Category: Shellac

  • How To Use CND Shellac Luxe 

    How To Use CND Shellac Luxe 

    It’s not uncommon to hear many people talk about how they would love to have their nails done, but they just don’t have the time, and if you’re like this too, then no one can blame you because there are quite a lot of steps involved in getting the perfect manicure. But what if I…

  • Is Shellac Vegan? (The Truth About Shellac)

    Is Shellac Vegan? (The Truth About Shellac)

    Becoming a vegan means realizing that many beauty products out there are not animal friendly. A lot of these contain animal by-products that individuals may not know of; from make-up to nail polish. The big question is: is shellac vegan? Shellac is made from the resin formed by the excretion of the female lac bug,…

  • Can Shellac Be Used on Acrylic Nails? (Find The Answer Here)

    Can Shellac Be Used on Acrylic Nails? (Find The Answer Here)

    Once you dive into the wonderful world of artificial nails, you can never stop exploring this ocean of possibilities and being amazed by the endless combination of nail techniques that are available. Just like any other industry, beauty and cosmetics are always on the verge of discovering something new and revolutionary. One of the latest…

  • Can You Use Any Lamp for Shellac? Let’s Find out

    Can You Use Any Lamp for Shellac? Let’s Find out

    The Shellac has been the star of the manicures when it showed up for the first time. Every woman out there wanted to try this revolutionary product that basically represents a hybrid between nail polish and gel. No one was paying attention to the lamp that’s used in the process of curing the Shellac. Considering…

  • The Shelf Life Of Shellac And How To Improve It

    The Shelf Life Of Shellac And How To Improve It

    Each season brings a variety of shellac colors that suits the fashion trend at the time. With that being said, by the time summer comes around again, you may still have a nearly full bottle of bright yellow shellac. The question on our minds is does shellac nail polish go bad? Shellac nail polish usually…

  • 5 Things to Know about CND Shellac (Including Light)

    5 Things to Know about CND Shellac (Including Light)

    When going for a manicure, many women are not informed enough about all the types of manicures that exist and their pros and cons. One of the things most of us believe is that nail techniques can be very damaging to our nails. The latest invention came from a company called CND and it came…

  • 4 Reasons Your Shellac Looks Dull (and How to Fix It)

    4 Reasons Your Shellac Looks Dull (and How to Fix It)

    When you spend time and money getting the perfect manicure, it can be disheartening when it quickly becomes dull. Although dulling can happen over time, it is not supposed to happen shortly after having your shellac done. So, Whats makes your shellac look dull? What can you do to fix it? Your shellac can look…

  • The Cost Of Getting Your Shellac Removed

    The Cost Of Getting Your Shellac Removed

    All good things come to an end, including the perfect manicure. There are tell-tale signs that a trip to the salon is in order. It is no secret that maintaining perfect nails costs, many women need to budget. They want to know: how much does it cost to remove my shellac?  Most salons charge around…

  • How to Do Your Nails in Shellac Without a UV Light

    How to Do Your Nails in Shellac Without a UV Light

    Once you start investigating the world built around a good manicure, you can never stop finding out new techniques and alternatives to the already existing ones. Since health is the number one priority to many of us, it is not unusual that you ask yourself whether there are any alternatives to UV lamps. Media has…

  • How Often Should You Get Shellac? (We Found Out)

    How Often Should You Get Shellac? (We Found Out)

    On a path to find out your favorite type of manicure, I am pretty sure you have encountered the Shellac. Called the God between the types of manicure, it has easily earned its status due to the ease of appliance and removal, as well as wonderful out-of-the-world color palette.  There is no technique that can…