Composition of Komilfo gel polishes: Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Butyl Acetate, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax, Parfume, Mica ±: CI 15880, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77891, CI 77163, CI 77007, CI 77266.

Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands.

Although similar in application, gel and lacquer are different mediums. Gel polish is placed under a lamp to help build a strong, sturdy material, while lacquer is a quick-drying air-dried nail polish. Lacquers are convenient for those who dislike the lengthy removal process of cured mediums like gel polish.

Gel nails are essentially nail enhancements in which faux nails are applied over the natural nails. They can cover the whole nail, or they can be applied to the nail tip as extensions. Gel polish, on the other hand, is a nail polish made with gel. It goes directly on the natural nail.