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 ...

One drawback to shellac, Seney points out, is that because it has traditional polish mixed in the formula, gel nails last ...

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 ...

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 ...

I have two pet peeves: people who are rude in the morning and chipping my nails. Few things annoy me as much as when I spend an hour in the salon, only to end up smudging my manicure as I walk out the ...

What's worse: waiting forever for your gel nails to soak off, or waiting forever for paint to (literally) dry with a regular manicure? Yeah, I don't know either. But what if I told you that you don't ...

While the nail salon is supposed to be a relaxing place, sometimes it can be just the opposite, as you're faced with what can feel like an impossible decision: what type of gel nail polish to choose.

Are you hypnotized by my shiny, shiny red manicure? How about if I told you it would last at least 2 weeks, probably more like 3 without chipping? Like, at all. Folks, what you're looking at is the ...

Can’t get to a salon? Here’s how to tackle a hard-to-shift manicure at home. Plus, eight items to add to your DIY nail kit. Nothing makes you feel like you’ve got your shit together more than a fresh ...