Nails, Nails, Nails!
Ladies (and the select, discerning male friend), I have discovered gel nail polish.
I haven’t had a manicure in over a year. It started raining finally, so I decided to get my nails done in a brash, summer color as a fuck you to winter.
Mission accomplished.
But instead of getting regular polish that chips, dents, and damages my nails, I opted for the pricier but indestructible gel nail polish. Note - these are not fake nails. It’s just a base coat of gel applied to your natural nails followed by polish and a top coat.
Each layer is applied over your regular nails and sets under UV light while you get your manicure. You are free to dig through your purse looking for keys, wallet, phone the minute the top coat is applied.
While the instant dry is awesome, it’s really just a perk. The real benefit to gel polish is that it doesn’t chip, dent, or wear off. Like a regular manicure though, you’ll need to reapply in 2-4 weeks, depending on how fast your nails grow.
Warning - gel nails take about an hour in a salon and range from $35-$70. DIY would probably take twice as long until you get the hang of it. If you’re committed to DIY, there is a good how to post here.
There are three basic types of gel nail polish: Shellac, Gelish, and Bio Sculpture. Gelish is the most popular, but I opted for Bio Sculpture since I have pretty thick ridges in my nails and wanted to ensure the gel would adhere.
I’m not going back to regular polish.
