11 Major Mistakes Beauty Experts Wish You'd Get a Clue About

Yes, they're incredibly convenient, but gel manicures just aren't worth it. Sunshine Outing, the lead manicurist for Zoya at Rachel Zoe, said that these long-wearing paint jobs are great for her celebrity clients, but she doesn't recommend them to anyone else.

"I get it — it's important to wear what's best for your lifestyle," she said, "but gels are so damaging." She recommended reapplying topcoat to a fresh manicure every other day to keep it glossy and chip-free. "It can last two weeks if you take good care of it!"