Gel cycling nails can help keep nails strong and healthy by giving them a much-needed break between manicures.
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board-certified dermatologist and nail specialist
Thankfully, social media has found a fix.
Enter: Gel cycling, the latest iteration of the cycling-style beauty trends that have taken over TikTok.
Keep reading to find out why.
Why you should consider gel cycling
Simply put, its better for the health of your nails.
Regular gel manicures can result innail thinning, says Dr. Stern.
board-certified dermatologist and nail specialist
A good general rule to follow?
For every eight weeks of gel polish, give your nails a 1-2 week break, says Wang.
Gels dont provide any health benefits to the nail.
These practices will set you up for damage-free success when your next gel appointment comes around.
Is gel cycling for everyone?
If that sounds like you, she recommends using astrengthening base coatover and under gels to prevent breakage.
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