Everything About Acrylic Nails 2019

By HEIDI BUI

Some people are just naturally blessed with solid, length-withstanding, nails but if you’re gushing over some Instagrammer’s really lush long claws, it’s usually credited to the magic that is everything about acrylic nails. It has taken the world by store as this faux nail method gives you the chance to create your dream paws without worrying too much about it cracking, breaking, or being heavily damaged—with proper care, of course!

But hold your horses because before you step out the door to visit your nearest nail salon and ask to get done in with these luscious paws, you have to do your research first to find out how it’s properly done so you know which salons to trust since improper application of acrylic nails can inflict heavy damage onto your nail bed and your girls at Five Star Nails and Spa, don’t want that! So read on to find out about what you need to know before going Kylie Jenner on your nails.

Everything About Acrylic Nails and How are They Applied?

Acrylics, the most popular artificial nail. Are a combination of a liquid and powder that when mixed becomes doughy in consistency. It is then dried and creates a hard, protective layer over the natural nail. Then by dipping a brush into liquid monomer and placing the wet brush in powder polymer. A ball is created which is then applied to the nail together with a nail tip. The ball is put into place on the nail bed and patted to the fit using liquid monomer. The finished product most often cured by air drying.

Can you paint over acrylic nails?

Whether you prefer the good old-fashioned polish or the thick gel, go have the time of your life picking the colors from both varieties because anything goes when it comes to decorating your acrylics. Yes, even the shape of your nail! Long? Short? Almond-shaped? Diamond shaped? All possible!

The pros and cons of Acrylic Nails?

Everything About Acrylic Nails are a popular faux nail option, so you don’t have to look too hard to find a place that offers the service and for a very affordable price too! It’s extra durable so chances of it breaking off without chemical treatment are near zero. With proper care and regular trips for refills, you can rest assured that your nails could last almost anything.

Which means you have to get them refilled every few weeks or suffer. Some workplaces also don’t allow acrylic nails.

With all that being said, still, it is up to you if you’d like to have your claws long and posh as ever! And hey! if you wanna push through with this for pampering day, drop by at Five Star Nails and Spa and let us handle your nail beautification in the most professionally friction less way right here in Shreveport! Book an appointment online now or call (318) 795-3396! Information on services and pricing are readily available here on our website!