FabSwingers.com forum: acrylic or gel

By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

any preference which is best for the nail?

and which has the better finish?

any tips and advice would be ace! cheers ladies (and gents lol) x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have a gel on my toenails at the moment it lasts a good month. I wouldnt put either on my fingernails as some degree of 'sanding down of the nailbed has to happen and I think this can cause damage.

Both finishes take ages to remove though.

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

gel is much better for the nails but don't last as long as acrylic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i had acrylics for my daughters wedding and they took a whole year to recover dont go near it with a bargepole ...i know have gel manicure about ewvry 4 weeks and my nails are just FAB !! and its only a fiver more than a normal manicure my nails have neeter been better ....honestly there is no damage to them ..

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

looks like gel is a winner then

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By *isscheekychopsWoman
over a year ago

The land of grey peas and bacon

"looks like gel is a winner then

It is trust me my nails are buggered so have to keep the nails on for now x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I have gel......tried acrylic once and didn't like the finish or shape and they lasted 5 minutes! I've had gel for at least 6 years now, I dread to think what my natural nails are like

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

im only after some gel ones with a french polish finish, ive a wedding to go too and want them to look pretty

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

mine are biosculpture gel so maybe you should make sure that is what you get ? there m,ight be lots of different products out there ?

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By *etillanteWoman
over a year ago

If only a temporary thing then look at the stick on nails for sale in places such as B**ts or S*p**drug.

I've had acrylic nails for 20 years, but my nails were thin and shit before, but I get so many complimets on my nails cos I don;t have the square tips. Mine are a natural shape. Most assume that I sit at home, do nothing and have staff lol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Use Sally Hansen Corrective growth treatment, great for growing your own natural nails!

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By *hagginhaggisCouple
over a year ago

aberdeen

i use gel nails as its better for your nails, i really like them

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

well was thinking of nailing all the women here....

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I had bio sculpture gels a coupla times, they look amazing until the nails start to grow.

When I removed the gel, it left my nails in a dreadful condition, they were paper thin, flaky and cracked. Taken months to recover, never again

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By *ittlemorespiceCouple
over a year ago

North Cornwall

All natural here. Lucky but have used glue ons in the past. They are great for a event without too much damage.

Mistress x

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By *innamon!Woman
over a year ago

no matter

Im lucky too mine are long and natural..not had the need for gel or acrylic.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as long as they leave marks on my back, eithers good

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"im only after some gel ones with a french polish finish, ive a wedding to go too and want them to look pretty

If you have nice natural nails a gel french manicure looks lovely. If they are uneven length the manicurist will make the illusion with the white tips she applies as she paints that they are all same length. I have had a french on my toes which lasted for ages because you cant see regrowth as much as on fingers. Plus toenails take longer to grow.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Im lucky too mine are long and natural..not had the need for gel or acrylic."

Me too but the point of the gel manicure is the type of coating and its durability compared to an ordinary polish. The varnish they apply is cured under an ultra violet light so is dry instantly. It lasts for up to three weeks - and doesnt chip or peel.

Its great coming home from the salon knowing youre not going to knock it and smudge the effect or have to wear flip flops for an hour till its really hard.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

i dont bite my nails but they are kept short due to little one.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"any preference which is best for the nail?

and which has the better finish?

Well, the trusty old Claw Hammer gives a good hard knock but it's a more heavy duty hammer and can make a right mess of softer nails.

The Ball Pein is the engineer's hammer of choice as it has a smaller head on it and when used correctly delivers a powerful punch right where it's needed and doesn't scuff the nail too much. Variations are the Cross and Straight Pein and Cross Pein Pin hammers.

If delicacy is of primary importance then the Rubber Mallet is good for hammering smaller nails and leaves little damage if used in conjunction with a cloth over the nail before hammering it.

Then we have our ultra heavy duty hammers: Sledge and Club, but be warned that they will pretty much wreck any nail they come into contact with.

A Joiner's Mallet is made of wood and shouldn't be used for hammering nails with.

So there you go. you're armed with all the info you need now to go out there and sort those nails out once and for all!!

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

haha Wishy, only just seen that reply. i feel educated now :D x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

can't cope with any of it, use my hands so much, additions just get in the way.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

as jecherche says the gels ae not additions and they hasvnt damaged my natural nails just made them longer and stronger

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By *oantrimcpl2010Couple
over a year ago

Lisburn

gel nails are better, make sure you use cuticle oil and hand creme every day as well x

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"gel nails are better, make sure you use cuticle oil and hand creme every day as well x"

I find the Gel ones tend to stay put and clean up good when de coking the engine on my motor bike...

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

i use gel on my toes and arcyril on my fingers as they last longer for me and they dont kill my nails as much

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By *issbehaveCouple
over a year ago

wrexham

I love my acrylic nails. And if applied by a skilled nail technician they shouldn't damaged the nail bed too much. My nails were knackered due to years of biting and now I've kicked the habit and my hands look great! Plus mr says he likes the look of them wrapped round his cock!!! Lol

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