Makeup & Nails
Evaporation vs. Curing: Why Gel Polish Outlasts Conventional Lacquer
Conventional nail polish hardens by solvent evaporation, forming a simple polymer film, while UV gel polish cures via UV-induced polymerization into a durable, cross-linked network. This fundamental chemical difference explains why gel polish lasts longer but requires a different removal process.
Sofia Rossi·October 24, 2026
