Does gel nail polish damage your nails?

Would you like to have gel nail polish, but you have heard that it will damage your nails? Read our article and get more information!

Beautiful nails with deep color, shine and no chipping for 3 weeks? These are the advantages of applying Semilac gel polish! First of all, it is durable and comfortable, gives a great effect and the possibility of additional nail art. Millions of women have already gone mad about gel nail polish. Most women have already resigning from regular polish in favor of the benefits of UV gel polish nails. But… does gel nail polish damage your nails?

Is gel nail polish harmful to your nails?

So, lets answer to the question. We can safely say - it shouldn't! Properly applied and nail polish removed does not damage our nails. You have to reckon with the fact that each of us has different nails, so each of us should simply test it. Probably you have come across different opinions on this subject – and we are sure that most of them are positive. Other opinions can often be caused by the fact that the user did not apply or remove the varnish properly.

Of course, everything also depends on the product. If it comes from an dodgy source, it may contain harmful components. With Semilac products you are safe. Gel polish is produced in the EU and meets all European regulations and does not contain harmful ingredients, in addition, varnishes are dermatologically tested.

Semilac also offer product that help to protect your nails, help to grow strong & long nails. Semilac designed a range of special task Gel Polish base coats to protect your natural nails. Each user can adapt it to their needs. For example, Sensitive Care Base – with panthenol and vitamin E, dedicated to people with a delicate and thin nail plate. And for the nail care Semilac have wide range of manicure and cuticle oils with active ingredients to regenerate your nails.

Ingredients and allergy and its impact on your nails

This is an important matter to check the Ingredients and see if there are any components that could cause you allergy. In the product card, in the tab with additional information, you can find information with the ingredients of a given product and contraindications for use.

Can using UV lamps cause cancer?

The LED lamps that generate uv light is one of the key elements of the hybrid. However, there are no research that manicure UV lamps can damage the nail beds or cause skin cancer. Also this is not a new method. Manicure UV lamps are already on the market for many years and has been tested many times.

Using the lamp in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendation is safe for the nail matrix. In addition, the radiation of the UV light is the same as UVA rays, which affects our skin all the time. It is also worth knowing that the nail plate is a UV blocker comparable to the SPF 40 filter.

Furthermore, the exposure of the body in the lamp is at an exceptionally low level. The UV light values do not exceed 15 minutes of normal sun exposure.

What can damage our nails?

Most often it is not skilful application and gel nail polish removal. And, the use of varnishes on the sick nail plate. If we make a hybrid manicure incorrectly, it may cause peeling of the varnish from the nail plate and the ingress of dirt in between that can cause nail plate and nail beds damage

Unskilful removal of gel polish

If the gel polish removal is done in a wrong way it can strain your nails. You can remove the varnish by soaking in acetone or using nail drill.

The second option mostly used to remove gel manicures should only be used by users who have completed the nail drill course as it is easy to rub off the nail plate when used incorrectly

Removal by soaking in acetone it is a relatively easy way and less intrusive, but it should also be done as the manufacturer recommends

How to avoid nail damage?

If you do a manicure in a salon, be sure that the stylist has essential nail courses and uses good quality products. If you are allergic, ask about the composition of the product.

If you do gel polish nails at home. You should at least watch the tutorials how to do it right and read all contraindications. But it would be perfect if you do a face-to-face or online gel polish nail course.

Here is the link that can help first time hybrid manicure users how to Apply and Remove Semilac gel polish.