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To think these expensive gel nails were done wrongly?

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Botttled · 17/12/2024 22:34

Maybe a bit petty but I’m quite upset, it’s a bit like the final straw after a stressful few months!

I spent nearly 50 quid on gel nails last week. It was a massive treat as I used to go all the time but haven’t since I had my daughter almost a year ago and I need them to last for a wedding on 30 December!

I suddenly realised that a base coat was put on, then two layers of the actual colour, but no final top coat (which I remember in the past was like a transparent varnish to seal it?)

Does this mean the nails weren’t done correctly? They seem ok so far but I want to contact the salon if this means they won’t last. I know this is very much not a ‘real’ problem but it’s really bothered me!

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snowyglobe · 17/12/2024 22:42

I would just phone them and ask.

Botttled · 17/12/2024 22:42

@ThatMauveRaven this was gel bottle x

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Botttled · 17/12/2024 22:42

@BraveBlueDuck would it be usual for some salons not to use it then? I don’t want to go back to them and make a fuss if it’s standard practice

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ThatMauveRaven · 17/12/2024 22:42

Certain brands/types of gel don’t require a top coat. I actually find that they last better than ones that do! I have some on right now that didn’t require a top coat - 2 weeks in, still shiny and no chips.

MyrtleStrumpet · 17/12/2024 22:41

Botttled · 17/12/2024 22:40

@MyrtleStrumpet yes they are gels

It will be fine.

BraveBlueDuck · 17/12/2024 22:40

Gel doesn't require a top coat as a protective coating like regular nail polish does as it's more durable, it's normally applied to give extra shine and to aid with leveling

Botttled · 17/12/2024 22:40

@MyrtleStrumpet yes they are gels

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MyrtleStrumpet · 17/12/2024 22:39

Usually they will put on a top coat but it just makes it shiny. If you had gels rather than acrylics they will last.

Botttled · 17/12/2024 22:38

@namechangeformeeee i keep going back over it and can’t remember a top coat going on but they also look very shiny and it says online that the top coat produces the shine!

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namechangeformeeee · 17/12/2024 22:35

Yep I've never known them to be done without a top coat! And I must have had mine done hundreds of times xx