Nail Care

Nail Care Between Manicures: A Week-by-Week Routine

A simple routine for the 2–3 weeks your gel lasts: day one, week 1 moisture, week 2 edge checks, week 3 rebook or fill.

VESSCA · · 1 min read
Caring for nails between manicures

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Gel lasts 2–3 weeks, but your nails and cuticles still need care in between. A simple week-by-week routine takes a few minutes a day.

Day one

No long soaking for 24 hours, no prying with new nails, cuticle oil in the evening.

Week 1: moisture

Cuticle oil every night, about 30 seconds per hand; dry hands and apply hand cream after washing; gloves for housework.

Week 2: check edges

Look at the gel edges. Do not peel lifting gel; small lifts — keep dry and moisturised; larger lifts — book earlier. Trim hangnails cleanly with clean clippers.

Week 3: prepare

About 2–3 mm of regrowth means it is time to book. Builder gel or extensions can be filled (190,000₫) to rebalance the nail. Do not remove gel at home; removal at VESSCA is 30,000₫, about 20 minutes.

Gel nails still neat in week three
Gel nails still neat in week three · Photo: nuno_lopes / Pixabay

Summary

  • Every night: cuticle oil (1 min)
  • After washing: dry and hand cream
  • Housework: gloves
  • End of week 2: check edges
  • Week 3: rebook or fill

Taking a break? Use a strengthener (40,000₫) for 1–2 weeks and keep up the oil.

VESSCA is at 251/30 Le Quang Dinh, Gia Dinh ward (Binh Thanh), Ho Chi Minh City, open 9:00–20:30 daily.

Frequently asked questions

How should I care for nails between visits?

Nightly cuticle oil, hand cream after washing, gloves for housework.

When should I rebook?

About 3 weeks, with 2–3 mm of regrowth.

What is a fill?

Adding gel at the regrowth instead of a new set; 190,000₫ at VESSCA.

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