Monday, May 10, 2010
Do they put on an artificial tip when you get solar nails?
Yes, its very similar to acrylic nails. The difference is that the tip seems darker and the filling is pink. Solar nails aren't painted they are always french tip, where as acrylic nails are filled with white and then painted however you want. I get solar nails all the time.
Artificial white tip nails?
I'm new to this girly girl thing but here's my dilemma. I got artificial white tips put on 3 wks ago and then a fill a week ago and will be needing another fill in a week but the white of my nails are starting to show below the artificial white. What happens at my next fill? Do they replace the tips? (OUCH!) or just have them painted? Artificial white tip nails?
They just file down the tip a bit, and fill in at the base. Eventaully your real nails will be it with a touch of acrylic for strength.Artificial white tip nails?
They will file them down to a size you like, refill them and paint the tip. You can ask them to replace them, but typically they will just repaint the tips and coat them with a sealer so the color will stay.
The grind down a little into that area and fill the white first, then the pink from the bottom up.eye liner
They just file down the tip a bit, and fill in at the base. Eventaully your real nails will be it with a touch of acrylic for strength.Artificial white tip nails?
They will file them down to a size you like, refill them and paint the tip. You can ask them to replace them, but typically they will just repaint the tips and coat them with a sealer so the color will stay.
The grind down a little into that area and fill the white first, then the pink from the bottom up.
Did I get acrylics when I asked for gel artificial nails?
I didn't know anything about artificial nails when I went in for them today. I had been told by a friend to ask for gels, so I did.
When I got home I described what process the nail tech used and my friend said I ended up with acrylic nails with a gel coat on top!
I was charged for gels, and told I was getting gels. The tech used a powder and some violet liquid to create the nails--this is acrylic, yes?
I am thinking of asking for a refund if they didn't provide the service I asked for, gel is always an actual gel, right? It isn't the powder?
Did I get acrylics when I asked for gel artificial nails?
Interesting answers. Unfortunately, all of them are incorrect Your friend was correct in saying that you got acrylic nails with a gel topcoat IF they used real UV gel as the last step, and the lamp was not a polish dryer, but a UV lamp.This is a special lamp used to 'cure' UV gels. Typically, each layer of gel is cured for two minutes each. You see, what happened to you happens all the time to so very many unsuspecting women who ask for gel nails. It is typically a scam that happens in what nail techs commonly refer to as 'discount' salons.And there are a lot of people going to this type of salon, hence the incorrect answers given to you. Most people seem to believe that simply because they asked for gel nails in one of these salons, they certainly MUST have gotten them, right? I mean, why would they lie? Well, it comes down to money, and a lack of skill which is required to apply UV gel nails properly. The techs in this type of salon are typically unskilled, and have a rather limited range of knowledge when it comes to doing nails. Many are unlicensed, and working without a nail technician's license is illegal in 49 of the 50 states - Connecticut being the sole exception to the rule. BTW, going back and complaining most likely won't do you any good because most discount salon workers do not speak English very well, and will probably try to tell you that yes, they are gel nails.That is pure bull...What you got was acrylic nails. Period. Some of these people will even go as far as saying that they used ';Powder gel.'; Sorry, but there is no such product. A gel is a gel, NOT a powder...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So, instead of me typing out the gel application process, I'm going to provide two links. One is to a pic of UV gel so you can have a good idea of what they look like. The other is a short video showing the application of UV gels in it's entirety. It's only a few minutes in length. In the video, you will notice that nowhere does this person use ANY liquid and powder. L%26amp;P are NEVER used in the application of gel nails. Ever. Only gels are used. And it is true. Gels are never a powder. They are gels, as you will see in both the pic, and the video. Anyway, here are the links. I hope this helps to answer your question!
(UV Gels from a leading professional nail product company - CND)
http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume鈥?/a>
(The video - featuring Greg from Young nails. This is a very well known company among nail professionals, and is highly reputable. Greg is a top of the line nail tech who also happens to be co-owner of Young Nails, along with his brother, Habib.)
http://www.youngnails.com/g?t=video
***NOTE: Click on ';Perfect French Gel Overlay'; for the UV gel video.
For a listing of reputable salons in your area, try one of these two salon locators. The first link is especially helpful since these salons/techs ALL must be company trained, and certified PRIOR to their being listed on the site. They are both easy to use. The CND site has additional features in that once you find a salon your area, you can simply click on it, and it will open up to another page which gives all the important information such as contact information, addresses, and phone numbers. And, it lists which type of nail services are performed in each salon, such as acrylic, gel, and so on. Try them out!
http://www.cnd.com/Locate/Find-A-Salon.a鈥?/a>
http://www.beautytech.info/locator/index鈥?/a>
Did I get acrylics when I asked for gel artificial nails?
okay well if they put the powder and the liquid on your REAL NAILS and then put you under this portable dryer thing that turns purple right at the station then that is called gel.
if they added tips with the glue and then did that process with the powder and gel then thats just acrylic.
why didn't you ask them what was happening when you were there or bring your friend with youh?
i get my nails done all the time
Do you like your nails? if so quit bitching about it. Maybe you should go back or call them tomorrow and ask them before you raise hell and end up looking like an idiot because you may have gels. If you are a lady about it and are polite, they will probably be more than happy to make up for their mistake. (If there was one)
the powder becomes the gel that will harden if you got acrylics they should have put the whole fake nail on you and then the powder to even it out
some places are different my friend got what you got and hers got all bubbly when i got my gels done it was just straight gel. its more healthy
thats deff not acrylic.
it was gel
go back and yell at them
When I got home I described what process the nail tech used and my friend said I ended up with acrylic nails with a gel coat on top!
I was charged for gels, and told I was getting gels. The tech used a powder and some violet liquid to create the nails--this is acrylic, yes?
I am thinking of asking for a refund if they didn't provide the service I asked for, gel is always an actual gel, right? It isn't the powder?
Did I get acrylics when I asked for gel artificial nails?
Interesting answers. Unfortunately, all of them are incorrect Your friend was correct in saying that you got acrylic nails with a gel topcoat IF they used real UV gel as the last step, and the lamp was not a polish dryer, but a UV lamp.This is a special lamp used to 'cure' UV gels. Typically, each layer of gel is cured for two minutes each. You see, what happened to you happens all the time to so very many unsuspecting women who ask for gel nails. It is typically a scam that happens in what nail techs commonly refer to as 'discount' salons.And there are a lot of people going to this type of salon, hence the incorrect answers given to you. Most people seem to believe that simply because they asked for gel nails in one of these salons, they certainly MUST have gotten them, right? I mean, why would they lie? Well, it comes down to money, and a lack of skill which is required to apply UV gel nails properly. The techs in this type of salon are typically unskilled, and have a rather limited range of knowledge when it comes to doing nails. Many are unlicensed, and working without a nail technician's license is illegal in 49 of the 50 states - Connecticut being the sole exception to the rule. BTW, going back and complaining most likely won't do you any good because most discount salon workers do not speak English very well, and will probably try to tell you that yes, they are gel nails.That is pure bull...What you got was acrylic nails. Period. Some of these people will even go as far as saying that they used ';Powder gel.'; Sorry, but there is no such product. A gel is a gel, NOT a powder...
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. So, instead of me typing out the gel application process, I'm going to provide two links. One is to a pic of UV gel so you can have a good idea of what they look like. The other is a short video showing the application of UV gels in it's entirety. It's only a few minutes in length. In the video, you will notice that nowhere does this person use ANY liquid and powder. L%26amp;P are NEVER used in the application of gel nails. Ever. Only gels are used. And it is true. Gels are never a powder. They are gels, as you will see in both the pic, and the video. Anyway, here are the links. I hope this helps to answer your question!
(UV Gels from a leading professional nail product company - CND)
http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume鈥?/a>
(The video - featuring Greg from Young nails. This is a very well known company among nail professionals, and is highly reputable. Greg is a top of the line nail tech who also happens to be co-owner of Young Nails, along with his brother, Habib.)
http://www.youngnails.com/g?t=video
***NOTE: Click on ';Perfect French Gel Overlay'; for the UV gel video.
For a listing of reputable salons in your area, try one of these two salon locators. The first link is especially helpful since these salons/techs ALL must be company trained, and certified PRIOR to their being listed on the site. They are both easy to use. The CND site has additional features in that once you find a salon your area, you can simply click on it, and it will open up to another page which gives all the important information such as contact information, addresses, and phone numbers. And, it lists which type of nail services are performed in each salon, such as acrylic, gel, and so on. Try them out!
http://www.cnd.com/Locate/Find-A-Salon.a鈥?/a>
http://www.beautytech.info/locator/index鈥?/a>
Did I get acrylics when I asked for gel artificial nails?
okay well if they put the powder and the liquid on your REAL NAILS and then put you under this portable dryer thing that turns purple right at the station then that is called gel.
if they added tips with the glue and then did that process with the powder and gel then thats just acrylic.
why didn't you ask them what was happening when you were there or bring your friend with youh?
i get my nails done all the time
Do you like your nails? if so quit bitching about it. Maybe you should go back or call them tomorrow and ask them before you raise hell and end up looking like an idiot because you may have gels. If you are a lady about it and are polite, they will probably be more than happy to make up for their mistake. (If there was one)
the powder becomes the gel that will harden if you got acrylics they should have put the whole fake nail on you and then the powder to even it out
some places are different my friend got what you got and hers got all bubbly when i got my gels done it was just straight gel. its more healthy
thats deff not acrylic.
it was gel
go back and yell at them
What is the difference between acrylic, gel, and solar artificial nails?
i went to the nail salon today and was going to ask the people there but they were all oriental and didn't speak english very well. they did however do a great job on my nails. i ended up going with the gel nails and it does look great and for $10 more it was well worth it because my sister in law just did my nails in acrylic and they started to pop off in a couple days. however i have no clue what solar nails are and i saw that as an option as well. can anyone clue me in as to the difference of the 3?What is the difference between acrylic, gel, and solar artificial nails?
Nails according to a seasoned nail professional....ME!
First things first....I do not recommend going to any nail salon where they don't speak English as their native language. This is not meant to be racist oir anything either. There are a couple of reasons why I said this. Let's say you are having problems with your nails and are concerned with them. How are you going to ask these people an in-depth question that may require the technician to have an advanced knowledge of nails, nail structure, and product chemistry in order to answer your question both thoroughly, and correctly when they can't even understand you in the first place? The people that run these salons most often run what are commonly referred to in the nail industry as 'discount' salons. These are loosely defined as any salon that charges about $20-$25 for a full set of acrylic nails. OK, back to your question...
- Acrylic nails are made by the tech combining a monomer (the liquid), and a polymer (the powder). The resulting mixture is then applied to your nails either over plastic tips (the easy way, I hate tips!!!), or is sculpted over your nails to create the nail enhancement. The mixture of liquid and powder hardens in minutes through means of an exothermic reaction. Basically, they harden once they are combined together and are exposed to air, and body heat (from your nails). The end result is a long lasting, durable nail.
- Solar nails. This is simply a term used most commonly by these discount salons to describe what amount to acrylic Pink %26amp; White nails. In short, Solar nails ARE acrylic nails. The only thing different is the colors used during the application. MANY peolple mistakenly believe that Solar Nails are something other than acrylic, They think that these nails are stronger, longer-lasting, non-yellowing, and overall- just better than acrylic nails are. Well, as a licensed nail technician who has been around for many years in the nail industry: I'm telling you the truth. They are acrylic nails. No better, no worse. But, they are acrylic nails either way. Don't be fooled by this misleading term. And don't let anyone tell you they are better than acrylic nails. If they do, then just try this one out on them and see what their response is. Simply ask them ';What makes these solar nails better than acrylic nails?'; I bet they have no idea, because they don't know the answer! They are just going by what other people, and techs have told them. Well, don't believe it. Moving on...
Gel nails. These are nails which are made from chemicals which are very similar to acrylic nails are made from. In fact, both are from the family of chemicals called the acrylics. The difference is that one is a liquid and a powder that is applied to your nails, and air hardened. The other is a gel - literally. The UV gel is applied to your nails in several thin layers. Each individual layer of UV gel MUST be cured under a UV lamp for 2 minutes. There is NO liquid and powder used ion the application of UV gel nails. Here is a pic of some very high quality UV nail gels in their raw form. This is what you should see being applied to your nails at the salon:
http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume鈥?/a>
Notice the fact that they are NOT a powder? Well, there is a common scam that takes place mostly in the discount salons. You ask for gel nails. The tech then applies liquid and powder to your nails. Remember what that is? You're right, it's acrylic. Excellent. OK, when the nails are finished, sometimes the tech will apply a UV gel topcoat to your nails - if anything at all, and call the end result ';Gel'; nails. The scam is that gel nails always are higher priced than acrylic nails are. Well, in this case, the customer IS getting acrylic nails, but is paying for gel nails instead. Trust me, it happens ALL the time in these places. Some techs will go as far as telling the customer that they are using a ';Powder'; gel on your nails, LOL! Hmmm, Powder gel. Sorry folks. There is no UV gel products on the market with that name. A gel is, um, a GEL. Not a powder. Do not be fooled by this scam. It is VERY common.
Now, when top of the line gel products are used, and a highly skilled technician applies therm, the result should be a very thin, very glossy and realistic, lightweight nail enhancement. Gel nails are very durable. In your case, yes, you could have them applied over your natural nail as a way to strengthen them instead of lengthen them. However, neither acrylic, or gel enhancements can be cut down to shorten them. Both MUST be filed. Thats just how it is, sorry. BUT, what may make things easier on you is to use real, high quality nail files to shorten them instead of an emery board, if that is what you have been using? A good nail file of about 150-180 grit will remove any excess length in minutes. An emery board will take forever!
OK, I've gone on long enough. Besides my fingers are now tired from typing, LOL! I hope this helps to answer your questions?
Best wishes!What is the difference between acrylic, gel, and solar artificial nails?
This was very helpful and very informative. Is it possible that I can ask you some questions Rachel N. As am in the process of doing my own nails at home.
Solar Nails according to a beauty advice website.
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.
My input:
Solar nails are actually acrylic nails made by Creative Nail products. They are pink and white nails.. A lot of nail salons will offer them as solar but NOT use Creative nail products but regular pink and white acrylic. They are not solar nails.
Pink and white nails are just two colors of acrylic. Pink on the nail beds and white at the tip to look like a permenant french manicure.
I prefer uv liquid gel nails. They are more flexible than solar nails and look more natural if done right. I also love my gel nails because they NEVER lift. I usually get a fill every 3-5 weeks and my nails grow fast.
Hope that helps.
Nails according to a seasoned nail professional....ME!
First things first....I do not recommend going to any nail salon where they don't speak English as their native language. This is not meant to be racist oir anything either. There are a couple of reasons why I said this. Let's say you are having problems with your nails and are concerned with them. How are you going to ask these people an in-depth question that may require the technician to have an advanced knowledge of nails, nail structure, and product chemistry in order to answer your question both thoroughly, and correctly when they can't even understand you in the first place? The people that run these salons most often run what are commonly referred to in the nail industry as 'discount' salons. These are loosely defined as any salon that charges about $20-$25 for a full set of acrylic nails. OK, back to your question...
- Acrylic nails are made by the tech combining a monomer (the liquid), and a polymer (the powder). The resulting mixture is then applied to your nails either over plastic tips (the easy way, I hate tips!!!), or is sculpted over your nails to create the nail enhancement. The mixture of liquid and powder hardens in minutes through means of an exothermic reaction. Basically, they harden once they are combined together and are exposed to air, and body heat (from your nails). The end result is a long lasting, durable nail.
- Solar nails. This is simply a term used most commonly by these discount salons to describe what amount to acrylic Pink %26amp; White nails. In short, Solar nails ARE acrylic nails. The only thing different is the colors used during the application. MANY peolple mistakenly believe that Solar Nails are something other than acrylic, They think that these nails are stronger, longer-lasting, non-yellowing, and overall- just better than acrylic nails are. Well, as a licensed nail technician who has been around for many years in the nail industry: I'm telling you the truth. They are acrylic nails. No better, no worse. But, they are acrylic nails either way. Don't be fooled by this misleading term. And don't let anyone tell you they are better than acrylic nails. If they do, then just try this one out on them and see what their response is. Simply ask them ';What makes these solar nails better than acrylic nails?'; I bet they have no idea, because they don't know the answer! They are just going by what other people, and techs have told them. Well, don't believe it. Moving on...
Gel nails. These are nails which are made from chemicals which are very similar to acrylic nails are made from. In fact, both are from the family of chemicals called the acrylics. The difference is that one is a liquid and a powder that is applied to your nails, and air hardened. The other is a gel - literally. The UV gel is applied to your nails in several thin layers. Each individual layer of UV gel MUST be cured under a UV lamp for 2 minutes. There is NO liquid and powder used ion the application of UV gel nails. Here is a pic of some very high quality UV nail gels in their raw form. This is what you should see being applied to your nails at the salon:
http://www.cnd.com/Home/homelink-consume鈥?/a>
Notice the fact that they are NOT a powder? Well, there is a common scam that takes place mostly in the discount salons. You ask for gel nails. The tech then applies liquid and powder to your nails. Remember what that is? You're right, it's acrylic. Excellent. OK, when the nails are finished, sometimes the tech will apply a UV gel topcoat to your nails - if anything at all, and call the end result ';Gel'; nails. The scam is that gel nails always are higher priced than acrylic nails are. Well, in this case, the customer IS getting acrylic nails, but is paying for gel nails instead. Trust me, it happens ALL the time in these places. Some techs will go as far as telling the customer that they are using a ';Powder'; gel on your nails, LOL! Hmmm, Powder gel. Sorry folks. There is no UV gel products on the market with that name. A gel is, um, a GEL. Not a powder. Do not be fooled by this scam. It is VERY common.
Now, when top of the line gel products are used, and a highly skilled technician applies therm, the result should be a very thin, very glossy and realistic, lightweight nail enhancement. Gel nails are very durable. In your case, yes, you could have them applied over your natural nail as a way to strengthen them instead of lengthen them. However, neither acrylic, or gel enhancements can be cut down to shorten them. Both MUST be filed. Thats just how it is, sorry. BUT, what may make things easier on you is to use real, high quality nail files to shorten them instead of an emery board, if that is what you have been using? A good nail file of about 150-180 grit will remove any excess length in minutes. An emery board will take forever!
OK, I've gone on long enough. Besides my fingers are now tired from typing, LOL! I hope this helps to answer your questions?
Best wishes!What is the difference between acrylic, gel, and solar artificial nails?
This was very helpful and very informative. Is it possible that I can ask you some questions Rachel N. As am in the process of doing my own nails at home.
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Solar Nails according to a beauty advice website.
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.
My input:
Solar nails are actually acrylic nails made by Creative Nail products. They are pink and white nails.. A lot of nail salons will offer them as solar but NOT use Creative nail products but regular pink and white acrylic. They are not solar nails.
Pink and white nails are just two colors of acrylic. Pink on the nail beds and white at the tip to look like a permenant french manicure.
I prefer uv liquid gel nails. They are more flexible than solar nails and look more natural if done right. I also love my gel nails because they NEVER lift. I usually get a fill every 3-5 weeks and my nails grow fast.
Hope that helps.
How do you wash your hair when you have artificial nails on?
So I found some artificial nails online and they look so pretty and since it's summer right now and there's no school so I bought them. I putted them on, I was warned that I cannot put pressure or scratch anything with my artificial nails. I used nail glue to put on the nails so the nails come off if I soak them with hot water. My problem is I need to wash my hair and I never thought of how to wash my hair when I was putting the artificial nails so NOW I have a problem. How can I wash my hair without removing the nails off from my real nails?? I REALLY don't want to take them off. Please help!
Thank you! =)How do you wash your hair when you have artificial nails on?
Sorry to spoil your fun but those nails come off so easily! You're better off going to the nail shop, spending the $20 and getting some that'll last 2-3 weeks and they look way nice!
About washing your hair... try showering in warm water and not scratching your head!How do you wash your hair when you have artificial nails on?
the same way if you didn't have them on.. just be a little more gentle and a lot more careful!
Thank you! =)How do you wash your hair when you have artificial nails on?
Sorry to spoil your fun but those nails come off so easily! You're better off going to the nail shop, spending the $20 and getting some that'll last 2-3 weeks and they look way nice!
About washing your hair... try showering in warm water and not scratching your head!How do you wash your hair when you have artificial nails on?
the same way if you didn't have them on.. just be a little more gentle and a lot more careful!
Saturday, January 23, 2010
How long is it safe to keep artificial nails on?
Nails do not breathe! Your nails get all the air they need at the root, and it comes from your blood. Nails are dead tissue, and is the same exact composition as your hair. Take care of your hair and it looks good, same with nails.
How long you CAN wear nails is up to how well your nails take them or how ';abusive'; the nail tech is to your own nails. I have 15 years experience in the nail business, and 20 years of wearing them (at ALL TIMES). Due to the solvents I work with I have to put on a new ';set'; once a month. On clients, I change out the nails as needed... ie: the product on the thumb gets loose, I put a new nail on. Replacing each nail as needed.
Absolutely NEVER pry the nails off, always soak them off in acteone!
As long as you take care of them (treat them as you would jewelry not a screwdriver), the technician is not over filing your natural nails, you keep a length that works well with your lifestyle (ie: if you play softball, you shouldn't have 2 inch long nails), and you inspect them DAILY for problems you shouldn't have any infections or disasters going on with them.How long is it safe to keep artificial nails on?
its safe as long as u keep it clean other wise it can cause infectionHow long is it safe to keep artificial nails on?
If they acrylics it's safe to keep them on for however long you want. Just make sure you get them re-done every few weeks. And make sure water doesn't get caught between your real nail and the fake nails or else it'll get infected.
The answer is that it depends on the extent of the false nails, what type they are, and how they are bonded with the nail.
However as a general rule you should not wear for more than two weeks without giving the nail a couple of days to breathe on its own accord.
This is important for a healthy nail as there is increased risk of infection and other problems when the false nail is attached as it stops the natural processes and breathing as it were of the nail from occurring.
I get gel nails. I take them off every 3months to let my nails breath get strong again then a month later ill get them redone.
I would suggest changing them every 4 fills. My aunt had an infection once and it was NASTY and ended up getting all funky and smelly and infected. don't put that stuff off.
It's not really safe at all. I wouldn't reccomend keeping them on longer than 2 weeks until getting a fill or replacements.
I used fake nails last year....for the WHOLE YEAR!
I wouldn't recommend it for that long...maybe 1 month at a time.
about 2 weeks, but by that time they have usually fell off anyway so...
How long you CAN wear nails is up to how well your nails take them or how ';abusive'; the nail tech is to your own nails. I have 15 years experience in the nail business, and 20 years of wearing them (at ALL TIMES). Due to the solvents I work with I have to put on a new ';set'; once a month. On clients, I change out the nails as needed... ie: the product on the thumb gets loose, I put a new nail on. Replacing each nail as needed.
Absolutely NEVER pry the nails off, always soak them off in acteone!
As long as you take care of them (treat them as you would jewelry not a screwdriver), the technician is not over filing your natural nails, you keep a length that works well with your lifestyle (ie: if you play softball, you shouldn't have 2 inch long nails), and you inspect them DAILY for problems you shouldn't have any infections or disasters going on with them.How long is it safe to keep artificial nails on?
its safe as long as u keep it clean other wise it can cause infectionHow long is it safe to keep artificial nails on?
If they acrylics it's safe to keep them on for however long you want. Just make sure you get them re-done every few weeks. And make sure water doesn't get caught between your real nail and the fake nails or else it'll get infected.
The answer is that it depends on the extent of the false nails, what type they are, and how they are bonded with the nail.
However as a general rule you should not wear for more than two weeks without giving the nail a couple of days to breathe on its own accord.
This is important for a healthy nail as there is increased risk of infection and other problems when the false nail is attached as it stops the natural processes and breathing as it were of the nail from occurring.
I get gel nails. I take them off every 3months to let my nails breath get strong again then a month later ill get them redone.
I would suggest changing them every 4 fills. My aunt had an infection once and it was NASTY and ended up getting all funky and smelly and infected. don't put that stuff off.
It's not really safe at all. I wouldn't reccomend keeping them on longer than 2 weeks until getting a fill or replacements.
I used fake nails last year....for the WHOLE YEAR!
I wouldn't recommend it for that long...maybe 1 month at a time.
about 2 weeks, but by that time they have usually fell off anyway so...
Artificial nails?
My nails are always breaking and chipping from work. I work as a checkout chick, so they get quite a beating lol.
I was wondering if there are any artificial nails like gel or acrylic, that would stop them from breaking? Just so they can have a chance to grow.
Which would be better to get, gel or acrylic?
I heard they damage your nails too...so would it be a good idea to get them at all?
Thanks!Artificial nails?
You could get a gel or acrylic overlay on your nails. No matter what you do if you put something like that over your nails though they are going to be damaged. If you want something to just strengthen them use Sally Hanson's Hard as Nails. My uncle is a guitar player and he would paint his thumb with the clear one and it strengthened his nail so he could use it to play.Artificial nails?
fake nails just make your nails weaker!
if you want stronger nails try this polish it works amazingly.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh鈥?/a>
gel nails are really durable. you would recieve some benefits from them if you don't get them too long.1 won't break as easily, 2 polish lasts longer
try the salon
go to a nail salon and tell them whats been happening and if theyre good theyll give you good tips
Acrylic nails are not a good idea. when they start to grow out and/or rise, you can get water uder them that will sit there and you could get an infection or something on/ under your real nail.
artificial nails are undeniably cute, but after i take mine off, my nails are damaged! the salons i go to always ';drill'; and ';shave'; my nails at the cuticles, so they leave dent marks once they're taken off. i would have to say artificial nails dont really add strength to your nails... they're just EXPENSIVE coatings =]
acrylic. i had gel and they were always breaking.
just try some clear nail varnish and to hit the key with finger not your nails
I was wondering if there are any artificial nails like gel or acrylic, that would stop them from breaking? Just so they can have a chance to grow.
Which would be better to get, gel or acrylic?
I heard they damage your nails too...so would it be a good idea to get them at all?
Thanks!Artificial nails?
You could get a gel or acrylic overlay on your nails. No matter what you do if you put something like that over your nails though they are going to be damaged. If you want something to just strengthen them use Sally Hanson's Hard as Nails. My uncle is a guitar player and he would paint his thumb with the clear one and it strengthened his nail so he could use it to play.Artificial nails?
fake nails just make your nails weaker!
if you want stronger nails try this polish it works amazingly.
http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jh鈥?/a>
gel nails are really durable. you would recieve some benefits from them if you don't get them too long.1 won't break as easily, 2 polish lasts longer
try the salon
go to a nail salon and tell them whats been happening and if theyre good theyll give you good tips
Acrylic nails are not a good idea. when they start to grow out and/or rise, you can get water uder them that will sit there and you could get an infection or something on/ under your real nail.
artificial nails are undeniably cute, but after i take mine off, my nails are damaged! the salons i go to always ';drill'; and ';shave'; my nails at the cuticles, so they leave dent marks once they're taken off. i would have to say artificial nails dont really add strength to your nails... they're just EXPENSIVE coatings =]
acrylic. i had gel and they were always breaking.
just try some clear nail varnish and to hit the key with finger not your nails
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