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Gel Nail Damage and Health

Posted by Brooke in Gel Nails, Nail Care & Manicures

I have recently booked myself into my local salon to get gel nails applied.  On speaking to my aunt who has had these done for years she says that they are a nightmare to tolerate.  She says they are completely beautiful etc however you have to wear gloves with everything.  The only thing you can put on the gel is water, no hand cream, no soap nothing.

I understand I couldn’t use bleach etc, I wear gloves when using bleach anyway but I am intrigued as to whether things like soap and hand cream etc damage the gel. Any sort of advice would be a massive help so I know what to expect before I get them.

There is no lotion/oil/soap that will hurt gels as they are inpenetrable- even by acetone. Be sure that when you are receiving the service, that all layers are cured (baked) in a UV light. Many salons are now trying to pass off acrylics as gels. Hope this helps.

Brooke Gilliam

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