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Are gels on toes a waste of money ?

31 replies

mybiglefttoe · 16/05/2024 09:11

I've never had gels on toes. I think toe gel lasts longer than finger nails ?

Is it a waste of money or should I go for it for the summer ?

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BrandNewBicep · 17/05/2024 07:59

For me the advantage of gels is you leave the salon with dry nails, no worrying about smudging your polish on the way home (which I have done).

MoisturiseYourMoose · 17/05/2024 08:26

MuscariFan · 16/05/2024 20:38

I never see the point of gel on toes - normal nail polish lasts well beyond my boredom threshold and/or grow out anyway, so I’d go for easy to remove at home.

Same. My toes rarely chip or wear with normal polish so I don’t see the point in gel.

renoleno · 17/05/2024 08:39

BrandNewBicep · 17/05/2024 07:59

For me the advantage of gels is you leave the salon with dry nails, no worrying about smudging your polish on the way home (which I have done).

This. Only benefit to doing toes tbh esp if it's cold out and wearing flip flops isn't an option. No smudge worries. I find regular polish lasts ages on toes anyway and I hate the removal process for gels. It's a necessary evil on hands to avoid chips but don't need to subject my feet to it too. Why wreck healthy natural nails for not much benefit.

LoobyDop · 17/05/2024 09:00

MuscariFan · 16/05/2024 20:38

I never see the point of gel on toes - normal nail polish lasts well beyond my boredom threshold and/or grow out anyway, so I’d go for easy to remove at home.

Agreed. Also, your toes are further away from your eyes, so it’s easier to do a passable patch-up job on chips in your toenails. Especially if you use glittery polish.

Snoopingaroundhere · 17/05/2024 09:15

Regular polish chips easily,tbh I like getting a pedicure with gel polish, they pamper your feet,shape your toenails before applying the gel polish,there is a lot colours to choose from .It all cost £25....It last 4 week , where as regular polish last one week.

cardibach · 17/05/2024 09:41

MuscariFan · 16/05/2024 20:38

I never see the point of gel on toes - normal nail polish lasts well beyond my boredom threshold and/or grow out anyway, so I’d go for easy to remove at home.

Totally agree. Toe nails don't chip/wear that easily.

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