Should you give your nails a break in between gel manicure appointments? This is what experts say

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I’ve always known my nails aren’t exactly the vision of health. Years of back-to-back manicures (I can’t remember the last time they weren’t painted) have hidden their true state from me, as well as prevented me from being proactive about taking care of them.

Recently, I’ve started to notice my nails struggling. Despite having BIAB for some time (which is supposed to be pretty much unbreakable), they’ve had consistent breaks halfway down the nail bed. Yes, it’s ruined my manicures, but it’s also been pretty painful, not to mention worrisome.