"Gel polish provides flexibility which may feel more natural and is great on healthy natural nails. Weak or damaged nails that need more strength may prefer the hardness of dip powder," says Di Lullo.

The simplest and fastest way to take off gel polish at home is to put acetone-soaked cotton balls on your nails, wrap them in tin foil, wait for 10 minutes or so, wipe off whatever polish you can ...

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1. You’re getting gel manicures back-to-back. Since removing and applying gel nail polish can cause a lot of wear and tear on your nails, you should space out your manicures.

Week 1: Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish The first coat went on well and only left a few minor streaks. I waited for the paint to dry, which to my surprise, took less than a minute.

Once the polish comes off, the doctors recommend using protective ointments to help nails recover. Still, none of the dermatologists said that gel manicures should be avoided completely.