Acrylic Nails
Acrylic nails are the strongest and last the longest of all the nail overlays. But, if it’s not done well, these nails can look thick and very artificial. Find a manicurist who is an expert at applying acrylic nails, and you can get a very thin, natural-looking nail. They usually need to be filled in every two to three weeks as your nails grow, but depending on how hard you are on your nails, you may need to see the manicurist sooner to avoid nail loosening, which can lead to mildew if water gets trapped underneath. And, if a professional removes them properly, the acrylic nails should cause little weakening to the nail plate. One factor that might make you choose acrylic: It is the most commonly-used artificial nail; if you travel a great deal, it will be easier for you to find a place to repair or fill in your manicure.
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1 Joan // Jun 8, 2009 at 12:10 am
Acrylic nails are by far the strongest but that may not be the best option for your nail type. Gels are a good option to strengthen natural nails as they are more flexable and non-porous. There are many cross over products on the market like Acrygel which is acrylic/gel product used together. Then there is fibregel and powder gel along with other hybrid products. Acrylic will always be the most popular as product control reigns supreme coupled with cost.
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