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 ...

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 ...

As manicure trends come and go, there are a few trusted methods that remain popular — and Shellac is one of them. You've probably heard about it, and maybe your manicurist regularly asks if you want ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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“What if hell is silence?” was the first note I jotted down for this review, upon ending my second playthrough of Shellac’s sixth and final studio album—11 days after singer/guitarist Steve Albini ...