Sep 12, 2026
How to make gel last a full three weeks
Five small habits that separate a three-week manicure from a ten-day one.
Wear gloves for dishes and cleaning — hot water and detergents are the number one reason gel lifts early.
Oil your cuticles every evening. Dry skin pulls away from the coating and opens a gap for water.
Don't use your nails as tools. Opening cans and peeling stickers chips the free edge first.