What is the difference between gel and acrylic nails?

Fake nails: Depending who you ask, they're either works of art, an absolute necessity, tacky nonsense, or a special-occasion treat. To me, they're miracles of chemistry — and the way I completely, totally trashed my nails. There are three basic types of fake nails, all of them from the acrylic family of plastics. read more

There you have it, the difference between gel and acrylic nails. Armed with this information I hope you will have an easier time choosing the between the two as well as discerning between them in the debate of gel nails vs acrylic nails. read more

Acrylic nail application costs less than gel nail application. Most salons range in price from about $30 - $60 for a full set of new acrylic nails. Monthly fill-ins will generally be half the cost of a new set, anywhere from $15 - $30. Gel nails are generally priced between a regular manicure and acrylic nails. read more

Acrylic and gel nails are artificial nail enhancements done in place of natural nails. Gel nails tend to provide a more glossy and natural look whereas acrylic are more sturdy and durable as compared to gel. read more