Gel Nail Polish in Immersion
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Question
Hello, A question regarding barriers in immersion for women. Until now, I have made sure to remove gel nail polish before immersion. The problem is that the polish does not come off completely, and sometimes residues remain on the nails. Is it better to immerse with new gel polish, or continue to remove it before immersion even though it doesn't come off 100%? Thank you very much!
Answer
Hello
According to the law, one should not immerse with gel nail polish, and it should be removed.
The correct way is to remove the polish to the extent that the residues are not noticeable, and you would not be embarrassed to go out in public like that.
[In rare cases where it is impossible to remove the polish to this level, it is better to immerse with complete polish than with residues that disturb the woman and she is embarrassed to go out like that, but as mentioned, this is not the ideal option].
Source
Shulchan Aruch, Yoreh De'ah, Siman 198, Se'if 1, Rema there.