Giving a new twist to artificial fingernails is the use of Solar Nails. Though more expensive, the use of these nails are definitely worth your money. Not only do they look natural despite the fact that they are artificial, they also last longer compared to cheaper varieties of artificial fingernails.
Solar Nails are the upgraded counterpart of Acrylic or artificial nails. It is applied quite differently from Acrylic nails. Where Acrylic nails are placed on the nail bed, the Solar variety are applied in a two step process. The white tip is placed first, followed by the pink natural-looking artificial nail. Due to its appearance, Solar variety nails commonly resemble a French manicure.
There are a lot of advantages when you choose to have Solar artificial nails applied. First of all, unlike artificial nails these variety need to be refilled only once every three weeks. This is a more convenient option especially if you cannot invest the time to constantly have your artificial nails refilled. Refilling your nails less often is also a much more economical choice.
Tanning doesn’t have to be a problem when you put on these upgraded artificial nails variety. Unlike Acrylic nails that turn yellow when exposed to too much sun or radiation from tanning salon, Solar nails do not turn yellow at all. Making it look more appealing together with your perfectly tanned skin. This nail investment will surely not go to waste.
Solar artificial nails are also known for their durability. They do not chip easily like Acrylic nails. Since Acrylic nails are applied on the nail beds, when the nail grows the artificial nail has a tendency to break. With the Solar variety, you get longer lasting nails. Another plus for Solar artificial nails is that they do not possess the potential to damage your real nail. As these nails are not extensions like Acrylic nails, it won’t damage your real nails no matter how long you have the Solar variety applied. There are a lot more advantages to Solar artificial nails such as a natural shine that does not require nail polish and the option of freehand designs on your newly applied nails. So choose wisely because when beauty is on the line, Solar Nails will definitely not let you down.
11 responses so far ↓
1 shirley // Apr 21, 2008 at 3:08 am
I would like to see how they are applied. If you need a uv lamp. Waiting youe answer.
2 Jill // Apr 25, 2008 at 9:36 pm
Where do they do Solar Nails in NYC?
3 Jenny // May 9, 2008 at 5:45 pm
They do not need a UV lamp to be applied. In all my searching, I was never able to find anywhere in NYC that applies Solar Nails. Most places didn’t even know what they were!
4 cathy perry // May 28, 2008 at 12:45 am
I’m a manicurist and would like more information on your solar nails thank you cathy
5 linda // Jun 1, 2008 at 3:37 am
solar nails are very popular in texas. all the nail salons in the area where i live (dallas) offer this version of the acrylic nails. i have worn acrylic nails for years because i bite my nails. i did not know about solar nails until i noticed how beautiful a friend’s nails were one day at lunch. she told me they were the solar version of the acrylics. they do cost more because they are more labor intensive but they are well worth it. they last twice as long and do not turn yellow. i love them and will never go back.
6 Melody // Jun 2, 2008 at 8:22 pm
I have had the solar nails done in virginia and I love them. They don’t chip, turn yellow like your other nails do. I have found they don’t even turn yellow when you are using household chemicals like bleach and strong cleaners. They are well worth the extra money I will never go back to the others.
7 nancy // Jun 3, 2008 at 5:25 am
i do agree, solar nails are actually better. i was debating for the longest on whether or not i wanted to try solar nails, one day i was like wat the hell and went for it. its been almost 3 weeks since i’ve gotten them and i’m getting ready for a fill. they still look great. and it’s true, they do not chip as easily as acrylic. go to the right place and u’ll be satisfied.
8 amy // Jun 12, 2008 at 10:21 am
I just had solar nails put on and I love them. I am also a nail bitter and began to bite these. Where I use to chip nail polish off and then have to keep going in to get them repainted, I was able to chip the topcoat gel off but they still look great. Because the color goes all the way down there was no way for me to chip the color off. Now I have stipped biting them altogether.
I have read that you have to be careful because a lot of salons say that their pink and whites are solar and they aren’t. Whatever mine are, I love them and I will never go back.
9 Susan Drozdowski // Jul 11, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I had my solar nails done in Dallas while vising my girlfriend. I came home and need to find a place in either PA or NJ to refill. I love them! Please help me find a location….I’m desperate.
10 Ina // Jul 17, 2008 at 1:23 pm
I am from Texas and have been wearing Solar nails for quite some time. I moved to NC and can not find ANYONE who even knows what a Solar Nail is. One salon attempted to pass acrylic off as Solar, telling me she had to polish them or they would turn yellow. SOLAR NAILS DO NOT TURN YELLOW. I wish someone here did do them. I miss my nails. I refuse to wear Acrylic.
11 Kathy // Jul 17, 2008 at 6:14 pm
I LOVE my Solar nails!! I’ve had them nonstop for a year and a half. In NC, there are THREE salons near me in south Charlotte (near Hwy 51 and Providence, also Hwy 51 and Carmel Rd).
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