How to make your gel polish last longer
Small everyday habits that keep the shine longer and stop the polish lifting too soon.
Day to day
- Wear gloves for washing up and cleaning.
- Apply cuticle oil every day: moisturised skin helps stop the polish lifting at the edges.
- Don’t use your nails as tools.
- If an edge lifts, don’t pull at it: book an appointment to have it touched up.
How often should you redo it?
It is normal to redo it every two or three weeks, when regrowth starts to show. If you want longer between appointments, ask about the Russian manicure, or the rubber base if your nails are thin or bendy: it makes them stronger.
Remove it properly
Don’t scrape or bite it off: you take layers of the nail with it and leave it thin and soft. At the salon we remove it with product, looking after the natural nail.
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