What are the similarities between dip nails and acrylics? They Don’t Require UV Light Unlike gel manicures, neither dip nails nor acrylic nails use UV lamps in their process. This is simply due to their nature of their formula. This also makes them both quicker processes than gel manicures. This will shave off valuable time from your busy schedule. The omission of UV light is beneficial as, over time, the light frequency in an LED light can risk skin ageing and damage.