Does Gel Nail Polish Ruin Your Nails?
Shutterstock By Phoebe McRae/Nov. 20, 2019 3:39 pm EST
There’s no better way to look and feel polished than with a fresh gel manicure. And the best part is it’s completely low maintenance and usually lasts for up to two weeks chip-free. But what are the dangers of a gel manicure? Does gel nail polish ruin your nails?
The American Academy of Dermatology website states, “Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking.” However, Marian Newman, nail artist and author of Nailed It: Nails Fashion Technique, told HuffPost, “Having UV gel nails is not damaging if certain rules are followed.” Newman believes choosing a qualified manicurist is the key to avoiding nail damage. She also recommends against doing DIY gel nails at home. “Even though they are sold to the consumer, UV gel polishes should be for professional use only,” she explained, adding that there is a much higher risk of damage when you do gel nails at home.
Does Gel Nail Polish Ruin Your Nails?
Shutterstock
By Phoebe McRae/Nov. 20, 2019 3:39 pm EST
There’s no better way to look and feel polished than with a fresh gel manicure. And the best part is it’s completely low maintenance and usually lasts for up to two weeks chip-free. But what are the dangers of a gel manicure? Does gel nail polish ruin your nails?
The American Academy of Dermatology website states, “Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking.” However, Marian Newman, nail artist and author of Nailed It: Nails Fashion Technique, told HuffPost, “Having UV gel nails is not damaging if certain rules are followed.” Newman believes choosing a qualified manicurist is the key to avoiding nail damage. She also recommends against doing DIY gel nails at home. “Even though they are sold to the consumer, UV gel polishes should be for professional use only,” she explained, adding that there is a much higher risk of damage when you do gel nails at home.
The American Academy of Dermatology website states, “Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking.” However, Marian Newman, nail artist and author of Nailed It: Nails Fashion Technique, told HuffPost, “Having UV gel nails is not damaging if certain rules are followed.” Newman believes choosing a qualified manicurist is the key to avoiding nail damage. She also recommends against doing DIY gel nails at home. “Even though they are sold to the consumer, UV gel polishes should be for professional use only,” she explained, adding that there is a much higher risk of damage when you do gel nails at home.
Removing gel polish at home can damage your nail bed
When taking a break and removing gel nail polish, experts agree that it’s safest to head back to the salon. “You should never pick your gel off as this will damage the nail bed — always make the time to get these removed at a salon,” founder of House Of Lady Muck, Laura Southern, told HuffPost. Once removed, keep nails hydrated with cuticle oil and moisturizer.
