Every woman wants her nails to look long and clean and trendy. This makes her fingers look slender and long and simply put, having pretty nails is the mark of a woman. But what if your nails are naturally weak and you just can’t last a week without breaking them? Don’t fret, you are not stuck with having short nails your whole life. With the use of fake nails, you can have the womanly hands that you long for. Among the top fake nail choice are acrylic nails.
Made with the fusion of 2 elements namely monomer and polymer, acrylic nails are durable and can be worn for a long time. Especially if the woman is extra careful with her hands. They are glued over the natural nails and can be painted according to the taste of the user. Acrylic nails usually last for as long as 2 and a half weeks.
If you want nice nails for a special occasion but do not necessarily need it to be durable, one option is the press on nails. These can easily be bought in any beauty store. They come in different shapes and colors and as the nails imply, you simply have to press and you are good to go. Do not expect them to last very long though.
Gel nails are another form of fake nails that somewhat similar to acrylic nails since they are made with the same compound – monomer and polymer. The difference is gel nails are formed over UV light and are not quite as durable as acrylic counterpart. Another downside is that they can be pretty tough to remove. In fact, it is advised, that gels nails should just be grown out and cut. They look more natural than any other fake nail though and that is why some women prefer this type of fake nail.
Wrap nails are gaining popularity for the reason that that they are not difficult to maintain unlike other types of fake nails. They are soft and flexible to the touch. They are usually cut according to the preferred length and shape of the woman before being glued over the natural nail. They are generally used to strengthen the tip of nails so they won’t break as easily.
There are so many fake nail options to choose from but acrylic nails are still a favorite for the reason that they are very durable and long lasting. It is a hassle to have your nails done often so finding a solution to that problem is really a hit among women who really want their nails to be beautifully long.
Every woman wants nice long nails because it makes her look more feminine. It gives the illusion of longer and more slender fingers too. But what if you are not lucky to have strong nails? Well, you can have the long and beautiful nails you have always wanted with acrylic nails.
Acrylic nails are artificial nails that are usually placed on top of the real nails. It lasts way longer than nail polish since it lasts for 2 years or more, depending on how careful you are. There are acrylic nails that are “ready to use” as they already have designs. All you have to do is put it on and you already have the long and colorful nails that you have always wanted. There are plain acrylic nails as well for women who would like to come up with the design themselves.
Attaching acrylic nails is not hard at all. In fact, it is easy enough to do it by yourself. There is absolutely no need to go to a nail salon. Here is the foolproof guide to applying acrylic nails yourself:
1. Prepare your nails by cleaning them very well. Make sure that every trace of nail polish is gone and remove the excess cuticle growth as much as you can. Trim your nails short as well.
2. To make sure that your acrylic nails don’t come off, put a generous amount of glue on your nails and put the acrylic nail over it. Trim the nail to your desired length.
3. Stir a mixture of liquid acrylic and powdered acrylic and place it on top of your nails.
4. Buff your acrylic nails to make it fine and shiny before you apply nail polish.
5. Place nail polish on top of your acrylic nails. It is totally up to you if you want it plain or if you would like to try decorate it.
One thing you should know when applying acrylic nails is never to rush the process. If you want your nails to look perfect, take time to do things right and not haphazardly. If you want to see how it is done, you can go to a nail salon first and observe how the professionals do it. Then you can try to emulate what they do. You can even find video guides online. Getting it right entails practice and you may not get it right the first time but hey, you can remove the acrylic nails and try again, right? You will only get better with time!
More often than not, women with acrylic nails go to the salon just for the simple task of having the color of their nails changed. This can be pretty costly though and not to mention the fact that most women are just too busy to take an extra, unplanned trip to the salon just to change the color of her nail polish. Now, you no longer have to go to the salon just for a color change. Why not do it yourself and save yourself time and money? Here are the steps on how to go about it. Do notice that it is not very different from having to change the nail polish of your natural nails.
First, you have to remove the color of the previous nail polish using a non acetone nail polish remover. Do take note that you must not use acetone as it will cause your acrylic nails to corrode.
Secondly, you want your nails to be smooth so it will not be bumpy when you place the fresh coat of nail polish. Accomplish this by filing the sides as well as the top of your nails with a standard nail file.
Nail polish tends to make acrylic a bit rough and sticky and we do not want that when we apply our fresh coat of nail polish. Hence, it is important that you buff all the sides of your nails, including the top to remove the stickiness, roughness and to give it extra shine so your next nail polish application will be smooth.
Just apply nail polish as you normally would with your natural nails. It is advisable to coat it twice for richer color and so the color will not come off as fast.
To protect your nails and to add shine to it, add a top coat of clear nail polish to finish off. After that, you can wait for it to dry just like your natural nails.
What makes acrylic nails great is that it is cared for almost just like your natural nails. It is no wonder that many women prefer using it over other forms of fake nails.
Just like our natural nails, sometimes accidents happen and we find ourselves damaging the color of our acrylic nails. Don’t fret because there is a fast and easy way to touch up on the color of your acrylic nails and no one would have to know about it. Just buff the damaged part until it is even again and apply one coat of the same nail polish that you used. You can party all night and no one would even notice the little touch up that you did.
