Manicure · 45–60 min · From $35
Shellac Nails in Katy, TX
Shellac is the gel-polish hybrid that started the long-wear-manicure category. We still love it for its mirror finish and its respect for the natural nail.
Shellac sits between traditional polish and a full gel. It cures under LED in 30 seconds per coat, removes with a gentle soak, and gives you a glassier shine than most gels.
Pair it with our collagen manicure if your hands have been working hard — the added hydration shows.
Who it's for
- You want a polished look without growing length.
- You're between full sets and want to give your natural nail a break.
- You want a shine that doesn't dull in a week.
What's included
- Full manicure prep
- Shellac base, color, and top
- LED cure
- Cuticle oil
Real CND Shellac
Why we still keep CND Shellac stocked.
Half the salons in Katy that say 'shellac' are using a different gel-polish brand. CND Shellac® is a trademarked product. Here's why the brand still matters and when we'll recommend it over plain gel.
Brand truth
If they don't say CND, it isn't Shellac
'Shellac-style' is shorthand for any LED-cured gel polish — most work fine, but they're not Shellac. We stock real CND because the formula breaks down differently on removal: less acetone, less time, less stress on the nail plate. That difference compounds over years.
Glassiness
Mirror finish that doesn't dull at week two
CND Shellac top coat is the highest-shine top we stock. Other gel tops dull by day 10 in Katy weather; Shellac holds glass-clear to the end of week two. If you photograph your hands — brides, real estate agents, food bloggers in 77494 — that finish matters.
Recovery service
Best between two acrylic sets
After a 6-month acrylic stretch, your natural nail needs a break — not bare. A Shellac collagen manicure ($40) gives you a hard top layer and a hydration boost without adding length. Most of our Cinco Ranch brides do this 4 weeks before the wedding, then a fresh full set the week of.
Aftercare
Make it last.
- Cuticle oil daily
- Gloves for cleaning
- Soak-off removal — never peel
Common questions
Asked & answered.
Shellac is a brand of gel-hybrid polish by CND. It's gel-style — cured under LED — but formulated for thinner application and easier removal.
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