bio Seaweed Gel solves these problems as it claims to be “healthy” for the nails.

Now I know that there are some salons that use this product so when you go in for a shellac manicure or pedicure you can usually request the Bio Seaweed Gel products at no additional charge. I was actually sent a kit to do my own nails at home!

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From left to right:
Base coat // Polish in “Marshmallow” // Polish in “Poppy” // Top Coat
(Base and top coats are $20 and colours are $18 on sale)


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UV Lamp
($120 – 9W replacement bulb $10)
Application: 
The coloured polishes are suppose to be an all in one – no need for base and top coat. But since I was sent the base and top coat I used them anyway! (I found out afterwards that you can use the base and top coat especially if you want to keep the same colour on for longer. A good option before going on vacation). 
I applied the base coat first then turned the lamp on for 2 minutes. Then followed the same steps for the colour and then the top coat. When I usually do my nails I do my left hand first then my right hand then follow the next steps. In this case I did one hand completely first as you don’t have use of your hand when it’s under the lamp LOL! 
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Working the lamp is really easy. On the back there are two timer settings and an on/off switch. All you do is push the red button with your hand (or foot!) under the lamp and when it turns off you’re good to move on to the next step.
I’m not sure if I did something wrong but when I get my nails done at the salon they are perfectly dry after the last step. I assumed my nails were dry so I went to grab a blanket for my cat and my nails were full of cat hair stuck to them!  
I figured that I must have done something wrong so I quickly tried to use pure acetone to take the polish off and start again. Interestingly enough when I wiped acetone on the polish with a cotton pad no colour came off but my nails were then perfectly shiny and dry! I honestly cannot tell you why this happened but since I don’t need a base or top coat I think the next time I will try it with just the colour. This will save me time as well! {EDITOR’s NOTE: I was told that you are supposed to clean the nails with alcohol after the last step to remove the stickiness – which is what I didn’t do prior to picking up a blanket full of cat hair! Lesson learned.}
The Results:
Here are my nails about day after I first did them (it slipped my mind to take a picture right when I was done as I was leaving for vacation the next morning!) 
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The colour is really shiny and smooth. (I’m actually impressed with myself at how neatly I managed to apply the polish!)
 And here is after almost 2 weeks:
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My cuticles are pretty dry after coming back from sunny/humid Florida to our cold weather here. The polish is a bit dull and has some dents and started to peel in certain areas but overall it still looked really good!
Removal:
I get really lazy when I have to remove my nail polish. I know, I know, it looks hideous when half the nail polish is gone – I admit I’m guilty of this! To tell you the truth I was worried about the removal process as I know what a pain it is to remove shellac polish (without going to the salon). 
What I DID like about this is that when the polish started to peel it was actually really easy to remove cleanly. There was no real residue and minimal dehydration and “rough spots” on the nails. The only problem was that the polish did not begin to peel at the same rate for all my nails so I still needed some acetone to take it off. 
I soaked a cotton pad in acetone and applied to my finger tips holding for a few minutes. The polish scraped off quite easily although my nails and hands were super dry from the acetone. 
The polish on my toes came off even easier – I just peeled it all away cleanly! I did leave the polish on my toes on longer though as we are fully in sock season now and I wasn’t worried about people seeing badly polished toes 😉 
Wrap up:
Overall I really like this system! Did it save me time? Since I applied all the steps and had issues with cat fur sticking to my nails – no. Sitting for 2 minutes in between each coat is a bit of a pain however I think the next time I try this I will stick to the one step process so that will save me time for sure! Also to note, the consistency of the product is thicker than regular nail polish so you need to apply with a light hand or you could end up with super thick layers on the nails. I would DEFINITELY use this system again especially before a vacation so I don’t have to worry about chipping polish. There are also a TON of colours with new colours added each season so it’s nice that there are a lot of options. 
I also think the price is reasonable. For about under $200 you can purchase the lamp and one coloured polish (after taxes) but save yourself money in the long run with trips to the salon. I’m sure like me you’ll probably still indulge in a trip every now and then (who doesn’t like to be pampered) but in between those trips your nails can still look professionally done!
So where can you get Bio Seaweed Gel products? An online shop launched recently which offers $15 flat rate shipping in the US and Canada. It can also be purchased at their storefront location in downtown Toronto at 415 Yonge Street Unit 103, Toronto. (416-916-9223). For distributors you can find a list on their website. AND right now use the code “STARTER” to get 1 base gel and 1 top gel FREE when you purchase the UV lamp online. 
But…how would you like to win a system of your own?

All you have to do is be a Canadian reader and fill out the Rafflecopter form below.  Good luck!

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41 thoughts on “Testing, Testing: Bio Seaweed Gel System + {GIVEAWAY} (CLOSED)”

  1. beccaanne says:
    January 21, 2013 at 11:52 pm

    Thanks for the giveaway!! This system looks awesome!

    Reply
  2. Sharonnelt says:
    January 21, 2013 at 10:50 pm

    melon coral bc I am going to Florida

    Reply
  3. SueSueper says:
    January 20, 2013 at 7:18 pm

    Powder Blue sounds perfect!

    Reply
  4. eleanor says:
    January 20, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Bombshell is a great colour because it bright and eye-catching!

    Reply
  5. Francine F. says:
    January 20, 2013 at 1:08 pm

    I found it very difficult to navigate their site – I couldn’t see what the colours were – but I like the name Tropical Sun

    Reply
  6. Happy Chinadoll says:
    January 19, 2013 at 1:16 am

    Electric

    Reply
  7. Catharine Morgan says:
    January 18, 2013 at 3:27 pm

    Gem. Love the colour

    Reply
  8. Lisa Smith says:
    January 17, 2013 at 9:39 pm

    I really like the Tuxedo Blue

    Reply
  9. Erika says:
    January 17, 2013 at 5:33 pm

    Beach babe looks fab!

    Reply
  10. Maggie Cheung says:
    January 17, 2013 at 4:53 pm

    love to try 190 Mint =D

    Reply
  11. irish says:
    January 17, 2013 at 3:18 pm

    got to have Summer Love.

    Reply
  12. Joy Kelly Mills says:
    January 17, 2013 at 12:57 pm

    Ruby – it’s so pretty and sparkly!

    Reply
  13. Julia says:
    January 17, 2013 at 7:47 am

    I would love to try Gem, it looks like a gorgeous colour!

    Reply
  14. Tanis Sergeew says:
    January 17, 2013 at 12:16 am

    I would love to try Summer Love – it’s a great shade of color!

    Reply
  15. saskmom says:
    January 16, 2013 at 10:32 pm

    I would choose Cerise because I adore that color.

    Reply
  16. Belinda McNabb says:
    January 16, 2013 at 9:41 pm

    I would like to try the orchid

    Reply
  17. Lori Bazan says:
    January 16, 2013 at 8:46 pm

    Beach Babe is my choice!!

    Reply
  18. Sandy Trojansek says:
    January 16, 2013 at 7:55 pm

    I LOVE this!!! I want to try Beach Babe…the name alone sounds sinfully good! As someone who gets shellac manicures, I hate when the polish starts to peel. This system would be perfect between appointments! Great contest. 🙂

    Reply
  19. Anum Khan says:
    January 16, 2013 at 3:48 pm

    Love the HOLLYWOOD colour (127)! The result looks fabulous. I’ve done gel and acrylic manicures a million times but hate having to take them off when they start chipping… would love to try this Bio Seaweed Gel System!

    Reply
  20. Brenda Penton says:
    January 16, 2013 at 1:45 pm

    I like 156: Summer Love. A pretty orange color and don’t have any orange colors.

    Reply
  21. Kasey Bayne says:
    January 16, 2013 at 10:29 am

    I love 176 – Cerise! A fun dark pink to cheer up these dreary winter days 🙂

    Reply
  22. ginette4 says:
    January 16, 2013 at 10:14 am

    Candy apple, I love wearing rich reds

    Reply
  23. TOBeautyReviews says:
    January 16, 2013 at 10:13 am

    LOL thanks Anna – yeah obviously I’m not an expert LOL! I guess I at least solved my own issue unintentionally!

    Reply
  24. privyseel says:
    January 15, 2013 at 11:01 pm

    I’d like to try Melon Coral. It sounds very summery and would be great on toes.

    Reply
  25. Eden says:
    January 15, 2013 at 10:53 pm

    I would love to try Diamond VIP because I love sparkly polish but “regular” polish never lasts on my nails for more than 24 hours!

    Reply
  26. torlonias says:
    January 15, 2013 at 10:08 pm

    I’d love to try pomegrenate because it’s such a pretty shade of red.

    Reply
  27. Amy says:
    January 15, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    I would like to try the Pomegranate colour.

    Reply
  28. Leesh says:
    January 15, 2013 at 8:24 pm

    So many colours to choose from but I think I’d like Tropical Sun.

    I’ve been addicted to shellac since I first got it done before my vacation to Punta Cana in December. I like how it stayed on even though I was in the water and sun all day.

    Reply
  29. Deanna Nichols says:
    January 15, 2013 at 8:20 pm

    I really like the colour selection options, must try just for easy removal.

    Reply
  30. Nikki* says:
    January 15, 2013 at 7:46 pm

    I’ve been considering getting a gel nail system! The colour ‘Beach Babe’ looks great!

    Reply
  31. Soozle says:
    January 15, 2013 at 5:24 pm

    I like the ‘Pearl’ color

    Reply
  32. kat says:
    January 15, 2013 at 4:21 pm

    btw, i’d love to try the reds

    Reply
  33. kat says:
    January 15, 2013 at 4:19 pm

    i’ve been wanting to try gel polish!! it looks like it has amazing staying power (yay!)

    Reply
  34. Jan says:
    January 15, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    Both poppy and marshmellow are gorgeous colours!

    Reply
  35. Courtney D says:
    January 15, 2013 at 1:52 pm

    I’ve been Babe because it would be a pretty spring color. Or Bubble Gum because who doesn’t love a hot pink?!

    Reply
  36. Anna Luciano says:
    January 15, 2013 at 1:32 pm

    This is similar to Shellac. When getting a Shellac mani, you need to wipe with acetone to dry the polish, that’s what happened here!

    I’m really into greens right now, I’d love to try a jade shade

    Reply
  37. Helga says:
    January 15, 2013 at 1:22 pm

    Have gotten several bio seaweed gel manicures I prefer it over others for longevity. I would love to try pomegranate or marshmallow

    Reply
  38. Shayna Murray says:
    January 15, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    I’ve used Eclipse and love it!!

    Reply
  39. SUMMER PLEWES says:
    January 15, 2013 at 11:47 am

    I would love to try Ocean tide.. as I think it would go with my eyes. This is so cool! I really love this and would love to try it! Such a great product giveaway!!

    Reply
  40. Amanda Q says:
    January 15, 2013 at 11:36 am

    Thanks for hosting this giveaway! Love bio seaweed gel. I’ve been using it for 2 years now!

    Reply
  41. lizzysdarcy says:
    January 15, 2013 at 11:09 am

    I’d love to try 126- Magenta
    Jay Tee

    Reply

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