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Artificial Nails – Types of artificial nails, Maintenance and Tips for nails
If you want beautiful, long and well-shaped nails you should consider getting artificial nails. There are different types of fake nails that suit every taste and that offer variety of colors, shapes and “styles”. Artificial nails not only give you a well-groomed manicure every day, but they are also ideal solution for those women who tend to bite their nails.
Advantages of artificial nails:
- offer variety of colors
- customized to suit the taste of every woman
- cover up short, brittle nails
- don’t break or cur easily
- prevent nail biting
- long lasting and durable
- polish lasts much longer
Disadvantages of artificial nails:
- the chemicals used to make and adhere artificial nails ay cause allergic reactions
- if not applied and removed properly they may damage your natural nails
- fungal or bacterial infection is possible
- can be very expensive to maintain
- most of the fake nails cannot be removed by chemicals
TYPES OF ARTIFICIAL NAILS:
Acrylic Nails
Acrylic nails, also known as artificial nails, fake nails, sculptured nails are the most used artificial nails. Acrylic nails should always be glued onto the natural nail plate. Acrylic nails are made of monomer (a liquid acrylic product) and a polymer (a powdered acrylic product). The artificial nails are the most preferred by the women as they are very durable and the strongest.
The application and the removal of acrylic nails takes a lot of practice and should always be performed by a licensed manicurist. You can have fake nails in any length and at any color that will last longer than nail polish on your natural nails. If you decide to get artificial nails you should know that they require a lot of maintenance – acrylic nails should be filled in every two/ three weeks as your nails grow. They are the strongest, the thickest and most durable of the artificial nails.
Many women think that artificial nails can seriously damage the natural nails but that’s not always the case – if the fake nails are applied and removed properly by a professional they may cause little or no damage to the natural nail plate.
Gel Nails
Gel nails are usually made of gel acrylic. Gel nails are appropriate for those women who want to achieve more natural look. The manicurist will apply the acrylic gel over your natural nail plate and will cure the gel under an ultraviolet light. Unfortunately the gel nails aren’t as strong and durable as the acrylic nails. There are two types of gel nails – the first use light and the other don’t. Both types of gel nails can be shaped and styles as you desire. One thing you should remember: gel nails cannot be removed easily – they must grow out and be filled down for removal.
One of the biggest advantage of gel nails is that they should be filled in less often then the acrylic nails for example.
Wrap Nails
Wrap nails usually include pieces of silk, linen, fiberglass or paper that are cut to the desired shape and then are glued to the natural nails. Just like the gel nails, wrap nails also look very natural as they are thin and smooth. Most of the beauty salons use fiberglass in place of silk or linen as it is stronger and provides a lot of flexibility. Unfortunately all types of wraps are less durable than the others. Wrap nails aren’t appropriate for those women with an active life as they break easily.
Solar Nails
Solar nails are similar to the acrylic nails but they use a different product – usually white or pink acrylic nails. Solar nails often look like a French manicure. Like the acrylic nails, the solar nails also should be refilled every three weeks.
Useful Tips:
- Artificial nails should be filled in every two/ three weeks.
- Always consult a manicurist to find out what type of fake nails will be best for you.
- Always pay attention and moisturize your cuticles to avoid infection or dry cuticles.
- Always wear rubber or plastic gloves every time you use chemicals.
- It’s essential to apply nail and cuticle oil every day to keep your cuticles moisturized.
- Remember: harsh chemicals may cause the artificial nails to weaken and even to discolor.
- Never use household glue for nail repairs – you can seriously damage them.
- Always choose a reputable, licensed nail salon to have your artificial nails applied properly.
- Applying fake nails properly takes a lot of practice; if you decide to apply artificial nails at home always follow the directions written on the box to ensure you put them safely.
- If you want to remove your fake nails at home you should use a nail soak – soak your fingers for approximately 30/ 40 minutes.
- Never share your nail tools with another person and keep your tools (files, scissors) sanitized.
- Never apply artificial nails on infected or irritated nails.
- Never wear artificial nails for longer than 3/ 4 months to avoid damage.
- Remember: the chemicals used to make and adhere fake nails can cause serious allergic reactions.
- Always check if you have allergies before you get your nails done.
- Remember: fungal infection is quite common if you don’t maintain your fake nails properly.
- Never use Acetone nail polish remover.
To learn more see also the articles:
How To Do French Manicure At Home
How To Treat Dry, Rough Cuticles
Artificial Nails Pictures:
PLEASE EMAIL ME THIS deannagilson_04@hotmail.com, I GOT ACRYLIC NAILS DONE IN MYHOME TOWN AND EVERYTIME I ITCH MY LEG OR BODY I BREAK OUT REALLY BAD I DONT KNOW IF I CAN BE ALLERGIC TO IT PLEASE LET ME KNOW. THANKS
Hello Dear,
My advice is to go immediately to the nearest beauty salon and consult a manicurist or a dermatologist. It sounds like a typical allergic reaction to acrylic nails, that’s why it’s crucial to remove the fake nails as soon as possible otherwise the problem may worsen. Don’t remove the nails by yourself – it may be very painful if a serious allergy is present.
Always remember that every beauty procedure, treatment, beauty products etc. have their own risks.
Regards
My acrylic nails have accidentally pulled off. I tried to glue it with a household glue. And I just found out from this article that I should never do that. So, what will happen to my nails? Can I still remove the acrylic nails from my fingers?
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I use to wear acrylic nails all the time but after I had my son my hands started to blister and itch it didn’t spread to any other part of my body it was contained to my hands but the tips of my fingers would blister so bad it hurt but itched so bad that if I itched it hurt. Please any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated I can wear fake nails the glue on kind why can’t I wear acrylic?
Dear Jennifer,
It seems that it is an allergic reaction ??“ blisters and itchiness. Unfortunately you should restrain from wearing acrylic nails for a few months. I wouldn??™t recommend you to wear any type of fake nails ??“ give your nails a rest for a while. The best thing you can do now is to visit a manicurist to keep your nails at good shape. Do a Vaseline hand-mask regularly in order to nourish and moisturize your hands and don??™t forget to use a hand cream every day.
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Hi. I am thinking about getting my nails done for the very first time but completely unsure of what to get. My nails are naturally long, so any suggestions would be appreciated.
Hi Jamie,
it`s up to you. If your nails are healthy and look healthy it won’t be wise to have your nails done – artificial nails can make your nails looking even better but at the same time they can make your nails weaker.
regards,
I got artificial nails for the first time and am VERY disappointed in the manicurist, and the result. I asked her which nails would NOT destroy my nails, and expected an honest answer, she gave me gel nails… This involved sanding down my natural nails (so low i almost bled, and am now very sore) and sticking fake tips on, and then filling in the rest with gel. I found this very painful, and she did a very poor job. The tips are crooked, different thicknesses(for french manicure, the white part is different sizes), and the gel is full of bubbles. She also slipped while sanding the gel and cut my cuticle BADLY, and thus i was bleeding all over. She painted the cut over with some clear nail polish to make it stop bleeding! The whole time i was insisting on leaving and getting it finished somewhere else, and she refused to let me leave. I will NEVER go there again.. or Never get my nails done again.
Yes, hi! I was wondering what to do if the white part of the french manicure has discolored. There was something I read somewhere using some house chemicals to return it to white, but I can’t remember what those chemicals were. Can you help me out?
quiero saber todo sobre manicure y pedicure en espa?ol
hello i m from greece and i m learning how to do nails as a job.my teacher is anna almpanis from usa.i would you like to help me to fix cards with my name and my phone number so as i can give them to women.can you send me photos and anything aboyt cards nails to chooce something good and modern?sorry for my english…..
in my opinion and my experience gel nail are horriable go acrlic!!!
I am allergic so far to gel nails and acrilyic nails and still seek alternative solutions. Local nail salons not helpful.
Try fiberglass nails that is what I use and I am not allergic to them, but I was very allergic to the acrylic….
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