Acrylicnails that makes you feel like an absolute goddess – ask KylieJenner, with her always changing sets of stunning talons. And whilethey first popped up and gained popularity in the 90s, they’ve beenmodernized in a new and chic way – you just have to know whatyou’re getting yourself into beforehand.
1.They can feel “tight” and uncomfortable for the first time. If itlasts longer than a day or two, you might need to go back to thesalon and try tension relieving tricks, like shortening length orchanging size of the tip.
2.They need to be maintained and filled every other week becausemoisture can get under the acrylic which can create a fungus.
3.Preparation is key. Prep weak or brittle nails with jojoba oil, whichis a natural strengthener, since many artificial nail strengthenerscan contain formaldehyde.
4.Ensure that our removal process isn’t removing layers of your ownnail – many salons go straight to drip the acrylic off, but soakingin acetone for 30 minutes helps break it down so that it can beremoved without the damage.
5.Make sure your nail artist is working with sanitized equipment, sinceunhygienic practices can lead to infections that definitely will makeyou want to stay away from manicures for a while.
6.Think about shape – square might be better if you type a lot, butoval flatters most hand sales and I a classic choice you can’t gowrong with. Start short even if you want vampy Kardashian nails. Youcan always get them filled in as they grow longer.
7.Invest in a good cuticle oil, which will keep our acrylics lastinglonger and maintain your nail health, as well as the skin aroundthem.
8.Once you’ve gotten your acrylics done, make sure to wear gloveswhenever you wash the dishes or use cleaning products, especiallyones using bleach which is sure to ruin a fresh manicure.
9.With an experienced and detailed technician, getting these nails cantake upwards of 1.5 hours, and they last for two to three weeks.
10. A new set can cost upwards of $100, but since it lasts two to three times as long as a traditional manicure, and more intricate, the hefty price tag is justifiable.
