A Deep Dive into Gel Nail Salons and Gel Manicure Wraps, what will you choose?

From Beauty to Harm!? A Deep Dive into Gel Nail Salons vs. Nail Wraps

September 10, 2024

Nail care has become a global trend, but the age-old question lingers: does visiting a gel nail salon damage your natural nails? Is there truth behind the myth that manicures can harm your nails?

The Culprit: Overzealous Filing
Gel nails cured under UV lights are notoriously stubborn to remove without professional help. During removal, nail technicians often use electric drills to file down the nails. If not done carefully, this process can thin out your nails. Sometimes, to enhance adhesion, they rough up the nail surface! Over time, this repetitive filing, coupled with naturally soft or thin nails, can lead to brittleness, white spots, black spots, or even bleeding underneath the nail, severely impacting nail health.

Despite the risks, gel nails boast several advantages that keep the nail craze alive and kicking! In recent years, a new trend has emerged - nail wraps - promoting “beauty at your fingertips without stepping out”! However, opting for cheap, non-professional, or outdated nail wraps may contain unsafe or harmful substances, equally damaging to nails and health. Conversely, embracing the new generation of high-quality gel nail wraps, designed with precision and style, effortlessly elevates your nail game!

Nail Salon vs. Non-Professional Nail Wraps vs. New Generation Gel Nail Wraps

Criteria	Nail Salon	Non- Professional Wraps	New Gen Gel Wraps
Aesthetics	Varied and fashionable styles	Limited choices, average aesthetics	Trendy styles, personalized satisfaction
Shine	Long-lasting glossiness	Prone to color fading	Gel-like shine
Durability	✧ Lasts a month or more ✧ Hair snag-free	✧ 2-5 days ✧ Prone to hair snag	✧ Up to 14 days* ✧ Hair snag-free
Convenience	Salon appointments for application and removal	DIY application and removal at home	DIY application and removal at home, no skills required
Safety	✧ Most nail polishes have a strong, unpleasant odor ✧ Prolonged exposure to chemicals can cause nails to turn yellow	✧ Safety concerns ✧ Easily releases chemical odors and leaves residues on nails	Odorless, safe, no color penetration
Health	✧ Risk of nail damage and thinning during the filling process ✧ Over-filing the nail grooves can lead to infections	A chance of impacting health under questionable safety	✧ No need to file the nail surface ✧ Protective layer, especially suitable for thinner and softer nails ✧ Easily remove by moistening the fingertips with nail polish remover, without aggressively harming the nails
Value for Money	Higher cost, better quality	Cheap, inconsistent quality	High value, reusable multiple times

*Longevity may vary based on application and personal habits like frequent wetting of hands!

Who’s It For?

Nail Salon: Budget and time, dislike DIY, or prefer extended nails.
Non-Professional Wraps: Not recommended.
New Gen Gel Wraps: Value-conscious, convenience lovers, or frequent style changers.

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ManiTini' s exclusive Crystyl. technology packs base oil, color, and topcoat in a single tiny wrap, delivering gel nail effects akin to a professional salon. Cured under LED UV lights, enjoy a professional-grade manicure experience in the comfort of your home!

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