I've had gel applied professionally every month for 8 years now - my nails are paper thin, weak and flaky, so left natural they just peel and split right down low at the sides (and tear off and bleed).
I've only ever been able to rely on bio sculpture - everything else (shellac, gelish, etc) is too thin/too soft and my nails bend and break underneath, because they are like wet newspaper.
My current technician introduced me to a gamechanger, Builder in a Bottle by The Gel Bottle Inc, but I still have bio sculpture colour applied over the top for added strength.
She is soon to stop working though, albeit temporarily - and I'd like to have a crack at doing my nails myself. I don't have any tips or extensions, only a layer over my own nails, and I have some questions for the experts out there!
- Should I go for a mid-range, LED/UV combined lamp (£30-£50)? Or is a cheapo LED only lamp (