So here’s the deal: I recently developed an allergy to gel nail polish, which as a beauty journalist, came as a bit of a blow. If you’ve landed on this story, you might be in the same predicament and considering some gel-nail alternatives.
I love having my nails done, and I’ve always appreciated the longevity of gel treatments for making my beauty admin far more streamlined. Nail polishes chip way too quickly for my liking, not to mention I’m too impatient to let it dry in the first place and will inevitably smudge all of my hard work.
However, every cloud has a silver lining, so I’ve taken this as an opportunity to explore some alternatives to gel nail polish. And honestly? I’m really blown away by some of the gel-effect nail polishes that are around right now.