It's possible you've been asked if you want Shellac nails the last few times you were at the nail salon. And maybe you politely declined, not because you weren't interested — you just simply weren't ...

Do I need to nail cycle? You may have asked this question at your weekly manicure appointment as the nail tech applied your gel extensions. But if you don’t know, nail cycling is a resurfacing concept ...

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 polishes and you’ve already reached peak decision fatigue for ...

We may earn commission from links on this page, but we only recommend products we love. Promise. What’s worse: waiting forever for your gel nails to soak off, or waiting forever for paint to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Meet the Plexigel manicure. Plexigel isn't exactly new, but it's having ...

Shellac nails: they can survive even the hardest of CrossFit sessions, but damn, they take time to both apply and remove. No surprise then, that many women can't resist picking at a peel-y edge, only ...

For those of you who have tried gel manicures and shellac, you know the freedom that comes with nails that don't chip. You don't have to walk around looking like a frightened kangaroo, afraid to dig ...

Shellac is a refined version of lac, a resin secreted by lac insects. Coveted for its binding abilities and glossy appearance, the material is present in a range of personal care products and ...