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How amazing do your nails look with agel manicure?

Most of us know what gel nail polish is, but how does it work?

A woman drying her gel nails under a UV lamp

It is considered easier on the nail than acrylic nails but lasts longer than regular nail polish.

It requires you to dry your nails under the UV nail light after every coat to set the polish.

What about the at-home lamps we use to dry our gel nails?

A close up of UV light drying gel nails

But there are other alternatives to getting equally pretty nails without the long-term effects of UV lamps.

If you’re worried about accidental chips,Bridesrecommends tryingpress-on nailsbecause they are no longer an adolescent treat.

They are easy to apply and do not require any drying time.

A woman with press-on nails with flowers

Press-on nails look professional, are cheaper, and won’t age the skin on your hands.