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Gel nails

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Gel nail extensions.
Gel nail polish design.
Various manicure tools including a UV lamp for curing gel nails.

Gel nails are a manicure product that can be used like nail polish or to create artificial nail extensions. They are hardened using ultraviolet light.[1] They last longer than regular nail polish and do not chip. They have a high-gloss finish and last for two to three weeks.[2][1]

Gel nails are strong, although not as strong as acrylic or fiberglass nails, and tend to be more expensive.[1]

Acetone does not dissolve gel nails, so they have to be removed at a salon by buffing.[1] Repeated buffing can lead to thinning of the nail plate.[3]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Janet Simms (2003). A Practical Guide to Beauty Therapy for NVQ Level 2. Nelson Thornes. p. 396. ISBN 978-0-7487-7150-9. Search this book on
  2. Whitbread, Louise (2019). "Gel Manicures Look Good, But What's The Damage To Your Nails?". Huffington Post. Unknown parameter |url-status= ignored (help)
  3. Kang, Sewon (2018). Fitzpatrick's Dermatology, Ninth Edition. McGraw-Hill Education. ISBN 978-0-07-183783-5. Search this book on


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