Getting a pedicureis among the most relaxing and satisfying feelings in the world.

Celebrity manicurist Thea Green revealed toByrdiehow long you should expect gel pedicures to stay on in general.

But what makes gel pedicures durable enough to endure weeks of usage?

A woman getting a pedicure

The sun is another nemesis of your gel nail polish.

Once your nail plate is ready, you should always start by applying a base coat.

Your feet will thank you for it later.

A pair of feet with nail polish

A pair of hands with manicured nails