For many years, nail art has been a popular fad, featuring a wide variety of designs and methods. Nail tips and nail gel are two common methods for making beautiful nail designs. Although both approaches have benefits and drawbacks, nail gel is becoming increasingly popular because it has several advantages over nail tips.


1. Lasts Longer

The life of nail gel is greater than that of nail tips. Nail tips are typically glued to the natural nail, and if the adhesive is done improperly or if you accidentally touch something with your nails, they can easily come off. On the other hand, gel nails are hardier and less prone to chipping and breaking because they are cured with a UV light.


2. Less Maintenance

Gel nails require less maintenance than nail tips. With nail tips, you must constantly be careful not to damage or break them. Gel nails are more durable, so you can do anything you want without worrying.


3. More Natural Look

Gel nails provide a more natural look than nail tips. Nail tips can look bulky and fake, while gel nails are more lightweight and natural-looking. Gel nails can also be sculpted to fit the natural shape of your nails, giving a more polished and natural appearance.


4. Healthier for Your Nails

Your natural nails may suffer harm from nail tips if they become brittle or break. Yet, because gel nails don't require buffing or filing of the real nail, they are less harmful to your nails. In addition, gel polish, as opposed to adhesive, which is used for nail tips, is kinder on the nails.


5. More Versatile

Gel nails are more versatile than nail tips. You can create various designs with gel nails, including ombre, French tip, and glitter designs. Nail tips are limited in design options and can look outdated or tacky.


6. Faster Application

Gel nails are faster to apply than nail tips. With nail tips, you need to attach each individual tip to your natural nails with glue, which can be time-consuming. With gel nails, the gel is applied to your natural nails and cured under a UV light, which is a faster and more efficient process.


7. Easy to Remove

Compared to nail tips, gel nails are simpler to take off. Gel nails are simple to remove; all you need to do is soak them in acetone for a short while. It can be more difficult and time-consuming to remove nail tips.


8. More Affordable

Over time, gel nails are frequently less expensive than nail tips. Gel nails last longer and require less maintenance, so even if the initial cost of gel nail materials and equipment may be higher than that of nail tips, you may end up saving money over time. Also, you may apply gel nails yourself at home, saving money on salon visits.