Hard Gel Nails Vs Acrylic

Hard gel nails are different than gel polish.

Hard gel nails vs acrylic. These nails are costly compared to other nails. The process for adding a gel nail tip is usually conducted with a nail formwhich is a sticker that goes underneath the tip of the natural nail and the hard gel is built upon it to create an extension. Gel nails have a more natural look than acrylic nails.

Gel nail coloring retains its shine for a long time. Yes gel nails cost more and take longer to apply but they are durable and last much longer. Acrylic nails are stronger cheaper and last longer than gel nails.

Acrylics tend to be harder than gel which also means less flexibility. Because both gel and acrylic nails grow outward with the nail they must periodically be filled. A manicure can last up to 3 weeks.

Both hard gel nails and acrylic nails last 2-3 weeks. When comparing gel nails or hard gel with a gel polish Shellac manicure gel nails are better by far. Hard Gels can be used to add length where Soft Gels cannot.

First a primer or glue is applied to the natural nail to help the synthetic nail tip and acrylic solution stick. Hard gels are not much different than Acrylic Nails. Suzie builds two nails - one in Acrylic and one in Gel in order to compare the Clarity of the two.

If youre new to gel nails know that gel nails and gel polish are different things gel nails are an enhancement to strengthen or lengthen your nails while gel polish is a type of colored polish that lasts longer than standard nail. Know the difference she notes. Also a huge bonus of gel nails is that you can add length and essentially create the dream nails.