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The Best Gel Nail Polish for an At-Home Manicure With Serious Staying Power

Unlike regular nail polish that air dries, gel polish cures under a UV or LED lamp, which makes it super durable and glossy,” pro manicurist Iram Shelton tells Vogue. “It’s perfect if you ...

Cosmopolitan on MSN.com · 1d

Editor Vetted: Chillhouse's New Long-Wear Nail Polish Is The Perfect Gel Manicure Alternative—Here's My Review

I swore off gel polish years ago after a particularly botched DIY removal job that resulted in the peeliest, flakiest, most brittle nails of my life. Ever since, I've tested just about every nail polish in existence,

InStyle · Dec 17, 2022

The 10 Best Long-Lasting Nail Polishes for a Chip-Free At-Home Manicure

Plus, the gel-like formula gives you the same super glossy and long-lasting finish without harmful damage from a UV ... free edge (the very tip of the nail that extends past your skin) with nail ...

InStyle on MSN.com · Jul 3, 2018

Gel Pedicures Last Forever Without Chipping—What to Know Ahead of Sandal Season

If you’ve ever found yourself on the fence about whether or not the extra few bucks you’ll spend to get a gel pedicure is worth it, we spoke to a few experts for their insights. Here's what they have to say?

Rolling Out · 5d

5 best treatments for damaged nails after gel polish

Discover treatments to heal nails damaged by gel polish, from fungal infections to brittleness and splitting, and learn how to restore nail health naturally.

Hackaday · Sep 5, 2014

DIY UV Lamp Is The Cure For Nails And More

As it turns out, she uses UV gel nail polish. It’s much more durable than standard air-dry polishes, but it requires UV light to cure. [Becky] bought a lamp to use at home, but it’s very ...

Stylist · Nov 10, 2020

This plant-based nail polish looks like gel but can be removed like normal polish

The first thing I noticed is that, unlike regular gel nail polish, this version cures using an LED lamp, rather than UV which means there ... It’s completely acetone-free, which means it ...

OK! Magazine · 3d

‘I tried an at-home builder gel pedicure and it saved me hundreds on professional treatments'

Mani has added Hema-Free Builder Gels to its line-up of polishes, giving added strength and durability with a salon-like finish, making it perfect for pedicure season

Stylist · Jan 14, 2022

6 best at-home gel nail kits for seamless shellac manicures and pedicures

Acetone-free, this kit is perfect if you hate ... A professional grade-light, SunUV uses UV LED light to cure gel nail polish in various time increments, either 10, 30, 60, or 90 seconds.

The Mirror · 14d

'I'm a nail expert - your gel manicure should never feel like they're on fire'

With gel polish, hard gel and builder gel, bonding happens when your nails are under the UV/LED lamp. A slight warm sensation is normal when curing gel polish under UV light, but intense heat ...