Gel Nails

There are two types of gel, hard gel and soft gel.

Hard gel gets its name because, once cured, it is tough enough to be made into a nail extension. Nail extensions are artificial nails created by using a nail product to extend the nail past the edge of the natural nail.

Soft gel refers to the gel products that are too soft to create a nail extension. This includes gel polishes and thicker gels meant for gel-overlay services. Gel polishes are used for the increasingly popular gel polish manicures. These manicures are gentle to the natural nail and the polish stays intact on the nail for at least a couple of weeks with high shine and no cracking, peeling or chipping.

Gel manicure should last for 2 to 3  weeks. Around that time, your nails will have grown out and you will start to notice. However, it’s possible to make the time longer depending on how you maintain them.

Accessories used

• UV or LED Lamp.
• Base and Top Coat.
• Gel Cleanser.
• Cuticle Oil.
• Primer.
• A buffer/file.
• Lint-free wipes.