Gel Polish, Why Can’t I Quit You? And Do I Need To?

I have a hard time staying away from gel polish manicures… I LOVE the look. I LOVE the longevity of the wear. But, I have learned (the hard way!) that not all gel polishes are created equal. With so many brands to choose from, I often wonder what to look for when selecting an option?!

I bet you guys wonder the same (because, duh, great minds think alike…) While I take great joy in showing off my mani du jour, I felt that educating my readers on the ins and outs of gel polish manicures is a far more beneficial read. So, I took one for the team and went out and tried a plethora of gel polish brands… and the winner is: CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color. Here’s why:

1. CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color is 3-Free. Let me explain…

When it comes to what I put in – or on – my body, the fewer unpronounceable ingredients the better. Unlike other gel polish brands on the market, CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color doesn’t contain the chemicals DBP, Toluene or Formaldehyde. Now I can breathe easier during my mani. 

2. Removing CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color is a breeze.

Have you ever gone to a salon to have your gel polish removed, and your tech starts coming at you with an electric sander?! This. Is. Not. Ok. There should never be battery operated devices used when removing your gel polish. Instead, gel polish should come off pretty easily with acetone.

Based on my own experience, the CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color removal process is the best bet. With CND ® SHELLAC ®, the nail technician simply wraps my nails in CND ® SHELLAC ® brand Foil Remover Wraps and gently massages the color off the nails. The experience actually feels pampering and it only takes 5 minutes with the new XPRESS5â„¢ Top Coat!

3. CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color goes the distance.

I’ve never had a nail emergency while wearing CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color. No chips, no breakage, no smudging and it really lasts for 2-weeks. That’s why the brand has become my go-to before a big event, meeting or… vacation!

4. It’s super easy to find salons that are CND ® SHELLAC ® verified.

I can’t stress enough how important it is to go to a reputable nail salon. In the line of “research”, I’ve been to a ton of different salons and I will tell you there isn’t always 100% transparency. Some salons make compromises for cost savings like substituting one brand for another or not being honest about the products that they use.

That’s why I love the fact that CND ® SHELLAC ® teamed up with BeautyBooked (if you don’t have the app, get into it!) to make it super easy to find a reputable salon. The app uses flags to call out which salons have CND ® SHELLAC ® brand Certified Pros providing the service. This makes me confident that the salon I’m going to is vetted and using true CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color products throughout every step of my manicure.

Remember, not all gel polish manicures are alike and that’s why I’m definitely pledging my allegiance to CND ® SHELLAC ® brand 14+ day nail color.

Comment below and share? Are you hooked on gel?….

*Post sponsored by BeautyBooked. Opinions all my own.