Which is Worse: Gel or Acrylic Manicures?

Ladies: You love getting your nails done, but could your beauty routine be putting your health at risk? The Doctors reveal which manicure is worse for you.

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[MichellsAdventures]

How did they go through all the trouble to film this segment and NOT have a licensed nail technician on the panel with them?! Super irritating.

[solesuna]

Your nailtech is doing something wrong if you have to ga every week. It should last up to a month.

[LadyNailz]

Wow! The ignorance. The world is drowning in misinformation.

[chachathatsmee]

I really wish these people would talk to an actual nailtec before shaming our profession, that way they might learn something. The nail does not need to breathe, i would think a doctor would know that. The nail we work on is dead, it doesn't need anything, The only way a nail can grow out permanently damaged is if you have damaged the matrix and a nailtec can't do that while working on your nails. If the nailtec is a good nailtec she will have the knowledge on how to NOT damage the nail while removing the gel. It's up to YOU who you go to to get your nails done, look around, is the salon clean? Are the instruments clean? ask to see other nails this nailtec has done. Don't blame the whole industry when it's all up to you who you go to. Just a tip, if you want good nails done, don't choose a cheap salon.
Also, i don't know what this woman is on about and why since her nails are differently not all natural. How about talking about what to look for instead of telling people it's all bad? Shame on these people.

[HealthRUs_]

what about these cell phones that we just can't seem to keep away from our faces.

[TMariiee]

I just wish these "doctors" would've had a nail tech speak for them, this is all false information

[Indiegirl]

I think what she means by breathe is, give them a break from the nail polish, the acrylics, the gels. I know when I go months and months with wearing acrylics, and I take them off, my nails are so brittle underneath, they're flaky, and it takes MONTHS for them to go back to normal. Whereas, if I wear it for a month or two, then take them off, theres little to no damage.

[xitlalisandoval]

However, the other lady is wearing acrylics...🙄

[TheNailPolisher]

Sadly they have no idea what they are talking about! This makes all Professional Manicurists mad.

[hernandezalisha]

As a nurse, I can see how having false nails can cause fungus to grow under the nail. But it will not grow due to false nails. The fungus and bacteria will thrive because of poor hygiene. I've had plenty of acrylic and gel nails put on over the years and i wait until my nail grows out before i put new nails on. Just the way I do things for myself. Not all nail techs are horrible. Just saying.

[caitlynosborne]

None of them have a background in cosmetology or are professional nail technicians. They have points, but they're not experienced in that field so they really have no place to say which is worse especially when they probably can't even tell the difference even watching the application method.

[london.alijah]

We gets they nails done every week like bitch my full set cost 60+ I ain't balling like that

[racheljk]

I’ve been getting my nails done for the past 20 years..I have never had an infection. And my nail beds have never looked like the photos during this video. A bit thinner yes, but you give them a break for a few months to give it a chance to grow again, to breathe.

[iLivPeachy]

In my humble opinion. Since I kicked fake nails almost 3 years ago, and once all the warn down damaged nail grew out, it took a few months for me to find the right long lasting nail polish and a non light clear gel topper that keeps my color from chipping. But once I figured out what brands work and the gel topper, I love the way my natural nails look, I feel more feminine painting and manicuring my own nails and actually it’s become a therapeutic self love time for myself with my favorite show or YouTube on. My nails not only grow super fast now but they’re soo much stronger now that I’ve stopped the fake nails. My nails are squared medium/long length and I feel even more confident showing off my real nails with all that money back in my pocket. Plus at least for me, with fake nails something always would happen even though they’re supposed to last so long, like besides the obvious gap after a few days from nail grownth, either the nails just start looking dull or worn down around the edges anyway causing you to go back to the shop for them to damage your nails and skin even more just to have the illusion of nails. I say, put in the extra bit of time, make it relaxing for yourself. You can make time, just make time! And let your real nails grow out and practice doing your own nails. You get much faster the more you do them. Get the wooden sticks to clean around the edges as you go! Also, I feel like it says something more for the girl who’s able to get her nails healthy enough, save her dollars, and does her own manicure that lasts ☝🏽. More so than paying for fake nails that ultimately damage your nails and keep you spending money unnecessarily. It kind of adds to the “Boss Lady” feel being more naturally glam and feminine all at the same time. But, not hating, just saying, my opinion. 💅🏽

[erintaylor]

I love getting my nails done because afterwards I can't stop showing off my hands

[nailpro]

Here's a common sense statement. UV/LED lamps are about 36 watts. For less than couple minutes. The Sun is a million times stronger. The drive to your nail appointment with your hands on the steering wheel will received way more damage then a little old lamp.

[vinguyen]

Hi I am a nail tech and actually Acrylics because it covers your nail and holds them in that position and gel is not that bad but it peels and when it peels it takes a layer of your nails with it


The dip powder is the most healthiest nail type it has vitamins in them and helps them grow out and when you soak them off it does not damage your nails

[remymossman]

I have been wearing acrylic nails for close to two years and have had not one little problem. **knock on wood**

[laurenjade]

-the UV light is safe
-LED lights exist if you're that scared of putting your hands in a skin-safe light for 30secs when you sunbathe for hours on end lmao

[isntshelovely]

Ive been getting my nails done with acrylic for over 10 years. I never once had an issue. Dont let these people scare you!!!