Riff on opalite nails by adding unexpected texture, as in this manicure. To get the effect, you’ll need to start with a cat-eye base polish, add a chrome finish, and use builder gel to create the ...

One drawback to shellac, Seney points out, is that because it has traditional polish mixed in the formula, gel nails last longer. Although shellac is a little bit more susceptible to chipping than gel ...