Acrylic Nails
Acrylic nails allow women to add strength and lengthening properties to their nails without having to wait. Acrylic nails come from the word methacrylate. It is made from the combination of monomer liquid with a polymer powder. This chemical compound helps to give acrylic nails their durability and strength. Acrylic nails can be highly customized with some showcasing color and others delivering the sophistication of a french manicure. The nails can be kept quite long or short, have circle or square cuts and much more.
If you are going to get acrylic nails applied at a salon make sure that you select a clean and well-regarded one. This can help to prevent you from getting a fungal infection or a less than expert nail finish. The nail bed should be thoroughly cleaned with the cuticle being gently pushed back. The cleansing agent for the nail bed should be isopropyl alcohol because it kills bacteria while removing oil and grease. The nails will also undergo a primer which will help the acrylic nail to stick onto the nail bed. Methacrylic acid is a commonly used primer that dissolves the top layer of the nail to create ridges which will help the acrylic nail to take hold. The acrylic resin will then be placed on the nail underneath the plastic or metal nail shaped form. In order to achieve the desired shape and length the technician will cut and file the nail down. After the desired look is achieved and the resin has hardened the nail form is removed. If the client desires nail color it will then be applied and topped with a clear coat to prevent chips and increase shine. Once the color is complete the nail technician will gently remove any excess polish and will continue to style the nails until the desired outcome is achieved.
Acrylic nails require some general maintenance because as the natural nail grows the acrylic nails will need to be filled with more resin. When removing acrylic nails it is good idea to go to a salon, especially if you haven’t had acrylic nails before. This can prevent you from seriously damaging your own nails and nail beds. The technician will have you dip your nails into acetone allowing it to soak on the nail. This can take up to ten minutes to fully remove the acrylic resin. You may have to soak rinse and repeat in order to ensure any traces of acrylic has been removed. After you have seen how to properly remove acrylic nails you can do it at home with ease.
If you are looking to do acrylic nails at home there are many great sets, but don’t expect the same long wear as you would achieve in the salon. There are many inexpensive nail set available for under $15. Broadway Nails Real Life Nail Kit comes with 48 pieces that retails for under $10. Kiss Complete Salon Acrylic Kit Salon Results is an inexpensive at-home kit that delivers value. It retails at Walmart and Target for under $14.
Acrylic nails look sleek and sophisticated, just remember to invest time and money to keep them looking their best.