Acrylic Nails: Application, Maintenance, and Removal

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Acrylic nails are trendy with lots of designs to fit every occasion. It is made with a liquid monomer and powder mix, which is mixed to form a blob and placed on your nails using a brush. It dries naturally without a UV lamp. It can come in handy for extension of nails or changing the shape.

How is it applied?

A nail technician places the tips to give it a clean, natural look. It is then painted with nail polish. There is no special type of nail polish for this purpose; normal polish does the trick. You can pick your preferred color or design.

How are acrylic nails maintained?

This design requires more upkeep than usual. You may have to go back to the nail technician every three weeks to fill it up. This is the only maintenance required, and as long as it is done to fill any holes, it can last for more than two months before it wears out.

How are they removed?

Just like any other false nail, acrylic nails can be removed by the nail technician. The process is simple and involves soaking the nails in acetone. This softens the acrylic, and it is removed gently. This type of false nails doesn’t damage the natural nails as long as you care for them properly. Ensure that you pick a professional nail technician to provide the best results.