{"id":546,"date":"2026-09-21T10:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T08:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/salonmartina.hr\/tips\/how-to-make-gel-polish-last-longer\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T15:43:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T13:43:46","slug":"how-to-make-gel-polish-last-longer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/salonmartina.hr\/en-us\/tips\/how-to-make-gel-polish-last-longer\/","title":{"rendered":"Gel polish without compromise: how to make it last and keep your nails healthy"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gel polish is one of the most popular services in our salon, and for good reason: nails look neat for weeks, without chips and without polishing every day. Still, how long a manicure lasts does not depend only on the polish, but also on how the nail is prepared and how we treat our hands at home.<\/p>\n

Why does gel polish peel?<\/h2>\n

The most common cause is poor adhesion to the nail plate. Oil and moisture on the surface of the nail, leftover cuticle or polish applied right up to the skin create spots where the polish starts to lift. After that, water, a cleaning product or a knock is enough to lift the edge.<\/p>\n

Preparation is half the job<\/h2>\n

That is why in the salon we spend the most time on what you do not see in the end. The cuticle is carefully pushed back and removed, the nail plate is lightly buffed and degreased, and the polish is applied in thin layers, each cured separately. Thinner layers are more flexible and durable than one thick layer.<\/p>\n

Six habits that make your manicure last longer<\/h2>\n