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Aug 12, 2013
Hollyberry A.
What do they put on gel nails? Is it safe? How long do they last? I know nothing about it but interested in it as I bite my nails a lot :( an are arcylic nails the same too?
Aug 12, 2013
Destiny A.
Acrylics will damage more than gel. gel is a polish that last a lot longer than regular. it hardens under a light. both last for about 2 1/2 weeks.
Aug 12, 2013
Jareka B.
I don't get gel nails but it depends on how you take care your nails because mine last longer than two weeks and arcylic are damaging but I,don't wear my real nails out anyway
Aug 13, 2013
Michelle B.
Gels are not fake nails, just a different polish that they put on them. I had gels before and I loved it! They stayed vibrant and shiny for weeks! Gels are your best bet if you want to stay more natural and less harsh on the nail but I don't have much experience with acrylics.
Aug 17, 2013
Shawnta C.
FYI gel nails can be there is a difference between gel nails and gel polish.
Aug 17, 2013
Shawnta C.
can be fake
Aug 17, 2013
Michelle B.
Ahh, what are fake gel nails then? are they better than acrylic or do they look different? I do not wear fake nails, only gel polish but I am interested if they do less damage to your nails. :) I think several of us were confused by gel polish and gel nails.
Aug 26, 2013
Shawnta C.
Https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WgRA1mDnls&feature=youtube_gdata_player.
Aug 26, 2013
Shawnta C.
Sorry for late reply
Aug 27, 2013
Shawnta C.
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November 29, 2012? 1 Reply
Gel Nails and Gel Polish, What?s The Difference?
Gel Nails and Gel Polish, What?s The Difference?
What Are Gel Nails?
Gel nails are an artificial nail enhancement that can be applied over the natural nail, a nail tip or used to sculpt extensions. Artificial Gel Nail Enhancements require regular maintenance fills. Gels are called gels because the product is in a gel form. There are three types of gels. UV, LED and No Light. UV gels are cured in a UV lamp. LED gels are cured in an LED lamp or a UV lamp. No Light Gels have a spray or brush on activator to cure the product.
UV Gel comes in a jar or tube. If it is in a jar it is applied to the nail with a brush. If it is in a tube it can be applied to the nail and spread over the nail with the tip of the tube. Some manicurists put the tube gel in a small dish and then apply the gel to the nail with a brush.
LED Gel comes in a jar and is applied to the nail with a brush. LED Gels can be cured in a LED lamp in 30 seconds or less or cured in a UV lamp for 2 minutes. Cure times will vary by manufacturer.
LED is UV light. The difference between the lamps is the type of bulbs. The UV lamp uses florescent bulbs that are changed after x number of hours of use. X is determined by the manufacturer. LED Lamps have Light Emitting Diodes or LED for short. LED bulbs are not changed, when the lights go out, a new lamp is required. Both lamps emit UV light.
No Light Gel comes in a tube. It is a thick viscosity glue and requires an activator to cure. Activators are available in spray or brush on formulas. Most people are referring to UV or LED gels, not No Light gels, when they say?gels?.
Powder can be added to UV Gel or No Light gel for added strength. Powder is dipped or sprinkled into the gel before curing the gel in the UV light or using the activator. The powder used is a specially formulated powder for use with both types of gel, not the same acrylic polymer powder used in liquid and powder acrylic nails.
Fiberglass can also be used with UV, LED or No Light gels. The manicurist can imbed a strip, or cover the entire nail with, a fiberglass fabric before curing.
What is Gel Polish?
Gel Polish is a colored nail polish in a gel form that cures in a UV or LED lamp. Gel Polish comes in a bottle that resembles a regular polish bottle or, in the case of OPI Soak Off Gel, in a pot. OPI also has a newer formulated Gel Laquer that is in a bottle. Both are soak off gel polishs. Gel Polish is applied over the natural nail and is NOT an artificial nail enhancement. Gel Polish is soaked off with the manufacturers remover or acetone before each service. It is generally not?filled?.