UV Gel Nail Overlays

UV gel overlays give nails that "fresh from the nail salon” look and allow you to maintain an always put-together and well-cared for appearance. If you want gorgeous nails that won’t lose their sheen for weeks, choose a hardworking UV gel manicure and stay perennially polished!

Whether you’re dealing with damaged nails that are brittle, fragile and constantly breaking off or you’ve got naturally thin nails that split and tear, UV gel overlays are a wonderful solution. UV gel overlays employ a special gel that is applied in several thin layers that build up to create a hard, glossy, highly protective coating that covers your natural nails. This protective coating ensures that your nails remain intact and are given the chance to grow under the overlay. If you’re worried about nail breakage due to high-impact manual activities or excessive contact with water (such as daily swimming), UV gel overlays provide you with a solution that keeps your natural nail covered and safe AND looks great at the same time.

Durability is one of the main benefits of choosing a UV gel nail overlay. If you’re tired of regular manicures that begin to chip, peel and wear out in just days, you’ll be pleasantly surprised with your UV gel overlay experience. The hard wearing gel and the special drying process that occurs between each coat mean that your nails will go the distance. A professionally applied UV gel overlay can last between three and four weeks, making it a natural choice for anyone who likes to stay groomed and polished with high-gloss nails but has a busy schedule.

Preparing the nail for the application of UV gel can take about the same time as a regular manicure. After the nail is prepped however, the application and drying time of A UV gel overlay is much faster. Every layer of the special gel polish is cured or dried under the UV light. This is a super-speedy process as the polish dries in under a couple of minutes, making the UV gel overlay much faster than drying regular nail polish. A major bonus is that with gel, dry means completely dry. As soon as your polish has been cured, you can use your hands freely without worrying about the smudging that is a concern with a regular nail polish manicure.

The UV gel nail overlay process begins similarly to a regular manicure. First, hands are cleansed. The nail is filed into shape,followed by thoroughly pushing back and removing any cuticles that could cause improper adherence. The nail is then well-buffed to remove natural sheen. This prepares the nail for the UV gel manicure, allowing for durable attachment. The nail is then painted with a layer of primer. A coat of special UV gel polish follows and is quickly "cured” or made to dry with a UV light. A second coat is applied and dried. This polishing and drying process is repeated and any additional filing is done. After any remaining gel residue is thoroughly cleansed, you’re left with a fantastic manicure that will keep its perfection for weeks.