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 ...

There's something otherworldly about the entire nail salon experience: as you sink back into that plush, automatic massage chair and silence your phone for a luxurious 45 minutes, all of life's ...

The first time I had a Shellac manicure it felt like a revelation. Shine to rival a mirror glaze and zero fear of smooshing the polish when I left the salon. Just hard, durable nails that had a slight ...

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The debate here is which is better, gel nail polish or shellac nail polish. Gel manicures benefit those with weaker nails and last just that little bit longer than Shellac. However, it is a lot harder ...

1. "Commander in Chic," Sally Hansen Complete Salon Manicure. "Very similar to Chanel 'Particuliere.' " Available at drugstores. 2. "Jade Is the New Black" by OPI. "A bold green creme." Available at ...

Shellac manicures and gel nails are great but if you're a fan of a professional mani, you're probably more than familiar with the less-than-desirable side effects that can come along with a salon ...

When did going for a mani-pedi become so damn complicated? Far from the simple polish n’ go of yesteryear, new trends and techniques have appeared over the past few years to give nail art enthusiasts ...