Gel X, Dual Form and Acrylic: Three Nail Extension Techniques Compared
How Gel X, dual form and acrylic differ in thickness, strength, odour and price, and how to choose.
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Beyond basic tips and builder gel, three extension techniques are often confused: Gel X, dual form and acrylic. Here is how they differ.
Gel X
Pre-shaped soft-gel tips that cover the whole nail, sized per finger, bonded with gel and cured. Thinner and more natural than plastic tips. Quick and uniform; shapes are fixed. VESSCA: 190,000₫ before colour.
Dual form
Gel (often polygel) is filled into a reusable form, pressed onto the nail, cured and released, then refined. Even curve, thin tip, strong — ideal for long almond or coffin. Takes more time and skill. VESSCA: 350,000₫ before colour.
Acrylic
Powder mixed with liquid monomer, air-cured without a lamp. Very hard and good for very long nails, but strong-smelling, thicker and slower to remove.
Quick comparison
| Gel X | Dual form | Builder gel | Acrylic | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thickness | Thin | Thin–medium | Thin–medium | Thick |
| Strength | Medium | High | High | Very high |
| Odour | Minimal | Minimal | Minimal | Strong |
| VESSCA price | 190,000₫ | 350,000₫ | 250,000₫ | Ask the salon |
Gel-based extensions last about 3 weeks; a fill (190,000₫) is cheaper than a new set. Removal is 30,000₫.
VESSCA is at 251/30 Le Quang Dinh, Gia Dinh ward (Binh Thanh), Ho Chi Minh City, open 9:00–20:30 daily.
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