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12 Ways to Repair Your Nails After Gel Manicure Damage
Key Takeaways
- While we love gel manicures for their staying power, they can leave nails damaged come removal time.
- Luckily, the damage is reversible.
- Experts share how to repair nails after a gel manicure, including using cuticle oil, wearing gloves, and taking vitamins.
Our love of gel manis is a temperamental thing, glorious at the beginning of a fresh set and somewhat unrequited come removal time. It’s in that sobering moment that we can’t help but worry if our predisposition toward beautiful, durable polish comes at the price of our nail health.
The good news? Damage is often reversible. Incorporating a combination of the right treatments, gentle ingredients, and a little TLC can go a long way in gradually nursing brittle nails back to life.
So what’s the best way to fix nails once the damage from gels is done? We chatted with nail experts Rita Remark, an editorial manicurist and Global Lead Educator at Essie, and Deborah Lippmann, a celebrity manicurist and founder of her eponymous nail care line, for their expert insight on the matter.
Keep reading to learn how to repair damaged nails with these 12 simple tips.
Meet the Experts
- Rita Remark is an editorial manicurist and Global Lead Educator at Essie.
- Deborah Lippmann is a celebrity manicurist and founder of her eponymous nail care line.
