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I’m a longtime member of the stubby, sloppy manicure club.
I was hesitant, but the month-long, chip-free results sealed the deal.
Meet the Experts
What Is a Hard Gel Manicure?
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Most hard gels come in pots and are sculpted over natural nails using a gel brush.
The hard gel can be sculpted, shaped, and refilled like acrylics.
How Is Hard Gel Different From Soft Gel?
Hard gel and soft gel are fairly similar.
The main difference, it seems, is in the removal process.
Another difference is the packaging.
How Are Hard Gel Nails Applied?
utility methods differ depending on the desired outcome, Yankee says.
Both methods rely on a specific gel polish brush to build structure and shape.
How Long Do Hard Gel Nails Last?
What Are The Risks of Hard Gel Nails?
Improper curing of any UV-cured product can increase the risk of exposure to uncured elements and cause potential sensitivities.
Your nail technician should also know how to remove hard gel properly.
You may run into issues post-appointment if you do not care for your hard gel nails well.
can help keep damage to a minimum.
That being said, there’s also a protective element to that impermeability.
How Are Hard Gel Nails Removed?
Then wrap in foil with cotton pads saturated in acetone.
The thin layer should release from the natural nail after 25 to 30 minutes."
How Much Do Hard Gel Nails Cost?
The Final Takeaway
Both experts have mixed opinions on hard gel.
That’s not to say either of them actively dislikes it.
“Services like these require commitment,” Reynosa says.
If you are paying for a service like this, remember you get what you pay for.
If hard gel doesn’t fit your budget, Yankee has some alternative suggestions.
