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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 ...

Nail bars in Ireland are due to reopen later on this month, and beauty fans can’t wait. A trip to the salon is the perfect way to treat yourself, with plenty of treatments on offers for nails. But if ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Discover the key differences between shellac and gel manicures to find your perfect nail enhancement. Learn about durability, the application process, and how each affects your natural nails. Shellac ...

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Shellac can last two to three weeks before a fill-in is needed. “Some individuals might even find that it lasts three to four weeks, depending on the unique chemistry of their nails, natural nail ...