Gel Nail Polish Rules All Polish

September 14, 2015

Ok, that is a bold title and claim, but I love getting a gel nail polish manicure. Why? Here are my top reasons.Well we will see them. Now Let me tell you at www.ph-el.dk you will get more research on nail paints or polish. You can have course to study about nail art and you can start your own business on nail art. It is definite that you will need nail tech insurance to protect your business from baseless claims or things that can slow down your business.

PRO’S

The shine is incredible!

It lasts me 2 week or 3 weeks if it’s a French Manicure

It’s thicker and feels a little like I have Acrylic Nails

I can do dishes, scrub bathrooms, and give the dog a bath and they DON’T chip.

Polish is DRY right after the cycle is complete in the LED Nail Lamp

You can file your nail and it doesn’t destroy your manicure. *That’s why my French Manicure can last for 3 weeks. Plus since the base is clear you can’t see the gap between the polish and cuticle like you can with a colored polish.

CON’S

The downside is they cost more than a normal manicure.

You have to rough up your nails to get the Base Coat to stick

They are tough to get off. They require a long soak in Acetone.

So when I can splurge, I splurge on a Gel Manicure. I never need a Gel Pedicure since my polish on my toes lasts a month or longer unless I kick the corner of my bed frame, Ouch!

A way to save some $ is to buy your own LED Lamp that you can get for under $10 online. I opted for a Gelish around $20 at my local Sally Beauty Supply.

I also picked up a few Gel Polishes. The girl that worked at Sally’s said she preferred the Gelaze brand. Look for one that has a base coat inside the color already so it saves you a step, and some $ as well. Here are two colors I purchased to start my small Gel Polish collection.

You have many brands to choose from for Gel Nail Polish now. However I have not found a good Black yet. They all seems watery and sheer. When I brought it up to my manicurist she said the black color has to air out a bit and then the color concentrates. She said it always takes 3 coats to do black instead of the normal 2 coats. So if you get a black gel polish let it air out for an hour or so.

gel nail polish on natural nails

DONT NOT peel off the polish when it starts to chip. It can damage your nails just like when you peel off acrylic nails. The polish is bonded to your nail like acrylic nails are, and if you peel it off it takes off the top layer of your nail. So either have the salon take it off since it takes a long soak. Or invest in some Pure Acetone with a little metal cuticle pusher for home use. I made my own long soaking Acetone pads with small cotton ball piece and a piece of foil big enough to secure the Acetone soaked cotton to my nail for the 5-10 soak. Then use the Cuticle Pusher to remove the polish gently.

I have also tried the drug store brands of “fake” gel polish. You paint and dry just like normal polish. They are shiny, and do last longer, but not 2 weeks like Gel Nail Polish.

Just like having acrylic nails or nail polish on your nails all the time isn’t good for them this special treat is fun to do, but not the best idea to have on your nails all the time. Don’t forget to take good care of your nails and yourself. Treats are just that, treats. They are not good all the time.

Shara

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