Don't Get Acrylic Nails! Get Shellac!!!! 😍❤️ by Don't Get Acrylic Nails! Get Shellac!!!! 😍❤️Acrylics versus Shellac: Acrylics 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. People also get Acrylics and Gels in order to have stronger nails (however, in the long term they actually weaken your natural nail).Shellac is a blend of gel and nail polish. Because it is like a polish, it can’t be used to extend your nail. Because it is like a gel, however, it does add strength and durability. In the long term Shellac is much less damaging to nails than traditional nailI personally prefer Shellac rather than Acrylic because the acrylic nails weaken and tear up my nails, but shellac doesn't!These are my nails! I got them done yesterday for Prom!! I play softball so regular polish won't last me until Saturday but these will!!