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How to Care for Gel Nails A Comprehensive Guide

If you want your gel nails to stay looking their best, it is important to know how to care for them. In this comprehensive guide, we will tell you things you should and should not do to make sure your gel nails last long enough.

How to Care for Gel Nails: A Comprehensive Guide

There are some things you need to do to take care of your gel nails, and others to avoid. Let’s dig in.

Keep Cuticles Well-Moisturized

Using the right products will keep your cuticles soft and moisturized, keeping your gel nails looking fresh. Choose hydrating ingredients like natural oils that can soothe the skin and restore the moisture in the cuticle area. Apply the right amount of moisturizer and leave it on for about five minutes before rinsing off. After using it for five minutes, rinse with cold water to remove any excess moisture.

Apply cuticle oil regularly to prevent dryness and cracks. You should apply this oil on your cuticles at least twice a day to keep them soft and supple. It should also help prevent dampness on your hands. Consider investing in a good-quality cuticle oil like Olive oil as well as a cuticle serum.

Cuticle cream is another great option. This ointment contains vitamin E and Avocado oil, which are excellent for cuticle health. It has a buttery texture and a citrus scent that will help restore dry cuticles.

Avoid Picking or Peeling Gel Polish

The last thing you want is to end up with peeling and chipping nail polish. This can be a serious problem and ruin the health of your nails. Luckily, there are several ways to prevent it. You can take proper care of your gel nails by applying cuticle oil on them. This will strengthen the nail bed and prevent chipping and peeling of your gel manicure.

If you are having a gel manicure, you might be tempted to pick off the color as it peels off. But picking off the gel polish can cause the nail to break, and you will lose layers of your nail. This can take up to six months to repair, and it can also lead to thinner, brittle, and uneven nails.

Another option is to go for an at-home manicure. This is especially beneficial if you don’t go to a salon often. Taking care of your nails on a regular basis will help prevent your nails from peeling and chipping.

Avoid Hot Baths

When caring for gel nails, you should avoid taking a hot bath. This is because it can cause moisture to seep underneath the nail polish, causing it to peel off. You should use warm showers instead. Also, you should avoid applying a top coat while caring for gel nails.

It’s also important to protect your hands. You should use rubber gloves whenever doing dishes, washing utensils, or doing laundry. This will prevent damage to the nails and your hands. You should also avoid taking long baths. Also, you should adjust to cooler temperatures by wearing gloves while doing the dishes.

Another way to protect your nails is to use cuticle oil or any other penetrating oil that will run deep enough to repair any damage from dryness. This will also help nourish and strengthen your nails. You should also apply a base coat when caring for your nails, to quench your nail beds.

Avoid Peeling

To avoid peeling when caring for gel nails, it is important to follow a few simple tips. The first step is to make sure your nails are clean. Before clipping, wash them thoroughly in warm water with dish detergent. Once they are dry, use a nail file to file them. Try using a fine grit file your nails down to the proper shape. Also, moisturize your hands regularly. You should do this at least once a day to avoid cracking or peeling.

If you don’t want your gel manicure to peel, be sure to wear rubber gloves afterward. Peeling can cause your nails to become thin, weak, and uneven. It can also cause them to be more susceptible to fungus. For this reason, it’s important to protect your nails from contact with anything except your own finger.

You can also avoid peeling by keeping your nails short. This will reduce the trauma to your nails and help it renew faster.

The Bottom Line

You should avoid picking or peeling your fresh gel nails. Keep your cuticles well-moisturized and don’t soak your nails in hot water. Keeping your cuticles moisturized will avoid them from peeling. Also, invest in good manicures like the gel manicures at Sapron Beauty Spa.

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SAPRON Laser & Beauty Spa is my go-to place for all my beauty needs. I've been coming here regularly for pedicures, which include a wonderfully relaxing soak/scrub and massage, as well as eyebrow threading. The staff is always friendly and professional, making each visit an enjoyable experience.Recently, I tried their new haircut service for a trim. It was a dry cut without any wash or styling, which is okay for me. The stylist criticized my previous self-cut hair and made me feel a bit uncomfortable, but I didn't see a significant difference after the trim. She didn't cut as much as I had hoped. I’ll give the service another try next time, hoping for a better experience.
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03:02 20 Jun 24
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00:06 27 Apr 24
I had a great experience here at SAPRON LASER & BEAUTY SPA WITH Ms. SANGEETA. I could see visible results just after my first laser hair removal session.Highly recommended to one and all.
Loved my time with Hapreet doing my nails
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19:10 19 Apr 24
Great job tanvi .she did excellent pedicure I will be definitely back.
Karen HallettKaren Hallett
19:10 19 Apr 24
Harpreet gives an excellent manicure & pedicure. I will be back again 🙂
Vishakha SharmaVishakha Sharma
00:46 19 Apr 24
Substandard service by the staff. I’m not sure about her name, but I had to stop her mid-way in my manicure as she did the job so terribly. I asked her to keep my nails straight and not a single nail looked the same as the others. I went in with my husband who got his pedicure done, which was okay. When I stopped her, I went outside for a minute and she asked my husband if he’ll be paying for me as I have left. She was so impatient for taking the money for that substandard shellac removal she did for me. Never going in again.
Jo ann BalinasJo ann Balinas
18:59 17 Apr 24
Shelley WhitfordShelley Whitford
05:09 09 Apr 24
Loved it. My nails are beautiful. I will definitely be going back again and bringing my friends.
N GN G
00:53 14 Mar 24
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seema sharmaseema sharma
01:02 13 Mar 24
Actually i came from b.c and here i'm always came at sapron and harpreet give me very good service every time And she is so nice 😊 i recommend to girls go there and take good service
Nidhi BhavsarNidhi Bhavsar
23:17 12 Mar 24
Had a great experience getting waxing done here. Harpreet is very professional! Place is very clean!
Kaleeya GladueKaleeya Gladue
22:12 08 Mar 24
i got an acrylic set with tanvi, she was amazing and very thorough! ill be coming back to her as often as i can.edit: to add my second set
ZinaZina
17:38 29 Feb 24
Today Harpreet did a amazing job my eyebrows looks so pretty nice shape and colour she is so professional 😍so happy 😄
Justine LopezJustine Lopez
19:36 24 Feb 24
Just had my nails done by Harpreet. And let me tell you I am so happy with the outcome. I told Harpreet it’s my first time getting acrylic nails, I always did my own nails with those acrylic nails from amazon but those are such hassle to put on so I decided to have a professional do my nails. And I’m glad I came to this place. Highly recommended. Clean place, loved the ambiance and Harpreet was just amazing and I am definitely coming back here in a month and make it my go to place for my nails :)Edit: added photos of my 5th visit (pink nails) and as usual Harpreet did another amazing job. Been coming back here since my first review and Harpreet never disappoints. Only thing I regret is not posting all my previous acrylic nails done by Harpreet. Will definitely keep coming back. All the ladies are very talented and kind. Highly recommend :)
Heaven-Lee GamblerHeaven-Lee Gambler
22:13 11 Feb 24
I genuinely enjoyed my experience at this new spot my momma discovered. As a new customer I will be coming here from now on because the space is very laid back, they had frequencies playing on one side of the room to set the mood and on the side I sat on, they had some house music chill remixes playing that had great visuals from tropical islands. It was divinely timed an orchestrated to be here today. We got some manicures done and had a great experience overall.
Mk tlvMk tlv
19:22 04 Jan 24
RECOMMENDFirst time coming here. Saw the good reviews and tried it. Was not disappointed, Harpreet did an amazing job!! Pedi + Mani, I feel sooo pretty!
A FA F
01:29 17 Nov 23
Had a wonderful and relaxing manicure/french tips & pedicure with Harpreet. She did exactly what I showed her in pictures. The results were beautiful and beyond my expectations. I loved the ambient and the friendly staff. Harpreet did an excellent job! I will definitely be returning & recommending to friends and family. Thank you Harpreet (Sapron)! 💅💖

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