Or, perhaps yournails have ridgesthat you wish would disappear for a smoother finish.
Sounds pretty fantastic, no?
Meet the Experts
What Is a Structured Manicure?
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When executed with care, celebrity manicurist Laura Malarkey says that structured manicures are the best-looking,longest-lasting manicurespossible.
Structure gels are typically categorized as soft or hard, and both require being cured under an LED lamp.
These are semi-hard gels that fall in between soft and hard gels, she says.
An example of a hybrid structure gel ispolygel.
It creates a strong and durable base layer that can be shaped and buffed to perfection, she elaborates.
if you want long nails and/or nail art).
Since soft gels are porous, they should come off with acetone, Malarkey says.
Meanwhile, hybrid and hard gels need to be filed off.
Structure gel can be topped with any gel or lacquer polish or nail art, Malarkey says.
While not all nail studios offer structured manicures, Malarkey says its only a matter of time.
