Aside from the fact gel nails last longer than the polish you get in a manicure, they’re also ideal if you’re prone to the post-mani smudge or the dreaded chipping.
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1 You want an easy-to-remove option
Because who says we can’t change our mind several times a month (or, you know, a day). For colour chameleons who like to switch up their look, gel nail extensions are the perfect solution. A salon can remove them easily by soaking in an acetone solution.
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2 You want something practical
Because they're more flexible than rigid acrylics, gel nail extensions will stand up to everyday situations and activities. So they'll suit the commute to work, chopping food, cleaning the bathroom, you know, the usual. (Unless, of course, you're Beyoncé, and those kind of activities just don't figure in your day-to-day.) Basically, they're adaptable.
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3 You love the polished look
Gel nails are more likely to stay looking pristine than acrylics. Acrylics are porous so they can be more prone to staining, plus the harder surface of gels can resist marks and blemishes. We still probably wouldn't recommend rock climbing however.
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4 You're prone to the post-manicure smudge
Two minutes after you've left the manicure chair, you've forgotten the technician's parting words of warning and you've marched out of the door without another thought for your new nails. Then five minutes later… they've smudged.
Gel nails, unlike manis, are completely dry when you leave the chair. That UV light's a miraculous invention.
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5 You can change the colour… if you know this trick
If you want the freedom to change up your colour, all you have to do is ask your technician to finish with a clear coat. Using regular nail polish, you can paint your nails whichever shade you like and remove it when you want to mix it up.
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