Why should i pay more for gel nails versus acrylic?

I have always opted for gel nails which are more costly over the acrylic as I was told they are more realistic looking. However in comparing my daughters acrylic nails and my gel nails, i don't really see any difference and even prefer the pink tint that she has on her acrylic nails. Are gel nails better in any way and therefore worth the extra cost?Why should i pay more for gel nails versus acrylic?
Depends if you're rough with them or not. My acrylic ones stayed just as nice as my gel ones, but my friend's looked terrible in no time.Why should i pay more for gel nails versus acrylic?
Simply stated, gel nails cost more than acrylics because the products used in the application of gel nails costs more than acrylic products. But, just make sure you are getting 'real' gel. You probably are, in case you want to be absolutely certain, take a look at this pic:


http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume鈥?/a>


These gels are from a top of the line gel and acrylic nail product company. I provided this link because, unfortunately, there are a lot of people out there getting what they think are gel nails only because thts what the tech told them they were, when in fact they are getting acrylic nails with a UV gel topcoat and thats all. Put it this way: If the tech uses ANY liquid and powder - as in acrylic applications, then you are not getting gel nails - you are getting acrylic nails, but are probably being charged the higher gel nail price. Remember, gell is NEVER a powder. It is a gel, just like in the pic. This may not apply to you, but I just wanted to bring it up - just in case. Gels are available in a wide variety of colors including glitters, shimmers, and bold %26amp; bright colors. The possibilities are really endless when it comes to gel nails. But, it takes a highly skilled tech to do gel nails, and make them both look good, and wear well. The product line the tech uses makes a huge difference in the end. There are many really cheap gels available that techs use which will yellow over time, they tend to lift more, and break easily. So, It really depends on the skill level of the tech, and what product line they are using. It takes a long time, and a lot of experience doing gel nails before a tech can master them. They are easy to do, but very difficult to master. And many techs never will master them. You just have to find a tech who is really skilled in applying them


If you don't have a choice of colors available to you, then may I suggest finding a diferent tech? I say this because you said that you preferred your daughter's pink acrylic over yours. That leads me to thinking that you had only clear, or perhaps only clear and a white used on them. I could be wrong though.


When getting a set of gel nails, expect to pay a minimum of $45. I've seen them as high as $85, but that was for LCN gel nail products. This gel line is arguably the very best nail gels available. They are imported from Germany, and they cost about three times as much as their competitors products do. But they are terrific gel products. If you can find a tech who uses genuine LCN products, and is highly skilled in applying them, I would highly recommend getting a full set of them applied, that is as long as it is within your budget. I know, it is a bit pricey, but they really are worth it! Other good gel manufacturers are CND, Young Nails, Akzentz, Light Elegance, and Biosculpture is pretty good too. Those are the major gel lines. Any others I would be skeptical of. Always be sure that the manufacturs label is on the container of gel that the tech is using. Good gels are ALWAYS clearly labeled by the manufacturer, and look very similar to the gels in the pic. Unlabeled containers are a cause for concern that the tech is using substandard gel, and I wouldn't ever recommend that kind of product to anyone.


Lastly, are they better? IMO, yes, they are. They look more realistic, they are durable, they are flexible which means LESS breakage, they are non-toxic, good gels are non-yellowing, and you can go longer between fills because gels have less of a tendency to lift.


If you are not getting one or more of the things I described, or are experiencing yellowing, lifting, breakage, and so on, then I would suggest changing salons, and getting a better tech.


FOr a listing of company certified techs who use CND products, have a look at this salon locator. ALL of the techs/salons on this page have been company trained, and certified prior to their being listed on this page. You will most definitely be able to find a highly experienced, and skilled tech using this locator:


http://www.cnd.com/Locate/Find-A-Salon.a鈥?/a>


Sorry so long, but there is a lot to explain!!!


I hope this helps!
I think they just look more realistic. I think they are better on your natural nail too.
gels nails are more flexible which in turn can cause more breakages.. Gel often peels off the natural taking a few layer of nail with it.. Acrylic will tend to lift around the edges and not peel like the gel do.Acrylic is more durable