Nail Care After Removing Acrylic or Gel Extensions
What to expect when nail extensions come off, and a recovery routine for thin, dry or ridged natural nails while they grow out.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
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Gel polish lasts two to three weeks without chipping, which makes it popular and makes removal the critical step. These articles explain how gel differs from regular polish, why the lamp must suit the product, and how to soak gel off without peeling away layers of nail. They also cover sensible precautions, such as keeping uncured gel off the skin and protecting hands from the lamp's ultraviolet light.
What to expect when nail extensions come off, and a recovery routine for thin, dry or ridged natural nails while they grow out.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How gel and regular nail polish differ in wear, drying, removal, cost and effect on nails, and how to use gel more safely.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How UV and LED nail lamps differ, what to check so the lamp matches your gel, and how to cure safely at home.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
How to take off regular, glitter and gel polish at home with the least drying and no scraping, and how to care for nails afterwards.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read
Why nail tips split into thin layers, how to stop the damage from spreading and how to care for nails while the peeling grows out.
By Sunil Dutt · 4 min read