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To make a gel manicure last two to three weeks, apply cuticle oil daily, wear gloves for cleaning and dishwashing, avoid using your nails as tools, and never peel the gel off. Hydration is what stops gel lifting at the edges, so massage a drop of oil into each nail once or twice a day to keep the seal flexible and bonded. Treat your nails as jewels, not tools — opening cans or prying things apart is the fastest way to chip a gel edge. Around water, rubber gloves protect the bond from hot water and harsh detergents, and a quick re-oil after swimming or long baths keeps the seal intact. When it is time to remove the gel, book a professional soak-off (about 15 minutes) at Sans Souci Ongles & Spa rather than picking — peeling strips the natural nail and shortens the life of your next set.
Hydration is what keeps gel from lifting at the edges. Massage a drop of cuticle oil into each nail once or twice a day — it keeps the cuticle and the gel seal flexible so the finish stays bonded.
Treat your nails as jewels, not tools. Opening cans, scratching labels and prying things apart are the fastest way to chip or crack a gel edge.
Wear rubber gloves for dishwashing and household cleaning. Prolonged hot water and harsh detergents loosen the gel bond and dull the shine.
After swimming or long baths, dry your hands well and reapply cuticle oil. A quick top-up keeps the seal intact.
Never peel or pick gel off. Peeling pulls away layers of the natural nail and leaves it thin and weak.
Book a professional soak-off removal (about 15 minutes) at Sans Souci Ongles & Spa. We remove the gel gently and assess your natural nail before the next application.
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With good aftercare, two to three weeks. Daily cuticle oil, gloves for chores and avoiding peeling are the biggest factors in how long it holds.
Lifting is usually from dryness or water exposure. Keep cuticles oiled, wear gloves for wet chores, and avoid using your nails as tools.
We recommend professional removal to avoid thinning the natural nail. Peeling or picking damages the nail plate. We offer a gentle soak-off removal service at the salon.
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