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).
Gel nail polish is, hands down, the most popular service at nail salons right now. But many women may not be getting what they think they're getting. CND's Shellac is a brand of gel nail polish. It was the first to hit nail salons, offering a no-chip, super-shiny nail color lasting up to two weeks.
7 On Your Side consumer reporter Kimberly Suiters asked two women to try salon gel polish on the right hand and store gel polish on the left to see which would last longer. The potential for a cost savings is high. Salons charge anywhere from $35 to $45 dollars for a gel nail polish manicure; stores are selling âgelâ polish for less than $10. âI am curious to see how it turns out,â said Inga Middleton, one of the testers.