We all remember the time when a manicure meant a little polish and a lot of patience. If not, then you're probably not as old as us. Luckily for all generations, gel polish has saved us from the agony of smudges and blowdrying our nails.
Today, we're taking a trip down memory lane to pay tribute to the ancestors of the nail technology we enjoy today.
Let's take it way back, darling, to the 80s—the era of big hair, neon leggings, and the great-grandma of gel nails. Yep, we're talking about the first-ever gel polish, which promised to be the holy grail of long-lasting manicures. It was like a dream come true—if that dream involved thick, clumpy polish and lamps that took forever to dry your nails.
Gel polish was marketed as the durable, chip-free solution to your mani woes, but the reality? Sticky formulas, clunky application, and a curing process that was a whole production. While it had potential, the execution didn't quite nail it. And after a few messy trials, most companies pulled gel polish from the market.
Gel nails made a quiet return in the late 90s, but it only really took off in the 2000s. Enter UV curing technology: suddenly, gel nails were faster, easier, and way less of a hassle.
By the mid-2000s, gel nails were slowly becoming the gold standard for a mani that could survive everything: opening cans, changing a tyre, yoga.
And then, in the late 2000s — celebs like Victoria Beckham started flaunting their glossy gel nails. And boom! Gel nails went from "nice try" to the mainstay in salon manicures.
Oh, honey, the 2010s were lit for the nail world, proving that innovation in the manicure game was just getting started. It was like a nail party, and everyone was invited.
Enter the game-changer: LED curing lamps. These little wonders cut manicure time in half, giving us that salon-perfect look without the never-ending drying drama. Unlike the classic UV lamps, LED lamps cured gel nails in just a minute.
During this time, soak-off gels and hybrid polishes were also breaking the mould, giving us durable manicures that didn't leave our natural nails looking like they'd been through a battle.
Fast-forward to today, and we're living in a nail wonderland where the options are endless. Today's gel nails are the ultimate canvas for creativity, offering more shades, textures, and designs than we ever dreamed possible. And customisation is the name of the game.
Salons now offer personalised designs to match your outfit or general vibe. And with at-home kits, you can bring the salon experience straight to your living room—no appointment necessary.
Grab your files because gel nails have just levelled up. Nail wraps are the game- changer we've been waiting for. Gel polish is cured to produce a nail wrap that you stick on each nail. Then, with a quick cure at home, you have a salon-ready look in minutes. Forget the endless struggle of painting your nails or trying (and failing) to nail that intricate design —these wraps give you instant, effortless glamour in the comfort of your home.
Literally, it's all available here. On this website. We have unique nail wraps designed for the modern individual. If you’re looking for ease of application without compromising your unique style, you’ve come to the right place. We also have all the tools and how-to videos you need to master the art of nail wrap manicures.
No nail salon experience? No problem — this is so easy that even beginners will feel like pros.
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