As gel manicures only last a couple of weeks, you'll likely need to get your nails done twice a month. When each session costs around $35, expect to pay $70 a month for continuous maintenance.

Gel manicures have taken the nail space by storm, ascending the ranks to surpass more storied mani techniques like acrylic. With almost no dry-down time, extreme durability, and high-shine gloss ...

I tried a $38 gel-manicure kit and compared it to my usual $110 professional gel set.; In a time crunch, I could see why the at-home kit could be useful, but it's a lot of work. For quality alone ...

And costs add up. Ms. Pinto pays $12 to $20 for each gel polish or paint pot from the Japanese brands Leafgel, Presto and Kokoist. Housekeeping is about $3,000 monthly and insurance is nearly ...

The gel nail polish that provides salon-quality results is long-lasting, chip-resistant, easy to remove, and doesn’t require a UV light. Snag the gel nail kit while it’s on sale for $19 at ...

What costs an arm and a leg, but only makes your hands look nice? A glossy gel manicure—at least in 2024. “Five years ago, I paid about $40 for my nails,” said Rachel Green, 35, a Dallas ...

Because of this, Russian manicures can last for up to three to four weeks without chipping or breaking, while a regular gel manicure lasts anywhere from seven to 14 days.

However, Kandalec warned that you should be discerning when picking out your gel starter kit. “As a licensed nail professional for 25 years and an educator for nearly 15, I know that not all at ...