Why Do My Nails Hurt After A Manicure?

Happily, there are a number of steps you can take to avoid heat spikes. The obvious one is to give your nails a lengthy break from gel and acrylic manicures altogether, particularly if they have become thin and weak over time as a result of filing and buffing. Streets suggests taking supplements and applying a daily slick of cuticle oil to moisturize nails and the surrounding skin. If you do head back to the salon, Francis advises asking your manicurist whether their chosen UV/LED lamp corresponds to the brand of gel nail polish or builder gel they’re using to minimize potential complications. A professional nail lamp often boasts fixtures which reduce heat spikes, such as slow curing settings and pulsing lights, says Francis. Nail artist and content creator, Sadie Jordan, rates The Gel Bottle Light the Way lamp. “It’s also important to use high quality and reputable products and to apply thinner layers,” says Francis, especially when it comes to builder gel.