From acrylics to dip powder nails, there have been many variations of artificial nails we’ve seen become trendy, but there’s a new type of nail enhancement that has entered the chat: Gel-X nails.

Unlike traditional acrylics, which are known to be thick and heavy, Aprés Gel-X is a lightweight, ultra-thin, yet durable extension designed to elongate the appearance of your natural nail.

Gel-x, or gel extensions ... After leaving the salon, her nails which appeared fine swiftly began to itch. Out of caution, she went back to the salon to have the extensions removed.

I got a Gel-X manicure for the first time before going to Burning Man this year. My manicure stayed perfect throughout the week, even while cleaning up in the mud after the storm. I now believe ...