There are two options when it comes to nails. One is to keep it natural and have the conventional pedicure and manicure. The other is to have artificial nails done of which there are different types. The simplest kind is stick-ons. These come in different colors, designs and lengths. They come in a package that includes glue for sticking them on. They last for a very short time and are ideal for short periods of time such as for an event. They are easily removed with hot water.
The strongest and longest lasting type of nail overlay is acrylic nails. They need to be filled in after three to four weeks as the natural nail continues to grow or sooner if necessary. This is to avoid loosening of the artificial one by the natural one as it grows. If this happens, mildew can develop if water gets into the space between the loose artificial nail and the natural one. You can also get other kinds of nail infections.
Do not try to remove them yourself. They should be done by a professional nail technician because doing it the wrong way can cause the nail plate to weaken. Apart from durability, another advantage of acrylic nails is that they are the most popular type of artificial nail. This means that should you be traveling, it should not be too difficult to get a professional nail salon where they can be filled in.
Other options are fiber, linen and silk wraps. Wraps are cutouts made from these materials in specific shapes for gluing onto the nail plate. They make nails stronger and they can be used to make them longer. Though they are applied over the entire nail, wraps are most commonly applied to make the tips stronger. The most natural looking wraps are those made of silk. They are very flexible and natural looking but they are also quite delicate.
Linen wraps are the strongest option. However, they are transparent and they may look so thick as to give away the fact that they are not natural. It is for these reasons that they are not so popular. The best option is fiberglass which is why it is the most popular. It combines the naturalness of silk wraps and the resilience of linen.
There are also gel nails. When they first came onto the market, the nails were made of gel-powder used to make dental porcelains. Today, nail technicians use a form known as Mylar for sculpting the nail. It is then set or hinged under a lamp that gives UV rays. Because of the way it is applied and set, this type of artificial nail may need to be filled in less often than acrylic ones. Fill-ins are still necessary though and when you want to remove them, it should be done by a professional.
Another way to adorn your artificial nails is with nail sequins. They are little, glittery studs that are also attached using glue. You can attach them in one or more colors and they can be put down in a pattern or design. You can also have nail art one in any one of the numerous color and design options.
The strongest and longest lasting type of nail overlay is acrylic nails. They need to be filled in after three to four weeks as the natural nail continues to grow or sooner if necessary. This is to avoid loosening of the artificial one by the natural one as it grows. If this happens, mildew can develop if water gets into the space between the loose artificial nail and the natural one. You can also get other kinds of nail infections.
Do not try to remove them yourself. They should be done by a professional nail technician because doing it the wrong way can cause the nail plate to weaken. Apart from durability, another advantage of acrylic nails is that they are the most popular type of artificial nail. This means that should you be traveling, it should not be too difficult to get a professional nail salon where they can be filled in.
Other options are fiber, linen and silk wraps. Wraps are cutouts made from these materials in specific shapes for gluing onto the nail plate. They make nails stronger and they can be used to make them longer. Though they are applied over the entire nail, wraps are most commonly applied to make the tips stronger. The most natural looking wraps are those made of silk. They are very flexible and natural looking but they are also quite delicate.
Linen wraps are the strongest option. However, they are transparent and they may look so thick as to give away the fact that they are not natural. It is for these reasons that they are not so popular. The best option is fiberglass which is why it is the most popular. It combines the naturalness of silk wraps and the resilience of linen.
There are also gel nails. When they first came onto the market, the nails were made of gel-powder used to make dental porcelains. Today, nail technicians use a form known as Mylar for sculpting the nail. It is then set or hinged under a lamp that gives UV rays. Because of the way it is applied and set, this type of artificial nail may need to be filled in less often than acrylic ones. Fill-ins are still necessary though and when you want to remove them, it should be done by a professional.
Another way to adorn your artificial nails is with nail sequins. They are little, glittery studs that are also attached using glue. You can attach them in one or more colors and they can be put down in a pattern or design. You can also have nail art one in any one of the numerous color and design options.