Question: are acrylics worse than gel?
Answer: Unlike acrylics, if the nails are primed correctly, there is no damage to the nail bed. Gel nails cure faster than acrylic nails since they are cured under UV light. Gel nails are also more flexible than acrylic nails. ... Breshears noted that gel is not as strong as acrylic, and gel nails are sometimes prone to peeling.