Being a qualified nail tech (CND Shellac beginners, Perfect Polish and Core Nail Art qualified) means that writing about nails is more of a passion for Vogue's Lauren Murdoch-Smith than a job. "In ...

Launching this month, CND’s latest innovation is an upgrade on the original Shellac treatment, which changed the mani game when it launched 8 years ago, and remains our go-to for a pampering polish.

Having a CND Shellac manicure requires a bit of commitment but often the benefits offset the investment. However, there's no denying that the time and commitment of having a two-weekly gel manicure ...