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" Gel manicures\u2014the kind that dry in seconds and last for weeks\u2014are becoming insanely popular. I&amp;#039;ve never gotten one\u2014I prefer to slap a coat of polish on my nails myself and then change it a few days later. But then I heard about gel pedicures\u2014that sounded intriguing. If I could get a pedicure just once a year (and have it stay looking perfect), I&amp;#039;d be happy.  So I started reading about the different types of gel that are out there, and I was really impressed by Bio Sculpture Gel: It allows your nails to bend (so if you&amp;#039;re running or wearing crazy heels, it won&amp;#039;t break your nails), it lasts for weeks (and weeks!) and nail artists can create a ton of different patterns and designs. I tracked down the service at Spa Martier in NYC and headed over for a pedi. My inspiration: Prada stripes! Just because I can&amp;#039;t afford one of their dresses\u2014like the one Hailee Steinfeld wore to the SAG awards (obsessed!)\u2014doesn&amp;#039;t mean I can&amp;#039;t rock similar stripes...on my toes.  The pedi took an hour, and the nail artist meticulously painted each individual stripe. I absolutely love the result! It may not look exactly like my inspiration pic, but it&amp;#039;s so fun for summer... And that&amp;#039;s about how long I plan to keep it. This pedi can last up to 3 months\u2014and I can even trim right through the polish! Plus, for $60-$100, it&amp;#039;s a whole lot cheaper than the Prada.  Have you ever tried a gel mani or pedi? What did you think? Read More I Tried it Tuesday&amp;#039;s Photo credit: Shanna Ravindra; Getty Images More Hair &amp;amp;amp; Beauty articles you&amp;#039;ll love: Get an Awesome Blowout\u2013Just Watch This Video Mood Changing Nail Polish What Guys Think of Your Hair and Makeup Beauty Q&amp;amp;amp;A: Nails &amp;amp;amp; Hands The Best Beauty Resolutions Anyone Can Keep "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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