Acrylic vs Gel Nails
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- Suzie demonstrates the basic differences between using Acrylic or Gel for creating beautiful nails.
0:13 Packaging
1:01 Brushes
1:13 Odor
1:22 Cure
1:55 Compare working with each product
2:41 Working with Acrylic Demo
3:46 Working with Gel Demo
4:53 The difference in curing Acrylic vs Gel
4:58 Suzie loves to Acrylic for the Nail and Gel as a Top Coat
5:30 Which to choose: Acrylic or Gel?
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Could you do a video on gel nails? I'd love to see it how to works on a nail!
Yea that would be great
Totally
+Ireland Blake (Fastirelang) shes done some already.
Agreed
yes me too
I love the way she explains things I wish she was my algebra teacher
Idk why I love your videos so much because I'm not a nail technician nor do I get my nails done! Lol
same thing here i just find it relaxing
Me too. She has such a nice voice and I find her funny and relaxing. If I wasn't living so far away, I might even get my nails done ;-)
Lol me too
M Lindsay ikr I love nails tho
same X)
Chinese nail shops are lying to people saying that gel and acrylic look the same! They use acrylic but charge us gel prices!!! ugh it bothers me. I think a news report needs to be done. I know the difference and they all consistently argue with me I just tell them they should not advertise something they know nothing about. I cannot find a true gel nail salon and I am in Chicago! I love your videos
withluv02 me too I wanna get gel done but I don't want acrylic
withluv02 no disrespect intended, do you think they're talking about gel polish on top of the acrylic? that's how my nail salons around here do it, I pay $10 more for gel polish instead of just regular polish.
I live in Chicago also, and you are sooo right, it makes me mad! For the record the shops here are usually Vietnamese owned
Butternutsquash yea and that's why it's deceptive. Perhaps they simply just don't know or think the gel process is too long but I do know they will put acrylic powder on your nails and put a gel topcoat and charge for gel nails and then tell me I didn't get an acrylic set?? It is so frustrating.
This has happened to me before! It annoys the crap out of me when they try to tell me that I don't know when I've gotten gel nails for the longest time. UGH!
Cool to see actual gel. I've been to 6 different salons and they have NEVER used a pot of stringy gel. It's always been bottles of gel polish similar to what Sally's has put out in the drugstore.
So is it really gel? I’m confused because I have the same experience.
When I saw this video last year I stopped going to the nail shops. I was so pissed to find out that the gel nails I was getting were not real gel nails. They use two powders; one acrylic, another is a "gel" powder that they charge more for. I invested in growing my own nails after that. I've never seen nail forms in these places either. I called around asking about getting gel nails that start as a gel, not powder. No one around here even knows what I'm talking about. I also hate how they grind down my nail bed. Since my nails are in a funk right now I bought my own acrylic powder, tips, glue, etc. and did my own nails. I was so happy that I did my daughter's nails. They turned out great! I'm glad I can do this myself as I will save a ton of money, time, and frustration.
+Tina H. Knowledge is a powerful tool 😀well done
Exactly 👏 the salon uses acrylic then charges me for gel polish 🙄
agreed , ive been going to salon around ten years now and always thought and have overpaid for gels , but really it was the two step acrylic with gel polish . boy oh boy , i have now started doing my own at home . this page has really helped with all the little questions that arise . glad im not alone , my jaw dropped when i saw this !
I'm so annoyed. I paid for gel nails and got acrylic with gel polish overtop. Why do so many places do this?? I'm not the only one this has happened to either :(
Who else watches her videos only because she's so calm? :D
Jennifer Schleei meee also im just so into nails and im working on building a collecrion of things before i start doing nails
Jennifer Schleei I know, her voice is very calming as well! 😂
Jennifer Schleei x Yes and no, meaning I love watching her work. She's so professional, not stuffy professional, and knows what she's doing. I've done my nails before and her videos really help. Now for the yes answer, I enjoy her videos because she does have such a kind soft voice. I think in the beginning I came back because of her kind warm voice, personality and mannerisms,they are addicting, lol But I totally get it Jennifer😉
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I need to find a nail salon that is as skilled as you! Lol
Suga Cane and won’t gossip about you in another language
@@kimnosal7911 honestly they really don't be saying shit about anyone😂😂
Girl, don’t we all!!
@@j.ari.6471sure. They just talk about you, then multiple workers (and sometimes other customers) look at you and laugh, they're just telling a joke that has nothing to do with you. 🙄
those pink tins look like like the same packaging glam glow uses!!!!
That's EXACTLY what I was thinking from the very beginning!!! XD
Leilany luna so true 😋😋
Leilany luna omg so true
True story.
I honestly like how the acrylic is matte
I LOVE your videos, Suzie! As a truck driver, I'm really hard on my nails, and I'm rarely near a nail salon. I went a little crazy on Amazon, buying everything I need to start practicing. Can hardly wait to get home to get my stuff and start in! Thank you for making the how-to's so easy to understand.
this woman is so professional😍 ilove her works and love her voice too😊😊😊
Aw/ shucks😊
Omg!! Wow, this is eye opening.. I've been getting "gel" nails for a while now, but now I see the people that are doing my nails are using acrylic!! When I got them taken off and just tugged and pulled and chipped them off, it hurt like hell and the stuff they used made my nails underneath soooo thin and soft.
Yes, that's not the correct way to remove acrylic nails. That can damage your natural nail. I have a video on the correct procedure:
ua-cam.com/video/z5ag9IIegfo/v-deo.html
Nail Career Education Yeah I have asked salons to do gel nails also and they are literally just acrylic nails with a clear gel top coat thats it!!!! Do you have any suggestions as to what I can call this or word it so they know what I am talking about? Because they seem to think their clients won't notice they're ripping us off and not really providing gel nails at all!
Nail Career Education
Keegan C Exact same thing I was thinking. The salon charged 10-15 dollars more for "gel" nails but they were the 2 step liquid+powder with no light.
Keegan C mine are as yours paper thin n brittle
I like how she said sprinkles instead of glitter 😂😂😂
Same
Maria Villasenor yep same 😂😂
Maria Villasenor.hmmmm
No holo lol
my mom says sprinkles 🤦🏻♀️😂 I luv them both!
I would love if you could do a video on the difference between hard gels and soft gels I have such a hard time explaining to clients what the difference is.
Candice Towns Same
Candice Towns where do you work
Nail salons should just change their wording on the menu and put full set with gel overlay
Yes they are definitely falsely charging for gel nails when it's really acrylic.
Oh crap....I was afraid of this. I just paid 50 plus a 10 tip for a full set of pink and white gels. I immediately wondered why she filed my nails so much then pulled out the powder and liquid. I Specifically said No acrylic. Gels only. It had been over a decade since I've had it done so I 2nd guessed myself. It was for sure gel top coat at the end as I put my hands in the blue light. But everything before was acrylic. That upsets me A LOT 😣
@@justinewhite-hadley3138 people always take advantage of the fact that people may not be so educated in their field. I was thinking about getting my nails done so I decided to do some research
A TIP FOR PEOPLE WITH ACRYLIC NAILS :
If you want to open up a can of soda, or anything that has that tab that makes it open, use a spoon to do it if you can't and there isn't anyone there to do it for you!
I know why Because your nails will pop off
Or a butter knife. I have long natural nails and use butter knives for everything. lol
nostringsattatched i can open everything with acryl nails, im having them for 3 years now, and they never broke or anything.
Or if you're out you can use a key
Use the side/pad of your thumb. That way you can do it anywhere. lol.
This is so helpful I got gel nails done and wasn't sure if it was acrylic
The salon I go to always uses powder when I get "gel nails"... so is it not really gel?? You're just paying extra for them to trick you?
right! I'm sitting here thinking WTH? I always get gel when I go to the nail shop and its a powder.
it may be that the color is in powder form while the gel itself is in gel form.. im not a profesional so im not the one to talk😂
they probably do acrylic with gel overlay
If it if powder, it is acrylic with gel top coat. They're messing with you.
You're getting ripped off... sorry. But that's a common practice of "professional" nail techs. If you have someone who is above board, they're not going to charge you for gel NAILS & there's no powder for anything on gel nails. I would say you're getting acrylic with gel POLISH. I charge $10 more for gel NAILS. They cure with UV. Acrylic is the brush in the liquid & then the powder & cures with time. You should not be charged for gel NAILS is you're getting acrylic. Yes, I'm a trained professional There are many chop shops out there & I don't advise anyone going to them.
Could you explain the benefits of each and why you would recommend one versus the other? I have some clients that have weak bitten nails and I always recommend acrylic because it's stronger but I enjoy using gel because the shaping and filing is easier.
Another big difference I found was that gels can be applied thinner and look more natural. Acrylics can be bulky and it's more noticeable when I need a fill.
One time I was getting my nails done and requested gel and they did regular acrylic and afterwards they tried to charge me the gel price and when I told them no because they didn't do gel they tried to say they were gonna call the police for "stealing". I was like what??? So basically i do my nails by myself now and your videos really help
Lol I'm so dumb I didn't know the difference and they did acrylic for me
Suzie's are the only videos I can watch for 30 minutes
+Abi Martin NICE😀💜💜
I just watched four other videos before I found this one and this one is by FAR the most informative and clear about the difference between gel and acrylics!
pleaseeee do a gel nail video sculpting orwithtips ?
I just LOVE alllll your videos! I'm a Nail Tech student and I learn soooo much from you! THANK YOU!!
The only thing I wish this video would have mentioned is what the differences are between the two when it comes to removing them. Are they both able to be removed at home?
Actually, I'd also like to know which is more durable.
Looks like I need to do another video about this- good idea
TryMyMartini a
i would really love this video too! also, the infill differences, is it possible with the gel in the same way you can with acrylic, or would you have to remove it and begin again
Nail Career Education have you done this video yet? I'd love to see it if you have!
I don't even do anything with my nails, but I really like watching these tutorials. Something about the way you talk and teach is really warm and inviting. Love your videos!! :)
Your room makes me feel so comfortable, i just want to sit there and drink a coffee with you and talk about nails. :D Beautiful. :)
Can U do a video of how to keep our nails healthy
Good idea
Yes please!!!!!
Oh yes, please
super idea
So I go to the nail salon and ask for gels nails, I pay $50 and they use acrylic powder? Next time even if there is a next time, Im just going to ask for acrylic, save money..
If there is powder involved it's Acrylic
PineapplesBxtch same thing with me I just got mine today. I Asked for the gel and they said the total was 38$ then when it was time to pay it was a total of 50 -_-. I didn't feel like arguing so I left next time I'll just get straight up acrylics.
same thing here.. the nail lady talked the whole time about how "nail salons were ripping people off by using acrylic instead of gel" and then proceeded to use powder on me.. I payed 45$ n gave a 5$ tip ..She also quoted a different price too.. and today before i learned she ripped me off, I called her n asked how much a gel fill would be? She asked if I got "gel nail color or regular" and quoted me a price of $25 f-ing dollars
just for a fill !! . She must've used gel nail polish tho , because she use the uv light to cure it.. ill never put myself in that position, to get rolled by these Asian mail salons again..
I always ask for powder acrylic so they dont get confused.
Ordinary_Ivellis lol right I don’t think they understand they probably understood they wanted gel polish 😂😂
When ever I go to the salon they ask if I want gel or acrylic they say gel cost more but it's stronger so I get gel have they just been using acrylic because it has always been powder ?
Yes. They are giving you a gel coat.
Yes, if it's in a powder then they have been using acrylic. I've had so many people come to me for gel and be shocked at how different the procedure is to what they are used to, because they have really been having acrylic
it is acrylic , they just apply a gel top coat ( sealer ) layer on and called it gel :). now they have shellac,gelac, gelish blah blah and these are call gel colors. gel colors use to replace the polish colors because they last a little longer, but they do not add strength / length like the gel builder does.
Mia V i Like acrylic nails better because gel nails don't last long for me
I've been doing gel about 2 years now just starting to experiment with the acrylics which seem to be harder at the beginning but your tutorials are excellent so I'm starting to play around with the acrylic and loving it.
yes and you are correct they both are great in their own way.
Hi Suzie! I love your informative videos. 💕👌🏼 One important factor to be mentioned is the removal process. Acrylic nail can be removed with acetone but hard gel nails can be removed by filing only. Gel can be a bit tricky in a hot climate if the salon gets hot too. In warm temperatures it gets more liquid and tends to run towards the cuticle area. I like them both a lot. Since my nail corner is home based, cuz I'm still learning, the odour of the monomer is just too overwhelming.
I love how shes always into both and open to everything :D these videos are great !
wow this was filmed really well
I'm literally the farthest you could possibly be from a nail technician lol but I lovee your videos anyway, Suzie!!
Aw- thank you 💜💜💜
+Nail Career Education do you know where to buy acirlic at Jordan bcz I really wanna try it
+Yara Qashou acrylic**
I just love the insight you just gave about the difference between the two because honestly this has been a debate for the longest time as to which on is better for your nails. Thanks for letting it be known that it doesn't Matter because a lot of nail technicians have tried to convince me to spend more money on the gel cause it's better but you just saved me a lot of loot thank you so much
+Ms. Appolonia Thanks Ms Appolonia for watching my video. I am happy to hear this video helped😊
+Nail Career Education your very welcome😊😉💄💋👛
This video was extremely helpful. I would love to one day see a review of your favorite and not so favorite products.
Nail career education can you do a video on how to know the difference between a uv and a led lamp and what are the best brands,please
yes, great idea - coming soon :)
Queenahzingah Lewis
What's better/less damaging for your nails?
Gel
thanks!!! i din knew the difference either. now I got it!!!
ur videos are Awsome!!!
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your videos are so calming I keep watching them before i fall asleep
I found your videos because my husband got me an acrylic nail kit for Christmas and I had no idea what to do! Lol your videos are the best. You have such a caring and relaxed nature and you explain everything so well. 😊 I subed
I have a problem with gel nails. I've tried it several times, but my nails doesn't like it. Some huge "air bubles" appears underneath the gel, as if it tries to get off the nail, almost as soon as they're done. Have can that be? I've asked the several nail techs, but they don't know why and how. I really like it, and thats why i wondered I would try out acrylic. But would the same thing happen?
This is great. Too many ppl think that when they get gel polish it automatically makes them a gel nail. It's not.
Yes this is misunderstood
Really? Can you explain, I’m confused.
@@dmgogel polish is just a topper over a finished nail shape. Gel nails make up the actual shape of the nail. A lot of salons charging for "gel nails" are using acrylic and painting gel polish over.
Pleasee do a tutorial with odorless acrylic!
Good idea. Thanks!😘
I actually like odorless acrylic. (Not that I’m a professional) but when you file it has a tacky layer on the top that stops dust from flying everywhere.
Beauty Banter first of all you can't even smell the acrylic.
I love listening to your videos while I paint my nails 💜 it's so relaxing and it helps me stay patient when I make mistakes 💕 great informative video
+Sarah Fanion fantastc💜
Absolutely love your videos because you actually teach us about nails & nail products! Thank you for your expertise!
Great information.
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+raiwolf 2015.4 the gel stays on way longer
+raiwolf 2015.4 yeah it will but I would ask if you go to a salon ask for their opinion also
+raiwolf 2015.4 they stay on for at least 3 weeks
+raiwolf 2015.4 no problem glad I could help 💝😄
Gel nails are on the way out and I'm relieved. I'm training to be a nail tech right now and I just tried my first gel set the other day. The white for a French gel tip is the consistency of runny-ish toothpaste. So hard to smooth out with the flat brush I was given! Still, I think it looks more natural than acrylic in the long run.
Why are gel nails going out?
+rawreen Because they are messy.
+andemaiar I've heard acrylic are more damaging to your nail than gels though.
+Verica Vuckovic Neither acrylic nor gel are damaging to the nail. the only damage done to the nail is by an inexperienced nail technician.
Gel has a few pros over acrylic like the time you have to sculpt and the lack of an odor, but an experienced technician and a good, well ventilated salon nullify those advantages.
+Verica Vuckovic Hi. I'm a nail technician. I see nails that have been absolutely devastated by other salons on a regular basis. I've seen extreme levels of damage from people who have had acrylics and gels, but it's never the products fault. The most common reasons for this damage have been overfiling with an electric file or having them ripped off the nails as 'removal'. Please, don't help bad salons spread the lie thag gels are any healthier or better for you than acrylics.
So all of our local nail shops have been charging us for gel nails but they are not gel. They use a powder just like acrylic but it's in a different container. How can they get away with this??? What should we do?
You should do a video explaining the different prep items such as difference between dehydrator and primer and why n how u prep differently for gel and acrylic and diff files and shapes, grits etc vs drills n bits all I'm one show. Love u Suzie u rock!
Thank you for this video. When the acrylic is removed from the nails properly, why is the natural nail weak and paper thin? Many people who get acrylics complain about that so they keep getting it done because once it's off, the nail tears, splits, rips, breaks etc. Whatever nail growth is achieved, once the acrylic is off the nail is short as it can be. This is the reason why many people feel that gel is better because of the results from acrylic. If you could please explain this Ms. Susie that would be totally helpful. Also should the nail tech use a drill so acrylic can be applied? At certain salons they will only apply the acrylic if they use the drill even if you would rather them file the nailbed by hand. So should you ever use the electric drill on the natural nail?
Thanks Suzie
Thanks for this video! I see now that I'm being charged for gel nails but I've actually been given acrylic powder each time. I know now. It's a shame that businesses are ripping folks off like this...#neverAGAIN
Watching your videos makes me envy your students. Im currently taking all the classes for nails gel,acrilic,nail art, regular manicures..and my instructor is pretty useless....radiates arrogance which makes her unapproachable..she doesnt really do demos. when we're practising on models she'll barely watch, if she sees you doing something wrong (you have no idea of your mistake) she wont tell you..and the classes are very small 5-7 students. So angry since I already payed and there's no refunds...
Oh my - I'm so sorry this lack of guidance it's so disappointing - my classes are also small about 5-10 people- my approach is very different - I sit with each student one on one, as often as they need/ Demo on their model so they can see it first hand - my motto is - you can't learn without making mistakes - I always say, nail techs aren't created equal, I guess the same goes for educator
Estephany De Luna no your not because you dont know how to spell acrylic
She is veery pretty
Aw😀
I thought that.
I agree!
Love your polka-dot nails!!!
I love all the stuff one can do with nail design & I play around a lot, but somehow I always revert back to my polka-dots.
Even back in the days when I was using my slow drying nail polish I would do my dots.
I had no tools & used a pencil.
Wow! Excellent video: info, presentation & filming! Thank you! 💅🏼 💗
Can you do a Gel application Demo for creating a similar effect you would get with a acrylic? Like creating shape/length. Any tips? or ideas/suggestions? Any way to create a french tip or blend look with this gel application method? Thank You!
Wow, you're each day more beautiful my friend. As ever, an amazing video, thank you by you to be so wonderful ♥ ♥ ♥
Thanks for informative video. Just got a question, do you think acrylic system will be phase out and completely be replaced by gel system in the future? I asked because I notice that some salons are promoting gel more than acrylic now.
That's a great questions - answer - NEVER - acrylic RULES- a study done awhile back showed 75% of clients want Acrylic - they know it's stronger and more durable and versatile - trouble is finding a tech that's skilled at applying it 😀
Thanks for the reply. I will pursue learning acrylic then.
Getting closer and CLOSER to that 1 MILLION baby! 😍😍
Amazing background.. Love the light on the wall
Love your videos and how well you explain your skills. Where could I find a list of your favorite products for acrylics?
I love OPI-UGLY DUCKLING-Magnetics Glitters n powders - ive used INM, CND 😀
+Nail Career Education Thank you so much!
+Nail Career Education I have a question for you, I'm going to be getting my nails done soon but I have a problem. I do not want tip extentions put on my nails they absolutely ruin them and it takes months to heal up and grow back to normal. But I have no idea if the place I go to can do that... So I'm kind of freaking out and unsure of what to ask and what to say.
love both but since I've developed an allergy to acrylic I have to do gel on clients. I really miss the amazing strength and sculpting power for 3d effects of acrylic though.
are you allergic to the monomer or the polymer ? some brands such as StarNail do odorless acrylic monomer, the liquid to powder ratio is different and you've got more playtime with it, it sets but it cures with uv. maybe you can try it out. I liked it
that is the type I used in school and then continued when I opened my salon. that is the one that broke me out in blisters. I am even unable to use gels that included acrylic. Now I'm too much of a chicken to try anything that has acrylic in them.
+Neta McKinney They are alternatives to acrylic that are similar, can't remember the name tho. Try researching it.
+Neta McKinney Found it, it's called sns powder. It is suppose to be organic
that is amazing! thank you I will check into it!
Hi! I'm planning on going to a college for esthetics. I also live in Vancouver, do you have any recommendations for any collages/Universities?
I was watching this video to find out what the powder was exactly, so I could do them myself. Although it seems harder than I thought and might just stick to my press ons. Very informative video, well spoken, and you don't push your opinion on the viewers. You let us decide how to feel about it. Going to leave a like on this one💕
This channel is wonderful! You've no idea how much your educational videos have helped! Thank you
What gel nail kits do you recommend?
I payed $10 more on my nails for gel yet the salon used powder
you probably paid for acrylic and then a gel polish over it. I got my nails done today and gel polish was $10 more to paint on acrylic then normal polish
+Brennan Boltin a lot of cheaper nail places advertise 'gel nails' but they are just acrylics with a gel topcoat.
there's gel powder and hard gel hard gel is the stuff that looks like taffy and gel powder is what you got
what I would do is not get a gel polish and i would get a gel top coat myself and go over the top😋
+Baby Blue there is no such thing as gel powder , it's just acrylic
When You Use Gel Nails Can You Still Use A Drill To Shape It??
Most certainly - gel is softer so it's not essential
Josie Santana hjiiii
Hi! I'm a nail technician student and your videos are really helpful especially for beginners like me. Thank you!😊😘
She's so relaxing, I watch her when I'm sick or just need a lil pick me up cause she's adorable and sweet
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh💜💜💜
how do you stop the nails from tearing off your real nails
Using a good application technique😉
thank you 💕
why is it that the last time that i went to get my nails done, they were acrylic but they still used the UV light after they put the nail polish on?
or LED light.. hmm not sure which is which..but he used one of those on me
+Bri guz they probably used a gel topcoat so they had to cure the top coat
+eblots oh okay(:
The same thing happened to me. We were being charged for gel nails but given acrylic. They are putting acrylic powder on the nails and then polishing it with the top coat for shellac nails. This is to make the customer think they're getting gel nails. I know now...Smh
its because that's an acrylic gel technique they showed me this in school..
When I got into nail salons, they give me an option of acrylic powder and gel powder. Is there really a difference? Obviously acrylic is cheaper...but they always sucker me in to the more expensive option. I am thinking I just want to get acrylics done with normal nail polish. I have had the worst luck with gels peeling off :(
Yes- there's a lot of 'misleading' going on here
Nail Career Education I'm in Florida on upper east coast and was wondering which would be better down here.. I've been doing nails off an on for years now but I'm from up north and just recently moved south
Nail Career Education I'm in Florida on upper east coast and was wondering which would be better down here.. I've been doing nails off an on for years now but I'm from up north and just recently moved south
Allot of salons here in Oregon will upsell you "gel" when it's really just a higher quality acrylic. If they use a powder and a liquid it's acrylic not gel.
there is no such thing as gel acrylic. Powdery form + smelly liquid = Acrylic, Gel bottle + Powdery form + dipping = Dipping Acrylic , Gel builder is 100% all gel application is what u see in the video , its a clear sticky liquid
very informative thank you. I have only ever used gel but I see so many beautiful things done with acrylic im going to give them a try on myself.
This helps so much! I have had so much trouble understanding this. I've asked a few artists in the past and they had a hard time explaining it to me. Sometimes it was more of just a language beerier, but sometimes I don't think they actually new.
Ok so in other words gel nails is a gel always and not a powder
i like acrylic more. seems easier to master and use
can u do ur nails gel?
yup Video coming thursday
Great job explaining how the 2 are very different. My expertise is in acrylic so I struggle with gel. I would love to master it as well but the application method eludes me for some reason.
+Dawn P It took ma awhile to warm up to it :)))
You are such an amazing tutor, I love how you do and teach your job. So professional and fun.
I have wanted to start using Acrylic because I don't like the UV light you have to use to cure it because skin cancer runs in my family and I keep getting people telling me not to use Acrylic because it can cause fungal infections in the nail bed. Is this true?
Sadly things are misunderstood and greatly exaggerated/ it's like saying don't get a hair cut cause you could get your ear cut off- ask around for good caring nail techs - as for cancer, this is blown wayyyyyy out of proportion - its such a low exposure its highly unlikely- if this concerns you wear suntan lotion
I actually do my nails myself at home, could you please do a video on proper sanitation to avoid the whole fungus thing? That would be super helpful.
Which is less harmful to the natural nails, acrylic or gel?
gel :)
i say acrylic because thats what everyone told me and i went to get GEL nails done and i have NEVER seen my nails so fucked up
okay but why you so pretty thp 💕😢
hi, I just wanted to say that your videos are very well made and your explanations clear. You must be an awesome teacher.
I'm trained to do nails, so there is literally no reason for me to watch this, and alas here I am. Love your videos Suzie!
Lol-
Is one better than the other in terms of nail damage?
hello I need your advice please I want to buy an at home pro acrylic kit but I dont khow which one to buy what do you suggest thank you
I'd have to research - cause I don't know of one that's professional for non pros
Hi if you go onto a web site called wish they have some good starter kits which you can order acrylic and iif gel as well. it has everything you need to get started. Australian dollars you can get whole kits from $25- 50.
that's has tips gels brushes acrylic light cleanser you name it its in it.
Or you cs n just get acrylic sets for around and under Australian $20.
hope this helps
thank you that did help
+lolita vanes your most welcome.
I'm glad I could help
+tracie k thats where i buy my stuff also but i don't know if its the gel or my lamp for some reason it wont cure did you buy gel for nails also?
is gel lighter on the nails??? my nails get damaged really bad when i get acrylics..
Same but they look so pretty!
I've had both gel and acrylic nails, both felt the same but the gel nails broke off within a matter of days. They were pretty soft compared to acrylic. I guess it depends on the length of the nail you get? Mine were pretty long so that probably had something to do with it, but I've never had an acrylic snap off like the gel did.
gels are softer and less damaging
it gets hot because of how fast it cures. acrylic does the same if it's mixed runny (i use it for when i wear press on vampire fangs and it's really hot on my gums while it cures). a lot of salons will have a light box that has a fan built into it for that reason.
xSaraxMxNeffx why r u wearing fangs??.....
To be fair though, kolinsky brushes for gel are AMAZING and I highly recommend trying them out! There are special ones designed for gel :) Got them for christmas and I've been in love ever since!
Good advice 😀👍🏾
Thank you for clearing this up. Whenever i go to a salon and ask for gel, the girls dont understand what I mean. I dont understand what they are saying and things get confusing. So should I ask for gel nails and gel polish on top? There is usually a huge price difference if i use both gel and gel polish. Regular acrylic with nail polish is $23. $45 for gel and gel polish.
I have gone to a nail salon and asked for gel.. they always use powder they use the uv light but I have never had them use a actual gel product on my nails. this kinda makes me mad seems like they are cheating people
Exactly. I think from now on I will say I want acrylic. I dont want to feel cheated. And honestly I think its been acrylic all this time. Because I didnt notice any difference in the smell.
All the horror story comments in this section are making me weary of getting my nails done. Hmm, I am in quite the pickle.
It's important to find a good nail tech - not all are. DOn't just walk into any salon. Search around, get references from people you meet with beautiful nails. When you see someone with gorgeous nails, ask them about where they got them - is the nail tech good, do they ever accidentally cut your cuticle with the e-file, how long do they stay on, ever had any damage - questions like that. Oh and, are the appointments fun? You will eventually find a nail tech you can trust. Remember a good nail tech will be booked, they will be busy - you will need to make an appointment, don't expect to just walk in and get yours done. The wait will be worth it, Hope this helps.😘
I wonder if you put your unset gel nails directly under the sun, if it will set😂😂
Excellent tutorial video. I've been looking for a video like this. Thanks for posting it.
Thank you Susan cause when first started playing with the gel I kept the gel with the light and couldn't understand why the builder gel had turned into an ice ring