How to Get Healthy Nails After Acrylic or Gel Manicure?

It’s safe to assume that nail art is here to stay in all its forms. And while not everyone is into crazy colors and designs, long nails a la Kylie Jenner and krew (sorry, we had to!) are more popular than ever. The too-true-to-be-true, long-lasting effects of gel manicures are equally interesting. Who wants to mess with chips? However, beyond aesthetics, both treatments can damage your sensitive nail beds, cuticles, and hands.

“No matter which manicure (gel or acrylic) you choose, your weekly routine visit to the nail salon weakens your nail plates through dehydration and makes them brittle and thin,” she explains. Static Nails Founded by Alexis Irene. “Your hand as a whole becomes dry, damaged and affected by things like UV lights. After removing the acrylic and gel you will see the real damage – discoloration, infection, dryness, brittle, brittle nails, chipping, slow nail growth, fungus and even loss of a nail. Okay?

Since you need to remove your acrylics or gel nail polishes at some point (keep it for up to three weeks!), we interviewed three nail experts to help you restore your nails to their former glory.

Scale Your Service

we support #ozbakimpazar as much as anyone, but consider getting a normal mani instead. “Getting gel/acrylic nails every other week will overwhelm the nail plate and nails cannot breathe naturally,” shares the celebrity manicurist and owner of the manicurist. U Wish as Nail Spa Sky Hadley.

“Gel or acrylic nails are often so heavy that they typically put an indentation in the nail plate,” she adds. “It makes it more likely to damage your nail bed as when you remove them — and it will take a long time to grow.” As a preventive measure, Hadley Sally Hansen Advanced Hard Nails to counter its effects.

Understand the Uninstall Process

A cheap deal on a mani-pedicure can be just that – cheap. “Proper nail care for removing gel or acrylics is to soak in acetone,” says the certified advanced nail technician and owner. Waterless Medi-Pedi & Nail Spa Letisha Royster. “Soaking for gel nails should be a minimum of 10 to 15 minutes. Soaking for acrylic nails can be at least 45 minutes.”

“A clear sign [your technician] “If they are using scissors or pliers to remove the gel/acrylic application, they cannot wet the nails, and/or they file the nails too much to get the gel/acrylic application, they may be performing an incorrect removal process,” he adds.

Let the Professionals handle it

Experts warn against doing the removal yourself. “Do I recommend it? No,” Irene explains. “It is always better to go to a professional and research the person you would see as a doctor to make sure the manicurist is a reputable person who will help limit the damage.”

Bumpers Caution

“Polishing is beneficial on natural nails to give them a natural shine,” explains Royster. “However, polishing can be bad for your nails if done too often and too harshly. It often causes nails to become dry and brittle.”

Hadley agrees. “You don’t need to apply nail polish all the time, as with gels and acrylics that you can use and polish and polish,” she adds. “It will help reshape the nails but still make it look like you have something on your nails.”

There is no such thing as Over Moisturizing

Get used to it – lotions, oils and creams will become your new BFFs. “Keeping hands moist is key to maintaining healthy nails,” says Royster. He recommends that customers trust essential oils: jojoba oil or lemon oil to strengthen nails and repair dry hands. “Also keep your nails short until your nails become healthier.”

“You should always keep your cuticles and hands moist. Cuticle oil and/or vaseline cream It will help,” Hadley adds. He’s a fan of both Sally Hansen Vitamin E Nail and Cuticle Oil and Sally Hansen Color Therapy Nail and Cuticle Oilboth contain natural ingredients.

Take Care of Your Cuticles

You have to love the skin you’re in. “The important thing is your nail beds and cuticles – they’re made of living tissue,” explains Irene. “This is why a combination of gels and acrylics is the best option. Often, it is the removal process that causes most of the damage.”

“You can’t save your nails while you have gel or acrylic, but using a strong manicure and hand cream can help heal and improve your hands overall,” she adds. “I swear Dior Crème Abricot Strengthening Cream for Nails. [Plus] Nail vitamins (sounds delicious, right?) or vitamins like cod liver or fish oil can help your nails, hair grow, and skin become better after taking them regularly.”

Trench Polish for Presses

To maintain healthy nails, you may have to resist the urge to go back despite the long road ahead. Irene suggests trying an occasional pop-up nail as an alternative. [Editor’s Note: Try Static Nails’ reusable versions.]

“Most ‘acrylic-colic’ pop-on nails love it because they offer all the benefits of gels and acrylics without harm when removed properly,” she explains. “They’re also much cheaper than salon manicures and take less time.”