Leaving the Salon with a great set of acrylic nails can be a wonderful feeling. A gifted, well trained nail artist can not only make your hands look beautiful, and get you lots of compliments, she can make you feel great about yourself.
But, even though the nails are resistant to normal wear and tear, they can be damaged, so bi-weekly visits to the Salon are recommended to keep them looking good. In between visits to your favorite nail artist, your nails should be pampered as well. Don’t do any kind of work that puts upward pressure on them, like opening a can of soda or digging in the garden. Any kind of lifting that involves your nails should be avoided also.
Applying a top coat of polish over the nails is an excellent way to protect them in between visits. Using regular polish as a top coat will require that you have them re-coated every 2-3 days, but, if you opt for a gel coat, you will be able to extend the time between visits.
Don’t try to make any repairs yourself on your acrylic nails. If, for some reason you break or chip a nail, make an appointment with your nail tech to do the repairs. She is trained to handle such accidents. If you try to repair the break yourself and get any fungus or bacteria under the nail, it could lead to a serious infection. Trust the professionals to correct the problem.
Avoiding contact with water, detergents or other cleaning agents for anything but a limited amount of time should be avoided. Extended exposure can lead to the nails lifting and separating. Keep a pair of gloves handy, just in case, if you’re going to do the dishes. Also, stay away from acetone, as it can play havoc with the acrylic nails. Check with your nail tech if you are exposed, to see if you need to pay her a visit. Remember that heat can also weaken the nails.
It’s important to take stock of your lifestyle when choosing the length and shape of your acrylics, too. If you do a lot of gardening or housework, you may want to keep them a bit shorter. Talk to your nail tech about your daily activities and she can probably make suggestions that will fit your lifestyle perfectly.
Leaving the Salon with a great set of acrylic nails can be a wonderful feeling. A gifted, well trained nail artist can not only make your hands look beautiful, and get you lots of compliments, she can make you feel great about yourself.
But, even though the nails are resistant to normal wear and tear, they can be damaged, so bi-weekly visits to the Salon are recommended to keep them looking good. In between visits to your favorite nail artist, your nails should be pampered as well. Don’t do any kind of work that puts upward pressure on them, like opening a can of soda or digging in the garden. Any kind of lifting that involves your nails should be avoided also.
Applying a top coat of polish over the nails is an excellent way to protect them in between visits. Using regular polish as a top coat will require that you have them re-coated every 2-3 days, but, if you opt for a gel coat, you will be able to extend the time between visits.
Don’t try to make any repairs yourself on your acrylic nails. If, for some reason you break or chip a nail, make an appointment with your nail tech to do the repairs. She is trained to handle such accidents. If you try to repair the break yourself and get any fungus or bacteria under the nail, it could lead to a serious infection. Trust the professionals to correct the problem.
Avoiding contact with water, detergents or other cleaning agents for anything but a limited amount of time should be avoided. Extended exposure can lead to the nails lifting and separating. Keep a pair of gloves handy, just in case, if you’re going to do the dishes. Also, stay away from acetone, as it can play havoc with the acrylic nails. Check with your nail tech if you are exposed, to see if you need to pay her a visit. Remember that heat can also weaken the nails.
It’s important to take stock of your lifestyle when choosing the length and shape of your acrylics, too. If you do a lot of gardening or housework, you may want to keep them a bit shorter. Talk to your nail tech about your daily activities and she can probably make suggestions that will fit your lifestyle perfectly.
Maintaining a healthy life is important for your nails as well. Keep hydrated, Talk to your doctor if you have dry skin and cuticles or weak and brittle nails. You might benefit from vitamin E supplements. People who have a high water balance tend to have healthier skin, hair and nails.
Watch your nails and always check with your nail tech if something doesn’t seem right. And, by all means, have fills done regularly. To keep your nails healthy and looking good, have fills done every two weeks. With a little attention you can have spectacular looking nails for as long as you want.
Maintaining a healthy life is important for your nails as well. Keep hydrated, Talk to your doctor if you have dry skin and cuticles or weak and brittle nails. You might benefit from vitamin E supplements. People who have a high water balance tend to have healthier skin, hair and nails.
Watch your nails and always check with your nail tech if something doesn’t seem right. And, by all means, have fills done regularly. To keep your nails healthy and looking good, have fills done every two weeks. With a little attention you can have spectacular looking nails for as long as you want.
