When heading to the nail salon, women have many options to choose from. If you want to have false nails applied, you going to have to decide between acrylic and gel nails. Here is what you need to know before you make a decision.
Acrylic Nail Facts
For years, acrylic nails have been a beauty industry staple. They have remained popular because of this staying power. The application process is described by the co-founder of Hey, Nice Nails! Donna Geer, as follows: In order to protect your natural nails, the acrylic nail application process includes both a powder polymer and a liquid monomer which creates a hard layer. Exposure to air caused acrylics to harden. Once this hardening occurs, nail colour is applied to this perfect canvas.
Basics of Gel Nails
West Malling Beauty’s specialist Francesca, notes that nails applied using gels look like natural nails but have the strength of acrylic nails. UV light exposure is required for gel nails to harden. According to Geer, gel polishes include a base coat, color, and top coat, just as you would do when applying nail polish to natural nails. Two to three minutes under UV light are required to cure each coat. In order to bond to the natural nail, both types of applications involve chemical processes to bond. There are some major differences between the two.
There are similar results with acrylic and gel nails. Both can make your fingers look more slender and longer, strengthen the nails, and lengthen short nails. In order to make a decision about which nail application will work best, there are some pros and cons to consider.
Acrylic Nails Pros
You can almost always repair a broken acrylic nail at home by yourself.
When performed by a professional, the process of removing acrylic nails is simple and straightforward. They don’t have to be filed off. Soaking is all that is required.
Acrylic nails are strong. They are robust and can last a long time when proper nail care is used after application.
Acrylic nails are inexpensive when compared to gel nails.
Acrylic Nail Cons
Nail beds can be damaged by acrylic nails and can provide a breeding ground for bacteria and fungus.
If applied incorrectly, they do not look as natural as gel nails.
Strong chemicals that generate fumes are used to apply acrylic nails. During pregnancy, women are advised against having acrylic nails applied.
Gel Nail Pros
When compared to other types of cosmetic nails, gel nails look more glossy and natural.
Gel nails cure rapidly when compared to acrylic nails.
Gel nails are considered to be a more eco-friendly and safe option, because they do not use the chemical that create fumes.
Gel Nail Cons
Even though gel nails cost more than acrylic nails, they are less durable and last for a shorter period of time.
Gel nails are difficult to do at home because they cure using UV light.
You may be in for some trouble if a gel nail breaks. Fixing a break on your own is not usually an option because they rarely break cleaning. More often, there is a shatter effect. To get your nail repaired, you will need to see your manicurist.
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