The distance of migration is inversely correlated with the molecular weight of the protein (small proteins move faster through the gel than large proteins do and therefore migrate further down the gel).
Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish. Essie Gel Couture Nail Polish. $12 each BUY NOW. When Essie upgraded their bottles to this angular form, we all kind of lost it. Take a step toward couture, the popular drugstore brand that looks and feels anything but has released a gel-finish polish that packs a long wear and ton of shine.
Geer explains that Gel polishes are similar to nail polish - you have a base coat, polish color and top coat. Each coat has to be cured in the UV light for two to three minutes.. Both types of nails undergo chemical process to bond to the natural nail, however, there are some differences between the two.