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In manicure art, as, indeed, in any other, there are fashionable laws, which are tirelessly followed by the fair sex. With the advent of revolutionary shellac in the field of modern nail art, the fairly strong positions of extensions, which have long been loved by many girls, have noticeably shaken. The significant advantages of this miracle invention are a clear explanation for the fact that in last years shellac is in the top of the most popular manicure procedures.



If you have not had a chance to have a close acquaintance with the tool so popular today, then we suggest filling the existing gap with the information presented in this article. In it, we will pay special attention to everything related to shellac - its features, advantages and disadvantages, application and removal technologies, and also present the most beautiful ideas with shellac coating. We offer you to plunge into the magical world of the beauty industry and turn manicure on your hands into an integral part of your own fashionable image.

Shellac Features

The intricate name "shellac" is actually not fraught with anything super-mysterious. In fact, this is a symbiosis of varnish and gel in one bottle. At the same time, at first glance, a simple technology has many distinctive features that allow it to stand apart. Shellac coating eliminates the need for an acrylic or gel extension procedure. In a fairly short time, you will receive a heavy-duty, long-lasting manicure, and the shine of your nails will attract the close attention of others. In addition to the properties inherent in the gel (resistance for several weeks), shellac also has such advantages of ordinary varnish as a rich color palette, ease of use, shine and spectacular appearance. As for saturation, then, perhaps, in this indicator, shellac surpasses all nail procedures that exist today. The French favorite is no exception. In addition, modern manufacturers of this tool regularly expand the existing range of shades, so that even the most demanding fashionista can choose the perfect color scheme for herself.


shellac coating technology

As a rule, the procedure for applying shellac to the nails is carried out in salon conditions. To make such a manicure at home is possible only if you have the necessary equipment - tools and an ultraviolet lamp, as well as appropriate professional training. The process of coating nails with shellac is less time-consuming compared to building, but it takes more time than staining with the usual varnish. Preparing nails for shellac application looks like a standard procedure - washing hands, modeling the shape of the nail by filing the free edge, processing the cuticle, polishing the surface of the nail bed. Please note that the last step is mandatory, as it ensures that the shellac adheres tightly to the nail. In order for the coating to lay down in an even layer, after grinding, the nail plate must be treated with a special degreasing agent with an antibacterial effect. This is followed by the stage of applying a base layer of shellac to the nails, which is baked in a UV lamp for 25 seconds. After the base layer, the nails are covered with two layers of colored varnish and dried alternately for 2 minutes each. The next step is coloring the nails with top shellac, which is a kind of fixative and is also baked under the lamp for about 2 minutes. The sticky layer remaining as a result is removed with a cotton swab dipped in a special agent. The event is completed by removing excess varnish outside the nail bed and treating the nails with oil, which noticeably softens the skin after exposure to ultraviolet radiation.


How to remove shellac

To remove shellac both in the salon and at home, you will need a special Remover liquid containing 99% acetone or isopropyl alcohol. Please note that the usual nail polish remover will not cope with the task. The procedure for removing shellac is as follows: a cotton pad pre-soaked in liquid or a special patch with a lining is placed on each nail, and then wrapped with foil. After 10 minutes, the nails are unwound and the soaked varnish is removed from the nail plate with an orange stick. At the end of the procedure, nails and cuticles are treated with cosmetic oil.


Shellac Benefits

1. The ability to quickly grow nails

Owners of short nails often dream of a spectacular long manicure. The problem of thin and brittle nails is easily solved by shellac, unique in its properties. By covering the nails, it makes their surface durable and resistant to external influences, due to which the integrity of the nail plate is maintained and its desired length is achieved.

2. Strengthen nails

Shellac cares not only about beauty, but also about the health of nails. Having made a choice in favor of this tool, you will forever forget about such a problem as exfoliating, cracking, soft and dull nails.

3. Natural appearance

Unlike extensions, shellac-coated nails look aesthetically pleasing, neat and natural. With such a manicure, you will avoid such unattractive nuances as congestion in the nail design and a sharp visible border between your nail plate and the invoice. The fact that under it the cuticle grows much more slowly also testifies in favor of the use of shellac.

4. Practicality

Putting our hands in order, we girls dream that a beautiful manicure will please our eyes for as long as possible. However, the realities of everyday household routine are sometimes completely ruthless to our hands. Endless cooking, washing and cleaning lead to the fact that our nails take on an untidy appearance. A worthy reward for lovely workers is resistant shellac. He is not afraid of water, household chemicals and mechanical damage, thanks to which the manicure stays on the nails for up to 3 weeks, and the coating does not crack, does not chip and retains its brightness. In addition, shellac requires a minimum amount of time to completely dry. Another significant advantage of this varnish is the possibility of self-removal of the coating using a special tool, to which the corresponding instructions are attached.

5. Gloss effect

Among the many coatings that exist today, shellac has the most incredible brilliance, which does not fade due to the contact of nails with water and household chemicals.

6. Harmless

Shellac contains no harmful components. For its production, only sparing substances are used, thanks to which it is available even to pregnant women.

Black is the epitome of classic. This shade fascinates, captivates, captivates, allows you to live beyond the limits and stereotypes. The attractiveness of this tone lies not only in its sophistication, elegance and sophistication, but also in its versatility.


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Conflicting Variety of Possibilities

If this color scheme is so attractive, why not take it as the basis for performing a shellac manicure? Decorated in black, not only long nails look attractive, but also short ones, on which you can beat the most diverse design. A durable shellac coating, developed according to a revolutionary formula, allows you to paint your nails in a dark tone and not worry about cracks, chips and scratches. Shellac allows the manicure to remain in perfect condition for several weeks.


So, how can you make a manicure with shellac black and white, black and red and others? There are many interpretations. Such a design can beat:

  • always up-to-date jacket, but in an unusual presentation;
  • rich, colorful ombre;
  • combination of matte and glossy textures;
  • actual this season nail geometry.

The photo shows the modern diversity and perspectives that open up to connoisseurs of originality and fashion trends in black and color coating.


Monochrome design or extravaganza of colors?

Short nails decorated with black shellac can be a monochrome solution. Such nail art will emphasize self-sufficiency, sophistication, elegance of the shade.

However, no less attractive design, in which given color combined with:

  • girly pink,
  • contrasting white,
  • passionate red,
  • discreet gray,
  • delicate peach,
  • universal blue.


Banana yellow, marsala, eggplant, bright turquoise, elegant mint will help to make a spectacular and stylish duet on nails with black shellac. All these combinations are in trend today and allow women to demonstrate refined taste and adherence to current trends.


Non-trivial French

Nails with black shellac look spectacular and non-trivial. The photo shows extraordinary solutions that will appeal to a true lady. This is an updated classic. At the peak of fashion today, a jacket using classic shades. However, the “smile” line is performed not in the traditional white tone, but in colorful black. Such a design is proposed to be supplemented with rhinestones, broths, hand-drawn, lace, sand.


No less interesting will be the combination of black and white shellac. This is not a French in the standard sense, although some nails can be decorated in this solution. This is a stylish geometry, represented by complex and intricate patterns. Such a black and white shellac is not as difficult to make as it might seem at first.


Taking a video tutorial as a basis, you can bring to life any, even the most unexpected and bold ideas. Such nail art looks especially attractive with additions in the form of:

  • metallic strips,
  • bright stroke,
  • veil effect.

Laconic design

Spectacular, bold, stylish, somewhat provocative and daring black shellac looks great in the photo. Such a design can be concise and simple, and at the same time look luxurious and expensive. One of these solutions is black and white, decorated with rhinestones on the ring or middle fingers along the line of the hole.


A manicure that combines matte and glossy textures looks no less stylish and charming. For example, the edges of the nails can be decorated with a shiny coating, and the base can be left velvety. The key feature and attractiveness of such nail art is that it is universal and fits equally effectively and organically into the image:

  • young mother,
  • students,
  • Business lady,
  • alumni.


The photo shows the design of black shellac in combination with other shades. A remarkable feature of this coating is that it harmonizes perfectly not only with the classic white color. Black can be organically diluted with rich reds, romantic pinks, elegant blues, smoky grays, and exquisite lavender colors. It all depends on the situation, age, circumstances and general image.


Amazing variety

For example, for ladies of an elegant age, a discreet and elegant duo of dark shellac with a red tone is more suitable. You can beat nail art with the help of other decorative materials used sparingly:

  • bouillon,
  • liquid stones,
  • stickers,
  • painting,
  • rhinestone,
  • sequin.

The saturation and passion of the red spectrum will allow you to create not just an exquisite image. With the help of such a colorful manicure, the ensemble of the ladies will be unforgettable.


As for the pink tone, it is optimal to give preference to its restrained, somewhat faded version. Like all pastels, it will turn out to be universal and, in combination with black, will suit any girl. This is the embodiment of femininity, charm, sophistication and European chic.


In any performance, such a colorful and bold nail design can be diversified. If a single-color coating is used, it will look more advantageous and stylish with the use of patterns, metallized foil, stickers with bright ornaments, and the design of the holes with a transparent coating.


Each woman can experiment and look for her own version of black shellac manicure, which will perfectly fit into her image and lifestyle.


The main component of shellac- natural resin, which has completely unique properties. Gel polish is not subject to oxidation reactions and is weakly susceptible to mechanical damage during household chores. The technology that formed the basis for this type of coating was developed by American scientists and was first introduced by CND in 2010. She became a real sensation in the world of the nail industry and instantly won the hearts of all fashionistas in the world.

At first, ladies had to pay round sums for a shellac manicure, but in just a couple of years, the technology became very common, which led to a significant reduction in the cost of the procedure.


Today, almost all the fair sex can afford it.

Features of manicure

In terms of fashion short nails, gel nail polish has become very popular and is gradually replacing the usual build-up.

A rich selection of shellac colors allows everyone to find a suitable option: in the palette of any manufacturer there are always classic shades and tones that are fashionable in the season.

gel polish much brighter and richer than any traditional varnish. Unlike acrylic nails and gel extensions, shellac manicure is a way to strengthen your own plate, without lengthening it. Gel polish does not lose its glossy shine and does not fade for several weeks (about 3), it contains only safe components, without the admixture of harmful substances such as formaldehyde, so even pregnant girls can do shellac manicure.


To try shellac for the first time, it is best to contact the salon. The work of a professional is aimed at a high-quality and safe result for the health of nails, so contacting a specialist is a guarantee of high-quality manicure.

But do not rush and trust at the call of the very first advertisement: not all those who offer services can really perform them at the appropriate level.


When contacting the salon, remember:




In matters of beauty and health, stinginess is not the best ally. Having saved a small amount on a shellac manicure once, you can completely spoil your mood with poor-quality work, throwing money away, and getting an unpleasant and dangerous nail disease (at best, a fungus).


Application technology

Shellac manicure is a procedure that requires time and special skills to perform it. Coating the nails takes a certain time and is carried out in several stages:




  • A base layer of gel is applied to the prepared plate.


  • The first layer is fixed under ultraviolet radiation. It takes about 25 seconds to dry one nail.


  • Next, the nails are covered with one layer of colored gel.

  • The nails are dried again under an ultraviolet lamp.



Although the procedure seems complicated, experienced masters skillfully perform it, and the time in the salon goes by unnoticed.

Some ladies perform shellac manicure at home: kits with everything you need, including a lamp, are available for sale, and you can buy them for a very reasonable price, but it is important to consider that the first time (subject to lack of experience), the result can be very different from what you want . In addition, if you do not have the necessary basic knowledge and skills on how to perform a procedure that will be safe for the nail, it is better to trust a specialist with education and experience in working with nails.

Shellac removal

Since shellac manicure is stable, it requires a special removal procedure, and the usual acetone-free liquid suitable for removing varnish is powerless here. In order to free the nails from the coating, you will need:

  • shellac solvent;

  • disposable or reusable wraps;
  • orange tree sticks;


  • cuticle softener oil

  • nail file.

Shellac removers are also available to all customers (sold separately or included in Shellac manicure kits). When removed at home, some of the components can be replaced with improvised means. For example, instead of wrappers, foil and cotton pads are suitable, the removal liquid can be replaced with acetone or isopropyl alcohol, but it is better and safer to use special products, since they do not contain dangerous and harmful substances (such as acetone), do not cause burns and allergic reactions .

To get rid of shellac, you must:

  • wash hands thoroughly with soap;
  • moisten sponge wipes in a solvent liquid;
  • fix the sponge on the nail plate and wrap the rest of the napkin;
  • wait 10-15 minutes;
  • gently remove the softened coating from the nail (use orange sticks for difficult places);
  • treat nails and cuticles with oil using massage movements.

In no case should you try to get rid of the coating by mechanical action (roughly speaking, knock down or grind off shellac from the nail). This can severely damage the integrity of the plate.

Benefits of shellac manicure


Shellac manicure is popular among the fair sex, since it compares favorably with other nail design methods.



Cons of shellac manicure

Shellac manicure has a number of nuances that you should pay attention to. But most of them are very minor, which makes this type of nail design almost perfect.

  • Shellac will not harden unless it is cured with an LED lamp. This means that a manicure can only be done in a salon or with special equipment at home. But, unfortunately, there is not always time to visit the master, and in order to learn how to do a manicure with a gel coating on your own, it will take time (at least to learn how to accurately apply the coating with the left hand, and left-handed people with the right hand). On the other hand, thanks to drying under the lamp, you do not have to wait an hour for the coating to dry.
  • Those who like to often change the color of their nails “according to the mood” risk moving to live in a salon or completely go broke on the procedure. Since shellac requires time to apply and remove, as well as a fee for the procedure, it will often be problematic to change the design of nails.
  • If the activity is related to working at a computer or frequent exposure to water, you will have to prepare for the fact that the coating may crack prematurely.

There is another feature of shellac manicure. When the temperature changes (for example, while taking a hot bath), nail plate tends to expand, and when the temperature is restored, it again takes its usual form. If disinfection was not carried out properly during the procedure, during temperature fluctuations, microcracks form under the coating, where dangerous microorganisms, including fungi, develop.

In order for the impressions of the manicure to remain only positive, and the gel coating does not harm your health, you must trust the performance only to high-level specialists and carefully follow all the instructions if you perform the manicure yourself. You should not keep the coating on the nails for longer than the prescribed period, and sometimes you need to give them a "break".

If you pay attention to these points, shellac manicure will become a decoration of nails and an assistant in maintaining their health.

shellac manicure options

Shellac is not in vain loved by millions of women: it is really a great alternative to harmful acrylic build-up and ordinary nail polish, which does not give the necessary hardness to the plate, quickly fades and is easily damaged. With the help of a gel coating, you can create a variety of nail designs. Shellac looks great in a classic French or moon manicure, and in the ombre version, and in any other, traditional or avant-garde solution.


































































































A beautiful manicure is one of the best ways to give your hands a well-groomed look. In order for the design you like to last as long as possible, shellac gel should be used. What is his secret? Unlike simple varnishes, shellac dries under the rays of an ultraviolet lamp, due to which it stays on the nails for about 3-4 weeks.

Nail design 2016-2017 shellac gel is no less diverse than regular varnish. Professional nails stylists combine different colors, rhinestones, acrylic powder and liquid stones, creating a real work of art on the nails of their clients.

Fashionable novelties in shellac nail design 2016-2017







Trends in manicure annually present stunning new items that never cease to amaze fans. stylish designs. The latest grandiose novelty was a manicure with the effect of broken glass. A multi-colored iridescent film, cut into small shapeless pieces, creates the effect of a broken stack glued to neat nails.

Depending on the shade of shellac and film, you can radically change the design, make it more delicate and soft, or vice versa, bold and bright.

Galaxy space manicure turned out to be no less popular this season. The space depicted on the nails delights absolutely everyone, stylists suggest combining black, blue, purple, green, pink, cyan and white shades of shellac to achieve the most realistic similarity with our galaxy.

As a summer variety, a mirror design made of plain foil in silver, bronze and pale blue is suitable. Summer 2016-2017 nail design with shellac will not do without everyone's favorite adhesive tape. Multi-colored glossy stripes will perfectly decorate a bright manicure. You can use different thicknesses, decorating nails according to fashion trends.

This year, nails stylists continue to delight their clients with the popular ombre design. Even though the ombre is new from last year, the smooth transition from dark to light is still popular. This year, the trend is a combination of pine forest, pink, white, beige, black and purple shades.

Not forgotten and loved by all moon manicure. If you look at the shellac photo design for short nails 2016, you can see amazing new drawings and patterns made in the popular moon style. As a summer option, you should consider a design of bright juicy shades of shellac, rhinestones and sparkles.

Photo of a beautiful shellac manicure design 2016-2017



















Shellac is a wonderful development in the beauty industry that helps all women enjoy a rich and shiny manicure for 15 days without correction. That is why shellac can be confidently called an excellent alternative to nail extensions.

I think, first of all, shellac manicure was appreciated by active women who are often on the road or on business trips. It is also a great option for a vacation, an important event or a planned outdoor activity, because you can not be afraid of chips and feel confident. Shellac is just a godsend for owners of thin nails that are very difficult to grow. Thanks to its unique composition, it will provide them with protection from impacts and other external influences, and therefore the nails will not delaminate.

If you decide to do a shellac manicure at home, then in addition to a set of gel polishes, you will need a UV lamp. First of all, prepare your nails for coating, give them the desired shape, treat the cuticle, polish the plates for better adhesion of the gel polish to the nail and degrease them with a disinfectant for an even coating. Then apply a base coat of Clear Foundation Gel and place it under the lamp for 2 minutes. Then apply one coat of color coat and dry again. Repeat procedure. The final layer, a fixing top for a stunning glassy sheen and sealing the polish along the edge of the nail, also needs to be dried under UV rays. After that, you will need a lint-free cloth and alcohol to remove the sticky layer.

And now the manicure is ready. The nails are smooth, even, shiny and strong, but the cuticle probably looks unkempt after the experienced “stress”. Here you will need a moisturizing oil that will easily solve the problem of dry skin around the nail.

Shellac can not only be applied, but also removed at home. How to quickly remove gel polish read.

And now we invite you to view photos of shellac manicure for short and long nails. In the gallery you will find new ideas for lunar, French, wedding manicure with shellac, as well as bright options with drawings for summer and holidays.