Experience natural, long-lasting nail beauty with gel extensions, manicures & pedicures at Zieda Beauty Lounge Dubai. Odor-free & gentle!
Longing for gorgeous, strong nails? Then you’ve likely weighed the options: gel extensions or acrylics. Both promise to elevate your natural nails to glamorous lengths, but their methods differ significantly. At Zieda Beauty Lounge, we prioritize your experience and results, which is why we often steer our clients toward the sophisticated advantages of gel extensions. Let’s break down the differences and show you why we’re such fans.
Acrylics: The Classic Choice
Acrylics have been a beauty mainstay for years. They’re created by mixing a liquid and a powder, which your nail tech then sculpts onto your nail or a tip. This mixture hardens on its own, creating a tough artificial nail.
What’s Good About Acrylics:
- Toughness: Acrylics are strong and can handle a lot of wear and tear, making them popular for those who use their hands a lot.
- Budget-Friendly: Generally, acrylics might be a bit easier on your wallet than gel extensions.
- Easy to Take Off: While professional removal is best, acrylics can be soaked off with acetone.
- Shape Shifting: Acrylics offer a lot of flexibility in creating dramatic shapes and lengths.
The Downsides of Acrylics:
- Strong Smell: The liquid used for acrylics has a noticeable, often strong, odor that can be unpleasant.
- Potential Nail Damage: The process often involves filing the natural nail, which can weaken it over time, especially if done incorrectly.
- Less Natural Look and Feel: Acrylics can sometimes feel thicker and look less like your real nails.
- Yellowing Over Time: Acrylics can sometimes develop a yellow tint.
- Less Bendy: Their rigid nature can make them more prone to cracking or lifting if not well-maintained.
Gel Extensions: The Modern Marvel
Gel extensions use a pre-mixed gel that’s applied to your nail or a tip and then hardened under a UV or LED lamp. This curing process creates a strong yet flexible extension.
Why Zieda Loves Gel Extensions (and Gel Manicures & Pedicures!):
At Zieda Beauty Lounge in Dubai, we want you to feel pampered and get amazing results for both your hands and feet! That’s why gel extensions, along with our fantastic gel manicures and pedicures, are often our go-to recommendations. Here’s the scoop:
- No Harsh Smells: One big plus of gels is they don’t have that strong chemical odor, making your salon visit much more enjoyable for all our nail services.
- Gentler on Your Nails: Applying gel extensions usually involves less harsh buffing of your natural nails, which helps keep them healthy. This gentle approach extends to our gel manicures and pedicures too!
- Looks and Feels Natural: Gel extensions are lighter and more flexible than acrylics, so they look and feel more like your own nails. They blend beautifully for a flawless look on your hands. Plus, our gel manicures and pedicures offer a similarly natural feel for your natural nails.
- Naturally Shiny: Gel extensions have a gorgeous, glossy finish that lasts until your next appointment, saving you from constantly reapplying top coat. Our gel manicures and pedicures also provide this long-lasting shine.
- Strong Yet Flexible: Modern gel extensions are durable but still have some flexibility, making them less likely to crack and more comfortable. This balance of strength and flexibility is a hallmark of our gel services.
- Lots of Style Options: You can create various lengths and shapes with gel extensions, and they work perfectly with gel polish for endless color and design choices. Similarly, our gel manicures and pedicures offer a wide array of colors and finishes to suit your style.
- Long-Lasting Color: Paired with gel polish, your nail color will stay vibrant and chip-free for weeks, whether it’s extensions, a manicure, or a pedicure.
The Not-So-Bad of Gel Extensions:
- Cost: Gel extensions might be a little pricier than acrylics due to the products and special lamps needed. Our gel manicures and pedicures also reflect the quality and longevity of the products used.
- Removal: While manageable, it’s best to have gel extensions professionally removed with gentle filing and a specific gel remover to avoid damage. We also recommend professional removal for our long-lasting gel manicures and pedicures to ensure the health of your natural nails.
Our Take at Zieda: Go for the Gel Elegance (Hands & Feet!)
While both have their place, we at Zieda Beauty Lounge in Dubai often find that gel extensions offer a better experience and healthier, more natural-looking, and longer-lasting results for your extended nails. And for your natural nails, our gel manicures and pedicures provide the same long-lasting beauty and chip-free wear you’ll love. The lack of odor, the gentler application, and the beautiful shine make all our gel services a winner for us.
Our skilled team is expertly trained in applying and removing gel extensions, as well as providing flawless gel manicures and pedicures, ensuring a comfortable and safe process that leaves you with stunning nails and toes you’ll adore.
Ready to try the Zieda experience and the beauty of gel extensions, or treat yourself to a long-lasting gel manicure or pedicure? Book your appointment today and let’s create your perfect nail look from fingertips to toes!
