1. Improper Nail Prep
Traditional gel polish requires a completely clean and dry nail surface to adhere properly. Any residual oils, dust, or moisture can prevent the polish from bonding to the nail plate, leading to peeling.
💡 Solution: Nail prep doesn’t need to involve aggressive buffing or dehydrating chemicals. Opt for gentle, eco-friendly cleansers to create the perfect base without damaging your nails.
2. Overly Rigid Formulas
Traditional gel formulas are designed for durability, but their rigid structure doesn’t flex with your natural nails. As nails bend with daily activities, the polish can crack and peel away.
💡 Solution: Choose a formula created with flexible polymers move with your nails, offering a long-lasting finish that adapts to your lifestyle.
3. Poor Application Technique
Thick, uneven layers or skipping steps like a base coat can compromise adhesion. Traditional gel often relies on perfect technique to ensure it bonds to the nail, making DIY applications tricky.
💡 Solution: Choose a formula created with flexible polymers that move with your nails, offering a long-lasting finish that adapts to your lifestyle.
4. Harsh Removal Damage
Frequent gel removal with harsh acetone and scraping weakens the nail plate. Over time, thin and brittle nails can’t hold polish effectively, causing it to peel prematurely.
💡 Solution: Opt for health-focused removals without acetone and drills.
5. Not Capping the Free Edge
One of the most common causes of gel polish peeling is forgetting to "cap" the free edge of the nail (the tip). Without properly sealing the edge, the polish can lift and peel more easily, especially as the nails grow and encounter wear and tear.
💡 Solution: Cap the free edge, ensuring a stronger, longer-lasting hold that prevents premature peeling and lifting.
The Solution: Green Flash LED Gel Polish from Manucurist
💅 Flexible, Allergen-Free Formula: Green Flash polish is free of methacrylate molecules (like HEMA) and uses innovative, flexible polymers for a durable, gel-like finish without allergy risks.
🕒 Quick & Easy Removal: The gentle polymer bonds protect against keratin damage, and allow for one-minute, acetone-free removal—no scraping, drilling, or damaging acetone needed.
🏠 Affordable At-Home Kits: Manucurist’s Green Flash LED Gel Polish Discovery Kit offers up to 30 at-home manicures for the price of one salon visit!
🌱 Sustainable Ingredients: Green Flash replaces synthetic components with upcycled, plant-based ingredients from renewable sources like corn, sugarcane, wheat, and yucca.
♻️ Transparent Recycling: Manucurist provides clear recycling information on their website to help consumers dispose of products responsibly.
