Gel nails - pro's / con's?

can anyone who has had these done explain the process....pro's / con's and how to maintain? e.g. how often do you need to ge tthem filled in, does it cost the same amount...any info would be great, thanks :)Gel nails - pro's / con's?
I think with gel nails they use a special kind of acrylic gel, either over top your own natural nail only, or over top of some tips and your own nails. The gel is set by using a UV lamp to harden the gel. You usually need to have them filled every 2 to 3 weeks to blend your own natural nail growth. They are quite expensive to maintain long term, and some people can develop fungal infections under the artificial nail. Because of the buffing or filing of the natural nail that is done before application, it can leave your own natural nails thinner and weaker.Gel nails - pro's / con's?
costs like $25 to get them done the first time, get them changed 2-4 weeks later depending on how fast your nails grow and its only like $10 to get them filled in
I have had acryllic nails on and off for several years. The first day that you get them, they are sore a little bit, but not too bad. The place that I go to preps your nails by filing them down, then placing the nail tips on with glue, then adding the acryllic on top. Then more filing and then a coat of nail polish. The cost is about $30 for a full-set, then you need a fill every 2 weeks. The most important aspect of having nails is to make sure you keep them clean. There can be a lot of bacteria that is stored underneath your nails and even cause fungus.
Theyre really pretty, they prob cost about30-to 40. They kinda hurt the 1st day u wear them. U prob have to get them filled each month or each 15 days. dependes on how fast ur nails grow. They last for a long time. At least mine did. But when u take them out, they hurt a lot, ur natural nails become fragil and theyre kind of damaged.