A gel manicure is a type of manicure that uses gel to bind the synthetic
fingernails to the natural nails. Unlike acrylic nails,
the other option for manicures, gel nails are
stronger and less likely to chip. Gel can also be applied over natural nails to
keep them healthy and long.
A gel manicure is often preferred over an acrylic one because gel nails are
odorless. Gel nails do not consist of the same acid that acrylic nails do; they
are healthier and more natural. Additionally, a gel manicure tends to look more
realistic, as the gel nails are more flexible and bond naturally to the real
nail. Gel nails do not need lift, polish or backfills. These fingernails stay
shiny and last longer than acrylic nails.
During a gel manicure, the gel is applied to the nail and cured under an
ultraviolet light. The gel is durable and adheres easily to fingernails.
Gel
nails are removed only by filing them off. When these nails come off, the real
nails are not damaged like when acrylic nails are taken off.
The downside of a
gel manicure is that it costs more than an acrylic manicure.
Natural nails continue to grow under the gel, and a gel manicure can improve
the health of natural nails. The gel acts as a shield against anything that
might weaken or damage them, such as moisture or other elements. After this
type of manicure, natural nails are stronger and more durable, as long as they
were filed and maintained properly before the manicure.
Some people who get a French manicure
choose to get a filling between the gel nail and the growth of the natural nail
after some time. The manicurist
reapplies the gel where it has grown out, near the cuticle. Depending on a
person’s lifestyle and length of nails, a gel manicure can last for up to a
month. They should be filled and maintained professionally.
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