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 ...

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 ...

For those of you who have tried gel manicures and shellac, you know the freedom that comes with nails that don't chip. You don't have to walk around looking like a frightened kangaroo, afraid to dig ...

Since 1979 Creative Nail Design (CND) have positioned themselves as a global leader in professional nail care, and are dedicated to research, development, education and customer support. In fact, “CND ...

Spring is here, and with it, nail polish is getting more important. Sure, nudes and pastels are in, and corals look great with a tan - but what about the real innovations? Here are three nail trends ...

Addicts of hardy premium-gel manicures started to worry about their habit in 2013. Sure, the polish was tough as nails (the metal kind), surviving dish scrubbers, car key searches and life in general ...

Do I need to nail cycle? You may have asked this question at your weekly manicure appointment as the nail tech applied your gel extensions. But if you don’t know, nail cycling is a resurfacing concept ...

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 ...