While you want your wedding day hair and makeup to look flawless in photos, your manicure is also an important aspect of your day-of elegance. While you exchange rings, hug loved ones, and take pictures, your fingernails will be on show. As a result, you could be unsure of how to decide between bridal gel, dip, acrylic, or simple polish nails. We have listed the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different types of Wedding Manicures.

 

Wedding Acrylic Nails

 

Anybody wishing for longer nails should turn to acrylics. , these artificial nail extensions are made of a liquid and powder mixture that dries to form a layer over both your normal nail and the fake tips, providing a larger surface for ordinary nail polish.

 

Advantages of acrylic wedding nails

 

The greatest advantage of artificial nails is that they instantly lengthen. Consider them to be nail extensions for your hair. Long nails provide you with more creative freedom when it comes to nail art and designs. You can also choose the length and style of your acrylic nails, whether you want short oval nails or coffin nails. You may design the perfect wedding manicure using acrylics. For brides-to-be with short nails (or habitual nail-biters) who want to give their nails a little additional boost on their perfect wedding day, acrylics are an excellent option. Another significant benefit of this kind of artificial nail? If you're departing immediately after your wedding, you can keep them on for your honeymoon since they last for two to three weeks.

 

Disadvantages of bridal acrylic nails

 

The fact that these synthetic nails can harm things is their biggest flaw. The weight of acrylic nails, if worn for an extended period of time, might weaken your nails and nail beds. Experts advise removing them two weeks after application even though they last two to three weeks. Another minor drawback of acrylics is that if they are too lengthy, they may shatter. In order to avoid any problems on your wedding day, ask your nail technician what length they suggest.

 

 

Gel Wedding Nails

A gel manicure, also called "shellac," is a hybrid nail paint that employs UV light to harden onto your nail. Your nails will be perfectly finished thanks to the process that seals in shine. This type of polish might not be ideal for you if you desire a matte manicure for your perfect wedding day.

 

 

 

Advantages of wedding gel nails

 

Gel nails can last up to three weeks without chipping because UV light is used in the process to solidify the varnish. You're aware that it will continue throughout the wedding weekend. Gel is a terrific option if you're flying off for your honeymoon right after your wedding, much like acrylic nails are.

 

Disadvantages of wedding gel nails

 

The drawback of getting gel nails for your wedding is that you can't easily remove them by yourself. You run the danger of severely harming your nails if you try to remove the gel yourself. You'll be OK if you leave it to the experts.

 

 

Dip Manicure for Wedding

 

With this popular procedure , a nail technician coats your nails in sticky polish or sealant before dipping them into a coloured powder. You may be sure that your manicure is spotless because the dip powder only adheres to the nail sealant. For a stylish, fun touch, add nail art or some sparkling jewelry (like rhinestones, for instance).

 

Advantages of a Dip Manicure for a Wedding

 

Dip manicures are just as durable as acrylic and gel manicures. If you know you won't want to worry about your nails before your honeymoon, this is another wonderful option. You may wear them for three to four weeks without any chips.

 

Disadvantages of a Dip Manicure for a Wedding

 

The drawback to this durable wedding manicure? You'll pay a little bit more for it than for standard polish or gel manicures . Similar to shellac, if you try to remove your own nails, you run the danger of breaking and peeling them. Leave it to the experts at the nail salon, just like with gel nails!

 

 

Polish Manicure for Wedding

You probably started out in the manicure world with basic polish. It works for any upcoming wedding because it uses your natural nails. A base coat, one (or two) coats of nail colour, and a top coat are all that is needed.

 

Advantages of polish manicures for weddings

 

You can DIY an at-home manicure or have one done by a professional; either way, it will probably cost you the least of all the options and be the best for your nails. (But make sure you're buying nail polish that's "10-free," meaning it doesn't include highly hazardous ingredients like formaldehyde). Furthermore, it is simpler to carry your preferred shade from home so you have it on hand on your wedding day in case touch-ups are required.

 

Disadvantages of polish manicures for weddings

 

Speaking of touch-ups, ordinary polish is probably what you'll need to use as it tends to chip readily, especially after the first five days of use. Pay close attention to the tips of your nails because that is where chipping might occur. Before your honeymoon, you'll likely need another manicure. But if you'd prefer, you have the option of changing the hue. To minimize unintentional imprints and other dings in your nail paint on your wedding day, you must also ensure that your nails are completely dried after your manicure.