"Shellac" manicure is not actually CND Shellac branded gel. That said the manicure was done really well and the manicurist paid a lot more attention to the details than some others. The gel did chip within a week as there was a bit where it wasn't smooth so could easy snag and break. Otherwise, I'm in the middle of a scuba diving trip where the nails are being tested to the limits... they are doing really well so far.