Shellac nails Vs gel nails: What’s the difference and which is better?
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- 20 Apr 2023
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If you're confused, you're not the only one
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 popping to the shops or heading out for date night – having a fresh set of ultra-shiny nails helps you feel that little bit glammed up at all times. But, the question remains: which should you opt for? Shellac nails or gel nails?
Before you hit up the salon to book your appointment, keep scrolling for the answers to all the gel versus Shellac nails questions you’ve been asking.
Shellac versus gel nails: choosing the right one for you
What is Shellac nail polish?
Let's start with the lingo. Some people reference this type of nail as shellac gel nails. This is because the product is half regular nail polish, half gel and is typically applied with two colour coats and a topcoat.
Between each coat, you cure the colour and set the polish by putting your nails under a special UV light.
What is the difference between Shellac nails and gel nails?
The difference between gel and shellac nail polish isn't going to blow your mind, but none the less, there is one.
‘Shellac is a patented brand of gel polish,’ explains celebrity manicurist Jenni Draper. ‘It’s a bit like calling a vacuum cleaner a ‘Hoover’, it’s just the name of one brand of polish. It's a hybrid nail polish and gel i.e. half polish and half gel.’
Put simply, a shellac nails manicure is a semi-permanent polish, while gel is a semi-permanent gel.
How long do Shellac nails last?
Shellac nail polish is thinner than gel, so generally shellac nails tend to start to ‘break down’ around two weeks. Read More…
