Gel Or Acrylic Nails Last Longer

On the downside they are fairly expensive.

Gel or acrylic nails last longer. In summary gel polish is a great pop of colour that stays looking great for longer than regular nail polish and maintains a protective layer for the surface of your nails. Cons of Gel Nails. Dip powder is more for color and is like an acrylic version of gel polish.

Gel as in hard gel is permanent. Are less available in america. Which one lasts longer.

Allure spoke with nail experts about the pros and cons of each service. Acrylic nails are cured by air and gel nails have to be placed under a UV light. They are more expensive which can be big minus point in these economic times.

The UV dryer can cause cancer. Between the two its personal preference. Some say dip nails last longer because theyre stronger but its acrylic its actually just harder.

Acrylic nails last longer than gel nails because acrylic nails are very sturdy and it can last for a little while when applied correctly and handled with proper care. There is no strict answer it all depends on you. Gel nails can last up to 14 days without any chipping.

Alternatively you can always combine the two to get the benefits of both. Are more flexible which makes them less prone to damage. Both hard gel nails and acrylic nails last 2-3 weeks.