What's the difference between powder and gel acrylic nails?

my friend and i are going to get our nails done at a salon and were wondering what kind we should get. there's a choice between gel and powder, but we have no idea which ones last longer, *look better*, feel better, yadayadayada. any info about acrylic nails is great. just don't say how bad it makes your nails, we totally know and we're going to do it anyways.What's the difference between powder and gel acrylic nails?
One is the difference is in the product. Gel tends to be softer and breaks more easily, where acrylic is much more durable, but damages your nails. It makes your nails very brittle and breaks very easily. The other difference is that Gels are said to be less damaging. The only reason for this is because of the filing process. Gels require a lot less filing on the natural nail. As to where acrylics usually have the drill and alot more work.What's the difference between powder and gel acrylic nails?
So how much did that cost you?

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Go for the gel, they really shine and last so much, much longer. Powder ones will look ugly after you wash your hands so many times.
Definitley get Gel... I have them right now!


One time I got acrylic and It made my nails realy sore for some reason. Wierd, huh? Get the gel because its more sanitary... even though it costs like 5 bucks more (:
well, one is made of powder and one is made of gel. :P