If you want beautiful and well-groomed nails, you probably think of gel polish, and gel polish and gel nail stickers are two popular options. But what are the main differences, and which one is best for you? In this blog post, we'll explain!
What is gel polish?
Gel polish is a liquid nail polish that is cured under a UV or LED lamp. The result is a long-lasting and shiny finish that usually lasts two to three weeks without chipping. Application requires a base coat, the gel polish itself, and a top coat. Gel polish can be applied at home, but is often done by a nail technician for a professional result. For many home users, it often doesn't last two weeks and starts chipping after a few days.
What are gel nail stickers?
Gel nail stickers, also called gel nail wraps, are ready-to-use adhesive strips that are applied to your nails. They often consist of 7 thin layers of real gel polish and are already 60% cured, making them flexible. After sticking and firmly pressing the sticker, all you need to do is trim the stickers to size, cure them under a UV lamp, possibly file them, and for a beautiful finish, apply a top coat and cure that as well.
The differences at a glance
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Application method:
With gel polish, you need to be able to apply it neatly, and for nail art, you need to be creative, unlike gel nail stickers. No messy polish and a wide selection of fun nail arts. -
Time:
Applying gel polish takes longer because you have to cure multiple layers. If you have it done at a salon? Then you also lose travel time. Gel nail stickers are ready in 20 minutes. -
Durability:
Gel polish and gel nail stickers usually both last up to 2-3 weeks. -
Cost:
A gel polish treatment at the nail salon is often almost twice as expensive as a set of gel nail stickers. -
Flexibility:
You can apply gel nail stickers whenever and wherever you want, also easy to take on trips with the mini UV lamp. At a nail salon, you have to schedule an appointment far in advance and you lose at least 1 hour with travel time.
Which do you choose?
Gel nail stickers offer the convenience of quick and easy application, without having to apply multiple layers. One application and the entire color is on. Moreover, with gel nail stickers, you can effortlessly change your style without visiting the salon. Perfect for those who love beautiful, well-groomed nails with minimal effort. Try them today and discover how convenient and versatile they are!
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