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Gel nails are made from products which belong to the acrylic family, but are applied differently, and have a different consistency than acrylics. They are just as the name implies - gel. These are also available in a wide variety of colors. The gel nails are applied in several thin layers. And each individual layer must be cured under a UV lamp for about two minutes before the next layer is applied. But remember, gel nails products never, ever come in a powder form. If the tech uses any liquid and powder on your nails, then you are getting acrylic nails, and not gel. Don't let them try and fool you into believing that they are gel nails.This is a common scam among the cheapo salons.
Basically, acrylic nails arenot as realistic looking as gel nails are. But it depends on the tech and the products she is using. Whatever you get, do not go to a discount salon, loosely defined as a salon that charges like $25 or less for a full set. These places are bad news. They use the very cheapest products available (hence the low prices), they are often unlicensed, unskilled, and unqualified. They will more often than not ruin your natural nails. In short, they do not know how to do nails the proper way. They also are very limited in their ability to do nails of any kind. Usually, you will not find a discount salon that uses more than two different colors of acrylic products. They will also try to scam you be doing things like telling you that these so-called Solar nails are some kind of new non-acrylic nails. Thats pure bull. They are acrylic, plain and simple. But they;ll charge you more for them anyway. They are well known to be very unsanitary, and that is a good way to catch a nasty infection because they will keep using the same files and implements over and over again without disinfecting them first. For them, its quantity over quality. They simply do not know how to do nails. Period. Just avoid them at all costs.
Costs:
For a full set of acrylics, expect to pay about $40-$45 for a basic set. For Pink %26amp; Whites, the price can be as high as $75 or more. I charge $75 for my P%26amp;W full sets.
Gels start at $45-$50, and can go up to $85 or more for a full set. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise, because they will be referring to discount salons. They are the only ones who charge less than what I just said. But you pay for cheap nails, and you will get cheap nails.
The products that a tech uses makes a HUGE difference in the final result of your nails. There are some really good products available, and they can cost a lot of money for the tech. And therefore, you will end up paying more, but in the long run, its really worth it to have the best products used on your nails.
In my opinion, you should give gel nails a try. But remember what I said, gel products are never a powder. Here is what a really good gel line looks like:
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As you can see, the container is clearly labeled by the manufacturer. If your tech uses unmarked containers, this is a bad sign, and it usually indicates that they are trying to hide the fact that they are using bad products on your nails. If that happens, tell the tech that you want to see the original container. If they can't show you, or if they won;y show you, then get up and leave. Do not take their word for it. They can tell you anything, just to make you happy. Make them show you the original container. In good, reputable salons, that will not be an issue. It usually only happens in the discount salons. They always use unlabeled porcelin containers. That is not a good sign at all.
Anyway, I hope this helped, even a bit.
Sorry for going on so much about the discount salons, but I see the results of their work on a regular basis, and generally, its absolutely horrible. They do the worst nails that I have ever seen in my entire career in the nail industry. But for some strange reason, a real lot of girls think that these cheap places are the ONLY place that you should get your nails done at. They could not be more misinformed. It simple is not true.
Find a really good tech at a reputable salon, and you will do fine. Just stay out of the cheapo salons. Trust me on that.What is the difference between GEL nails and the regular acrylic ones? Are there more types? Thanks~!?
Gel is better for your nails
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