Gel polish that keeps its shine and durability for a long time. At KAiMAK Hair Studio it's planned with a manicure for a groomed, elegant result.
Gel polish is a nail colour cured under a UV/LED lamp that lasts far longer than regular polish. It keeps its shine, doesn't chip easily and is more durable in daily life.
At KAiMAK Hair Studio gel polish is planned with nail prep and a manicure; it's applied to your colour and finish preference. Correct application and removal matter for nail health.
Removing gel polish is also a careful process; removing it the right way is recommended to avoid damaging the nail. As the base grows out, a refresh is due; correct care prevents early lifting.
For detail on the manicure process see our manicure page. Colour choice and finish (glossy/matte) are set to your preference.
The application follows clear steps: the nail surface is lightly buffed, primer is applied and cured under a UV/LED lamp, then two colour coats are each cured separately for 30-60 seconds, and finally a glossy or matte top coat is applied and the sticky top layer is cleaned off. With a manicure, the total time is usually 60-75 minutes.
Cured under UV/LED, it keeps its shine and shape for a long time.
Prep and removal are done so as not to damage the nail.
Colour and glossy/matte finish are applied to your preference.
Nail shape is tidied and prepared for application.
Colour and finish preference are set.
Gel polish layers are applied and cured under a lamp.
Completed with a glossy/matte finish; care advice is shared.
To keep gel polish durable, protecting nails from knocks and excess water and moisturising regularly help. When it's time to remove, doing so with the right method matters for nail health.
See our indicative gel polish price in the price list; it can be planned with a manicure. The exact price is confirmed at your appointment.
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It varies with application and your nail growth; it lasts noticeably longer than regular polish. A refresh is due as the base grows out.
With correct application and especially correct removal the risk is minimised; wrong removal can damage the nail, so removal is recommended in salon too.
Removing it with the right method is recommended to avoid stressing the nail; having it removed in salon rather than scraping it yourself protects nail health.
KAiMAK Hair Studio in Nişantaşı is easily reached from across Istanbul; gel polish is applied individually with a manicure.
Usually primer plus two colour coats plus a top coat; each layer is cured under a UV/LED lamp for 30-60 seconds.
Salon application is generally considered safe; if you have sensitivities or concerns, we recommend checking with your doctor first.
It's not recommended — a suspected fungus should be treated first; covering it up hides the issue rather than resolving it.
Gel polish is cured under UV/LED and lasts for weeks; regular polish air-dries and starts fading/chipping within a few days.
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