Should you Spend the Money for a Gel Manicure

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Gel manicures are relatively new, but they have taken the nail world by storm. In this type of manicure, you cure your nails under a UV light after every nail polish layer. The resulting manicure is very long lasting, and is typically touted to last up to two weeks from the date of the manicure. This is far longer than many other types of nail polish manicures.
One big downside is that gel manicures tend to be a lot more money. This includes whether you go to a salon or whether you buy the gel nail polish and UV light and do it yourself. It is not unusual to spend twice the amount of money or more on a gel manicure. So is this worth it? The answer depends on your preferences.
First, you need to consider the value of having a longer-lasting nail polish. If you hate to go back and forth to the salon or redo your own manicure, then having a long-lasting nail polish will be very worthwhile. If you are very busy and do not have time, then it might make more sense for you to get the gel manicure. If you have a lot of time on your hands, then it may not matter.
You also need to consider how often you like to change your nail polish. If you like to change your nail polish to match your outfit and thus change it every day or every few days, then a gel nail polish will not make as much sense. You will not reap the main benefit of having a long-lasting nail polish. Instead, it will actually be more of a hassle since gel manicures are more difficult and expensive to remove than traditional manicures.
You also need to think about how much the extra money is worth to you. If you are in an excellent financial situation and the extra $20 does not matter to you, then the gel manicure may be very much worthwhile. If, however, you are extremely budget-conscious, then you might not feel like you want to spend any more money.
Another consideration is how much the durability of the nail polish matters to you. Gel nail polish tends to be more durable and can take more abuse without chipping. If you have a job where you’re constantly using your hands and you just can’t keep regular nail polish on, then the gel nail polish may be more worthwhile. Some people do not use their hands a lot and regular nail polish stays on just fine.
There are many different considerations when deciding whether gel nail polish is worth the extra money. Look at the above points to decide what type of manicure to get.