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 it comes to feeling instantly put together and polished (pardon the pun) having Shellac nails or gel nails is a sure-fire winner. Neither chip and look incredibly slick, and whether you're ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Going to the nail salon should, in theory, be a relaxing experience. But things can escalate quickly when you’re faced with a ...

Are you team “sit forever while my gel polish soaks off” or team “don’t touch anything for 20 minutes while my polish dries”? Either way, traditional manicures can feel like a time suck. Enter: ...

There's a slight difference. The promise of a shiny, chip-free manicure for up to two weeks is exactly why gel manicures remain one of the most popular choices at nail salons. However, deciding on ...

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 ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When Shellac and gel manicures first revolutionised the nail polish market, those of us on the GH beauty desk couldn’t have been ...