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A beautiful gel polish manicure is one of the most satisfying ways to treat yourself. You can go for bold one-color gel nails, a classy French manicure, or even add a bit of gel nail art by adding a couple of rhinestones.
The possibilities of gel nails are endless, and you can adjust the final effect to your current mood, season, or preferences.
The best thing about gel nails is that once you apply them, they will remain intact on your nails for 2-4 weeks without any damage, like smudging or chipping. It is a true feat, especially if you have just switched to gel from traditional nail polish.
Moreover, the best gel nail polish preserves the perfect shining effect up until the removal process, and the only trigger to refresh it are your growing natural nails.
What is a gel polish manicure?
Gel manicures first appeared around 2010, and their popularity has been growing ever since.
It is a gel-based polish that hardens under an LED or UV lamp. At first glance, a gel manicure looks as natural as a traditional nail polish manicure. Nevertheless, it is more durable and less prone to wearing and tearing.
Why should you try a gel manicure?
Traditional nail polish has been around for decades. It is natural, then, that you trust it more and that it is difficult to get out of your comfort zone and try something new.
Unfortunately, traditional nail polish is perishable and cannot stay in perfect condition for more than a week without any smudges.
On the other hand, gel nails are highly resistant to chipping, and a manicure at a cosmetic salon is only $10 or $15 more expensive than a traditional one. Truth be told, if you consider the time you need to reapply traditional manicures and repurchase the service, it may turn out that gel manicures are a more affordable option.
How long does a gel polish manicure last?
It is said that gel manicures stay in a perfect state for around 2 to 4 weeks. If you don’t expose your nails to difficult conditions (for example, by working manually as a mechanic or doing extreme sports), they should stay intact for the whole 4 weeks.
Moreover, once you opt for high-quality, durable application products, such as reliable gel nail polish, protein base, primer, and top coating, you can be sure that it won’t chip or smudge.
How do I do DIY gel nails?
Using the services of a qualified nail technician is the most simple and risk-free option, but you can also try to do a gel manicure at home.
Nevertheless, you need to gather a gel manicure kit to do this effectively. It contains:
- LED or UV lamp,
- high-quality gel nail polish,
- primer, base coat, and top coat,
- traditional manicure tools like a file or cuticle tweezers,
- rubbing alcohol to rub your manicure at the end.
It may sound like a hefty investment initially, but all of these products will serve you for a long time.
Summing up, gel polish manicures are durable and will beautify your nails for up to 4 weeks without any damage. If you still haven’t tried it out, it is high time to do so, and I guarantee you won’t regret it.
