Nail Salon in Pine Hollow – Pine Hollow https://www.pinehollowsc.com Conroe, TX Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:30:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.pinehollowsc.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-Shop-icon-W-1-32x32.png Nail Salon in Pine Hollow – Pine Hollow https://www.pinehollowsc.com 32 32 Road Test: Acrylic Nails vs. Gel Nails https://www.pinehollowsc.com/2018/04/02/road-test-acrylic-nails-vs-gel-nails/ https://www.pinehollowsc.com/2018/04/02/road-test-acrylic-nails-vs-gel-nails/#respond Mon, 02 Apr 2018 21:30:54 +0000 https://www.pinehollowsc.com/WCMW/new/road-test-acrylic-nails-vs-gel-nails/ Whether you think fake nails are classy or a little tacky, a necessity or an occasional treat, there is no doubt that they have taken over the beauty industry. If you are considering going down the fake nail path, there are a couple of things you should weigh up before making this decision. We found everything you need to know about acrylic nails vs. gel nails:

Acrylic Nails

Pros of Acrylic Nails
-Acrylic nails are known for being extra strong, and they last a super long time
-Simple removal process
-Acrylic nails encourages nail growth and reduces nail biting

Cons of Acrylic Nails
-Long-term use can result in nail bed damage
-High risk of bacterial infections in between the fake nail and the real nail
-Acrylic nails have a less natural look
-Application involves strong chemicals and fumes

Gel Nails

Gel nails have been around for a shorter time than acrylic nails however they have taken the industry by storm. See below some pros and cons of gel nails:

Pros of Gel Nails
-Natural feel
-Gel nails last up to 3 weeks without chipping or cracking (win!)
-“Setting” gel nails takes around 5-10 seconds with an LED light
-No application odor

Cons of Gel Nails
-LED and UV lights can be damaging
-Removing gel nails involves soaking your nails in 100% acetone for about 8-10 minutes.
-Less durable than acrylic nails

Pine Hollow is offered by Weitzman. Weitzman is one of the leading commercial real estate companies in North Texas. Weitzman offers a full range of Commercial Real Estate services including Project Representation, Tenant Representation and Investment Sales, and is also a leading Asset Management and Development Services Commercial Real Estate firm.

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