Acrylic vs Gel Nails: Which is better - Nail salon in Atascocita Center, Humble, TX 77346

Unlike acrylics, if the nails are primed correctly, there is no damage to the nail bed. Gel nails cure faster than acrylic nails since they are cured under UV light. Gel nails are also more flexible than acrylic nails. Gel is not as strong as acrylic, and gel nails are sometimes prone to peeling.

What Is The Difference Between Gel And Acrylic Nails?

Acrylic nails

The acrylic nail gives a lovely, healthy look to fingertips. The nail technician files down the natural nails and then, using chemical solutions carefully applies the acrylic nails. The nails need to be filled in every two to three weeks for as long as artificial acrylic nails are desired. When it is time for a change, the process to remove the nails means soaking the fingers in an acetone solution. Acrylics, the most popular artificial nail, are a combination of a liquid and powder that creates a hard, protective layer over the natural nail. A nail tip is applied to the nail, then a ball is created by dipping a brush into liquid monomer and placing the wet brush in powder polymer. This ball is placed on the nail bed and patted into place using liquid monomer. The finished product is cured, normally by air drying.



Gel nails

Gel nails are another nail option and may be kinder to natural nails. With gel nails, the nail technician lengthens each nail by applying gel nail polish. It requires a few coats of gel polish and UV light heats each coat. Gel nails have a more flexible feel than acrylics. Gel nails are also more expensive. Gel nails are quickly becoming one of the most popular forms of artificial nail application. In order to achieve gel nails, a nail tip is first applied if the length of the nails needs to be extended. Then two to three layers of gel nail polish are applied with each layer being cured using a UV lamp. The nail is then filed and polished with the desired color or decorated with nail art. Gel nails tend to have a more natural and glossy appearance as compared to acrylic. On the other hand, acrylic nails are very sturdy.



So what’s the damage potential of acrylic and/or gel nails?

With acrylic nails, it is the filing down of the nails that weaken already weak nails. The chemical solution used on nails can cause irritation on and around the nail. As pretty as they are, acrylic nails often mean damaged natural nails. With gel nails, the damage is less than acrylic nails. The UV light for heating and drying gel nails contain the worry about skin cancer. Gel nails are not as strong as acrylic nails and might need replacing more often.

Advantages between Gel And Acrylic Nails ?

Acrylic nails

• Acrylic nails are hard and very robust
• They last longer
• Easy removal
• When you break an acrylic nail, you can almost always fix it at home.

Gel nails

• Natural, glossy, freshly-manicured look
• Lasts up to 14 days
• Curing time is faster
• More flexible than the acrylic nails
• Easier to remove
• Gel nail mixtures lack the fumes associated with acrylic nails
• Quick drying time
• No chips and smudges

Disadvantages between Gel And Acrylic Nails ?

Acrylic nails

• They can damage your nail bed
• Acrylics may look less natural than gel nails, especially if applied incorrectly.
• The application process involves chemicals and fumes

Gel nails

• More expensive than other artificial nails
• Self-fixing a break at home is complicated
• Removal can result in nails damage if gel is used too frequently
• Exposure to UV rays

Durability   

Acrylics Lasts longer than gel nails.  Gel Nails lasts up to 14 days

Costs 

Gel does generally cost more than do acrylics, usually around 15-20% more.

At Milano Nail Spa Humble salon, there are gel nails and acrylic nails design for everyone, whether you like to keep things simple or go all out with your nail art. Located conveniently in Humble, TX 77346 Milano Nail Spa Humble welcomes you. Leave the stresses behind and join us in nail salon Atascocita Center, Humble, TX 77346