Today I wanted to talk about nails! There are so many different ways to get your nails done and I’ll be going through the pros and cons of all options.
Acrylics:Pros
Look amazing
The actual nail polish doesn’t chip as easily
Can customize the length
Can customize the shape of the nail
Acrylics:Cons
Takes longer
Can’t do it at home
Have to get them done every two weeks
Fall off (in my case because of piano, tennis and dance)
More expensive
Can weaken your natural nails (If you don’t have a good tech)
Gel:Pros
Last longer
Dry faster
Glossier
Gel:Cons
Can weaken your natural nails (if you don’t have a good tech)
More expensive
Don’t look as good as acrylics
Have to soak your nails in acetone for 10 minutes to get them removed
Have to go to the salon to get them removed (You can DIY Gel Manicure kits if you are good at doing your nails)
Natural: Pros
Can easily do it yourself (I do all the time)
Cheaper
Simple (AKA doesn’t take as long)
Natural: Cons
If you have short nails or hands it probably won’t look as good as acrylics
Chip REALLY easily
At the end of the day, you should get which type of manicure is right for you! Or no manicure at all if having your nails painted isn’t important to you. Thank you so much for reading! And let me know what type of manicure is your personal favorite.