The Difference Between Acrylic, Gel Nails and Gel Polish & What The Heck Are SOLAR NAILS?!
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Thank you so much for watching! I really hope this video helped explain the difference between nail services and now you know what to ask for. I am tired of people getting scammed into thinking they are getting something they're not! Ok, rant over ;)
** I forgot to mention that some companies do make a soak off version of hard gel. This is not the case with every company though, but it still does not change the fact that the product will be a gel, not a liquid and powder. ***
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Its time to set the record straight!:
Acrylic: Liquid and Powder product used to create artificial nails
Solar: Brand of acrylic
Gel Nails or Hard Gel: Gel product used to create artificial nails, must be cured in UV or LED light. Must be filed off, some brands have created a version that can be soaked off.
Gel Polish: Thinner polish-like gel. Cannot provide any extra length. Cured in UV or LED light. Shellac is a brand name of gel polish. Will be soaked off.
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I cannot thank you enough for this. I have always been confused about manicure types and have looked many times for something that ACTUALLY EXPLAINED everything. Thank you for sharing the truth about false advertising!! 🙌
It's a shame that so many people are being fooled in regards to the services that they are paying for. I like doing gel a lot better than acrylic.
Divine am trying to chose between them both, why do you like gel better?
Acrylic is harder and doesn't allow flexibility, tends to break off and cause nail damage while doing so. Acrylic isn't necessarily worse or bad, it just depends on how you use your hands and your personal needs. I prefer the flex of the gel because I do alot of stuff with my hands and it doesn't break but it sometimes does lifts faster but it usually happens when I want to change them anyway, approx a month of wear.
Well thank you! My “gel nails” are acrylic with gel polish on top. I don’t get why they charge so much more for it when it’s not even what you asked for
really broke it down for me, because i rarely ever get my nails done. I've gotten my nails done at least 4 times at the salon and i'm 25. Now that i know what is what I will definitely go in there with questions and if i don't like what i hear i am out of there! Thanks.
did you get them done?
I recently started doing my own nails because of how much I was being charged for horrible nails that never lasted more than 2 weeks. I had no idea there was a difference in the nails until now. But every nail Salon in my town does advertise all 3 nails but I have tried all of them and there was powder and liquid used on all of them. I had no idea it was different until you just explained the difference. Thank you for this video
Of all the instruction I have watched regarding this subject you were the clearest and the most thorough. As a licensed cosmetologist who wants to do her own hard gel nails , I now know what to purchase and what to look for, before I had no idea. Thank you so very much. Excellent job!
You look just like original Kylie Jenner before her face change
TheMayoHELLO she does!!
Ouch
TheMayoHELLO I was about to say the same damn thing her teeth her lips and her eyes
Actually, I think that should be taken as a compliment. Her face is beautiful and also there is nothing wrong with Kylies natural features.
@@misskay6831 Kylie was pretty cute before she changed her face and needed to use ps to hide the “imperfections”.
Omg I’ve been paying for gel nails and getting acrylics, thanks so much for this insight! How can nail salons be so dishonest?!
This is a very informative video . I too get a little rifted when someone says to me ...love your nails ...then I say , thanks they are gel ...then they say , oh , well mine are gel too . They I ask the question of how they were applied . I then break the news to them that it is really acrylic with gel polish over it . I hate to tell them they have been tricked . Then OMG the Solar Nail thing always gets me ....it's acrylic people ... just acrylic ....and Shellac is really just a brand name for Gel polish . Although I do think that Shellac does have a ingredient that makes it get thicker when left out in the open , unlike regular gel polish . It would have to be something the evaporates . I use CND Shellac for foiling ...One thing I must mention , which I think you left out ....that there are SOAK OFF( soft ) uv/led builder gels that can be made to construct gel nails . Then to remove those gel nails.....the surface is file and then soaked off . Unlike HARD GEL , which is just that hard ...and needs filing off to remove it . Your video was great . You got a new subbie and I will share this on my nail page on FB which is Bold and Beautiful Nails .
Right, I know there are soak off builder gels, but I didn't want to confuse people even more haha. I think it might take a few videos to full explain all the different products out there! :)
LOL yeah , you're right .
***** Thank you for visiting my channel by the way! You do such amazing nails! :) I really hoped this video could help clients (and us!). Maybe one day we won't have to deal with others being sneaky haha.
***** I will add that info that some builder gels come in soak off in the description! :)
Hear, hear!! Well said!!
This video should have WAY more views and likes! It is such a hidden gem! Thank you, Katie!
Appreciate it!
Thank you for making this video. I was so confused before. Now that I seen this video, I feel more informed.
A lot of these nail tecks are rip off artists.
This video was so very helpful! I have only gotten my nails professionally done on two occasions and I honestly thought the process was all the same. After watching this video I find that my first set of nails were acrylics with gel polish and the second was the same (but with "dip gel" polish as they called it). Clearing up Solar nails and Shellac definitely made sense! Those at the salon made it seem like gel polish and shellac were two different treatments. Very well explained!
Thank you for sharing. I've been told in getting Gel nails, but it appears to be acrylic with gel polish
Thank you SO SO much!! I am one who always asks for the hard gel nails and they give me acrylics with a gel coat at the end. They are so good at making you think you are crazy when you try to correct them.. so thank you so much because this video gives me the confidence to make sure they provide the services I am asking for and to stop paying for theirs lies. Absolutely love the video and thank you again!!!! 😀
Super duper informative. I have gone to a couple of nail salons over my life and have always been pretty confused between what I want and what I get, mostly because I don't understand the types of manicures you can get.
Wow! today I’ve learned so much! Thank you for this! I’ve wondered about these things a long time! I’m new to nail things, and no expert at all. I’m an RN. Just started doing a nail dipping system in order to grow out my weak nails, and intend to get into doing my own personal nail art. But in the past, when going to the nail salon, I’ve been offered all these choices you mention, and had no idea! Thank you so much!
OMGGGGGGG I FREAKIING LOVEEE YOUU I HAVE BEEN GETTING RIPPED OFF ALL THIS TIME ,IM GETTING MY NAILS DONE THIS WEEKEND & THIS VIDEO JUST ANSWERED ALL MY QUESTIONS 💖💖💖💖🙏🙏💖💖THANK YOU
I can ask for a long nail shape if I'm doing gel nails?...
I'm glad this video exists! There a lot of different nails styles nowadays and people think they're all one in the same :/ Sometimes people will be halfway through or even gone through the full service before they realize they asked for the wrong thing! Very helpful video : )
Deullien “one and the same”
Awesome video. Great work and so happy you addresses it. To answer the "Shellac Mystery" - Shellac and Gel Polish are chemically different. They are applied the same, which is why people think it's gel polish. Gel polish is a hard gel diluted down to act like a "polish." Shellac is more like a polish bumped up to "look" like gel, but there isn't any gel in Shellac. This is what I was taught by CND. I also spoke with the company. It is it's own category of product. Doug Schoone has great articles and books on everything nails and brands.
Thank you so much for sharing! I am 65 years old and up until a few years ago have always been able to grow and keep my nails a nice length. I'm not sure what the reasons maybe for this change, but it has given me thought about trying artificial nails. Problem: I had no knowledge on the subject. Thanks to you, I now know what it is I'm looking for when it comes to "new nails" and how to recognize when I'm about to be ripped off. You were extremely helpful and I thank you!
This is hands down the best video I’ve seen to explain the difference between acrylic extensions and hard gel extensions, I never know what to explain or what to call it when I go to the nail salon and they always tell me I’m talking about acrylic but I’m not, it’s so hard to find a nail salon that understands exactly what I’m looking for, I don’t want fake tips and I don’t want acrylic I want the hard gel, this is the best video seriously I don’t usually comment on videos but I had to for this one
If you don’t want tips or extensions then you would want to ask for a hard gel overlay ☺️ thank you
So glad I saw this! I asked for "a full set of gell nails, not the gell overlay but actual gell nails" they said it's still a powder. I don't get it. Alot of places call it a pink and white manicure and classify that as gell. I've never even seen what you have at a salon and now I am determined to find it.
Melanie Stuber me neither!!!
REALLY helpful! I usually get SNS done - just because I like them - but the extra knowledge is ALWAYS helpful. Thanks!
Thank you so much for posting this this is my first time getting nails done and I have no idea what to ask for, this video helped me sooo much!
Thank you so much! first video that is breaks it down without confusing. I have nails that break off as soon as they grow just a bit out of my nail bed, and if they do make it they curl from a side, so what im getting is that gel nails would work best for me, right??? and i love your ring, where is it from?????
Thank you so much for this video! You cleared up all the confusion that's out there! Keep up the good work 👍🏻
I appreciate being able to see this video. I have gotten gel polish before because regular does not last on my nails. I have been cautious about trying acrylic or hard gel nails. I am a nurse and do wound care. I feel that if I was to get the hard gel nails that would be safer since it is not porous. I love the length and style of your nails in this video. I would probably get mine close to the same length. Thank you for giving me information that I can use for my next appointment.
+Amanda Rederburg Thank you, I’m glad this video has helped you out 😊💕
i got acrylics but i found that the polish wore off so when i got a fill i asked for gel polish. i think that it lasts longer
The problem with acrylics is after a few days the paint at the very end of my nails will always wear off! Is that normal I hate it
a lot of people i know are getting gel polish and it pops / peels off do you HAVE to soak them at the salon? thank you so much this video helped so much!!
This was super helpful!! Would LOVE to see the same type of video with pros and cons of each!!
Hard gel nails are more for shorter nails, and acrylic is better if you are harder on your nails or wear them real long.
Gurl keep preaching! My coworker said she had solar nails and I'm like they look like acrylic nails with gel uv Polish to me *shoulder shrug*
Great video. My nails have been very short a
for so long but don't want to get acrylic again and have them damaged and thinned out further. If I want to strengthen and grow them what would you recommend would be the safest (healthiest) for my nails, hard gel or 'reg' gel?
Thank you so much for your time.
Hard gel and acrylic share one very important characteristic - it is the quality or lack thereof of the application and removal that preserves or damages the natural nail, not the product. A skilled nail tech will not damage your nails with either hard gel or acrylic. Since acrylic can be soaked off, it might be the better option if you don't think you are going to keep your enhancements and don't want to go to a salon to have them professionally removed by a skilled nail tech. On the other hand, it is perfectly reasonable to put a soak-off base gel down first (for example, Mani-Cure from Light Elegance, Katie's and my preferred brand), and then put the non-soak-off hard gel on top for strength. Removal then consists of filing almost all the product off, but leave a thin layer of gel on. That layer should be the soak-off, and you can then soak that thin layer off relatively quickly with no damage at all to the natural nail. If you pull your nails off, gel or acrylic, you WILL damage the natural nail. By the same token, never let someone try to remove your enhancements of any kind by trying to pry them off, using nippers to chip them off, or sliding a tip between the natural nail and the enhancement, or any other forceful method. That is guaranteed to cause damage, in spite of which many salons will try to do that. Hope this helps, late as it is.
How much would acrylics with a gel top coat cost if it wasn't marketed as a "solar nail" package?
Thank you for this video, as a guy who is just starting to get nails done for events and sometimes needing extra length added so the design I pick can be on full display this has been very helpful!
Great job! Very informative 👍🏻 thanks for taking the time to do this🙌🏻
Q: Would I be able to go from acrylics to gel polish and do it myself at home? Will the gel polish provide enough strength like the acrylics do? (I have long natural nails under my acrylics, not tips)
No gel polish does not provide strength like acrylics. You’ll need to completely remove your acrylics before doing gel polish and I’d recommend taking your nails down shorter because you won’t have the same strength. It’s more like a thicker stronger polish.
Hi so which one last longer because I get nails done and I just hit something and it comes off and I always tell them I want gel
this is so informative!! exactly what i’ve been looking for, thank you
Hello. I have weak & thin nails. Which should of the gels should I use? I do like my nails short.
which would you suggest to lengthen your nails for someone who has short nails that aren't very strong and tend to break easily? I'm new to going to the nails salon and surprisingly the one that I went to charged less for solar nails then they did acrylics though I knew they were the same. Also what are SNS nails? (or what they call signature nails?)
As far as I know SNS nails are acrylic powder and resin(glue). I am not sure how they would hold up, never really seen anyone doing them before. As far as lengthening your nails acrylic or gel would work great. Also there is an amazing nail treatment you might look into called IBX. If you go to their website you can locate techs who use it, it will really help strengthen your natural nails! :)
I have a few questions to ask you.
before applying the Gel Nails, can or do you add fake nail tips to your clients fingers first just like with acrylic nails? then next step is to apply the gel?
also, Can you use the clear gel or pink gel and once it is set can we use regular polish over it, or no?
thank you.
Yes you can apply tips or you can sculpt with gel. Yes you can but a regular polish over gel once you have finished your nail.
I went to the salon to get "solar nails" and first they glue on tips and them put acrylic on them
Shellac is just a gel top coat... Figured this one out year's ago... Great vid 👏🏽
Your comment isn't correct, Shellac isn't just a gel top coat. it's a Hybrid Gel Polish made by CND, it comes with a top coat and base coat, but it's also an arrange of colours as well.
omg your makeup is fireeee i love the eyeshadow combo!!!!!
Thank you for clarifying! They’ve been hustling me for years. I finally asked them why they are using powder when I paid for gel and they said it’s gel powder. Is there a such thing as gel powder?
Nope! Gel is gel, plain and simple. 👏🏻 Glad the video helped
lmao they hustling you real good! Definitely not any gel powders out there. There are dip kits that use a gel polish instead of glue, but that still isn't a gel powder.
This was so helpful. My area only has 1 nail salon. I got the tips with cnd gel, then cnd polish (shellac). My question is this, if I get the cnd gel do I have to use the cnd polish or can I use different brand for the gel polish? Cnd gel polish does not have the color I want. Thank you for this post.
i've tried to explain this to my friends soo many times! the terms "solar", "shellac", and even "diamon nails" ( have you heard that one?) so misleading!
+naq57 I know, its ridiculous and sad that we have to deal with that!
If I get an acrylic set with reg nail polish and a clear gel top coat will that prevent my reg nail polish from coming off,if I were to get nail polish remover on my nails
Mostly likely it won’t stick to the regular nail polish.
Thank you for making this video! I was so confused on how to ask for Gel Nails!
this was so helpful!! I read an article about the difference of gel (hard gel) and "shellac" gel polish, and after reading about the differences I wanted to get hard gel. So I go into the nail salon, and she asks me what I want, I said gel...because ive never been in a salon before, (only to get mani's and pedi's when I was little once with my mom and used regular polish) and so then she said to me, "gel? a full set?" and im like..."no...not acrylic, gel..." and then she shoes me the prices, and says, "you want acrylic?" and I said no, no fake nails, and she goes, "then you get shellac". I was so confused but I really didnt want acrylics so I just went with it. I was happy with the results, since Im growing out my nails and wanted something harder/lasts longer than regular polish, but damn...I knew I wasnt crazy! I wanted hard gel! lol...next time.
I’m glad my video was helpful for you! Hard gel is still a form of fake nails like acrylic, you can get a full set of hard gel just like you can get a full set of acrylic. Both a form of fake nails just 2 different products. So if you don’t want fake nails than the gel polish is probably what you would want.
Hello! 👋🏻 I know this video is a year old, but I just ran across this video. I have been trying to look into the different nail techniques since I'm not fond of acrylics. In a few weeks I'm going to a salon that does building gel, what is your opinion on that? Also, they told me I could get shellac on top of the builder gel for color or regular polish but it's an upcharge, is builder gel and shellac the same or is it worth it to lock in color? This video os very informational, thanks for sharing!
+Megan Palmeri Hi! So the builder gel is the hard gel I talked about in the video. Shellac is not the same, shellac is a gel polish. So if you want a color then you can get the shellac, otherwise it's just going to be whatever color they use for the builder gel (pink or clear)
NailsByKatieDutra thanks so much for clearing that up for me and for your fast response! I really appreciate it! ☺️
Great video, I use Sally Hansen polish first coat, colour and then top coat and the next day my nails are chipped. Would gel polish last longer? and could I put water transfers on my nails and then a top coat? And I would need a uv light to cure the polish? New at doing my nails lol any information would be great thanks
Yes gel polish should last up to 2 weeks if applied properly. You will need a UV or LED light to cure the product, depending on the brand of gel polish. 😊
I use acrylics and I'm not a nail tech I do mine at home. But I was wondering can you put on acrylic nails and then top coat it with a gel polish? and if so, how do you take it off? and does it do anything to the acrylic like mess it up or anything? and if I use the gel polish on my acrylic nail does it have to be cured in the lamp regardless? So it doesn't dry like normal top coat? I hope you can answer these questions for me. Great informative video keep it up hun!!!!
Yes you can put gel polish on top of acrylics. It will need to be cured in a UV or LED light depending on the brand. As far as removal, i would file it off. If you soak it off you risk soaking off the acrylics with it. Hope that helps :)
+NailsByKatieDutra thank you for replying so quickly. Can using a drill to file the gel polish off just as good as a regular file. And using a lamp to cure the polish does it have to be a special kind of lamp, besides it being an LED or UV light?
Yes using an electric file will work just fine and as long as its made for nails the lamp should be fine. :)
Haven't had gel nail but have had acrylics a couple times and I just could not wear them I suppose that I have sensitive nails because they are sore. And I just could not do anything with them on. Is there a difference with the gel nails? Can you do more with them on? Do they make you less sore. Or should I just start getting gel polish and call it a day?
They are still fake nails so it depends on each person if you can do day to day tasks, but with both acrylic and hard gel you don’t have to them long. You can do just an overlay over your natural nails and keep them short, but the product will provide strength. As far as soreness that could be multiple factors. The tech could have been too rough with your natural nails during prep but also, acrylic takes a full 48hrs to cure completely, which can cause them to feel sore. I don’t experience that with hard gel at all, but again it could be just that they are too rough on your natural nails so it’s important to see someone who cares about the health of the natural nail.
Hi I'm new to all this nail stuff and I'v had what they called IBD gel nails applied which is clearly gel polish, I was looking to have extensions put on and someone recommended nexgen nails which seems to use a powder but not in the same way as acrylic it can also be put onto your own nails too. is this nexgen nails and gel nail? I'm having it done on 29th July 2017 and just wanted to properly understand what I'm getting
+Helen Hurlock it looks like the nexgen product is a dipping system. So they apply a resin or glue and dip your nails into acrylic powder. It's just a different method or applying, but do not be fooled by the claims of it being "healthier" for your nails. It's still acrylic and what matters is the proper care the tech takes into prepping and caring for your natural nails.
Katie I just found this video and it was super informative, thank you! I have a question about hard gel nails, all the salons around my area offer bio gel, is this just another name for hard gel nails or is it different? I don't want gel polish/shellac.
The only thing I can think of is the brand of hard gel called Bio Sculpture. It could be that but I don't know unless I saw it. I would just call and ask them if it is a hard gel or gel polish :)
Really informative and complete! Thank you for sharing this information. Really helped me out!
Thank you sooo much for this very informative video! Are gel nails better than acrylic? And ehat's the benefit. How do you prep the nail bed before aplying gel? And how to remove the product? Can it be soaked off?
Thanks?
Hi! 😊 One is not better than the other, it’s really about personal preference of the nail tech, also everyone’s body chemistry is different and some people’s nails work better with one product vs the other. Prep for hard gel and for acrylic are the same. Hard gel cannot be soaked off in acetone so the only way to remove it is to file it off. However, some brands have made soak off builder gels which can be soaked off with acetone. Usually the soak off gels are not quite as strong though as the true hard gel. Hope that helps.
@@NailsByKatieDutra thank you so so much!! 🤗
Thank you for sharing this video, i never knew that cnd shelak. Am i spelling that correct. ? Was just gel. I often wondered because the way people put it in its own category. , thanks for that. ,
For hard gel nails, can you get them filled? Or everything do you need to file the whole nail and reapply? I’d like to do gel instead of acrylic but I also want low maintenance. Thanks for the video!!
You get them filled about every 3 weeks just like acrylics 😊
@@NailsByKatieDutra Ah HA! thanks :)
Question i got acrylic nails today and I hate them. They feel so heavy is I don't get them so often and I think i got Gel last time and loved them. I feel like I have weights on my fingers. Your thoughts ?
Nadine LaRiviere Hard gel is definitely lighter than acrylic. So it would make sense if acrylics feel heavier on your nails.
wooow and ive also wondered why there is no wipe gel and gel that you have to wipe. that tacky layer is for adhesion oookkaaay. im learning so much thanks
Super helpful video! So when you get a no-chip manicure, that's just gel polish correct?
I believe so, I think it’s just another name for it. Some areas the term “no chip” mani is more common.
Great information, very informative. I am still a little confused on what exactly hard gels are though. I’ve done acrylics for 35 years, never have done gels.
Chemically, gels are also a form of acrylic, but the chemical process used to harden them is different from what we call "acrylic" in the industry. It is an exothermic (heat-producing) process that is initiated by exposure to certain wavelengths of light. I would check out lightelegance.com or one of the other gel manufacturers' web sites for more information. Hard gels, at least in my area (Denver) can be hard to find. In Oregon, where LE is based, they seem to be a dime a dozen lol. Canada and Europe both seem to do more gels than the US on average. I love hard gels - no smell, fully cured and hard when they come out of the light (typically 30 seconds for LED and 2 minutes for UV, varies from product to product), and no pink nail polish streaks left behind whenever I try to fold a piece of paper.
If I got gel nail polish on acrylic nails can I get a regular fill like regular nail polish. Should i mention it to the tech or just ask for a regular fill
I’m not sure exactly what you mean so hopefully this is what you’re asking but if you are just wanting regular polish on top of your acrylics I would just ask for that instead of the gel polish 😊
Thank you
If I am going to do refill on my nails do I have to use hard gel or I can just use polish gel?
If you have hard gel nails they need to be filled with hard gel. Gel polish doesn’t provide enough strength.
You explained everything very well, thank you 😍♥️♥️♥️
Can you get the gels in a pot with extensions?
Hi I have a question, is “full set with gel polish”meaning
Normal acrylics with nail polish with gel ?
That would probably mean a full set of Acrylics or Hard gel with gel polish color on top. 😊
For certain nail styles do you have to use arcrylic or gel nails or can you choose
You can choose, the application and execution is just usually different.
I Know This Video Is A Year Old , But I Just Came Across It And I Have A Question. I've Been Getting My Nails Done For So Long And I Usually Get Acrylic Nails. However , When Taken Off My Real Nails Are Thin& Weak. I Want To Grow My Natural Nails And Was Wondering Could I Do That With Gel Nails? With Gel Nails Can I Get Length Added On? My Nails Are Short And I Want Them A Little Longer.
+Jamia Taylor Yes you can add length with hard gel. What matters is how the tech preps, applies and removes nails. The product is not what damages the nails, it's the technician and how they apply it, which is why it's important to find a tech who cares about the health of your nails and knows what they're doing.
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Hi Mariel, Gels might be a good option for you, but your nail tech may need to file that nail down and re sculpt it every few fills since it separates. Also, there is an amazing nail treatment called IBX, I would see if any salon in your area offers it give that a try. It is a great nail treatment that penetrates inside your nail to repair it, not just a nail treatment you paint on top. This could help you. If you search IBX nail treatment you will see some awesome before and afters :)
uuh sounds good! i will look it up, thank u
If allergic to acrylics can i do gel nails? I usually get dip with extensions, but would like to try something new. Thank you!
It depends on what ingredient you’re allergic too. If you get dip products, that is technically acrylic powder. Some people are allergic to an ingredient called “HEMA” & they do make gels without it.
So is one better for your nails than another?
Hello, maybe you can help me, tell me which hard gel I should buy on Amazon and what led light I should buy.
Well i got shellac nails when i was 8 and they came off completely in the shower. And so i started to get gel nail polish on my real nails for only 25-30 dollars but i wanna get acrylic or gel or idk because idk the difference yet so i can go lookin nice on this trip to Washington dc
Is LUME hard gel?
So how do you get a very natural looking nail like a pink (medium not very pink, more natural nail bed color) and white (off white) look with gel? Can you do a tutorial? They call this the American Nail, some say pink and white. I just had my nails done tonight. They were upfront about using acrylic, but he convinced me to get a clear gel finish which was way to shiny for my taste. I guess they wanted to use this so the color wouldn't change as it tends to do with acrylic. This doesn't bother me. My nail tech's salon closed and I'd been going there for 15 years so I pretty much just trusted them and have had zero issues with my nails going to them on and off over the years. She is retiring so I'm lost now. If it's good quality acrylic and done right I see no difference from week 1-2-3. I like the buff and shine finish. It's natural looking and not overly shiny. He ended up filing the gel off and applying a light layer of acrylic to fix. I don't know why I let him talk me into it.
Yes you can get a natural looking nail with gels! :) There are many different colors of gel and many shades of natural pink. They also make many different whites, some natural, some very bright whites. I will add that to my video lists. Yes, good quality acrylic will look always look great!
+NailsByKatieDutra thank you Katie.
can I ask which would be better for getting tips not on a regular basis. I like to get my nails done, but money doesn't always permit so sometimes I have to take them off and just wait for things to get better before getting a new set (acrylics ). I'm wondering if gel nails would be too damaging to my nail in this situation, cuz I've heard they make your real nail very weak for a long time after taking them off. TIA
They are no different than acrylics. What matters is the tech who applies them knows how to properly prep the nail without overfilling or damaging the nail.
im sorry for being dumb, but whats healthier and best for your nails?? i want to stop getting acrylics because my nails have been really damaged but at the same time i suck at doing or painting my real nails, i was leaning towards gel?? someone help PLEASE
None of them are healthier. It’s all about how someone preps your nails. My biggest advice is to find a nail tech who cares about the health of your natural nails, then it doesn’t matter what product they use. Someone can over file your natural nails with gel just the same as with acrylic. So start by finding a good tech who cares about your nail health and then you should be good ☺️
Do u know if u can get gel nails with like Jewels and everything fancy on them or how do they apply those
Some techs apply jewels with glue or gel. There is also gel made to specifically hold on the larger crystals.
Do most nail salons do gel enhancement services. I usually go in and end up with gel polish but due to my super thin nails they always break after a week or two. What do I ask for when I go in...
In my area gel enhancements are not common in nail salons. I would suggest calling some salons in your area to see if they offer them. You can ask for gel enhancements, hard gels or traditional gels are all terms for them.
+NailsByKatieDutra I called the salon I'm going to and they have a service called "gel power" and they said it could add length. Does that sound right? Or is it basically acrylic nails
+Sarah Stacey The powder is definitely acrylic. I have heard salons use this term before and it is usually a system of either glue or gel that they then dip into acrylic powder. There is no such thing as a gel powder. True gel is a gel.
I’ve done several types of nail extensions and now, with Solar gel and keeping my nails shorter, they can last for over 4 weeks.
Thank you so much for clarifying this. I have ask for hard gel nails and got nail polish I always end up in a Asian nail salon and it has been difficult to communicate.
such a helpful video! thank you for sharing! I have a question. Is there any such thing as a builder gel in many different colors? I often see people put gel color on and then after its cured they shape and file it. I thought you can do that to gel bc it will remove it. Is cover gel different than gel polish? Thanks!!!
Brooke Milkis yes some companies make their color gels in a builder consistency. Although most techs use a clear on top and then file and shape the nail.
NailsByKatieDutra ohhhh so do gel polish or cover gel and then add a layer of hard gel on top so you can shape and buff without touching the polish?
Brooke Milkis yes exactly. :) I recommend looking up Celina Ryden on TH-cam. She is an amazing nail artist and has a couple videos where she shows this technique :)
NailsByKatieDutra thanks sweetie!!!
Thank you such for this video! I am going to get my nails done for the first time in my life!
I notice a difference on my nail bed when I get the solar set vs acrylic set and yes they do charge $3 or so more than the acrylic. That's sooo messed up the way they do this in the nail salons!!!!
So for hairstylist needs to get “gel nail” because it won’t stains? I use the cnd sculpting powder, basically a higher brand of acrylic & than a put a gel polish on top but i add the “IBD clear bulder gel” as a top coat. would it help to avoid hair dye stains?
& why using hard builder gel it burns in the lamp?Thank you !
To prevent staining you can use a hard gel top coat over your acrylics, IBD should have a hard gel top coat. No need to apply the gel polish top coat. Not all Builder gels are shiny like a top coat once they are cured so it’s best to just use a top coat. And hard gel has a heat spike because as it’s curing it’s changing from a liquid to a solid, this creates energy which creates heat. To avoid it getting too hot either apply thin layers (the thicker it is the hotter it will get) or go in and out of the lamp a couple times to slow down the process, if you feel it start to get hot keep your hand out until it’s subsided. Hope that helps you 😊
NailsByKatieDutra thanks you for replying ! & i also had a friend that get her nails done by someone else. But they use dipping powder/resine. She told me its better. It won’t damage your nails.
But for me dipping powder is not resistant at all and not that pretty. How i explain to her?
Dipping nails are done with resin and acrylic powder. It’s not better for your nails. All that matters is how the tech is applying it. A nail tech can damage your nails not matter what product is being applied, it’s not about the product it’s about the nail tech. Besides that it’s a personal preference.
When people do the baby boomer nails or the French fade is it acrylic or gel?
You can do it with both but in my personal opinion acrylic is easiest.
lovveeee this! this information was very helpful!
are solar nails supposed to burn after its applied? each one of my nails were burning after each applied and dried, and then it went away. omg it hurt!
Are you talking about a burning sensation when curing? If so, that is normal, but that would be hard gel nails not solar nails. Otherwise no I would say that’s not normal
i clicked on this link to purchse the tortoise gels and colors and cant seem to find them
Thanks before I started watching you tube videos about nails I didn't know I was actually not getting the gel nails I was paying for. My nails were acrylic with a gel top coat. I paid so much extra for nothing.
I know this video was made quite a while ago but i have a quick question. Where i go to get my nails done the don’t offer acrylic they only offer solar and it’s only 30 dollars (with clear and white tips) would i be getting the same thing as acrylic?
Yes! That would be the same thing as acrylic, they’re just called it solar ☺️
@@NailsByKatieDutra Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video! You did clear up a few things for me.
Thank you for this video. I'm new to this industry, and this made things clearer .
I realize this comment/question is 4 years too late but if anyone can answer, I would really appreciate it! If I have a hard gel overlay on my short natural nails, what steps would a 3-4 week "fill" be comprised of- file most of it down and re-do or just fill in the new growth? Or are there other options? Thanks!
A fill would be file down the previously color, refill the gel in the new growth, and then a new color. 😊
@@NailsByKatieDutra Wow! Thank you for still reading and answering questions! I just have top coat on pink hard gel so just file tc and natural nail buff @ cuticle, then fill that in? Do I also blend/cover entire nail with thin layer of hard gel?
So you can just file down the bulk of the product, do your cuticle work, fill in the new growth with gel and smooth over the entire nail. Then shape and apply top coat. 😊
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Thanks, I really appreciate it!💗
I informed my nail tech I was allergic to acrylic nails in the past my nail beds would swell up and itch afterwards
So he put on Solar nails I didn’t have any reaction to them they are thin artificial nails and look real
Why did my nails swell and itch so bad with acrylics and not at all with these I believe that u are right about them being the same product
Do you think I could fill in my own nails what products should I use
It’s possible there was just a specific ingredient in the brand from the first set you were allergic too. Also some places use MMA acrylic which is actually illegal and can cause harmful reactions and damage, who knows what brand or where the products from the first set of nails came from.
I love this video! I am sharing this! This explain evrything so well! I feel like I have to say everyting that you are sayied to every people I know! Lol Tfs! :-) New subbie here. Can not wait to see more! :-)
Thank you so much! I know, I feel like I am a broken record. But if we keep giving people the correct information maybe one day we won't have to deal with others trying to be sneaky!
+NailsByKatieDutra Really great thinking! 😀