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Date Posted: 06:39:17 02/04/00 Fri
Author: nailsplash
Subject: Re: Gel Nail Info
In reply to: Kelly 's message, "Gel Nail Info" on 05:03:01 02/02/00 Wed

Gels are not as strong as acrylic but they are more flexible, so the trade off works for almost everyone. The only people who should not wear gel nails are those who WANT fake nails! That is people who want to wear them too long to be a real nail. Gels are best when they grow out to length, rather than using tips for length. For nail biters or those with really short nails, then tips or forms are fine at the full set, provided that the length is adjusted at each fill back to that original full set length untill the fake tip extension has grown out and been cut off and it is only natural nail under the gel. So for natural looking lengths on natural looking nails gel are the perfect answer. For those who want "look at me" talons with extra long lengths and dramatic arching then acrylic is their answer.

Gel is the best choice for medium to moderate length nails that look and feel real and natural. As with all nail enhancements the client should follow home care such as gloves, oil, etc. for the best possible outcomes.

> Just wanted to thank you SO MUCH for this highly
> informative web site. I am a client who due to nerve
> damage (at least its what I'm told) has lost what used
> to be a pretty set of fingernails. Much to my
> hiusband's delight I finally got disgusted enough to
> try to do something about it. After an eight month
> odessey into acrylics I took the last set off myself -
> I couldn't STAND them. Way too thick and phony looking
> no matter what technician I used. Plus the bonding
> agents had etched the fill lines into my own nails.
> Had it not been for this web site I never would have
> even known about gels. because of you, I hunted down a
> salon and INSISTED on these rather than the acrylic
> and so far I am THRILLED with the result. I have what
> I was looking for - just something to support my own
> nails so they could look normal again.
> Is there any special care that these require that
> acrylics do not other than regular fills ? Can they
> take a bit of abuse? My sister-in-law loves mine but
> she is afraid they will break faster than her acylics
> since they look so much thinner.
>
> Thanks again for your page. This is a WONDERFUL
> service.
> Kelly

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