Whats the difference between acriylic nails and silk nails?

acrylic turnz yellowWhats the difference between acriylic nails and silk nails?
Acrylic nails are a actual 'tip' that is glued over your real nail and the an a acrylic paste that is spread over your (roughed up) real nail. Silk nails are a fabric and paste that is spread over your real nail. My manicurist said the silk nail (also known as a silk wrap) is less damaging to your real nails. However if you are going for the 'fake nails' look, I'd go with pink %26amp; white-you get the pretty french manicure effect, and they don't yellow.