When Shellac and gel manicures first revolutionised the nail polish market, those of us on the GH beauty desk couldn’t have been more thrilled. Finally, we had a varnish that stayed on our nails no ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It’s not as complicated as you’d think. But that’s the reality many people across Australia are facing in the current coronavirus outbreak, which has left several states in snap lockdowns. Unable to ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...