Well-groomed nails instantly transform the state of a woman hands, they look feminine and beautiful. Most people now use gel polish as a decorative coating, since the result of its application lasts much longer than a regular nail polish.
However, after visiting the salon, the effect may disappear after a few days, which is an abnormal thing. The indicator of how long gel polish lasts on the nails is different for everyone, but there are general criteria that depend on the quality of the work.
How long does gel polish last?
How long the work that is done in the salon lasts depends largely on the quality of the consumables used and the literacy of the nail service specialist. However, in almost all salons, specialists offer their customers a guarantee for the duration of gel nail polish coating.
As a standard, the gel coating on the nail plate does not spontaneously break off, but gradually grows with the entire nail bed. But it is considered normal if the manicure was kept in its previous state for more than 3-4 weeks.
Based on this, the optimal value for performing the correction of the procedure is 3 weeks. During this time, the nail grows significantly, therefore, in order to prevent an increased load on the matrix, it is recommended to renew it.
On natural nails
As a standard, on a natural nail plate, the parameter for how long the manicure lasts is much less. This is due to the fact that the natural surface has cosmetic defects – detachments, chips, bumps, which lead to premature convergence of gel polish.
In addition, the lady may have health limitations (for example, hormonal imbalance or fungus), which is why there is a risk of harm to the sensitive surface.
With a strong thinning of the coating, the time spent on the work also decreases, since even a slight mechanical pressure on the free edge leads to damage to the matrix. So, small defects may appear already 2-3 weeks after visiting the salon.
On artificial nails
If a woman performs an extension, the chance of gel polish long-term preservation is much higher, because gel polish is applied on an absolutely flat, smooth surface.
However, keep in mind that the period for how long the result of the build-up will last depends largely on the quality of the fixed tips or shape. When creating long nails, the likelihood of long-term preservation of the result of the work decreases.
Gel polish can last up to a month or more on an artificial surface. However, keep in mind that the surface gradually grows back, which is why the build-up has a serious stress on the matrix, which can lead to breakage and damage to the stratum corneum.
What affects the duration of gel polish?
There are many factors that determine how long gel polish coating in the field of manicure will last. If those factors match, the term for wearing gel polish may decrease by 2 times.
Factors mainly concern external influences on the fingertips:
- Use of consumables and compositions of low quality by the nail technician;
- Strong mechanical pressure on the fingertips, which damages the matrix;
- Increased humidity, visiting a sauna or swimming pool on the first day after visiting a salon;
- The use of aggressive chemical compounds and solutions without putting on protection in the form of thick gloves;
- Insufficient drying of gel polish. Often, when the client is in a hurry, he tries to shorten the drying time of the pigment, and, instead of one and a half minutes, keeps hands in the lamp for just a minute;
- Exposure to ultraviolet rays on the sensitive area. Because of this, it is recommended to apply sunscreen while on vacation or visiting a tanning bed.
However, the premature discharge of the gel is also often associated with problems with the health of the nails. If the natural plate has a fungal infection, thinning, numerous detachments or yellowness, it is not recommended to apply varnish. It is better to pay attention to restoring the state of the matrix, increasing metabolism and local immunity.
If you find that the applied design gradually begins to fall off after a few days, you should immediately consult with a specialist, as this may indicate serious pathologies.
Conclusions
How long the decorative coating on a lady manicure or pedicure lasts depends mainly on her compliance with the instructions of the nail technician, as well as the initial health of the surface. However, there are optimal terms, how long the effect of manipulations usually lasts, which should be taken into account when visiting a salon and prescribing a re-correction.
