How do I wean myself off gel manicures?

Got a beauty dilemma? Our expert is here to offer advice in her new column. This week, Chioma from London feels her nails have been weakened by salon gels

I love having chip-free nails, but I do think they are weaker since I started having gel manicures a few years ago. However, celebrity manicurist Robbie Tomkins says that done correctly, gel or other treatments should cause minimal harm: “Most damage I see is caused by aggressive removal by an inexperienced technician or someone peeling off their gels.”

And a recent study showed that the UV dryers used in gel manicures can cause DNA damage to hands. “If nail health is a concern,” Tomkins says, “take a complete break from polish and use a strengthening treatment.” Protein Formula’s no 4 treatment is good for weak nails; CND RescuerXX is great for flaky ones. Continue reading...


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