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Natural-looking Gel Nails – Are They For You?

If you struggle to grow your own nails, you may have considered, and even tried, some form of false nail to give you attractive, long nails. The problem with most types of false nails is the damage they cause to the underlying natural nail. Some types of false nails are obviously fake and do not look natural. You should consider gel nails if these concerns are familiar to you.

Gel nails are made from pre-mixed polymer and monomer gel applied to the nails, then cured. The mixture is odourless, making it more pleasant to work with and have applied, and there is less filling involved so the procedure does not take as long as other types of false nails. There are light-cured gels which need to be cured under UV lights, a no gel nails that are cured with a special gel activator that is brushed or sprayed onto the nail. Some no-light gels are cured by being dipped in plain water. No-light gels have the advantage of taking a shorter time to cure.

They are thin, clear and flexible, making them look and feel more natural than acrylic nails. Gel nails, unlike acrylic nails, do not lift as easily. They don’t yellow either, which means that you don’t have to polish them to hide the unnatural colour. Gel nails are also glossier than acrylic nails, and you can apply nail polish to them as well. Gel nails also work well with a French Manicure or other nail art designs. In fact, the options with gel nails are limitless.

The biggest advantage of having gel nails applied over other types of false nails is that they do not damage the underlying nail. Most women wanting false nails find it difficult to grow their own nails, or they have nails that grow in awkward shapes. You can choose your preferred length and have the gel nails applied by a professional in a salon quickly and easily. Although home kits are available, it is quite a difficult to procedure to carry out by yourself.

You can use gel nails to enhance your natural nails until they grow. Although they are said to last for less time than acrylic nails and may be a little more pricey, the lack of nail damage makes up for it. Acrylic nails can do so much damage to your natural nails that you cannot grow them out and find that you have to repeatedly apply acrylic nails to hide your damaged ones. Gel nails are more of an enhancement than a replacement for your real nails, unlike other types of false nails.

Your hands are constantly exposed to the world, and long, neatly polished and manicured nails make your hands look professional as well as beautiful. It is not easy to grow your own nails, look after them and keep them looking good. Gel nails can help protect your natural nails, allowing them to grow out strong and healthy, while your hands still look elegant and attractive. You can lengthen short nails without waiting months for them to grow – provided they haven’t broken in the meantime- and strengthen weak nails with a protective layer. The biggest advantage of gel nails is that they cause no damage to your nails, and they look natural too.

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