Gel

Gel polish is a long lasting variety of nail polish made up of a type of methacrylate polymer. It is painted on the nail similar to traditional nail polish, and does not dry until it is cured under an ultraviolet or ultraviolet LED lamp. While regular nail polish formulas typically last 2 7 days before chipping, gel polish can last upwards of two weeks with proper application and home care. Gel polish can be more difficult to remove than regular nail polish; it is usually gently pushed off (often with an orange wood stick) after soaking the nails in acetone for 8 15 minutes. It is not possible to remove gel polish with non acetone nail polish remover.