What is a Gel Manicure?

If your question is what is a gel manicure, the answer is that it is a kind of manicure done in order to glue the synthetic fingernails to your original nails. This is one of the most common and useful kind of manicure as you new nails would last really longer and would not chip quickly. The gel used in such manicure is also normally applied on the natural nails to enhance its texture and life.

One should always go for gel manicure instead of acrylic as the former is odourless, while the latter has not a very pleasant odour. The ingredients of gel nails are healthy, while that of acrylic are harmful to your nails, which decreases its quality considerably.

When you have a gel manicure, your nails are treated under the ultraviolet rays. The durability of this gel catches its root quickly and for a longer time. Hence, it can be removed only by filing, making it very different from the types of nails that chip off within days. However, this durability comes at a cost. A gel manicure is costlier than an acrylic manicure.

Your natural nails, under this gel, is not affected at all. In fact, this gel makes its growth strong. The gel that is applied on your nails becomes a kind of shield that protects it from any kind of particles that deteriorate its quality. If you maintain your nails properly, the life of your nails will improve considerably, and remain beautiful for a very long time. This kind of treatment is not common in other kinds of manicure.

The gel nails are usually transparent, which allows you to show the color of your original nails. It is just a thin, but strong, layer of gel above your original nails. If you maintain them properly, the lustre will remain attractive and you will not need a manicure for a long time.