This is one of the most common questions clients ask: “Should I remove my gel or hard gel and let my nails breathe for a while?” The simple answer is: healthy nails do not need a break from gel just to “breathe.” The visible nail plate is made of hardened keratin cells. It does not breathe the way skin does and does not receive oxygen from the air. The growing part of the nail is located underneath the skin, and it receives nutrients and oxygen through the bloodstream. So, ta