What are Gel Nails? Despite their popularity, many people are still confused as to what exactly gel nails are and what they offer. Well for one thing gel nails look far more natural than acrylic nails, being much thinner, more flexible and have much more gloss to them. They can be filed into round, square or pearl shapes and despite being more expensive they last longer than acrylic nails, needing to be filled only every two or three weeks. This depends on the skill of the technician applying the gel nails though as well as the quality of the nails being applied. Low quality gel nails often discolor as well when nearing the end of their lifespan, so make sure to only get the best. Gel Nails DO NOT come in a powder form and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. They come in a gel form similar to the consistency of hair styling gel. During the application, unlike acrylic nails, gel nails are odorless as well as non-toxic so that pregnant women can wear them as well. The health of your nails will also improve since it is protected from the elements by the gel nail coating. Acrylic Nails were stronger at one point but this has change now with both being of equal strength. UV gel nails are the most popular ones, UV light is used to cure the nails into place. If you suffer from nail biting this is a must for you as 90 percent of users of artificial nails successfully stop biting their nails after getting their nails done.
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 15:06:28 +0000
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