Acrylic Nails
Acrylic nails are the strongest and last the longest of all the nail overlays. But, if Acrylic nails aren't done well, Acrylic nails can look thick and artificial. This type usually needs to be filled in every two to three weeks. Acrylic nails: How to do acrylic nails, Benefits of Acrylic nails
Gel Nails
Manicurists use a Mylar form to sculpt your nail, and then cure, or set, it under an UV light. Because of this process, gel nails may need to be filled in less often than acrylic nails, though fill-ins are still necessary, and a professional must remove the tips. Gel Acrylics are the quickest to apply and in my opinion, look the best. With Gel acrylic nails, you can choose to go without polish without the fear of your nails looking fake. Gel Nails: Gel Nails vs Acrylic Nails: Which are better? Benefits of Gel Nails
Artificial Nail Tips & Tricks
- When choosing a length, keep in mind that artificial nails will "grow" as your natural nail does. If you plan on getting a fill every 2-3 weeks, your nails will become quite long in the meantime. Go for a slightly shorter length then desired.
- Never use Acetone nail polish remover on artificial nails. This will eat your nails. Use non-acetone to remove nail polish instead.
- Keep a small bottle of nail glue with you at all times. If your artificial nails begin to lift, fill the crack with glue till you can make it to your next appointment.
Artificial Nails: Types, Tips, Removing fake nails & more
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- If artificial nails begin to lift, have them fixed immediately. Artificial nails are highly susceptible to fungus growth if not repaired right away.
- If you plan on getting artificial nails, be prepared to maintain them. You should pre-book your appointments ahead of time.
Sculptured Nails
In this process, acrylic, gel or fiberglass is applied to your nails, and the material is lengthened and sculpted over metal or foil. Or, a plastic nail tip can be applied with glue, and then gel, fiberglass, silk or acrylic can be laid over the entire nail.
Silk, Linen and Fiber Wraps
Wraps are pieces of silk, linen or fiberglass that have been cut to the desired shape and glued to the nail plate. This adds strength, and sometimes length, to the nail. Though done on natural nails, wraps are most commonly used to strengthen tips. Silk is the most natural-looking wrap and provides a lot of flexibility, but it is often too delicate for those with an active lifestyle. Linen is stronger, but it is not transparent and appears quite thick. Fiberglass is the best of both worlds, since it provides the natural look of silk and the strength of linen. Nail Wraps: How to remove silk, linen and fiberglass nail wraps, what is the difference between silk, linen and fiber wraps. Benefits of each.
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How to remove artificial Nails:
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Artificial Nails should always be removed by your manicurist. But if you are in a pinch and need your fake nails or wraps removed, use these tips below:
If you are accustomed to using cuticle nippers, you can GENTLEY remove the nails piece by piece. Start by removing the length of the nails, as if you were cutting your fingernails short. Then starting at the edge, gently slide the nippers under a loose spot, near the nail edge and cut. Continue to cut piece by piece. If it hurts, stop and call your manicurist! If you do not know how to use nippers, you can cause extensive damage to your nail bed. This method should only be used if you know how to use nippers properly.
The safer, yet more time consuming method is to soak your fake nails off. This is also the correct method to removing any type of nail wrap:
Remove nail polish. File the nails with a hard grit nail file. Fill a glass bowl with Acetone nail polish remover or an appropriate artificial nail removing product. Soak nails for 5 minutes. Remove and file. Soak again for another 5 minutes then file again. Repeat this process till the fake nails are removed. Clean hands then gently buff off excess glue with a buffer. Give yourself a manicure to nourish your natural nails.
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Artificial nails have been around for a long time. And the art of applying artificial nails has been perfected to a tee. There are many benefits to artificial nails: Artificial nails are more durable then natural nails. Nail polish lasts much longer and usually doesn't chip. It's rare to break an artificial nail. There are 4 main types of artificial nails: Sculptured nails, Acrylic nails, Nail wraps using silk, linen and or fiberglass and Gel nails. Each type has it's own benefits and disadvantages, depending on your lifestyle.
