New Trends
A newer trend is called Shellac, in which the manicure/color can last up to two weeks. Shellac is a professional-use product created by Nail Product Manufacturer CND (Creative Nail Design). Shellac is a "power polish" that allows natural nail manicure seekers to enjoy some of the same benefits of their acrylic and gel nail counterparts, with no damage from over filing. Shellac is polished over the natural nail in several layers. The polish is then set under an ultraviolet light for two minute intervals. First a clear base coat of shellac is applied, cured for 10 seconds, then two color coats, cured for two minutes each coat and finally clear top coat, cured for two minutes. The four coats of polish serve to strengthen the natural nail, provide durability, and lock in the selected color. After the final top coat has been applied and set under UV light, the nail technician uses a cloth with 99% isopropyl alcohol to expose a glossy, resilient shine. Another benefit to the product is that there is no dry time. After the last UV light session the nails are completely dry, avoiding the potential smudges and time commitment of a regular polish manicure.
Shellac cannot be done at home, so consumers of the product have to go into to nail salons to have the service applied by a professional. The shellac manicure is often double the price of a regular manicure with prices around the $30 to $60 range.
To remove Shellac nail polish, soak nails in acetone or use the speciality acetone wraps.
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