Divine Beauty - Mobile Beauty & Holistics in Newcastle Upon Tyne

Gel Polish

• Clear Gel - £22
• Coloured Gel - £23
• French/Hollywood Gel - £24

Gel polish comes in a variety of colours (There are 16 in stock but colours can be ordered on request) plus clear, and French pink and white, and is painted onto the natural nail then cured under a UV lamp. It does not add length to the nails like nail extensions - it is an alternative to regular nail polish. Not only is it smudge and chip free, but adds strength and can last 3-4 weeks on fingernails, and 8 weeks on toenails. When the time comes to appy a new colour, it is easily soaked off without leaving any damage to the natural nail.

Hollywood Toes

Hollywood toes have become increasingly popular. Despite the name, it is the same as a french polish but is carried out on the toes in gel polish. The toes appear neat and clean with a glossy shine.

Benefits of Gel Polish

• Is suitable for fingers and toes.
• Ideal for holiday.
• Can be soaked off quickly without damaging the natural nail
• Adds strength to weak nails
• They can encourage clients to stop biting their natural nails
• They can be worn long-term or short-term to suit individual clients
• Prevents the natural nail from splitting or breaking
• If a client has trouble growing their natural nails, nail polish can be used continuously, helping the nails to grow and stay long and strong

To get the most out of your gel nails, and to keep them looking their best, it is your responsibility to look after them accordingly

Aftercare and Advice:

• Have the gel soaked off and reapplied regularly to avoid damage occuring to the natural nail where the gel has grown out
• Do not use the nails as 'tools' or treat them roughly as you could cause them to break
• Use a cuticle cream or oil daily to help nourish the natural nail as it grows. If you do this the natural nail will be much healthier should you decided to have the gel removed
• Gently clean under the free edge of the natural nail
• Use a top coat over the gel that contains a UV block, as sunlight and sunbeds could cause the gel to yellow. If using a sunbed, apply an appropriate topcoat before your appointment, remove the topcoat using an acetone-free nail polish remover after the sunbed, then apply a new coat of topcoat
• Use appropriate gloves whilst washing up, gardening, doing housework, using hair dyes or self tan
• Do not bite or pick at the gel or attempt to pull or peel it off
• If lifting occurs book an appointment to have maintenance carried out, as dirt can become trapped under the gel

Contra-indications to Gel Polish:
What is a contra-indication?

• Bacterial or fungal infections.
• Inflamed skin around the nail.
• Cuts and abrasions in a specific area.
• Bruised nails.
• Ingrowing nail.
• Warts.
• Excessively overgrown cuticles. In this case a manicure must be performed, and the gel polish should be appied at a later date, as the nails would contain too much moisture for sufficient adhesion.
• Diabetes - infection could occur if the skin was accidentally broken.

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Have any questions? Contact Divine Beauty.

07512 088 270

divinebeautyuk@msn.com