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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Georgie Darling

Best nail recovery treatments for post-gel damage

After a few too many gel manicures, it’s not unusual to notice your nails feeling thinner, weaker, or prone to peeling.

That post-gel lull - when your nails have lost their strength and shine - is something every regular salon-goer knows too well. While it can be tempting to panic and start buffing, filing or slathering on every product within reach, the truth is that recovery takes patience, not punishment.

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