Nail gel bath is a valuable solution, not only to ensure healthy nails, but to facilitate their growth. If you don't know the process well or if you confuse it with other procedures that use the gel, clear all your doubts in the next lines.
The procedure is indicated for those who have brittle or peeling nails. It is ideal for those who have weak nails and want to let them grow.
The gel bath is also perfect for increasing the durability of nail polish, which can guarantee up to 20 days of beautiful and well-groomed nails.
Nail gel bath: step by step
- The professional uses a banana file to remove oil from the nails.
- Then you need to thoroughly clean your nails and cuticles.
- Finally, it's time to apply a layer of primer to protect your nails.
- Afterwards, a layer of gel is applied and the nails go to the drying booth for a minute.
- Once again the nails go to the drying booth.
- For a natural nail finish, a gel polish is applied.
- The next step is to apply a top coat to seal the nails and prolong the durability of the process.
- Ready, now all you have to do is apply the nail polish or decoration chosen by the customer.
Benefits of gel bath on nails
It is a process that will make your nails resistant and beautiful for much longer. This way, it will be able to grow without cracking, splintering or flaking.
It's also a process you can control with regular maintenance to replenish the gel and strengthen your natural nail's protection.
Another benefit is that the gel bath does not damage the natural nails, on the contrary, it leaves them protected to grow without being exposed to the aggressions of everyday life.
Maintenance and value of the gel bath
This procedure has very varied values according to the city and the professional. But, on average, the service costs between 70 and 160 reais.
Depending on how you preserve your nails, maintenance will be required between 15 and 30 days after application. Even if your gel bath lasts a long time, it is recommended that maintenance be done within a maximum of 45 days.
In maintenance, the professional applies the gel to the area of the nail that is growing, close to the cuticle so that this region is equal to the one that already has gel.
Every three months you should also remove the gel completely and wait at least a week for your natural nails to breathe. Afterwards, you can repeat the procedure for another three months.
The ideal is to remove the gel with a professional to ensure that there is no trauma to the natural nails. Thus, they will continue to grow strong.
Get inspired by different styles of decorated gel nails
Contraindications of gel bath on nails
- The procedure is not indicated for people who:
- You have ringworm or some kind of nail fungus.
- Have dermatological diseases in the nails.
- You are allergic to the products used.
- Do chemotherapy.
Gel bath on decorated nails
Applying the gel bath after decorating the nails is an efficient measure to create a layer of protection that prevents breakage or damage to the decoration. Thus, the durability of the decorated nail is considerably greater. In addition, your nails will be more shiny, highlighting even more the decoration applied.
Gel nails: everything you need to know about the technique
Gel bath x gel stretching
It is important to emphasize the difference between the gel bath and gel stretching. Both techniques are performed with the same products, but in the gel bath, there is no stretching of the nails or change in their shape.
In the gel bath, no type of glue is used to fix the gel on the surface of the nails, ensuring that the natural nail is not damaged.
