Question: what is the difference between acrylic and fake nails?
Answer: Acrylics and Gels are fake nails placed over your natural ones. Both can be made to match the shape of the nail, or to extend it. So, when you want longer nails, you are asking for either Acrylic or Gel extensions. ... In the long term Shellac is much less damaging to nails than traditional Gels (or Acrylics).