Best Gel Nails near me in Elmstead, Colchester
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Simply Beautiful
Colchester Rd, Elmstead Market, Colchester CO7 7EA, United Kingdom
+44 1206 822037+44 1206 822037Call to bookDermaplaning
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Gel Nails FAQs
Gel nails cost between £5 and £42 in Elmstead.
Once you’ve had gel nails applied, they should remain chip-free for between 2-3 weeks.
Although gel manicures look beautiful, they can cause your natural nails to become brittle. The American Academy of Dermatology reports that repeated use of gel nails can increase the risk of skin cancer and the premature ageing of skin on the hands.
Gel and shellac nails both cure under UV light, but their composition is different. Gel nail polish is a lacquer made from acrylic monomers and oligomers; shellac polish is part gel, part regular nail polish, and is a patented brand by Creative Nail Design (CND). Both give a high shine and long-lasting finish.
Gel nails tend to give a more natural and glossier finish than acrylic nails; they are cured under a UV lamp and last for around 2 weeks. Acrylic nails are stronger than gels and start to cure as soon as they’re exposed to air; they generally last for 6-8 weeks but will need fills after 2 weeks to hide regrowth. Both can be used to lengthen nails and both can damage your natural nails.
Once every 2 weeks. Gel nails cure (harden) in UV light; this means they continue to cure in natural sunlight. The longer you keep your polish on, the longer it cures and the harder it is to remove. To reduce the risk of stripping and damaging your nails, it’s recommended that you book in with an experienced nail technician to remove and redo your gel nail polish every 2 weeks.
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Read genuine reviews you can trust, from authentic customers just like you. With Fresha it's effortless to find a recommendation in Elmstead. There's really no better way to look around town. And it gets better, the businesses near you have an average rating of 4.0 stars. It feels good knowing you're getting tried and trusted treatment. You can also forget about forgetting your next appointment. We'll keep you reminded in good time, so you can stay perfectly on track.
Gel nails put self-care right at your fingertips. So feel good with neat nails that everyone is sure to notice.
Combine a luxury manicure with gel nail colour for a pick-me-up every time you look down. Whether you book in for Shellac or semi-cured gel nails that pop on like a sticker, the colour swatches are endless. So prepare to make some decisions for a big, or small, style statement depending on the occasion. Gel nails take as little as 20 minutes with prices starting at £5 in Elmstead. And when you're ready for removal or reapply, just tap on our app for rapid rebooking.
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