Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have been getting gel for a few years now. Will never go back. I get them every two weeks and they always look good - and natural! You would not be able to tell the difference.
You MUST find a nail technician who is experienced and gentle with the gel removal. I have had bad people who destroyed my nails due to aggressive filing off the polish. If it is done gently, you can get them over and over again with no damage. I also find that is I use a light color, I can stretch a manicure to three weeks.
For those who say they look cheap, the person doing the manicure is probably not skilled and may be doing too many coats. 2 costs max and it looks great.
Thank you for a reasonable post. I got a light colored gel once and it looked fine. I don't keep it up because I want to keep my natural nails strong and they look nice with a coat of clear. But I get people who want to.
Maybe the thick crap I am seeing is actually people with acrylics still.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:I have been getting gel for a few years now. Will never go back. I get them every two weeks and they always look good - and natural! You would not be able to tell the difference.
You MUST find a nail technician who is experienced and gentle with the gel removal. I have had bad people who destroyed my nails due to aggressive filing off the polish. If it is done gently, you can get them over and over again with no damage. I also find that is I use a light color, I can stretch a manicure to three weeks.
For those who say they look cheap, the person doing the manicure is probably not skilled and may be doing too many coats. 2 costs max and it looks great.
Thank you for a reasonable post. I got a light colored gel once and it looked fine. I don't keep it up because I want to keep my natural nails strong and they look nice with a coat of clear. But I get people who want to.
Maybe the thick crap I am seeing is actually people with acrylics still.
Anonymous wrote:I have been getting gel for a few years now. Will never go back. I get them every two weeks and they always look good - and natural! You would not be able to tell the difference.
You MUST find a nail technician who is experienced and gentle with the gel removal. I have had bad people who destroyed my nails due to aggressive filing off the polish. If it is done gently, you can get them over and over again with no damage. I also find that is I use a light color, I can stretch a manicure to three weeks.
For those who say they look cheap, the person doing the manicure is probably not skilled and may be doing too many coats. 2 costs max and it looks great.
Anonymous wrote:My nails are paper thin and peel/bend/tear, even using strengthening polish or vitamins. Gel manicures allow them to grow for a bit. I do it for special occasions.[/]
I don’t understand this logic because the gel ruins your nailbeds or damages it somewhat. What’s the point of longer nails with damaged nail beds?![]()
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Sounds like a bunch of poor whiners who can't afford a gel manicure.![]()
Gel and acrylic are for strippers. Trashy
Anonymous wrote:Sounds like a bunch of poor whiners who can't afford a gel manicure.![]()
Anonymous wrote:I also think gel/dip look bad (too thick). However, I know I’m lucky to have nice nails and nail beds have never been a nail biter.
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Ugh I saw this on a pedicure and wanted to throw up. At least keep cutting your freaking toenails.
Throw up? Aren’t you a sensitive snowflake, little girl!
Anonymous wrote:Ugh I saw this on a pedicure and wanted to throw up. At least keep cutting your freaking toenails.