There has been a lot of debate as to whether Shellac and gel polish manicures could be linked to cancerous cells, because we have to use UV lights to cure the polishes.
Just like your hair, your nails are already dead. However, your cuticles and nail bed are very much alive, and caring for them is very important. Make sure you never try to rip the polish, instead get booked in for a professional removal, or follow the steps for proper DIY removal, like with an Offly Fast Kit. CARE: Commit to a regular schedule of manicures to keep cuticles at bay. COAT: Always keep nails coated to protect them from the elements!
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Measure content performance. Develop and improve products. List of Partners vendors. If you didn't already know, all manicures are not created equal. You may be familiar with more traditional manicure options like gels and acrylics and might have even done your research on more recent trends like dip powder nails. But if you've heard the buzz around shellac nails and assumed that they're the same as the gel mani you can get at almost any nail salon, it's time you gave yourself a little shellac nail lesson.
You see, there are quite a few things you should know about this space-age service. Is it worth the hype? We think so! Not only have we tried it for ourselves, but we also spoke with Jan Arnold , co-founder and style director of Creative Nail Design CND , to get the lowdown on this popular salon service.
So, if you're always on the hunt for your next nail venture, you may just find that a shellac manicure is everything you've been looking for. Read on to learn all there is to know about shellac nails, including how it differs from a gel mani. Meet the Expert. Jan Arnold is co-founder and style director of CND and has been with the company for over 30 years. She is a self-confessed nail fanatic and fashion addict who influenced the change from bare nails to elaborate, fashion-forward manicures on the runway.
Her roster of clients includes Marc Jacobs and Jason Wu. What is shellac? It's a patented system that includes a branded base coat, color coat, and top coat. With over shades, there's something for everyone, from ethereal pinks to dark metallics. The manicure is cured with a special LED lamp made exclusively for shellac, so there's virtually no drying time , according to Arnold. This is when ultraviolet UV wavelengths hit molecules called photoinitiators in the gel formula and activate them.
Let's tackle the shellac vs. The fact is, the differences between these two nail types are slim, but it does have an effect on your overall manicure experience.
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