Acrylic nails are false nail tips glued to your natural nails and held in place with a thick, durable coating that can be customized with any nail shape, color, or art.
Application Process
The first step in applying acrylic nails is to clean and prepare the natural nails. Next, nail tips can be glued on to extend nail length if desired. Acrylic powder and liquid are then mixed and applied over the natural nail and tip, sculpting the desired shape. The acrylic hardens as it is exposed to air. Finally, nails can be shaped, filed, and decorated as wanted.
Maintenance and Durability
Acrylic nails require maintenance every two to three weeks as the acrylic can deteriorate and lift off the nail as natural nails grow out underneath. However, they are more durable than other options like gel nails. Priming the nail first helps acrylic adhere properly.
Acrylic vs. Gel Nails
What’s the difference between gel and acrylic nails? While both can be used to extend and beautify nails, the acrylic process involves a chemical reaction between liquid and powder, creating durable, rigid extensions that resemble natural nails.