topic Re: Gel Manicure in Beauty

Gel Manicure

Sherlene — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:07:10 GMT

OMG! I splurged last weeek and got got a French Gel Manicure. This is my first gel manicure and after a week of washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom etc, it is still perfect!

I'm sure it won't last though. Can I put a coat of i.e., Pink Armour on my nails to preserve the white tips or would that make the finish gummy? Any ideas for me? I'm bad about wearing gloves to do household chores.

Thanks!

Re: Gel Manicure

homedecor1 — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:14:43 GMT

@Sherlene

I have been getting a pink and white gels for many years. I always have my tech put the extra gel sealer. I don't wear gloves or do anything special (certainly never a overcoat of nailpolish) and I can go 3 weeks sometimes. It's perfect except for the small amt of growth.

Re: Gel Manicure

bonnie f — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:15:54 GMT

dont think u can put another polish on top of it, since gel polish has to dry under that special light.. i'm not sure if i would try it, you might mess them up... i've had acrylics for about 20 yrs and i get the gel polish all the time, love it and it definetely does last, i just got a french 2 days ago and it looks great, my friend goes every 3 weeks with the gel polish since it lasts and still looks good after the 2 weeks

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spent2much — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:17:37 GMT

I've been doing my own nails for over 30 years - gel, tips, silk wraps, etc. You could just use a clear top coat to protect the whole nail, including the white tips! Good luck!

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!FitChick! — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:22:26 GMT

I get only gel manicures for my manicure and pedicures. I don't have a dishwasher, and I wash my hands at work quite often, so the extra cost of a gel manicure is worth it. I wear gloves when I get my nails done, and the manicure does last 2.5- 3 weeks.

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Rachb — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 00:26:20 GMT

I was getting them for a while but my nail beds are very short and grow super fast. So after 10 days they look really overgrown.

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linda 2 — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 01:15:20 GMT

im a hair stylist and my gels last 3 weeks but i dont have french love them

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HangingTen — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 02:36:12 GMT

I get clear gel once a month. I think clear makes the growing out and chipping stages less noticeable. Sometimes I want color on them so when I get home I apply a color and top coat over the clear gel. I find this lasts 5-6 days (which is much longer than when I used to have them just paint my nails).

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ladyroxanne — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 03:24:49 GMT

gel is great! you can't put anything on top of them or it will ruin the whole manicure.

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nrm — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 06:02:05 GMT

I get a gel manicure once a month w/ a touch up in between visits. I use OPI and it lasts,doesn't chip and always looks like new even though I use my ands as tools! The reason I get a touch up is the nail grows out and the nail bed shows. However,when I was traveling a few months ago I didn't get a touch up and the polish held up just fine.

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FormerlyFabulous — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 11:48:12 GMT

You cant beat a gel manicure! Mne last three weeks. I almost always get a natural pink. Each tme the old gel removed before the new mancure. You should not do anything to nails at home if you have a gel mancure done at a salon. The gel mancure has a nice shine that lasts.

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Krimpette — Mon, 21 Dec 2015 12:20:17 GMT

I haven't had a manicure in years, but I've been dying to have red nails for Christmas, for some reason. Got a gel manicure yesterday and my nails look AWESOME. I don't wear my nails very long, so I was a bit concerned, but I'm so pleased with the result. Now, to see how long the manicure lasts for me.

Re: Gel Manicure

ChynnaBlue — Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:01:40 GMT

@Sherlene wrote:
OMG! I splurged last weeek and got got a French Gel Manicure. This is my first gel manicure and after a week of washing dishes, cleaning the bathroom etc, it is still perfect!

I'm sure it won't last though. Can I put a coat of i.e., Pink Armour on my nails to preserve the white tips or would that make the finish gummy? Any ideas for me? I'm bad about wearing gloves to do household chores.

Thanks!

You can, yes. Some people get bored with their gel color and paint over it. I've done it before and there were no ill effects. It won't make the gel last longer, but it won't make it chip or peel faster, either.

Re: Gel Manicure

Auntie Goose — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 02:58:43 GMT

nrm, what is a gel manicure touch up? I didnt know they did touch up or fill ins for gel polish, mine have always been removed and done again.

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nrm — Sun, 27 Dec 2015 03:26:49 GMT

A touch up is when the manicurist uses a tool to sand the gel off and reapply the gel. It costs about $15. I only need it about every 3 weeks.