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Im a 15 year old girl, and i've always adored nail tips. My mom promised me that once i turn 16, i could get them. (almost there!) I hate the long kind, so I'm interested in the short type ones. However, i've heard some pretty nasty things about them! I would get the gel kind (they are the kind that come off easier right?) I wouldnt get them everytime they fall off, just once and a while. Before I decide to get them, can you list some pros and cons? much appreciated!
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i do my own nails and i personally prefer acrylics as I need good strong nails that last in my lifestyle. gels are nice but they break faaaaar to easily for me. heres some pros and cons of all the different nail enhancement types.
acrylics pro's-
there stronger, more durable and last longer.
they take less time to apply
they dont break
the application is much less drippy and messy
they look natural and beautiful if done by a good technitian
they cost much less than gel's
there is more you can do with them like 3D nail art (its just plain aqard doing it with gel!)
they dont stain as easily as gel
con's
they can be slightly more damaging to the natural nail but not as much as people say, they do NOT ruin your natural nails like people seem to think
you are more likely to have a chance at being allergic to acrylic products than gel products.
the fumes can be overpowering and unbarable to some people unless the salon uses an extractor fan or the odurless monomer/liquid
if you slam or catch them on something, they will hurt more than gel nails as the gel is more flexible and can bend (still hurts though) where as the acrylic is completely stiff
gel nails-pro's
they are healthier for your nails
the products used are fumeless (up close though, the products really smell disgusting ^^)
they bend so if you trap, slam or catch the nail, it wont hurt as much as other nail types
when they have grown out for so long and need filling, itsd not as noticable as acrylics unless you get pink and white ewnhancements.
cons
the application is messy and the pruduct can drip off your nails if not cured under a lamp quick enough
they take much longer than acrylic nails to be applied
each time the nail is cured, your nails will feel this really painful burning sensation on your nails for about 20 seconds, because each nail has to be cured a minimum of 3 times each, it can be painful getting them done.
they are more expencive
they break easily and dont last as long as other nail enhancements
there is a bit of a limit to what you can have done
the mail problem with getting gels done in a salon is that alot of salons cheap out on products and will give you acrylic nails with a gel overlay, so alls your doing is paying more for a fancy set of acrylics.
Fiberglass/silk nail pro's
you dont get more natural looking than fiberglass or gel nails, you dont even know there is an enhancement cause they look so natural, fare more natural than gel!
if you have a crack or chipping on your nail, these can help to repair it
they do no damage what so ever to the nails
they are the thinnest type of extentions but they are really hard
if your can find a salon that does them, they should be cheaper than acrylic nails
they take about the same amount of time as acrylics (can be less)
they can easily be done at home
if you want them to be longer than your natural nail, they dont need a tip or even sculpting, they take the wright shape pretty much on there own
con's
they can break and bend easily but there not flexible
not many salons do them and some that do, they may only use them for nail repairs
they require some upkeep as they can chip an they need some mild filing sometimes
they dont last as long as acrylics but can last longer than gels sometimes, it depends
nail wraps (i.e. minx nails) pro's
these are stick on sheets that adhern with the nail on there own and dry hard
they dont chip or get scratched
they do practically no harm what so ever to the natural nails
there very shiny and there is a huge voriety of prints, patterns, colours and designs that they come in
cons
they cant be used to extend the length of the natural nails as far as I know (if you look it up you might find out otherwise but I have yet to look into properly, ive just looked at the products)
they last up to 2 weeks but and even though they are very durable, there can be some wear of the pattern on thefree edge of the nail
not many salons do them
pro polish by nsi or shellac pollish by cnd
these are just like a nail polish but they are actually a gel and need curing. there not widely used as they are relatively new and could be as expencive as a set of acrylic or gel nails because the products are so expencive. if you where to get a manicure, these should be an option if you would like them.
i do my own nails and i personally prefer acrylics as I need good strong nails that last in my lifestyle. gels are nice but they break faaaaar to easily for me. heres some pros and cons of all the different nail enhancement types.
acrylics pro's-
there stronger, more durable and last longer.
they take less time to apply
they dont break
the application is much less drippy and messy
they look natural and beautiful if done by a good technitian
they cost much less than gel's
there is more you can do with them like 3D nail art (its just plain aqard doing it with gel!)
they dont stain as easily as gel
con's
they can be slightly more damaging to the natural nail but not as much as people say, they do NOT ruin your natural nails like people seem to think
you are more likely to have a chance at being allergic to acrylic products than gel products.
the fumes can be overpowering and unbarable to some people unless the salon uses an extractor fan or the odurless monomer/liquid
if you slam or catch them on something, they will hurt more than gel nails as the gel is more flexible and can bend (still hurts though) where as the acrylic is completely stiff
gel nails-pro's
they are healthier for your nails
the products used are fumeless (up close though, the products really smell disgusting ^^)
they bend so if you trap, slam or catch the nail, it wont hurt as much as other nail types
when they have grown out for so long and need filling, itsd not as noticable as acrylics unless you get pink and white ewnhancements.
cons
the application is messy and the pruduct can drip off your nails if not cured under a lamp quick enough
they take much longer than acrylic nails to be applied
each time the nail is cured, your nails will feel this really painful burning sensation on your nails for about 20 seconds, because each nail has to be cured a minimum of 3 times each, it can be painful getting them done.
they are more expencive
they break easily and dont last as long as other nail enhancements
there is a bit of a limit to what you can have done
the mail problem with getting gels done in a salon is that alot of salons cheap out on products and will give you acrylic nails with a gel overlay, so alls your doing is paying more for a fancy set of acrylics.
Fiberglass/silk nail pro's
you dont get more natural looking than fiberglass or gel nails, you dont even know there is an enhancement cause they look so natural, fare more natural than gel!
if you have a crack or chipping on your nail, these can help to repair it
they do no damage what so ever to the nails
they are the thinnest type of extentions but they are really hard
if your can find a salon that does them, they should be cheaper than acrylic nails
they take about the same amount of time as acrylics (can be less)
they can easily be done at home
if you want them to be longer than your natural nail, they dont need a tip or even sculpting, they take the wright shape pretty much on there own
con's
they can break and bend easily but there not flexible
not many salons do them and some that do, they may only use them for nail repairs
they require some upkeep as they can chip an they need some mild filing sometimes
they dont last as long as acrylics but can last longer than gels sometimes, it depends
nail wraps (i.e. minx nails) pro's
these are stick on sheets that adhern with the nail on there own and dry hard
they dont chip or get scratched
they do practically no harm what so ever to the natural nails
there very shiny and there is a huge voriety of prints, patterns, colours and designs that they come in
cons
they cant be used to extend the length of the natural nails as far as I know (if you look it up you might find out otherwise but I have yet to look into properly, ive just looked at the products)
they last up to 2 weeks but and even though they are very durable, there can be some wear of the pattern on thefree edge of the nail
not many salons do them
pro polish by nsi or shellac pollish by cnd
these are just like a nail polish but they are actually a gel and need curing. there not widely used as they are relatively new and could be as expencive as a set of acrylic or gel nails because the products are so expencive. if you where to get a manicure, these should be an option if you would like them.
how to apply nail art to gel nail extensions.?
gingerrrr
hey every1 i know how to apply normal french manicured gel nails. but today i got 3d stickers and little star designs that have to glued on. any know how or when to put these on while applying gel nails?
Answer
Put them on the top, you wll be fine :o)
Put them on the top, you wll be fine :o)
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