If you’re a fan of a manicure, chances are you’ve rested your nails under a UV lamp at least once or twice for Shellac or gel nail colour. It’s quick, easy and stays chip-free for around two weeks – what’s not to love? Well, according to the nail expert Lynn Gray, rather a lot. She warns that if you have actually gels on repeat, it can easily take around eight to 12 months for your nails to completely recover from the possible damage and dehydration gels can easily cause to the nail plate. And that’s not all. Here are the various other dangers of gel nails it’s worth knowing about before you book in for your next Shellac.
Gels age your nails – fact
Having gels applied can easily make your nail become brittle. The whole process of having the gel polish applied, such as the pushing back of the cuticles, can easily cause ridges and the acetone used can easily cause dehydration, potentially forcing the nails to become weak and fragile. In addition, prolonged wear of gels may actually start lifting the nail plate from the nail bed, causing a visible gap between the two which can easily prove to be uncomfortable and sore to touch.
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