Nail art brings immense joy into our lives, and it’s disheartening when a beautifully crafted design fades within a day or two. Gel manicures come to the rescue for those prone to chips, offering a great alternative to other false nail applications. Unlike acrylic nails, which can be extremely damaging to natural nails, causing weakness, brittleness, breakage, and peeling, gel manicures pose less risk, even when applied as a gel nail augmentation onto the natural nail. This makes them a popular and straightforward method for creating long-lasting, beautiful, and delicate nail art designs.
The initial steps in a gel manicure closely mirror those of a traditional manicure, including cutting the cuticles, but notable distinctions emerge afterward. Similar to regular nail polish, gel nail polish is applied using a brush. To ensure its longevity, the gel polish is cured using either UV or LED light. Each layer of gel polish typically requires between 30 and 60 seconds to fully cure. Moreover, once the final topcoat has dried, you’re ready to leave the salon without the need to wait for your nails to air-dry.
