For most people who are looking for long nails that can be shaped, acrylic is the go-to. Harper's Bazaar explains that acrylic nails are a "combination of a liquid monomer and a powder polymer," which form a glue-like substance that can be applied and secured to a nail. Unlike gel-based substances, acrylics do not require UV light. Once the two ingredients of acrylic are combined, it consolidates on its own.
Acrylics are much more durable than builder gel, so if you want some more intense claws, acrylic is your best option. In addition, builder gel is said to last between two and four weeks (per V news). Meanwhile, Hannah Lee, Sally Hansen nail expert, tells Harper's Bazaar that "acrylics should last six to eight weeks with a fill needed about every two to three weeks, depending on your nail growth." If you want something more natural-looking and less permanent, builder gel is likely a good match for you.
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