Gel or acrylic?

[butterfly19]

Hi there I was just looking for some advice.....I'm a total beginner within the industry and starting an NSI course soon. I've been told I can choose gel or acrylic on the first day of my course. I'm hoping to do both in the future but hope to start of with gel. I was just wondering if anyone can offer any advice as to which may be best to start off? Maybe its just preference but any advice would be appreciated.

Thank you X

 

[The Beauty Shed]

I think you mean gel or l&p as both systems are acrylic.

I think it completely depends on your area rather than what we prefer to do as techs. For example I have NEVER once been asked to do gel nails and therefore have never trained to do them. If I start getting asked then I will do a Brisa course. Gel are more suitable for some clients though I should add, but if a customer wants l&p, who am I to argue.

I know some areas are more into gel though, have you looked at salons around you or asked friends and family what they have or would like to have done?

 

[butterfly19]

Thank you Kerry, excuse my ignorance

I would say most of my friends want me to do gel but when I booked the course they told me I would probably learn acrylic first as its more popular in salons.

My friends who like gel say so as they feel its less damaging to the nail & I would like it so I can offer colour as well as french.

I should probably wait until the day to decide but was hoping I could get some opinions from anyone familiar with the NSI course before I start.

Thanks again Xx

 

[NSINAILS]

Thank you Kerry, excuse my ignorance

I would say most of my friends want me to do gel but when I booked the course they told me I would probably learn acrylic first as its more popular in salons.

My friends who like gel say so as they feel its less damaging to the nail & I would like it so I can offer colour as well as french.

I should probably wait until the day to decide but was hoping I could get some opinions from anyone familiar with the NSI course before I start.

Thanks again Xx

One of the things you'll learn as a professional nail tech is that gel is not "less damaging" than acrylic. This is a huge misconception. Both can be applied and removed safely and without damage if done correctly. One is not "healthier" or "safer" than the other.