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Pros & Cons of the Gel Manicure: Are You Gellin’?

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When it comes to getting a gel manicure, I have been doing the “should I or shouldn’t I?” dance for a year now. I’ve been torn! Fans love the convenience of getting to hold out three weeks between trips to the salon. Haters can’t stand the gaps at the cuticles when your nails starts to grow, and personally, I’ve never liked the visible thickness – sometimes it looks like you’re wearing acrylics. Once I was inspired by a clear option on someone else, with a fun, subtle sparkle design at the tips that reminded me of a scattered glitter French manicure, I was finally motivated to dive into gel.

My nails are looking sweet and sparkly (for now), but am I still on the fence? Allow me to mull over the pros and cons of the gel manicure.

Pros:

Cons:

My verdict: The pros outweigh the cons. I am going to convert. And by the way, the actual procedure is: electric file, clear gel coat, color coat and a sealant, and in between each step you put your nails under a UV light to dry.

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