Pros and Cons of Acrylic, Gel and Dip Powder Nails
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- Опубліковано 6 чер 2024
- How do you decide whether to get acrylic, gel or dip powder nails at the nail salon? Do you understand the differences among them? Are any dangers associated with artificial nails?
I did not know some of the risks involved with each type of artificial nail but now that I do, I lean toward nail strips or press-on nails, my favorites being Color Street Nails and Dashing Diva Nails.
Let's talk about all of these options and their pro's and con's. I want to hear your thoughts and experiences too. This is a judgement-free zone! And I love to learn as much as I love to teach.
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Thanks so much. I was curious about all the different nails and your explanations were excellent.
I'm glad you got something out of this! Thanks for sharing... 🥰
Thank you sweet lady! Answered all my questions.
I'm so glad you got something out of this! And thank you for taking the time to comment. Blessings to you!!!
I really appreciate the detail of this video. I want to get my nails done for the holidays and I can’t decide which ones. I think I will look into the press on. I’ve never even considered that option. Thanks!
Thank you for commenting! Good luck!
Be careful of the press on nails, you have to use nail glue. I did a set at before Valentine’s Day and I’m still trying to get the darn things off.
When I use glue they don’t last as long! Isn’t that weird? I prefer Dashing Diva Magic Press nails and the adhesive is kind of like rubber cement. It doesn’t combine well with glue.
I have tried on the press on nails from a dear friend of mine and I really love them... but your knowledge of learning all this was amazing to me and enlightening,
so I truly thank you for this. I hope you have a blessed weekend. 💞✨✨✨✨
Thank you so much! You too!!! 🥰🥰🥰
thank you for this! I get so intimidated when I'm at the salon but rly want to branch out from just traditional nail polish
Love your videos and love the idea of the Press on gel nails...
Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰
Great video. Thanks you for breaking it down. I started off trying Essie gel couture which does not require any uv lights but obviously does not last as long as real gels. I decided to try gels and was really happy with the results. I am not comfortable with UV light on my hands so it is something I only do once a year or so. I do love how they look but can't get used to the thought of uv light exposure. They do sell gloves online that block uv light, but not sure how well they work.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Great review. I learned something
I'm so glad! Thanks for taking the time to say so. I appreciate that a lot!
Love Dashing Diva too! 😍
Any time I try another brand I am very disappointed. I'm a true-blue fan as well!!!
Hi Michelle, I have not never tried this type of nail strip. I have gel applied to my nails. I find that the manicurist is the key to healthy nails. I would be willing to try the nail strips.
If I go back to the salon, gel will be my choice. And I agree the manicurist’s standards are everything!
I learned so much from this video! Thank you. I’ve sporadically used Kiss Nails, but I’ve never tried anything else. I’m like a nail virgin! LOL
🤣 I’m glad you learned something new!
I love press--on's but i recently went back to the salon for acrylic cos i can't stay away from water. However, i recently saw a video where they used acrylic to glue on the press on nails. There's a technique to it( how much acrylic, where, angle etc)but i imagine they will last longer. I'm motivated to go back to my press-on. Thanks for the video. Sending love from South Africa 🇿🇦
I just ordered some new sets and noticed Dashing Diva has a stronger adhesive on their newest Magic Press nails that lasts 10 days. I can’t wait to try them!!!
I am purchasing my own gel dip powder as well as the base and top coats. I also take a small suitcase to my nail shop as I buy my own files, bits, and polishes. Anything and everything I need at the nail salon is only used by me.
Soooo smart!!! ❤❤❤
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
You are welcome!!!
I've used color street and have always liked em. Using the press on one's make me nervous, the olden day ones never stayed on. I was always bumping my hands and breaking them. Wonder if they are that much better now and worth trying.
They are that much better! If you know you had time to let them “set” (ideally overnight), you’re not going to lose one unexpectedly. And I’ve never had one chip!
Ive never done traditional acrylic, I hate the smell of it and it damages nails. I usually get gel or dip. I love dip but it's a lot bulkier than gel, plus it takes a long time to put on. I've tried press ons, dashing diva and color street. None of those last more than a day on me, idk why. I like the glamnetic press ons. They last longer on me, and they're reusable. I only get regular polish on my toes and it lasts.
I'll have to try glamnetic next! I assume it's magnetic nail polish that holds them on... ? That sounds so cool!
How do you feel about Olive and June nail system, which is supposed to be non-toxic and last a week?
I am not familiar with it but I'm super curious! Sounds great! A lot of systems that last a long time for others don't last long for me because I have oily nail beds and very thin nails, but as far as feeling good about trying them, I say "go for it!". Thanks for commenting!
SNS powders do have some antimicrobials like regular nail polish, but salons should also be using disposable containers for each client!
Thanks for the info! I’m still learning, for sure… 😊
Just to ask, would washing hands straight after getting dip nails done, would that not solve the sanitary issue? Just asking, as I have a dip appointment coming up later this week (first time, which is why I am here).
I think my nail salon used acrylic and not gel. I asked for dip first but they recommended gel and she said the powder was the gel. Last time I got gel it was an actual gel out of the container. This was the same as the acrylic powder they mix with the blueish liquid..... Did I get lied to?
I don’t think so. That sounds right to me. Must be a different kind than what you had before. 😘
❤ I want them🎉
You're in the drawing! Good luck! :)
Try using a hair dryer after putting on press ons! It melts the stickers into a “glue”. They last for more than 6 days
Thanks for the tip! I’ll totally try that. 🥰
Acrylics arent banned in NY. Dipping powder puts me in extremely embarrassing situations flying off my nail 💅 while im coding infront of my coworkers.
I know acrylic isnt healthy but it looks like thats what suits me now
I think there’s a particular type of acrylic (ingredient) that is illegal to use but some low end shops still use it. Acrylics are very convenient… no doubt about it! Thanks for commenting 🥰
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Oh dear thank you for posting all these useful videos, after watching a couple of your tutorials I decided to go with hard gel. Wish you all the best
Do they catch on your hair when you brush your hands through your hair,i cant stand that,im definitely looking for something new
No, I've not had a problem with that. I know exactly what you mean, though!!! I hate that too!!! 🤦🏻♀️
I live in NY and they still offer acrylic nails in my area. So I don’t know where in NY they are banned.
New York: No owner or operator of an appearance enhancement business shall knowingly and willfully: sell, use or apply to any person monomeric methyl methacrylate; or direct any agent or employee of such business to sell, use or apply to any person monomeric
legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/bills/2021/S4638
www.polishedbeauty.com.au/safe-salons/mma-dangers-of-cheap-nails-and-cheap-salons/
The Metha Methacrylate has been banned in New York and many other states.
Could they just ask you to use hand sanitizer before they start working on your nails? It will have time to dry off while they do the filing so that it doesn't damage the dip product.
I don't know, I'm not in the industry. I'm sure it would help to some degree!
Thank you so much ❤❤❤
You are so welcome! 🥰
I got gel nails and love them. No smell at all. I will put a sunscreen 100 on next fill lol
They are so beautiful and convenient!!! It’s been a while since I had them but I enjoy them when I do. 🥰
And great idea about sunscreen! They should offer it at the salons!
*goes to salon
Tech: Hello, what are we doing today?
Me: What do you have for options?
Tech: Hm, finger infection, skin cancer, or suffering nose. 🙂
🤣🤣🤣
Color street nails are absolutely garbage. They eventually destroy your nails. Would never use them again. I know 4 people that sold them and decided to stop because of the damage they do to your nails
I never heard that before. Interesting.
I would hope women could figure out the internet 🙄
You’d be surprised, Joan.
Nail skins? They look like the skins they put on cars.
Just like that! LOL! 😝