My Cautionary Experience of Doing a Gel Manicure at Home: What I Learned and How I Repaired My Nails
By: Cheryl Robinson
Manicures are a time to indulge in some pampering and self-care. Using bold color nail polishes and even adding nail art expresses oneself to the fullest. Having a standing nail appointment was something I loved having on my calendar, but on a quest to save some money and to have the ability to change styles whenever I wanted, I opted to go the at-home route. After doing gel nails myself at home for two years, I tried a new polish brand and ended up having a horrific reaction that severely damaged my nails—I even have the photos to prove it as you'll see below. It took seven months of treating my nails, and now they are finally returning to a healthy state where I can wear polish again. Read on for my cautionary at-home gel manicure experience and how I reversed the damage.