Difference between gel and acrylic overlay professional#

Instead, please seek a professional like herself, Kandalec, or Eunice Park, research and development manager at Aprés Nail. And while you might be tempted to channel your inner nail artist, Seney recommends resisting the urge to do gel extensions. Gel nails are a healthier alternative to acrylic nails, adds freelance nail artist Trenna Seney. Play icon The triangle icon that indicates to play 'Gel extensions are created when the hard or semi-hard gel is sculpted, cured, and then shaped to add length and strength to the nail.' Gel nail extensions are made of 'a molecule called an oligomer that usually comes in a pot and is the consistency of honey,' says celebrity nail artist Julie Kandalec. Gel extensions give you the look of long, acrylic nails (the material is similar to that used in extensions) but are much lighter and have less risk of damaging the nail when it comes to removal. If you, too, would like to experience the same excitement I felt after a fresh gel extension set, read on for everything you need to know before you book your next session. She assumed the hand pic was me announcing I was engaged. I stopped by Julie Kandalec's Manhattan nail atelier to learn more-and was so excited after that I sent a pic of my gorgeous hand-model-worthy mani to one of my best friends. While those are great alternatives to a traditional manicure, I didn't meet my perfect match until I hopped on the gel nail extension bandwagon. On this seemingly neverending journey to photo-perfect nails, I turned to everything from press-ons to acrylics to dip powder. I love the look (and sound) of long nails but can't grow them on my own.

I have an expansive at-home nail kit, which includes a handy dandy nail drill, UV/LED lamps, and a plethora of nail polishes, but no real patience to do my nails myself.