All You Need To Know About Shellac Manicures
Shellac manicures are a popular choice, however, if you have never had a Shellac Manicure before, you may have some questions about what Shellac is and what are the benefits of having a manicure with Shellac.
What Is Shellac? Shellac is a brand owned by Creative Nail Design (CND) and is a hybrid of normal nail polish and a gel. Shellac is owned specifically by CND and gel polish refers to all other similar products available with other brands.
Shellac is applied like a normal polish but the Shellac product is cured using UV light that gives it great flexibility, durability and leaves an incredible shine on the nails. Shellac manicures usually cost a little more than a regular manicure, but they can last around two to three weeks, while regular polish may chip much sooner.
What Is the Main Difference Between A Normal Manicure and a Shellac Manicure? Regular nail polish has a much longer drying time than shellac because it dries by evaporation which means it can take up to 3 hours for it to fully dry. Shellac is cured under a UV light, so your nails are dry before you leave the salon.
How Does Shellac Differ From Other Nail Enhancements Such As Acrylic Extensions? When it is applied and removed correctly, Shellac can be gentler on your natural nail than the techniques used for extensions or overlays, and it doesn't need a drill.
Can Shellac Be Removed At Home? Yes, Shellac can be removed at home, however, it does require you to have 100% Acetone and takes about 15 minutes to remove. Do not pick at or peel off your Shellac manicure. It can be very damaging to your nails, and peeling off Shellac often takes layers of your real nail with it.You can also have the Shellac removed at the salon, which very minimally increases the time and is less of an inconvenience.
Overall, Shellac manicures can be gentle on your nails and long lasting, but a lot of the success of your Shellac manicure will come down to which salon you go to, the nail stylist and also how well you look after and maintain them at home. Little things such as wearing gloves while doing housework and/or gardening, using cuticle oil regularly and removing them correctly all factor into how long your manicure will last and also how well your natural nails will hold up throughout the process.
We take real pride in our Shellac manicures, and the tips above can help yours last as long as possible.
Benefits of Regular Pedicures
Having regular pedicures isn't as vain as it sounds, apart from having beautifully pedicured toes, there are some lovely reasons to keep up regular pedicures, even in the cooler months. They hold the same benefits for guys as well.
Think about how much you walk over a year. All those steps soon add up. That's a lot of time on your feet, so its important to make sure you look after them.
Keeps your toenails tidy.
Having your toenails trimmed and your feet soaked and cleaned is a lovely way to keep them looking and feeling cared for.
Exfoliates the feet.
Apart from your feet feeling lovely, regular exfoliation helps lift away dead skin cells so they don't build up. Also, removal of dry, dead skin (especially around the heels) can leave your feet feeling smoother and looking more hydrated.
Time for a foot massage.
When you are having a pedicure and there is usually a scrub and massage component to your pedicure. Many people find it a lovely way to rest tired feet. It's a nice treat after a long week.
Relaxation.
Taking some much needed "me" time is always good for you, but adding in a massage and some relax time, helps recharge your batteries, and we hope you walk away feeling a million dollars.
Over the years we have carefully crafted our pedicures to help you look after your feet and give you some time out from your busy life. We love looking after your feet, and you'll find all of our pedicures on our services page. We use Pure Fiji products throughout our salon, and I think you'll love how they leave your skin feeling.