There are several products and processes related to gel French manicures. Here are some details, positives, negatives, and ingredients or materials related to them:
Product Details:
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MissGel French Manicure Tip Gel Nail Base Color Coat: This product is made of natural resin, which is formed after the sap secreted by plants solidifies. It is a rubber base coat that can be used as a base for a French manicure.
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SAVILAND French Gel Nail Polish: This is a red gel polish that can be used for a French manicure. It is a soak-off UV LED nail art polish that comes in a 15ml bottle.
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Beetles French White Gel Polish: This is a set of six gel polishes that includes nude, pink, and glitter shades. It is a soak-off UV LED nail lamp polish that does not contain harsh ingredients or adhesives that lead to damaged nails.
Positives:
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Gel manicures are virtually indestructible, impossibly glossy, and offered at nearly every nail salon.
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Gel manicure polishes contain photo-initiated polymers that are activated when exposed to light. These polymers absorb light rays, which causes them to harden or cure so that the polish adheres to nails.
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Dip powder manicures generally last longer than their gel counterparts.
Negatives:
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Gel manicures can be harmful if not removed properly. Long baths, showers, or time spent in a hot tub can cause lifting, so it is best to avoid these or keep them to a minimum. The soaking-off process can also be harmful.
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Improperly cured gels require tools to manually remove them, which can cause damage to the nails.
Ingredients or Materials:
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Gel nail polish is mainly made of natural resin, which is formed after the sap secreted by plants solidifies.
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Dip powder manicures use colored powder acrylic mixed with a glue-type resin that cures in the air.
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Dip powders are bonded using a glue called cyanoacrylate, which is also the main ingredient in Krazy Glue.
