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Everything You Need to Know About Gel Manicure at Gateway Nail Salon

Some people work, and other people play, often going out and getting ready in a quick time. For that reason gel manicures nail art designs developments have emerged as the best choice for those people who want to have beautifully manicured nails that will not request a lot of touch-ups. At Gateway Nail Salon, we know and appreciate good services that require time and would warrant the best results possible. This is the reason why the gel manicure service here is amongst the most sought after procedures for our clients.

What is a Gel Manicure?


Using gel nail polish instead of regular polish, the artist applies it on the client’s nails and hardens it by UV or LED light making the nails dry very fast and less prone to chipping for a couple of weeks advancing hereafter. Unlike regular nail polish, gel polish goes under light once applied and then cured and results into a hard glossy surface that wouldn’t hardly get damaged with regular manicure. It is the perfect choice for everybody who wants the shine and color of the polish for a longer time while investing the least effort.

Advantages of Gel Manicure in Gateway Nail Salon

Nail salon aims at delivering quality services which leave your nails healthy, pretty and strong. Gateway Nail Salon describes a few primary reasons to picture a gel manicure at our Clinic:


1. Long Lasting


 One of the main benefits of gel nails is their endurance. You can take advantage of our gel manicures for two to three weeks without chips and discoloration. This means you pay less for frequent salon visits and get to enjoy your polished nails for long.


2. Respectable Drying Time


From time to time, after leaving the salon, one smudges their freshly painted nail accentuating the stroke. One does not have to wait for an extended period of time in order to see the color dry completely. After curing the gel polish on the nail, one is ready to carry out normal day activities for there are no repair dings or smudges on their colored nails.


3. High Gloss Finish Gel manicures


Are characterized by their very shiny surface making the area off the nails. For, the final finish shine covers the entire thin layer of polish that forms on the nail. Even if you like a bare naked polish look or live your nails dressed up in the flower cut out plastic shrunkicia, clear polish will glowy the whole range of your nails.


4.Enhances the Natural Nail


One beauty treatment that will build healthier, stronger natural nails is regular gel manicures as they form a protective coating. For fragile or thin nails of the clients, gel polish can work as a reinforcement which reduces the chances of nail breaking and increases nail growth.


5.Endless Design Options


Our skilled technicians at Gateway Nail Salon can provide a wide variety of colors and designs of the gel polish. Our gel manicures can complement your style whether you love the classic French tips, the bright neons or complicated nail art.

Our Gel Manicure Process


At Gateway Nail Salon, we make sure that the process is exhaustive yet very safe such that, you end up with the most desired edges and still retain the natural nails.


1.Nail Preparation


First, the concerned nails are of course, shaped and filed as per the desired length of the shape wanting. Then the cuticles are carefully pushed back and no cuticle remains about the nail as we cut away most skin around the nail.


2.Buffing


Some natural oils may be present on the nails and it is important to do a very light buffing to get rid of these. This step is important as it prevents lifting and makes sure that the gels stay on for a very long time.


3.Base Coat Application


The nails have by now been prepared for polish, simply applying a thin base coat and curing it under either our LED or UV lamp. This helps treat the natural nail and creates an even surface for the application of the colored gel polish.


4.Gel Polish Application


We apply two coats of your chosen gel polish color and Cure each of the coats under the light for 30-60 seconds. This way we can attain a rich, even color and ink smudging is kept at bay.


5.Top Coat Application


The color activator is the last product applied to the nails to ensure the colour is locked in and add the signature shine on the nails. topshining the top coat on curing leaves all the nails’ surfaces dry and able to be used.


6.Cuticle Oil and Massage


To round things up, cuticle oil was applied to nourish the cuticles and you were treated to a hand massage to make sure all the hands were soft.

Aftercare for Your Gel Manicure


Some simple guidelines may be followed in order to ensure that your gel manicure lasts as long as possible.


  • Avoid harsh chemicals: Whenever possible avoid exposure and contact to such or similar products which such as cleaning do and may weaken the bond between the gel polish and the nails.


  • Moisturize regularly: It’s important to apply cuticle oil and hand cream in order to prevent dryness of the cuticles and hands which may affect the nourishment to the neck.


  • Don’t pick or peel: Make sure that you do not pick or peel the gel polish because this can harm one’s natural nail.


  • Schedule timely removals: In order to minimize damage, it is always recommended that such gel manicure be removed only by professionals at Gateway Nail Salon. We exercise care when taking out the products so that we do not compromise the health of your nails.

Why Choose Gateway Nail Salon for Your Gel Manicure?

In Gateway Nail Salon, client satisfaction and health of the nails are of utmost importance. Our skilled nail technicians work with high-quality gel products and perform nail enhancing procedures in a clean, comfortable and inviting atmosphere. From making a simple design, to something more complicated and eye-catching, we are able to achieve any look, as we have an seasonal collection of colors and ideas.



Meanwhile, we use excellent quality gel nail polish and advanced technology to make sure that your manicure and pedicure is not only beautiful but also long-lasting. The salon conforms to the highest hygiene and cleanliness since all the tools and equipment used on each client are sterilized after every use.

Final Thoughts



If you are new to this form of treatment, you will understand a few things about it. Nails are an integral part of the body. Every woman wants hers to be beautiful. Looking good is the feeling that everyone appreciates. A gel manicure at Gateway is an understanding of the meaning behind such beauty, durability, and protection of the nails is the focus. Depending on a special occasion or just everyday life that requires the hands looking beautiful all the time, one visits the salon, and there gets a gel manicure. Hurry up, book an appointment, and enjoy the work done by our wonderful specialists who will create the very nails of your dreams!

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