Is Gel Manicure safe?

Here are six reasons the Qttie Gelly manicure is safer than you think.

1. Gel Manicures Add Strength And Support
While you'd think that all that polish curing might weaken the natural nail, gel manis add a protective coating that provides strength and support to the nail. As long as you don't rip it off, gel polish shouldn't damage your nails any more than a traditional variety.

Qttie Gelly leaves a protective layer on your natural nails to strengthen and prevent breakage. After long-term wearing, the nails become strong and less brittle.

Unlike most brands of gel polish, Qttie's specially formulated formula eliminated the need for a strong nail file to off-shine/matte the nails. Thus greatly reducing the risk of thinning the nails.

2. The Duration And Frequency Of Light Exposure Is Brief
The negativity surrounding gel manicures is due to the thought of how damaging the UV light is to the nails. LED lights have very minimal amounts of UV rays emitted. Still, there are people who worry about the UV exposure.

The general consensus is that UV rays are extremely bad for your skin but experts pointed out that the UV damage "depends on the duration and frequency of exposure." So as long as you aren't getting a gel manicure more than once a month, you should be in the clear.

The Qttie LED-stick is a one-finger LED lamp. Thus greatly cutting down on the exposure of the light as compared to professional LED lamps that you see in nail salons.

3. LED Lamps Are Your Best Bet
QTTiE's at-home mani system utilizes the lesser products & chemicals as the pros, and with a one-finger LED lamp. The quick curing time exposes hands and nails to the light for mere seconds. Exposure time is actually lightbulb dependent, but the bulbs usually require 30 seconds or a minute to cure lacquer. Ask your nail salon which type of lamp they use before you book an appointment.

4. Know Your Lamp Differences
The main difference between the LED and straight UV Lamps is efficiency. Shields said, "LED lights are a more efficient way to generate light. Just the like the LED lightbulbs used in ordinary house lighting, they last a very long time and generate adequate amounts of light. And that’s why we formulated our system using a LED light instead of a UV light." Again, the LED allows for safer and quicker curing of the gel polish with less UV rays.

5. You Can Further Protect Your Hands And Nails As Part Of The Process
Since hands show age, how can we further protect them? Always make sure your hands are well moisturized and if your hands are exposed to the sun, always use a sunscreen. Also, why not add another layer of protection by slathering your hands with sunscreen before engaging in a gel mani? It can't hurt.

6. Ask Questions!
Ask these three questions before your next gel manicure.
"Is the polish Big 5-free?"
"How do I properly remove my gel manicure?"
"What are the benefits of a gel manicure?"

Once you've got all that sorted, you can walk away more confident in the safety of your new polish.