While it can be tempting, resist the urge to peel-off this type of gel polish, as it’s one of the worst things you can do for the long-term health of your nails, she adds. It’s not a difficult process, but you do have to wait until the polish rubs off easily,” says Wang. “Essentially, this creates a chemical reaction that loosens polish and allows the product to be removed with a cuticle pusher. Apply a cotton ball that’s been soaked in an acetone-based remover, wrap each fingertip with aluminum foil, and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Gently file the top of the nail until the color no longer looks shiny. However, gel polishes that are used with a lamp require a different removal technique, and making sure it’s done correctly is important for maintaining the health of your nails, points out Wang. Soak a cotton ball in the liquid, hold onto the nail for a few seconds, then simply wipe away the color. Gel nail polishes that haven’t been cured under a light can be removed the same way you’d take off any other nail polish, simply with a nail polish remover.
But if you have an LED lamp, check that the polish is compatible with an LED light,” says Wang. “Gel polishes are generally compatible with any UV lamp since UV lamps emit a wider spectrum of wavelengths that will cure all types of gel polish. If it’s a gel polish formula that needs to be cured under a light, make sure you have the correct lamp at home. While the ones on this list are all ones that do not need a lamp, many others do. If that’s the case, you’ll want to make sure you have a complete set, but that’s also something to factor into when you’re thinking about price, Wang notes. “Since each bottle will last many manicures, it’s a good idea to invest in polishes that you really love and can see yourself wearing for many occasions,” she says.Ĭertain at-home gel polish brands require a base and/or top coat that works best with the color and are necessary to use all together in order to get the promised longevity and wear. What to Look for in Gel Nail Polishes The aesthetic and color rangeĪs is the case with regular, non-gel polish, look for a brand that offers a variety of colors and finishes that will work with the type of manicures you gravitate towards, says nail expert Tina Wang, owner of Lunula Nail Salon in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. We then used these insights from our research and testing to assign a star rating from one to five (five being the best one being the worst) to certain products on the list.
Our team also incorporated their own personal experiences testing products in their own lives. To compile this list, our team of editors and contributors spent hours researching the best products on the market in this category, evaluating their key features-like ingredients, shade range, or design-in addition to reviews from customers and other trusted sources.
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