What are your thoughts on gel manicures?

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Jan 3, 2013

Elisa J.

I saw a 20 dollar UV/Led lamp at ulta and was wondering if I bought it would it be a good investment?

Jan 3, 2013

Alyse M.

If you're good at it. I did a gel manicure on myself and hated it. It wasnt with a light though, it was some kit that had a setting gel or something. It was really messy.

Gel is great, super shiny, lasts forever, flexible yet strong. The only problem is you may never use your regular nail polishes again =P

Jan 3, 2013

Loren B.

It weakens the nail bed. Once u turn down the path it may be hard to come back

@Loren If I'm not mistaken, that's only if you buff too much...

Jan 3, 2013

Nicole S.

Is it bad for you nails or not, I'm confused

Jan 3, 2013

Nicole J.

Gel manicures are amazing I got mine done by my mum,there amazing and UV lights are worth it or your nails wouldn't be gel !

Jan 3, 2013

Darby M.

I love getting gel manicures, but I have thin nails. So every time the gel comes off my nails break. 

Jan 3, 2013

Ansley B.

Lasts forever!

Jan 4, 2013

Daniela M.

Inexpensive an last about 2 weeks 

Jan 5, 2013

Frankie M.

i didn't find that either my manicure or pedicure lasted longer than a regular one.
i also didn't find the shine to be exceptional.

Jan 5, 2013

Tonita C.

Everybody I've seen with them, they look amazing. Very polished and clean looking. 

Jan 5, 2013

Romina N.

I've been getting gel ever since it first came out (always get it done professionally) but I always wondered if its bad for your nails. Haven't really used regular polish since! 

Jan 5, 2013

Daisy C.

gel manicures are great they last well and look amazing

Kenzie A.

Jan 6, 2013

Kenzie A.

I love them

Kenzie A.

Jan 7, 2013

Kenzie A.

Nicole- they arent bad for your nails at all

Jan 7, 2013

Nicole S.

Ok, thanks Kenzie, also I have seen $20 kits and $40 dollar kits... What's the difference? Which one should I buy?

Jan 7, 2013

Kelly K.

I love them!!! I just bought sensationail gel system from Walmart & it is awesome!! I did my own manicure at home & it looks professional!! Day 4 & still looking great!!!! 

Jan 9, 2013

Sarah L.

I specialise in gel manicures and I highly recommend them. They last up to 2 weeks, they don't damage the natural nail and you can pretty much forget about them once done, no waiting for them to dry nonsense. It's much better though for a professional to apply them though. You never get a perfect finish like someone else doing it on you. 

Jan 9, 2013

Ashley M.

Avoid the non UV sally Hansen ones at all cost, they are terrible. 

Jan 9, 2013

Katie C.

They are seriously amazing. Never got an at home one but in the salon I would definitely recommend 

Jan 9, 2013

Melissa P.

Held can be soaked off as well

Jan 9, 2013

Melissa P.

Gels

Jan 9, 2013

Maria T.

I love gel manicures they last long and look nice,I have gotten addicted, but considering you are under the uv lamp for a long amount of time and you have to soak in acetone,especially if you are constantly getting gel manicures , I don't think it is that much of a good alternative to getting regular manicures. 

Jan 9, 2013

Robyn C.

Definitely buy it! It's worth your money! I ❤ Mine!