Gel Manicures For Beginners

Here’s Why Gel Manicures Are Good For Your Nails, From the South Beach Diet’s Dr. Richard Davidson

With nail trends constantly changing, keeping up with them, and trying new formulas isn’t as simple as you might think. Although they are relatively easy to do, it helps to have a procedure that offers you more of a guarantee of doing well, whether it be needles, peels, tingling, or other benefits.

For beginners (like me), gel manicures are definitely an option. On top of satisfying the aesthetic need to change up our pearly whites, they also take minutes to prep, feel the cleanse and exfoliation, prep with the polish, and even change the polish, if you wish. Check out our reasons why they are definitely worth trying.

1. The Treatments Take Some Time to Redeem

Keep reading to see why your nail transformation might last a little longer with gel.

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2. You Can Groom Your Nails Off with Gel

Yes, you read that right. Instead of attaching their sides to a stick and scratching them up, gel manicures allow for your nails to naturally pull away to a shape when you apply a polish. For those of us who prefer not to expose our digits to a gel manicure, this is a saving grace.

3. You Can Enjoy a Treat For Money

We don’t always need to go overboard to get a manicure, especially if you can afford it. You can get gel manicures at affordable prices, which is perfect if you choose to host a brunch or party this weekend.

4. Your Manicure Can Cope With Manicures

With gel nails, you can expect plenty of resistance to having your hands warmed by oils, acids, and polishes.

5. The Nails Can Last Longer Than Your Other Options

After doing a gel manicure, your nails can stay in better condition for days, even weeks. In the past, I’ve had gel manicures for more than three months and didn’t even notice the difference until looking back at my leftover polish, too. Now you have to live with it, but a solid nail can always be replaced with softer nails after three weeks (just make sure to scrub off your polish).

6. You Can Make Your Nails Wear All the Colors

When you go to a salon, there’s no waiting for the color to dry. With gel manicures, the gel lasts long enough to even help your nails with some of the color.

If you’re not interested in giving gel a try but still want to look good with nails, try this tip that helps you prevent chipping. To prevent chipping, massage your nails with an electric hairbrush immediately after applying a top coat. This way, you can avoid pulling out your top coat before the color completely dries.