ACRYLIC NAILS ARE A COMBINATION OF A LIQUID MONOMER AND A POWDER POLYMER THAT FORM A PASTE WHICH IS BONDED TO THE NATURAL NAIL. THIS HARDENS AND PROVIDES STRENGTH AND THICKNESS TO THE NAILS. THIS IS MOST COMMONLY USE TO EXTEND THE NAILS USING FORMS OR TIPS. IT CAN BE USED AS AN OVERLAY TO PROIVDE STRENGTH TO THE NATURAL NAIL ALONE.
ACRYLIC NAILS ARE STRONGER THAT ANY TYPE OF GEL NAILS WHICH IS WHY THEY ARE USED TO EXTEND THE NAILS MORE. YOU CAN APPLY GEL POLISH ON TOP OF ACRYLIC TO ADD COLOUR AND CREATE DESIGNS.