I had my first gel nails in April (on vacation). They looked lovely, lasted a LONG time, but the removal was a PITA, and I never got it fully off (can go to a salon for removal which would be much better, but I had a crazy week once it started to grow out, didn’t have time so did it with a kit at home). Then my nails peeled horridly!
I always keep my nails super short, but I like to have a regular manicure now and then, because my hands look so much better.