Do you know the difference between an acrylic and gel nail application?

Acrylic and gels are the top two requested nail applications for nail designs. Acrylic is usually used for a manicure, and gels are used for both manicures and pedicures.

Acrylic nails combine liquid and powder laid over your nail with a brush. As a beginner nail tech, you must have the necessary liquid and powder for acrylic. After acrylic nails take shape, each nail is typically painted with a regular base coat or can be used with an acrylic gel top coat.

Gel brushing coats dry with a UV lamp. A UV lamp makes the process faster than applying acrylic because drying is instant. With gel, the nails look more natural than a regular base coat.

5.   Isopropyl Alcohol

Alcohol solutions are used in nail salons using gel polishes. The alcohol solution removes the sticky layer of the gel nail and brings it back to normal.

6. Acetone

Acetone is one of the essential tools used by nail techs daily and has many uses in a nail salon. The most obvious benefit is the removal of nail polish. It is also used as a soak to remove acrylic nails and to clean the brushes used to apply acrylic nails. 

7.   Base & Top Coat Nail Polishes

To ensure long-lasting manicures and pedicures, nail technicians use base and top coat nail polishes. A base coat will prevent the natural nails from staining yellow. A top coat will give the nail a shine and avoid chipping. The quality of your work will also be enhanced with a base and top coat, giving you more client satisfaction.

8.   Cuticle Oil

Cuticle oil is used to hydrate and moisturize nails. Nail techs often use cuticle oil after the nails are painted so the polish can last longer and have a nice shine. Using cuticle oil regularly improves blood circulation around your nails. It also helps with nail growth, giving you stronger and faster-growing nails.

9. Disinfectant 

Disinfectants are used to clean your tools properly; nail technicians disinfect their tools between each client to prevent transferring various infections and bacteria. You should never work with dirty tools and put clients in jeopardy. 


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