gel nails

UV-hardened lacquer coating

Gel nails are a type of manicure in which a gel-based polish is applied to the nails and cured under ultraviolet or LED light, creating a hard, glossy finish that lasts two to three weeks without chipping.

The term can refer to both the technique and the finished result.

Unlike regular polish, gel nails require soaking in acetone or filing for removal.

I'm getting gel nails for the wedding so they'll still look fresh in all the photos.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G