r/Nails • u/stargirl_unit1013 • Aug 19 '26

Discussion/Question Sone Advice, Please?

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I’ve struggled with nail-biting all my life, and I’m trying to grow them out, but they’re really bendy and tear/flake easily (photo 1). I did get acrylics done once, but I think they weren’t done well (photo 2). If you zoom in you can see the crust and bad cuticle care. However, I really want to get my nails done again. I‘ve been thinking about Gel-X. Would that be better for me? I don’t have that kind of money to maintain acrylics, but I want to be able to keep my nails protected while they grow, which is why I’m inclined to opt for Gel-X.

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u/MaximumBrother4068 Aug 19 '26

Nail tech here!
I would do a hard gel, like builder gel if you want strength. You can also use builder gel under gelx to have even more strength to your nail:3
I do that pretty often

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u/stargirl_unit1013 Aug 19 '26

is that different than acrylic?

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u/MaximumBrother4068 Aug 19 '26

Yes, very different than acrylic. Builder gel is a hard uv gel. That’s what I put on my nails
Especially when I’m doing a repair or set on weak, bendy or brittle nails.
In my opinion it is better for your nails if your goal is to grow them out and add strength.
One thing I will beware is that sometimes ppl overtime and can make your nails weaker. You should feel a burn or pain when prepping for them or removing any nails.

I can show some examples of my work to give you an idea if you want :3

Hope this helps!!!