If you are curious as to what gel nails are, you may find yourself very, very surprised. As a matter of fact, this introduction to gel nails will explain everything that you want to know about gel nails and them more! Gel nails are not the same as acrylic or solar nails. They are instead more like extensions of your original nails. Gel nails also look much more natural than your regular old acrylics. They are very shiny, very pretty, and they also cost a tiny bit more than your regular everyday acrylics do.

Gel Nails

The best part of gel nails is that they also last a tiny bit longer than your regular everyday acrylics. Unfortunately, gel nails do not hold nail polish as well as most nails and it may take some time to paint them and you may find that you have to frequently repaint them. While this may seem like a plus for some, it isn’t always so great. You can buy gel nails at your local store or you can go to a salon. Remember that they are more expensive, as stated above, but they are also more flexible and better for those who cannot abide by the stiffness of your regular old acrylic or solar nails. It is up to you what you prefer. Most gel nails are done using a powder and a liquid. They are usually fumeless, which makes them safe for everyone to wear and particularly useful for asthmatics. Unfortunately, they are also very easily broken and do not just split as regular nails do, but shatter. There is much more to learn about gel nails in addition to this introduction to gel nails, but these are the very basics!