Soltalk February 2019 | Page 46

Gel nails - your questions answered A guide to long lasting, beautiful, natural nails Is it easy to change colours? Yes. At every visit your old set would be removed and the polish leaves no staining, allowing you free to go from a very dark colour to a very natural look immediately. Most women know how good it feels when your nails look great, lovely painted nails finish an outfit and make you look ‘polished’ and these days more and more men are having regular manicures too. Many of us have had a bad experience with false nails and want to grow our own but they are weak or brittle. What is the cost? Costs vary from salon to salon but the average is €20-30. Make sure you visit a reputable salon where they practice good hygiene. In my opinion facemasks and drills are never a good sign. A regular manicure is great but often it doesn’t stay looking good for long. Our hands work hard and our nails quickly become chipped and untidy. The answer to this is Gel Nail Varnish sometimes called Semi Permanent Nail Varnish. This nail varnish is long lasting and durable and if done with high quality products will not damage your nails, in fact it can even help them to grow longer and stronger! How long does it take to have them done? Approximately 60-90 minutes depending if a previous set needs to be removed. Your nails should be prepared and cared for before the polish is applied. Here are some frequently asked questions regarding Gel Nails: How long does it last? Rebeccah Curtis Rebeccah Curtis Beauty & Wellness Centre Laguna Beach, Torrox Costa Tel: 952 530 122 / 651 956 284 2-3 weeks (when regrowth starts to appear) or until it is removed. Is it easy to remove? Yes. A good quality product should remove very easily in 10-15 minutes with the correct product. In my experience they should almost wipe off the nail, leaving NO damage to the nail bed. I would normally remove a set and apply a new one at every visit. Will it damage my nails? No. A good product will allow the nail to breathe and if properly removed will cause no damage or leave any evidence it was even there. This allows you to go back to clean, natural nails anytime. Can I wear them all the time? Yes. If a good quality product is used it will actually HELP the nail to become stronger and therefore grow longer. Allowing you to have beautiful NATURAL nails. 44