{"id":33478,"date":"2018-08-06T19:12:38","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T17:12:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/treatment-files\/?p=16005"},"modified":"2025-12-19T16:38:47","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T16:38:47","slug":"are-gel-nails-bad-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk/treatment-files\/are-gel-nails-bad-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Are gel nails bad for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">We all want a mani that\u2019s long-lasting, stays extra shiny and dries almost instantly. That\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/treatment-files\/yeah-but-what-actually-is-gelish\/\">why we go gel<\/a>. But do properly preened fingertips come at a price?\u00a0It&#8217;s one of life\u2019s unanswered questions. UV, polish removal, and giving our nails a \u2018breather\u2019, we\u2019ve done the research, once and for all. Scroll through this (with those gel nails we know you\u2019re currently sporting), to find out just how \u2018dangerous\u2019 your monthly salon trip is. We&#8217;re finally answering it \u2013 does a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.treatwell.co.uk\/places\/treatment-gel-nails-manicure\/offer-type-local\/in-london-uk\/\">gel manicure <\/a>damage nails?<\/span><\/p>\n<p>By Rachel Spedding<\/p>\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\">\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766160191880\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Does getting a gel manicure damage your nails?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">A gel manicure will not damage your nails if you care for them properly and remove the polish in the right way. Visiting a nail technician, timing your treatments sensibly and avoiding picking at the polish helps keep your nails in tip-top condition.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766160191881\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Should you worry about UV exposure during a gel manicure?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">You do not need to worry about UV exposure during a gel manicure because the dose is very brief. Many salons now use LED curing instead, which gives the same drying effect without the negative side effects. Applying sunscreen to your hands before your appointment adds extra protection.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766160191882\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do your nails need to &#8216;breathe&#8217; between gel manicures?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Your nails do not need to &#8220;breathe&#8221; between gel manicures because nails are not alive. The living parts are your cuticles and nail beds, so keeping them well-nourished is more important than worrying about air exposure. Regularly applying cuticle oil helps maintain their condition.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766160191883\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">What happens if you pick off your gel polish at home?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Picking off your gel polish can seriously damage your nails, making them thin, weak and brittle. Peeling reaches the nail plate beneath and can leave white marks. Professional removal at the salon takes under twenty minutes and protects your nail health.<\/div>\n<div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1766160191884\">\n<h3 class=\"schema-faq-question\">How can you keep your nails healthy with regular gel manicures?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Keep your nails healthy by applying cuticle oil outside of salon visits and never peeling off the polish. Space out treatments\u2014weekly manicures aren&#8217;t necessary\u2014and always use a professional for application and removal. These steps will help your nails stay strong and look their best.<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We all want a mani that\u2019s long-lasting, stays extra shiny and dries almost instantly. That\u2019s why we go gel. But do properly preened fingertips come at a price?\u00a0It&#8217;s one of life\u2019s unanswered questions. UV, polish removal, and giving our nails a \u2018breather\u2019, we\u2019ve done the research, once and for all. 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Slathering a little sunscreen on your hands pre-appointment for skin protection is a good idea &ndash; peace of mind and healthier hands. \u200b<\/p>\n","video_content":"","block_picture":33479},{"block_title":"Take a break (not a breather)","block_content":"<p>Shocker, nails aren&rsquo;t gasping for air when your gel polish is removed. Why? Because they aren&rsquo;t alive. Cuticles and nail beds <em>are<\/em> formed of living tissue, however, so regular manicure trips will help to keep them well-nourished. 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