One drawback to shellac, Seney points out, is that because it has traditional polish mixed in the formula, gel nails last longer. Although shellac is a little bit more susceptible to chipping than gel ...

When you're debating a long-lasting manicure at the salon, you’re usually presented with two main options: gel or shellac. But what, exactly, is shellac? The name refers to the signature shine ...

When you're debating a long-lasting manicure at the salon, you’re usually presented with two main options: gel or shellac. But what, exactly, is shellac? The name refers to the signature shine ...

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Going to the nail salon should, in theory, be a relaxing experience. But things can escalate quickly when you’re faced with a plethora of nail polish samples, and you’re circling the decision fatigue ...

Shellac manicures are the hot new thing when it comes to nails. A few coats of this specialized nail polish, a 10-second set time, and you've got glossy colorful nails that won't chip, fade or smudge ...

There are trends and then there are TRENDS. That philosophy holds true in the world of beauty maybe more so than in any other industry. In the domain of manicures, for example, there is the current ...

Beauty + Health intern Lauren Drago finds a cure for her nail biting habit at Angelo David Salon. Photo: Creative Nail Design. I have something to confess and its a bit embarrassing: I am a frequent ...

Last night's episode of Fake Britain on BBC1 exposed the dangerous practice of salons offering faux gel nails, charging premium prices for pretend Shellac. The original UV gel polish, CND Shellac, was ...