How to care for your acrylic nails at home
If you're not familiar with the world of acrylic nails, let me tell you that this is one of the most durable and resistant manicure techniques. This technique is perfect for creating extensions, especially when you want to give length to your nails or make them more extreme. In addition, it also allows you to reconstruct broken or bitten nails, helping to avoid problems with onychophagia (the habit of eating or biting your nails with your teeth).
Are you thinking about trying this technique and want to know how to keep your acrylic nails in perfect condition? In order to give you the best advice, we have asked expert manicurists in this technique to explain everything there is to know about acrylic nails .
Are you thinking about trying this technique and want to know how to keep your acrylic nails in perfect condition? In order to give you the best advice, we have asked expert manicurists in this technique to explain everything there is to know about acrylic nails .
What are acrylic nails?
Acrylic nails (also known as sculpted nails ) are those made by combining polymer powder and liquid monomer, forming a paste that is applied to the natural nail. Once the product has dried and hardened, it is shaped into the desired shape. It is an air-drying material, so it is not necessary to dry it under a lamp.
This manicure technique is used to strengthen nails, lengthen them or repair broken ones . The versatility and multiple options it offers make this the preferred technique for many manicurists.
This manicure technique is used to strengthen nails, lengthen them or repair broken ones . The versatility and multiple options it offers make this the preferred technique for many manicurists.
Tips for maintaining your acrylic nails
Moisturize your hands and nails
Let's talk about the importance of hydration for skin and nails: good hydration regulates the skin's water levels , making the protective barrier stronger and more flexible.
Hydration prevents dryness and, as such, protects it from the sun, cold or air, its greatest enemies. “I recommend applying cuticle oil 1-2 times a day, depending on your skin type. This will help you have much more elastic, hydrated skin and also regulate cuticle growth and dead skin,” explains manicurist María Dong . “My absolute favorite product is Spa Essence cuticle oil , as it contains so many natural oils and provides very intense and long-lasting hydration. Since I tried it, it is the one I apply to my clients and myself,” adds María.
Hydration prevents dryness and, as such, protects it from the sun, cold or air, its greatest enemies. “I recommend applying cuticle oil 1-2 times a day, depending on your skin type. This will help you have much more elastic, hydrated skin and also regulate cuticle growth and dead skin,” explains manicurist María Dong . “My absolute favorite product is Spa Essence cuticle oil , as it contains so many natural oils and provides very intense and long-lasting hydration. Since I tried it, it is the one I apply to my clients and myself,” adds María.
Make sure to apply and remove the product correctly on your nails.
If you don't have much experience and want to try acrylic nails , we recommend that you put yourself in the hands of experienced manicurists. “Acrylic nails are safe as long as we take care of the way we apply them, remove them and avoid lifting and air pockets,” explains Maria. For this reason, focusing on a good application of the product is key to guaranteeing the safety and durability of your manicure .
It is also important to properly remove sculpted nails . This manicure technique (like permanent or gel nails) does not have to harm your natural nails, but a poorly performed removal process can weaken natural nails, so it is advisable to have them removed by a professional.
It is also important to properly remove sculpted nails . This manicure technique (like permanent or gel nails) does not have to harm your natural nails, but a poorly performed removal process can weaken natural nails, so it is advisable to have them removed by a professional.
Make refills regularly
“Ideally , you should do the infill within 21 days at the latest . This will depend on the growth of your natural nail. If we leave them longer, we risk causing lifting and damage due to the loss of leveling at the nail’s stress points,” explains Maria. It is totally inadvisable to try to push your acrylic nails beyond their useful life and not keep up with the infills.
Take into account the condition of your natural nails
You've probably heard a few times that you need to take breaks between manicures to let your nails breathe. Well, we're here to debunk a myth. It's not necessary to take breaks between manicures as long as your natural nails are healthy and strong, since, as manicurist Dahiana Arias of Dahia Nails explains, " the nail gets oxygen from the blood, not from the air . I do recommend taking breaks in cases of onycholysis or fungus."
Use quality products
We recommend that you do not expose yourself to just any product and that you make sure that everything you apply to your nails and skin is of good quality and complies with European standards and regulations on the safety of cosmetic products. “Without a doubt, Manicura24 products are my favourites, I have been using them for years. They are my favourites for work and for the health of my clients, especially the Cover Rose acrylic , it is my favourite!” says expert Dahiana.
Now you can enjoy an acrylic manicure and take care of it like the professionals do. Don't hesitate to tell us about your experience and share how you take care of your acrylic nails !
Now you can enjoy an acrylic manicure and take care of it like the professionals do. Don't hesitate to tell us about your experience and share how you take care of your acrylic nails !
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