Easy Fixes To Common Concerns About Those Gorgeous Gel Nails

If you're sick of losing an acrylic nail three days after having your nails done or are too busy to spend time with a nail technician each week, the appeal of the gel nail and the two weeks of use it is known for is obvious. However, there have been some concerns about the use of gel nails that may lead you to re-think this easy and affordable option. Fortunately, there are easy fixes to the concerns that have been popping up recently, so you can continue to enjoy showing off those lovely gel nails    .

Overly Dried Cuticles And Nail Beds

One problem that has occurred is that the nail itself seems to dry out as well as the surrounding cuticle. Unfortunately, the problem is more likely because of the different chemicals used to create the gel nail, its color, and any designs that have been added on. The good news is that you can minimize the problem by making sure that your gel nail application and maintenance always includes an effective manicure. That includes the time periods between nail visits, so the use of quality nail creams and lotions is a good idea.

That may feature the use of a cuticle or callous remover to take care of any unattractive new growths and then a deep moisturizer to further protect your skin. In addition, your nail technician should be gently pushing back your cuticles, never cutting them, and you should follow a similar practice in between your nail visits. Otherwise, irritation, infection, excessive drying, and pain could all occur, so plan to constantly keep the nails and surrounding skin as soft and conditioned as possible to prevent the area from becoming too dry.

Concern About The UV Light Exposure

If you have avoided tanning beds because of the risk of skin cancer, it can be a bit disconcerting to realize that it is now suddenly thought to be okay to use UV light on your nails, which can obviously extend to your hands or fingers. However, it is important to consider the amount and duration of the UV light that you are getting and the intended purpose. The amount of time a person spends in a tanning bed will vary extensively, but the purpose of the tanning session is usually to darken one's skin. Therefore, spending 20 minutes or more in a tanning bed, several days a week is not unusual, and it would be counterproductive for those individuals to use a sunscreen that would minimize the effects.

In comparison, it often takes as little as four to eight minutes to fully dry and cure the various levels of chemicals used to create and augment the gel nail. Only your nails and fingers are exposed, and even though UV rays accumulate over time, it is easy to see that you will be receiving much smaller amounts of those rays by allowing yourself the luxury of gel nails every two weeks. You can further limit the possibility of absorbing those rays by applying an appropriate, water-resistant sunscreen to your nails and hands a few minutes prior to sitting down with your technician. Alternatively, you can find a gel nail specialist who uses lamps with LED light, as those are not thought to be associated with skin cancer and other harmful issues. You should also ask about those gloves the technician may have to provide further protection from a few minutes under the rays.      

In conclusion, gel nails have become a very popular item recently, and given how long they typically last, it is obvious why. However, if you are concerned about the risks of gel nails that have been mentioned, you will be relieved to find out that by applying the above fixes to those common problems, you can continue to enjoy the nails you love. 

For more information, contact local professionals like Nails By Yen.


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