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Jan 09, 2013
Jorgia B.
Acrylic or gel which is best? I also have heard of shellac, which one is better?
Jan 09, 2013
Lindsey C.
Gel and shellac I believe are same thing. Less harsh than acrylic. I've done them both
Jan 09, 2013
Lindsey C.
Gel is great bc it's just like a regular polish over your nail that stays put bc of uv light they use to set the color
Jan 09, 2013
Jorgia B.
But what is best for like I want to get length on my nail like the acrylic but can u get gel nails but long ?
Jan 10, 2013
Kenzie A.
Gel and shellac are the same thing but I love gel cuz ur nails don't bust
Jan 10, 2013
Kimberly D.
Really tough choice/.\
Jan 10, 2013
Seline Z.
Which* lol acrylic lasts longer and doesn't break as easily
Jan 10, 2013
Melina H.
Shellac and gel are the same thing and are really good. Acrylics damage your natural nail and leave them weak and thin.
Jan 10, 2013
Chelsie L.
I'm slightly biased as I mainly do shellac but my clients absolutely love it, in most cases it even lasts 3 weeks.. the only problem is regrowth!
Jan 10, 2013
Izzie B.
Shellac I got the Jessica gel and they only lasted a week
Jan 10, 2013
Sarah L.
Gel is far superior. It's also far better for the nails. Gel and shellac are pretty much the same things
Jan 10, 2013
Krista C.
It's spelled which
Jan 10, 2013
Kenzie K.
Thanks Krista that was bugging me too
Jan 10, 2013
Taylor E.
I like gel nails because when i had acrylics i ripped them off. I have the machine to do gel and i love it!
Jan 10, 2013
Kariena S.
Gel.
Jan 10, 2013
Bianca G.
Gel nails cause they aren't as harmful to the nails
Jan 11, 2013
Breeanna W.
i have acrylic with a gel finish and i love them! lasts forever and the color and shine is fantastic
Jan 11, 2013
Jorgia B.
Okay thanks sorry about the witch' spelling it was auto correct sorry but thanks to all :)
Jan 12, 2013
Taylor J.
Gel :) Acrylics damage your nails and they're not worth it.