Gel Overlay Nails Vs Acrylic

Instead gel overlay provides a very natural clean and simplified look.

Gel overlay nails vs acrylic. Although more flexible and durable then traditional acrylic nails gel nails can be applied in a similar manner. Both are very good enhancements when performed by a skilled technician. The nail is filed and a special adhesive is applied.

Gel nail polish is applied similarly to that of a normal polish but instead of leaving the polish to dry it is cured under a UV light. Feels and looks more natural. It is harder on your nails because acrylics are anchored onto your real nail so to speak.

As long as you keep it simple that is. Also acrylic nails need to get filled frequently. Removal can result in nails damage if gel is used too frequently one_half_last.

The adhesive cures for 1 to 2 minutes and thin lightweight gel nails are pressed on. An overlay is either acrylic or hard gel applied onto the natural nail but NOT extending the length. This means that your manicurist will use either the gel or acrylic overlay.

Its quite common to develop either a fungal or more commonly bacterial infection usually Pseudomonas - giving the nail a greenish discoloration under the nail. Both extensions and overlays are best fitted and removed at a salon to avoid damage of the nail bed. Hard gel is not necessarily a better enhancement than acrylic nails.

Nail strength can be impro. Value Quality Delivery Guaranteed. While gel nails can be prone to peeling they are known to be more flexible than acrylic nails although be warned that both styles run the risk of damaging your natural nails with continuous wear.