Does Shellac or Gel Ruin Your Nails?

Does Shellac ruin your nails? 

Happy Monday everyone..

So being a Beauty Therapist I always get asked the same questions around this issue. Many people are considered about having Shellac and always ask  ''Does Shellac ruin your nails or can it make them weak?

Shellac is so popular at the moment, It is a chip-free, longer lasting, nail friendly polish. It brushes on like a normal polish onto your natural nail and sets in a UV lamp. Because the product contains Gel, it hardens under the light and sets straight away making it dry straight away...always a bonus! It can last 14days and normally we  say it lasts 2-3weeks but it depends. 

Shellac isn't for everyone and if you are unsure if this product is for you, I advise you to talk to a professional nail technician. Normally the stronger and healthier your nail are, the longer the product will last.

The main think to remember when having any product such as shellac or gel on your nails is to remove it properly. Its important to soak your shellac off properly with Pure Acetone. If you don't it can damage your natural nails and make them weak. Whatever you do, DO NOT PEAK THEM OFF. You can keep your natural nails hydrated by rubbing cuticle oil onto them whilst you have Shellac on, the oil soaks into your nails whilst the product is on.

I have had Shellac on my natural nails for 2/3 years now and mine are fine, I normally keep my nails short with doing massages and facials at work. At our salon we use CND products.
CND are well known 'global leaders in professional nails', they have a wide range of colours/ products and designs. There are many other shellac/ gel polish products some are cheaper and don't last as well as others.

Overall my answer is - No shellac does not ruin your nails along as you look after them and follow my advice...

Have you tried Shellac before? 
Do you like Shellac?