Gels Nails
Gel and acrylic nails have similar results. They can lengthen short nails, strengthen nails, and make your fingers look longer and more slender. There are some various pros and cons that might help you decide which the right choice is for you. If gel nails, acrylic nails, and other choices are overwhelming you, then one thing you can always do is speak with a nail technician (manicurist) who can help you make a wise decision that will fit your needs.
Gel nails as the name suggest is made up of a mixture of pre mixed polymer and monomer gel. This gives the user natural product that is not toxic and will not cause any side effects. Gel is applied to the nails where it gets treated with UV lights. If UV light is not used a special type of gel activator is used instead.
The gel nail technique does not yellow the nail which makes it more popular than the acrylic type. It helps to strengthen the nail while adding sheen to it. If you suffer from brittle nails which are easily damaged, using gel nails will be a great option. It is odour free therefore you won’t have to worry about smelly odour which usually comes from acrylic nails.
Because having good looking nails is important to women it is essential that you apply nails that will look natural and will last for a longer time. The best way to accomplish beautiful nails the length you desire is the UV nail gels. They are available in many different colours and stay looking new and bright for longer time compared to the acrylic nails. UV gel nails do not chip; they do not break easily and are not damaged easily.
UV gel nails are very fashionable and does look more natural than their acrylic counterparts. They take less time to apply and requires less filing.
Some Disadvantages of the Gel Nails Are:
- They are more expensive
- Not easy to apply on your own
- Difficult to fix or repair on your own as if broken it gives a shatter effect. Does not break neatly so repairing is not easy.
Advantages of the Gel Nails Are:
- Look more natural than acrylic.
- Cure very quickly.
- Does not give off harsh odour. So is safer to use, especially for pregnant women.
Because gel nails cannot be soaked away they have to be regularly filed and maintained by a professional manicurist to help keep them in good condition.
Most nail salons are now using UV gel nails as many women have become aware of them and how natural they appear. Because they do not carry any odour they are safer to use around children and anyone suffering from breathing problems. Gel nails are a great solution to protecting broken and damaged nail edges.
Though gel nails are more difficult to apply than acrylic if proper techniques are applied the process can be much simpler over time with experience.
How to Apply Gel Nails:
You must first prepare your fingernails by removing any polish and making sure the surface is clean.
If you desire to use tips apply them at this stage.
Apply a thin coat of the gel nail on your fingernails, let it cure. Then apply another coat. At this point you should add the arches to give a more natural curve to the nails.
Allow to cure again using the UV lights. Add another coat of gel and additional arches. Cure again using UV lights.
It is now time to shape the nails to your preferred style. You can add nail polish or just apply some gloss to give it sheen.
How to Remove Gel Nails:
- Make sure you are in a well ventilated area, preferably outdoors.
- If you are wearing nail polish it is best to remove them to prevent spots from forming on your nails. Doing this will save you a lot of frustration later on.
- Use strong acetone nail polish remover and warm it a bit to make the gel nail removal easier.
Place gel nail remover into a bowl and put your finger tips into the bowl of acetone remover. Make sure your nails are completely covered.
- Do one hand at a time so you have the other hand free to help with anything that needs to be done.
- Let your fingertips remain in the gel nail remover for about five minutes. If the gel nails have become softer and starts developing an odour try to gently pull the ends to remove them. You can use a cuticle stick to help remove them from your real nails.
- If it seems difficult to remove begin soaking the gel nails again to soften them some more. Do not force the removal to avoid damaging your nails. Allow your fingers to soak until the gel can be removed easily.
- After you have removed most of the gel nail from one hand do the next hand.
- After the gel nail removal, use cotton balls to remove the remaining residue of gel from your fingers.
Your fingernails might appear a bit rough gently buff them using a nail buffer.
Your nails will seem weak and delicate and will take some time for them to resume a healthy appearance. Treat them delicately until they begin to return to normal. Gently file them into shape and add a bit of clear polish to keep them protected.
Gel nails are beautiful and so natural looking when applied properly by a professional nail technician. Take care of your nails and keep them looking good with natural gel nails.