Occasionally customers would ask what Gel nails are … and importantly, what are the differences between Gel and Acrylic nails.

Gel is a different compound compare to Acrylic. It is thin, clear, flexible and nonporous. It is a great enhancement for your nails if you desire a very “naturally-looking” result. Gel comes in two forms. Liguid Gel and Powder Gel.

Liquid Gel are very flexible and extremely transparent. Application of liquid gel is a simple brush onto your nails (or extended nail tips) and cured under UV lamps. But be aware that it is extremely maintenance intensive if your lifestyle is fairly busy. Liquid gel will lift more easily and it is softer so will break much easier than acrylic. But the advantages are that it is odourless, natural feeling, flexible, thin,  crytal clear and light way. Occasionally, when people with Acrylic nails want their set to look really shiny, we offer to brush a thin layer of Liquid Gel onto their set and the result are gorgeously shiny nails. Great party trick.

Powder Gel has the similar property as Liquid Gel but with the important difference, that is it is stronger. Being a powder form however, you’ll still experience some odour from nail liquid application with the powder gel.

From our experience with clients, this form of nail enhancement is the most popular service simply because powder gel offers better durability but at the same time it will give you the best natural-looking and flexible nails. Cost wise, it is also much cheaper than liquid form.