Acrylic Paint vs Gel Polish

[@thisgirldesire]

Going to double comment here because I've done designs in gel polish and you have to be SO careful Bc the gel polish tends to slide and will spread out if you're not quick and then the design can get muddy. Acrylic has better staying power and it doesn't move on the nail.

[@kimberthompson7038]

Have ever compared gel paint and acrylic paint?

[@TwistedQuestionMark]

@@kimberthompson7038 She just explained her actual comparisons.

[@maheaswari]

Is this the same acrylic paints that we use for crafts?

[@nicolewilliams3127]

I love the glitter streams in your hair!

[@saraamato2539]

Thank you for explaining. I tried black gel polish for tiny detailed lines and was disappointed. I can't wait to try the black acrylic paint instead 👍🏻

[@angiedixon8017]

I was searching for exactly this information. I’m new to gel art and the paint wasn’t behaving so I wondered if I could use acrylic. I learned that I needed to top coat before acrylics as well. Thank you 😊

[@anshusharma8239]

Same here 😚

[@LegnaFuentes]

Same hehe

[@JSSGU]

I always wondered about the acrylic smearing when you apply the top coat. But I guess once it’s dry it’s ok. Thank you for this. ✌🏼😎

[@reichonladoll4287]

I love you Kirsty...I am in a beginning of becoming a nail tech.... Learned so much from you..❤

[@thisgirldesire]

BLESS!!! I need that dusty rose gel polish in my life! I haven't been able to spot it on the website since Kirsty had it on her nails WEEKS ago! (Y'all need a sort by color feature for your polishes...would make it MUCH easier to find what colors we like/need and want to compare).

[@fallenangel5346]

They're both good. It depends what look and finish you're going for

[@ynesiasanchez]

I put a “👍🏼” before I even watch your videos!! I love them all!

[@cuteandfluffypikachu3405]

Thank you for this ive just ordered 25 tubes of acrylic paint off amazon for nail art 😊😊

[@FrozenFireMeltedICe]

Hello. Is the acrylic paint you use the same kind that's used for painting or is it some specific type?

[@tededwards4677]

Just been watching you when you were a lot younger doing one stroke on essential nails 😊 were awesome even then!

[@natalieparker9669]

Did you use a non wipe top coat before applying the acrylic paint?

[@celiacoloma-rodriguez1211]

Hello Kirsty can you do a tutorial with a calligraphy pen for nail art please ???

[@jesslynnwarnock]

I absolutely love acrylic paint as a medium for so many projects. But I've yet to do anything with nails. I used it in my leather work, i did a lot of cartoon, comic book and pop culture images tooled into leather and it was easy enough to get many levels of thinner work the acrylic by just adding water, and the colors stay solid even as the moisture was absorbed into the leather. I've been wondering as I'm picking up using acrylic as a medium for projects if i need to buy gel polish, if I'm not doing nails... It's nice to know though how raised vs flat and solid vs faded they both look 😊 Thank you!

[@bettycarr2437]

What brand of acrylic paint is recommended for nail art so that it lasts under gel top coat?

[@johannecourchesne3306]

Betty Carr I’d like to know that too

[@johannecourchesne3306]

Have you ever used Liquitex acrylic paint on shellac ( soak off gels) before? Can I? Would you apply two top coats to protect the art work.

[@rhondaarmstrong1303]

Why don't you use nail polish? I love how you do nails. To me you are one of the best nail teacher Iook at.Thank you so much!!!!

[@stephk3221]

Nail polish dries to quick to do much of any more than a few lines, you should try to do a co plex design with nail polish and you'll realize quickly its not easy lol. Acrylic dries fairly quickly but moves around seamlessly and you can achieve the tiny details with no problem.

[@miabengtsson2704]

Use a wet palet for acrylic paint It can last a whole working day in a tin 😀

[@violentcat345]

this was an excellent video! really interesting and informative, thank you for doing it for us, would love to see more like it in the future.

[@toshinaellis3720]

Why not regular nail polish on acrylic nails ?

[@meghantaylor5155]

P.s. my sister and I are Naio Nails addicts. You are very funny AND explanatory. Thanks for that

[@JessOffSKTM]

I bought some gel polish from eBay and it's really thick, can I put gel residue wipe off solution in it to thin it out? Will it still cure Ok?

[@ThatsSoBeba]

Jessica Harrold i am a nail tech and I purchased a gel polish thinner and works great. Any alcohol or anything won’t help the polish much at all if not ruin it.

[@terriyoung8430]

Can I ask how long it takes to dry x

[@AngelDH304]

I love your work its amazing i wish we had someone in my town that did half as good as you...

[@caviardreams2334]

this was such a helpful video...what are those beautiful tinsel like strands in your hair?! I love it!

[@mechillemudaly8348]

Can you stamp with acrylic paints. Please make a video showing the difference

[@yolandamunoz8548]

You have an awesome steady hand for details.

[@mollyvanlaarhoven3066]

"It PROtrudes" lol I love you Kristy hilarious and educational thank you for being awesome!

[@yarnmomma8859]

Kristy Will Arteza acrylic paint work or is there a certain type I need to get?

[@neonlights3977]

So happy i found this i said if anyone tried it its krissstaaaay ! 😍🙏💙

[@mishkaallen9682]

Hi I tried to do the dragons skin I think it was where u put the top coat over the matilic paint cure and then wipe of the paint and leaves just where the top coat is but after curing I didn’t put top coat over it mine wouldn’t wipe of with acetone can u advise what I might of done wrong as love the nails xxx

[@ilonaceline]

I have a question about something else, when I use acrylic paint to do nail art and then topcoat the paint seems to dissolve after a few days. It just vanishes, even if I topcoat it twice and let it dry for about 5 - 10 minutes. Why does this happen?

[@zaydenelliot9339]

it must be the brand of paint you are using, it either has horrid lightfastness or it is just breaking down that quickly

[@warakovaleski5104]

Hi kristy !!!! I love you designs so much!!!!!!! Do you have any adjustments for me to help me for my designs get better like you !!!!! Thanks

[@lovelylisa0011]

I just came across your channel and I love your videos. I just had to subscribe!!

[@elaine316xoxo6]

What a lovely video so informative 💙

[@rocioreyes5717]

What number is that brush you working with?

[@stell_21]

Dear Christie,That's all very true,everything you said BUT I kinda waited for you to state THE DIFFERENCE between gel polish and acrylic paints,that being that when you have a design with too much detail one overlapping the other,acrylic paint stays where it is but gel polish tends to unite,as we know gel goes to where gel is so it doesn't leave lines and blah blah etc,which is good when you paint a plain colour but for details it kinda ruins the whole thing,,anyway I love your videos and all,just wanted to express my thoughts,,

[@rozaszabo4127]

Do u need to cure acrylic paint as well?

[@shannonbrand8384]

As always love you videos 😊 can you please explain the difference between gel polish and gel paint?

[@saoirse_mavourneen]

Could you please do a filigree tip video, like a filigree French manicure, maybe with a smile line 😇

[@TheDevilBuddha]

Which number or name is the red gelpolish ?

[@shawnahuebner3050]

Kristy you are so pretty! I ❤️ watching your videos!

[@meghantaylor5155]

Okay, woman! How in the HE'LL did you do those grapes that she in the music intro? It's been driving me nuts since I first subscribed!

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

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[@vuyodlamini]

i would love to see sneak peek of your Christmas nail collection. please.............

[@Lucerocordoba]

Mucho talento .👏👏👏👏

[@cHPB10]

What brand of acrylic paint you used.?

[@zaydenelliot9339]

it's the brand sold on naio's website. You could use liquitex or something similar though. It will be about the same quality and you can buy in kits of many colors

[@connyalvarez8152]

Holaa buenos dias le quedo bonito ese diceño gracias por enseñarnos sus vídeos

[@veronicamedina8779]

Can you put acrylic paint into monomer?

[@nunpho]

Why would you want to do that?

[@jellybelly123ish]

I really like this video ❤️❤️❤️

[@KhoaNguyen-yr3qe]

Thank you for making this video. I have been wondering the same and it has been bugging me a lot. If you don’t mind, could you do a video about free hand brush strokes and how to utilize them?

[@saoirse_mavourneen]

I think the gel would look beautiful encapsulared

[@taliabowleg3091]

Awesome video thank you.

[@babyhacker7350]

Ure the best Kirsten❤

[@jacquelinedimattia774]

Really liked this video 👍💛

[@itsjenabena3292]

Thank you !!!!! This is great

[@MaKillah]

I bought a black gel polish yesterday and wow it just expanded and spread out 😭

[@marisolnapolitano9919]

Can you share which kind and what brand acrylic paint you recommend? Thanks.

[@snausagesmcgee3963]

In the video she uses Maimeri acrylic paint, which is a professional quality acrylic paint. They have 2 different blacks; ivory black and mars black. In the video it appears to dry matte and slightly transparent meaning it is most likely Ivory/Bone Black. Now, if you don't want to use Maimeri, there are plenty of alternative brands that are just as strongly pigmented and far easier to find. Look for Golden Acrylics, Liquitex Acrylics, or Winsor and Newton. Here are some of the benefits of each brand: Acrylics color shift to become slightly darker when dry; W&N paints do not do this due to the formulation. This makes color matching much easier. Liquitex Acrylics are much easier to find and slightly cheaper than the other professional brands while still retaining an extremely high quality. Golden Acrylics typically have slightly higher pigment loads compared to other professional acrylic brands. This means slightly brighter and stronger colors, although it may be hard to tell unless comparing them side by side. They also sell 1oz bottles of fluid acrylic, which is the perfect consistency for nail art straight out of the bottle and is a much more appropriate size than the 2 oz tubes that the other brands sell.

[@marindajansenvanrensburg9086]

good to know!

[@baljindersanchez5961]

Yeah

[@Maya-nw8ug]

Hi

[@megan7136]

Y do u not use nail polish

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

Gel polish last longer than regular nail varnish 😍 xxx

[@megan7136]

@@NaioNailsOfficial oh ok , thanks! ❤

[@NaioNailsOfficial]

No worries :)

[@danielgarciaurrutia5681]

Love ur work : )

[@alikc25]

Great video.

[@rosesandmorehats]

Explains a lot. Ty off to store.

[@rubyreyes5992]

Thank you very nice your video.

[@0_o3o_0]

Can you do Rick and Morty nails please x

[@manfredfails7485]

Thanks for this little experiment. I do better with gel then acrylic.

[@kawestley1965]

Great Informations

[@angelofelangelofel1419]

Hi the audio is off Christie talking ahead of the video lol but still a good video thanks for sharing 💅❤️❣️💅😀have a great day

[@xaraz8477]

Anyone can recommend a decent quality fine nail art detailing brush which brand, where to buy etc etc would be much appreciated. Thanks

[@saramichelle7954]

Many nice ones on aliexpress, just check the reviews xx

[@erinlouisethornton842]

Is adam your husband?x

[@amysalas1950]

You look amazing!!!

[@khushbhookumari8103]

Khushboo

[@kypylove9950]

amo tu ropa 😍😍

[@albanasulo4231]

kypy love t9ynb00

[@Maya-nw8ug]

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[@desyzk80]

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[@piazimmermann9240]

💞❤️💕

[@christiannemclaverty5836]

🌚❤

[@lexit6940]

Wait is that acrylic paint the kind you can paint pictures with? I'm sorry if that's a dumb question 😂

[@LBRall74]

I’m wondering the same. I think it is, like the sort you but in art stores.

[@honieethesolarpunk4895]

Yes

[@riversworld5794]

well that’s craft paint yes and you can use it to paint pictures with but REAL acrylic paint is better for painting pictures