Nail Salon: everything about gel nails - Belasis - Beauty salon and clinic system

The custom of keeping nails long and/or painted is a tradition that has spanned centuries and the history of famous figures in various countries. Some say the habit of growing long, painted nails originated in China as a sign of nobility. Others believe it began in Egypt, during Cleopatra's time.

Regardless of its origin, long nails painted in various colors remain a common and highly celebrated practice in our culture. And the boom of nail salons – see here what we said about the future of nail salons – and the development of products that facilitate and modernize the activity of manicure and pedicure is the greatest example of this.

However, nail growth is a process that varies according to each person's habits. For this reason, some women cannot keep their nails long and in the most suitable shape.

Previously, short and/or too weak nails were a problem that affected the self-esteem of women who desired long, strong nails. Today, there are practical and affordable alternatives. For example, fake nails made of various types of materials.

Gel nails are the most popular at the moment! And nail salons that offer application and maintenance services for this type of nail are a differentiator in the market.

See below some important information about gel nails that should be taken into consideration before offering the service in your nail salon!

What are gel nails and how are they made?

Gel nails are a gel coating applied over the natural nail. In other words, they can be used to maintain the natural size of the nail or even lengthen it through building layers over specific nail forms.

The entire process takes an average of two hours. It is done by applying UV gel over the nails, which need to dry for a certain amount of time in a device that emits UV rays or LED light. Immediately after, the applied nail is adjusted to the client's wishes – color, size, shape, etc.

Who can wear gel nails?

Although they are most sought after and recommended for those with brittle nails, nails that chip easily, or nail-biters, gel nails can also be used by those with long, healthy nails!

In this case, the gel is used to protect, reinforce, and increase the durability of nail polish. It is also used to make minor repairs when a nail breaks if the client wishes to keep all nails looking the same.

How long do they last and what care is required?

If the application service was done with quality, the nails do not need to be renewed until the client wants to change some characteristic. Or if some damage happens to the chosen form, which is quite rare.

However, maintenance is recommended every 3 weeks. This is because this is the period it takes for the natural nail to grow. Maintenance also prevents nail lifting and fungal proliferation.

Is it possible to remove gel nails? If so, how?

Gel nails are removable, but the process is laborious and risky. It requires a lot of care – thus being one of the disadvantages of their use.

Removal basically consists of filing down the applied gel coating. Consequently, this process can weaken the nail for some time.

In salons, there are some techniques to remove gel nails without filing, using chemical removers and aluminum foil. But even so, the process severely dries out the cuticles and the skin around the nails. Therefore, it is subsequently necessary to moisturize the affected areas.

What materials are used for application?

The materials used to apply gel nails are: tips (to shape the nail), primer (to prevent the artificial nail from lifting from the natural one), cleanser (to remove excess gel), base gel, builder gel, and top coat gel. In addition to a nail file, glue, brush, oil, disposable towel, mask, nail cutter, pliers, spatula, and an autoclave for sterilization.

It is a high investment, but one that can bring a great return and prestige to your salon.