People love to hate on the humble gel manicure. Popularised in the nineties and noughties – though around since the eighties – gel formulas last longer than their supermarket-bought polish counterparts.
Rather than chipping off, they stay put until you decide otherwise. Nowadays, you’ve got myriad types to choose from: the popular BIAB (Builder in a Bottle) adds structure and strength to weak nails, and is easy to infill or soak off with the help of a professional.