Acrylic VS. Gel – Which nail treatment should you get?
Perhaps you’re planning on visiting our Didcot beauty salon soon for your first nail appointment. Whether you have a special event coming up, or you just fancy a bit of a pamper session, we offer a number of various nail treatments to give you the elegant nails that will allow you to feel fabulous.
But you may be wondering: which nail treatment will be best suited for your nails?
Here at Plush Cutz, we’ve put together a run-down of the differences between two of our most popular nail treatments that we offer at our Didcot salon. Acrylic nails, and gel polish both have their benefits and different qualities, so one treatment might suit you better than the other.
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Benefits of Acrylic Nails
You may have seen your friends showing off their acrylic nails without knowing the process of getting them. If you have never had your nails done before, it can be confusing knowing exactly what to ask for.
At Plush Cutz beauty salon in Didcot, our acrylic nail treatment is extremely popular amongst clients who wish to enhance their nail shape and strength.
Acrylic nail treatments involve the placement of a plastic nail tip onto your natural nail, which is secured and built-up using specialist acrylic powder and solution.
This treatment is ideal for clients who perhaps would like to lengthen the appearance of their nails, as the strength of the acrylic is perfect for building super long extensions, should you wish.
Our trained nail technicians ensure to always sufficiently prep your natural nail before applying your acrylic extension, meaning that not only will your acrylics be less likely to fall off, it also allows your natural nail to remain in good health as they continue to grow.
Benefits of Gel
Our gel polish nail treatments utilise your natural nail’s size and shape. We will file your natural nail into the shape you’d like, then prep your nail ready for painting.
Our Didcot beauty salon offers an extensive range of gel polish colours, so whatever look you are going for, whether it be bright or something natural, we will have a colour to suit you.
A gel polish treatment is ideal for clients that are happy with the length and shape of their natural nail. Gel polish dries slightly harder than the regular nail polish you would use at home, creating a stronger top layer to your nail, reducing the likelihood of breakages and polish chips.
Which should you choose?
Our nail technicians at Plush Cutz will be happy to advise what treatment they think may suit you best. If you are hoping for exciting nail art, but your natural nail bed is quite small, choose an acrylic nail extension will increase the amount of space available for creating intricate designs. This would be a great option if you have a special event coming up such as a school prom or wedding.
If you are hoping to achieve a more natural finish with your nail treatment, and you are already happy with the size and shape of your natural nails, a gel polish treatment will probably be best.
With both our acrylic nails and gel polish treatments, we ensure to prepare your nails prior to the treatment, filling down any scuffs or chips, and finish with plenty of cuticle oil to keep your nails in good health.
Book your nail appointment now
We hope we have made the decision making much easier when choosing which nail treatment is best for you! If you still need a bit of guidance, our nail technicians at our beauty salon in Didcot will be more than happy to answer any queries you may have.
If you’d like to find out more about acrylic nails, or you’re ready to book your nail appointment, please get in touch today.