Mike can do a flawless shellac removal and reapplication in under 30 minutes. He takes meticulous care of the cuticle area, making sure to remove what's necessary but never causing any pain or tears of the skin. I've had my shellac on for 18 days now and I've had no chipping, lifting or peeling. I'm also a jewellery making by trade, and even though I've run over my thumbnail with a metal file a few times, the shellac hasn't budged.