Hi! So I’m an acrylic girl through and through. I went to a different nail tech at my salon because my girl was out sick. She tried to keep selling me on gelx. I told her that I have NEVER done it and asked what the pros and cons were. She basically said that they would last longer and are healthier for my nails. I said perfect! I bartend so I want something that lasts longer. They started lifting TWO days after application, to the point where I could fit my nail underneath. Not to mention how thick the glue is? Is this normal for gel x? I feel like they are so bulky underneath if that makes sense.
by Tiny-Aspect-4865
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I’m not any kind of knowledgeable on the different applications and pros/cons. But, I have tried Gel X twice, and both times my nails ended up super thick and clunky looking. Even my husband noticed. Acrylics look much more natural in my opinion. I won’t do Gel X again, even if they are “healthier”.
i do only gel x (i can’t get acrylic to work) and i’ve noticed that sometimes the bottoms look clumpy if there’s too much glue and it kinda spreads over! also, lifting two days in is a result of the glue either not curing correctly, or there are too many air bubbles. my gels stay on around 3 weeks at a time so it is definitely just a salon issue. so sorry about this experience 😭😭