Visitors of salons offering nail extensions are most often interested in the question: "Which material is preferable, which is better - acrylic or gel?" In order to competently answer the question asked to the client, the professional must himself understand the negative and positive aspects of the use of both polymers. We can say with confidence that today both gel and acrylic extensions are used quite often. And if the practicing master has already identified the positive properties of the material used, then special attention should be paid to some negative points.
When choosing acrylic nails, be prepared for an unpleasant smell - for some clients it is intolerable. A master who prefers acrylic for nail extension and works with this material for a long time, due to a developed habit, may not feel the smell. Therefore, a salon offering acrylic nail extensions must be equipped with powerful ventilation.
Another unpleasant moment in acrylicextensions are allergic reactions resulting from excessive contact of the monomer with the skin.
When answering the question of which is better - acrylic or gel, it is necessary to remember the individual features of the structure of the nail plate. If an acrylic system is ideal for some, then only a gel one is suitable for others.
In addition to the absence or presence of an unpleasant odor, special attention is paid to such a property as the adhesion of the material used to the nail plate. Nails made by a professional nail technician should last 3 to 5 weeks. An incorrectly performed extension procedure can lead to delamination and diseases of the natural nail, which is quite difficult to restore a he althy appearance. That is why, when choosing a place where to build nails, you must first make sure of the qualifications of the master. A professional who has been modeling nails for a long time and has a special education, like no other, will be able to answer the client's question: "Which is better - acrylic or gel?"
What are these materials? The gel is a polymer that, when solidified, resembles fiberglass, gel nails have a strong shine and do not turn yellow over time, and a perfectly flat surface looks very beautiful.
Acrylic, in turn, is very similar to plastic. Nails made using acrylic technology are most similar to real ones, they are also elastic, flexible and plastic, but over time they may turn yellow. Therefore, most oftenmasters combine two technologies together, that is, a ready-made acrylic nail is covered with a layer of gel.
Extension procedures also have significant differences. The gel, when applied to the nail bed, spreads and acquires the necessary shape. Nails made using this technology are more fragile than acrylic nails.
The answer to the question of which is better - acrylic or gel, will be different for everyone, since everyone has different tastes and preferences, the main thing is not the material, but the ability of the master to use it.
