Friday, April 30, 2010

What do you guys think about acrylic nails on a girl?

I have them now, sometimes I won't have them for a while, but sometimes I do.What do you guys think about acrylic nails on a girl?
My husband LOVES them on me. He thinks they are very pretty and also likes me to scratch his back with them. And give him a scalp massage with them. They feel good for that =)





I do just a bit of white at the tips.





And he cares less when I don't have them, though, too!What do you guys think about acrylic nails on a girl?
They are just a pain in the butt to deal with. I hate having to get them filled every week. And it's not worth the pain when they break off. I would rather have a natural nail any way.
some might hate them, some might love them. but


you probably lost most of them at the word ';acrylic.';
Guys really don't care just as lone as they look nice and half of them don't' even know what they are.
pretty feminine, but tht's not....(um how can i say this w/o being perverted)....a feature of women's anatomy i've really focused on...( couldn't think of anything, could have only been said 1 way)
i have had mine for almost five years and my boyfriend loves them on me, so i would say they don't care unless they are ugly.
I dont like them.





its totally fake,





fake is out.





who grows big white things with pretty glitter designs NATURALLY?





come on. get REAL now.
Personally I like natural
Horrible, complete turn off.
80% of us don't know what acrylic nails are.


Including me.
trassshhyy
There okay, but to be completely honest I could care less what nails a girl has...
i think you should explain what acrylic nails are
Not a fan.
I think of prostitution when I see those... so yeah, that should give you an idea.
i'm a girl but i'll answer, it looks fake and it's not pretty

How do I remove these stupid acrylic nails?

I had acrylic nails put on yesterday and I hate them. I can't type, I can't change the babys nappy and they really hurt. Every time I touch them they hurt my fingers. So I remove them? Will it be harder because I only just had them put on?





This is what I get for being vain.How do I remove these stupid acrylic nails?
soak them in acetone nail varnish remover for at least half an hour and file them down if they dont budge! or go back to the nail shop and pay 拢10 to get them removed xxHow do I remove these stupid acrylic nails?
The best thing to do is go to a nail salon and have the people remove them for you. Don't bite them off. It will make your nails beds really sore. If you don't have the time to go to a nail salon then what you can do is get some nail polish remover and soak your fingers in it and the acrylic nails should melt off or get soft. If they don't completely melt off then you can pick them off if they are soft or just soak them longer. This may take a lot of time but it will work.
I had my nails done once and i ended up taking them off the next day because i could not change my kids diapers(you call them nappies), i could not type like you just said and my fingers hurt also.I called a friend of mine who went to beauty school and said to SOAK them in nail polisher removed that has Acatone in it.I did that but it still was a ***** to get them off.It took me hrs to get them off and the acrylic did not all come off at once either some of it was still stuck it came off over time. I haven't got the nails done since lol im just not use to having long nails and they suck when you have kids.
They take time to get used to. No one is more virtuous for not having them.





Anyway, what I always advise is taking a cotton ball and saturating it in acetone, place it on your nail and wrap each nail in foil. It will take about 30 minutes and they should be melted enough to scrape off. I would advise waiting a couple of days because it sounds like they damaged your cuticle area (shouldnt happen with a good tech) so putting acetone on them so soon might hurt
its probably because u just had them put on, you will get used to them in a few days. but if you really want them off head down to the drug store/pharmacy and buy some acetone. soak em in there, it dissolves the acrylic cement that binds the fake nail on.





oh i should also add, they almost destroy your nail putting them on so they bind well to your real nails, so you should invest in some nail strengthening treatments too because your nails will look shocking for a few weeks after.
I understand the hurt, you must have just received a new full set! I would recommend keeping them since you wanted your hands to look nice anyway. The throbbing pain will subside in a few days, if not then try this.....( the link)





it was a previously asked question and got good answers
Soak them in Acetone, you can buy it at drugstores. You have to do it for a while or it doesnt work. Try filing them down to a comfortable size otherwise?
Usually you need something with acetone in it to soften the glue.


DON'T bite them off, it leaves behind glue and it ruins your nails.
You can go back to the nail place and they will take them off for you. It takes longer than it did to get put on and is painful.

How do I keep my french acrylic nails that I got done at the salon, from looking bad?

I got my nails done a week ago, and I usually wait 3 weeks before getting them filled. The edges around the bottom always look tacky beacause they lift up and I was wondering if there was some way I could make them look better.How do I keep my french acrylic nails that I got done at the salon, from looking bad?
you can file the bottom gunk off, and then paint them with clear nail polish.How do I keep my french acrylic nails that I got done at the salon, from looking bad?
get them done every 2 weeks
They have over the counter supplies that you can get at any pharmacy. If they are popping up, they weren't applied correctly. You can use an itty bitty bit of superglue to re adhere them. If they already need to be filled in, purchase the powder and fill them in. DO NOT use Acetone nail polish remover to take off the polish. It makes the superglue come apart. You MUST use NON ACETONE nail polish remover.
Stay away from washing dishes , unless you wear gloves ! Alcohol is a sure killer !
if you want your nails to look nice at all times you need to make an appointment every two wks. i would not even mess with them it makes matters worse.
You have to be super careful with Acrylics when they start to separate from the nail. This causes water to get in between the nail and the acrylic and will cause a fungal infection. Luckily this fungus is very easy to see b/c it will look like dirt or green stuff under your nail.Mine sometimes separate at the top if I wait too long for a fill but if they are separating from the bottom you need to talk to your nail tech about using stronger glue or letting the acrylic set longer or something.


If your nail tech doesn't take this seriously I would find another b/c if you ever wear color you might not notice a fungus and they can get so bad that you would lose your nail, unlikely since you see someone every three weeks but still something to think about.





Some people's nails grow faster than others and you may just be one of those people that has to go more often.
First, quit getting acrylic. They lift to easily. Get gel. Don't wait three weeks, go every two. Also, try not to get them too long, that makes them lift faster. Try not to wash dishes too much without using gloves, and type too much!

What brand should I use to do my own acrylic nails?

I want to start doing my own nails, along with my friends and families.I have tried those cheap nail kits from Walmart for acrylic powder nails, and it turned out pretty good, What brands do they use in professional nail salons?What brand should I use to do my own acrylic nails?
Here is a link to a website that has great quality, safe products at very reasonable prices. I do my own acrylics, I buy from here and just love the product.





I recommend the ';Original System';





http://www.idonails.com/shop/index.php?c鈥?/a>What brand should I use to do my own acrylic nails?
You get what you pay for when buying cheap products not designed to be used by a licensed nail professional! Good luck!
i'm not sure if this is a professional but it's very high quality so try nailene.
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  • What are the health dangers of breathing fumes from acrylic nails?

    I work in an office next to a nail salon. The fumes from the acrylic nails permeate into our office space to the point where you'd think we were the nail salon. Its awful and even our customers complain.What are the health dangers of breathing fumes from acrylic nails?
    Cancer is a risk. The biggest one is that the people may have fungus on their nails when the powder is ground off (which is the powder that flys in the air). You may be breathing in the fungus. Nasty, huh?What are the health dangers of breathing fumes from acrylic nails?
    Asked a guy I know who is a chemist. He used to work with the same chemicals in the lab. They had to have tight monitoring of levels and they could only be used in a fume cabinet. He says he is amazed that OH%26amp;S allows them to operate like they do. Try looking up MSDS's of Ethyl Methacrylate and Methyl Methacrylate to get some info

    What other then monomer can be used to do acrylic nails?

    Can I make that liquid myself ? do I HAVE to use a monomer in order to do acrylic nails?What other then monomer can be used to do acrylic nails?
    umm dont cheap out and do it yourself. im a guy so i may not know these things, but they are made by professionals for a reason. in case you make a mistake and end up making mustard gas ( highly killer toxic gas) you want nails go get a manicure or pedicure

    How do girls with very long acrylic nails maintain their hygiene?

    I know this may sound funny (and it is kind of) but this question has bothered me for a while but I've never had the guts to actually ask someone. I had gotten some a few months ago and they were not long at all. But they were very uncomfortable. I can't understand how women with those long nails do. If you have or have had extremely long nails I want to know how do you do your daily tasks? How do you wipe yourself? Do you clean down there?How do girls with very long acrylic nails maintain their hygiene?
    hmmm extra TP in the bathroom. a washcloth or sponge for downstairs. one of those nail-cleaning sticks for under the nails.... long fake nails help for washing your hair, so i have found, because you can really dig into your hair with the shampoo %26amp; conditioner, giving your hair a really deep clean.





    i think acrylics are uncomfortable at first too but i got used to them within a week. but they rip my contact lenses so i cant wear them much :( but i better get ready for them because prom is next month! haha





    good question!How do girls with very long acrylic nails maintain their hygiene?
    always wondered that myself...
    Very, very carefully!!!
    people still do that? i thought that went out of style in 02 or something, I always thought they were so ugly anyways.
    It is a really stupid question.





    Fake or not women with long nails can be just as clean as ones that don't have them.
    Dont play with your cltoris let your man do it
    Well, my nails aren't really long, and some women do have them long, but you get a washcloth and use it. nails dont really make a factor, because something else is washing you.





    If they were uncomfortable to you, when I have the fake nails you buy at the store on... my mouth swells up a bit, and It only happens the first few days, but it's some sort of chemical in the glue or the nails. Not sure which one.





    Ask your nail lady though, that's what she's there for. Dont get really long nails if you aren't comfortable with them.
    Perhaps they use a reaching tool or a robotic buttwiper.

    How to get acrylic nails off?

    i went and got acrylics at a salon, and now i need to know the trick to getting them off without just ripping them off. I have no money to get them removed at the salon so home remedies and such is what i am looking for!How to get acrylic nails off?
    It should never, ever be painful to remove acrylic nails. Soak them in acetone for at least a half hour. It will take some time, but they will come off without any pain.How to get acrylic nails off?
    pour some nail polish remover into a bowel and soak them for 20 minutes or so. then, wiggle a nail or two and see if it's gotten any looser. If not, continue to soak for 10-20 minute increments. Unfortunately you will wind up having to do some prying to get them off..I suggest trying to fit the tip of a metal nail file under a bottom corner and slowly wiggling it underneath the rest of the nail, pulling it off. It's gonna hurt, but there's not really any easy way to get them off without going to the salon. You could also cut the tip off of the nails with nail clippers. good luck!
    Ok not just any nail polish remover will do. You have to have acetone to dissolve acrylics. Soak them in it and once in a while sort of scrape off the ';melted'; acrylic with an orangewood stick. When it weakens, some will come off in chunks. It takes a while to do this, so i'd watch a movie or something while you do it.
    You can soak them but no matter what your still going to have to rip them off. Your nails will be really thin after too. Don't pay to have it done, it is much more painful.
    Get some liquid nail polish remover and put it in a bowl. Then put your nails in there and leave them for about 10 mins. If they dont come off then, then leave them in lobger and soon they shoukld come off. =D
    soak them in hot water soap and nailpolish remover
    hot water.. soak em

    Do you think acrylic nails are out of style?

    I have noticed a lot of people are keeping there real nails instead of acrylic. I am trying to decide if I will get acrylic or if I should just keep my real nails. My real nails grow long so I don't know if I should even bother getting acrylic. What do you think?Do you think acrylic nails are out of style?
    don't bother getting them acrylic, they mess up your nails sooo bad...go get your own nails done (a manicure)Do you think acrylic nails are out of style?
    Acrylic nails hold a ton of germs and bacteria, even more than real nails. Plus they are a waste of money... try putting $30 in a jar every week that you would have had to pay to get them filled and in only one year you will have $1560 in that jar... then the nails don't sound like such a good idea do they??
    the only reason i get acrylic is bc i bite my nails. if i had long nails i would just get my real nails done. When getting acrylic your nails grow not that strong bc they shave it down alittle bit to put the acrylic on.
    No i don't think they are out of style loads of people have them but i need help people! i don't know if to get them because they might reack my real nails and They cost alot but please help me?
    like, no one has arcylics now.


    its better for your nails and prettier and cleaner if you just cut your nails really short and paint the like deep pruple or lots of coats of clear.
    Natural is better. I think most acrylic is...icky.
    I always just get white tips.


    :)


    they will never go out of style.
    real..duh
    well yea, sorta.


    it depends how old you are though.
    NO WAY! EVEN IF I GET THEM REALLY SHORT THEY WILL ALWAYS BE IN

    What should i do when the nail polish on my acrylic nails chips?

    What should i do when the nail polish on my acrylic nails chips? I dont want to take them off because i dont want to waste my money,........thnx :)


    What should i do when the nail polish on my acrylic nails chips?
    get a color close to it and paint the chipped part or go to the salon and tell them to trade out that nail and be more careful





    i hope this helps


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  • Is there any acrylic nails not made in china?

    I really want to wear acrylic nails but my mom wont let me if there made in china. Please help!Is there any acrylic nails not made in china?
    There might be, just go to a Walgreens, Shoppers, Wal-mart, places like that, see if they sell any that aren't made in china. There are probably some somewhere.Is there any acrylic nails not made in china?
    Yes.

    How much do acrylic nails cost?

    I live in Des Moines, Iowa. I was going to go to Venetian Nails. How much would a full set cost?How much do acrylic nails cost?
    with paint its about 20-25 dollars and sometimes more if you get a French Manicure but without paint its about 15 dollarsHow much do acrylic nails cost?
    usually around 20-26 dollars

    Ways to remove acrylic nails that have been professionally done?

    they are growing out %26amp; look terrible. but i dont want to get them filled, im just done with them. how do i remove them?Ways to remove acrylic nails that have been professionally done?
    Pls don't listen to the first answer. Do not cut off the tips/nails. You can cause damage. Put acetone in a glass or metal bowl. Just enough to cover your nails. Use an old nail file, the coarser the better. File the edge of your nails as well as the whole nail. Soak for 5 minutes, then wipe your nails on a paper towel. File again, soak, and wipe. Keep repeating until all the product is gone. You should also apply cuticle oil, and a nail hardener once finished. This is the safest and best way to remove acrylic! Good luck!Ways to remove acrylic nails that have been professionally done?
    You need to saok it ina bowl of acetone jus ur fnails not ur hands or fingers for bout 20-30 mins thn theyll be really soft use a cuticle pusher to scrub thm off ur nails after tht wipe ur nails wit a napkin saoked in acetone if ur nails dnt come out thicck jus buff thm thn id suggest getting thm treated by going to the salon or buying a nail kit which ever.
    cut them down the size of your natural nail. then file file file the tops..then go to the store and buy acetone (at any drugstore.) put the acetone in a bowl (glass one would be good or else it can melt) and then put that bowl in a bigger bowl of hot water. let it soak for a long time, i know its boring but it leaves them with the least damage. pull them out and file file file the tops ..keep soaking and filing until their all off.

    How can I remove acrylic nail filler from nails?

    I had a gift certificate for nails; they used a filler. Now the nail is growing out, and I want to remove the filler, as I do not want to continue using it. Thanks.How can I remove acrylic nail filler from nails?
    soak in an acetone-based nail polish removerHow can I remove acrylic nail filler from nails?
    Thinner from home depot or other home improvement store. Get the kind for accrylics
    Soak in acetone
    soak your nails in acetone. you can buy it in the paint section at walmart. that is what the nail shops use. the acetone will eat away at the nails and they melt off. do not try to remove them with nothing. it will ruin your nails.
    You have to soak your nails in nail polish remover.Make sure it contains acetone as that will melt the filler away..Its a real pain in the butt.It works though,just takes a while.

    When you go to a salon to have acrylic nails removed?

    What do they do? How do they removed them? Do they do anything to your nails after they remove them to make your real nails look better?When you go to a salon to have acrylic nails removed?
    pure acetone. and your nails look like crap after.





    you can actually buy pure acetone (nail polish without all the added crap), at a beauty supply place, then just soak your nails in it until they come off. then just get all the glue off, and buff the nails up and shine them. it's a lot cheaper than having the salon charge you to remove the nails.





    acrylics ruin your nails. don't get them done often. let your nails breathe after removal.When you go to a salon to have acrylic nails removed?
    They have this mixture which they soak your fingernails in. It takes the acrylic right off
    they mke u soak ur nailz n this stuff thatz lyke nail polish remover

    How can I remove acrylic nail filler from nails?

    I had a gift certificate for nails; they used a filler. Now the nail is growing out, and I want to remove the filler, as I do not want to continue using it. Thanks.How can I remove acrylic nail filler from nails?
    soak in an acetone-based nail polish removerHow can I remove acrylic nail filler from nails?
    Thinner from home depot or other home improvement store. Get the kind for accrylics
    Soak in acetone
    soak your nails in acetone. you can buy it in the paint section at walmart. that is what the nail shops use. the acetone will eat away at the nails and they melt off. do not try to remove them with nothing. it will ruin your nails.
    You have to soak your nails in nail polish remover.Make sure it contains acetone as that will melt the filler away..Its a real pain in the butt.It works though,just takes a while.
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  • When you go to a salon to have acrylic nails removed?

    What do they do? How do they removed them? Do they do anything to your nails after they remove them to make your real nails look better?When you go to a salon to have acrylic nails removed?
    pure acetone. and your nails look like crap after.





    you can actually buy pure acetone (nail polish without all the added crap), at a beauty supply place, then just soak your nails in it until they come off. then just get all the glue off, and buff the nails up and shine them. it's a lot cheaper than having the salon charge you to remove the nails.





    acrylics ruin your nails. don't get them done often. let your nails breathe after removal.When you go to a salon to have acrylic nails removed?
    They have this mixture which they soak your fingernails in. It takes the acrylic right off
    they mke u soak ur nailz n this stuff thatz lyke nail polish remover

    What's the difference between powder and gel acrylic nails?

    my friend and i are going to get our nails done at a salon and were wondering what kind we should get. there's a choice between gel and powder, but we have no idea which ones last longer, *look better*, feel better, yadayadayada. any info about acrylic nails is great. just don't say how bad it makes your nails, we totally know and we're going to do it anyways.What's the difference between powder and gel acrylic nails?
    One is the difference is in the product. Gel tends to be softer and breaks more easily, where acrylic is much more durable, but damages your nails. It makes your nails very brittle and breaks very easily. The other difference is that Gels are said to be less damaging. The only reason for this is because of the filing process. Gels require a lot less filing on the natural nail. As to where acrylics usually have the drill and alot more work.What's the difference between powder and gel acrylic nails?
    So how much did that cost you?

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    Go for the gel, they really shine and last so much, much longer. Powder ones will look ugly after you wash your hands so many times.
    Definitley get Gel... I have them right now!


    One time I got acrylic and It made my nails realy sore for some reason. Wierd, huh? Get the gel because its more sanitary... even though it costs like 5 bucks more (:
    well, one is made of powder and one is made of gel. :P

    How often should I replace acrylic nails?

    How often should I have my acrylic nails taken off and a new set put back on?How often should I replace acrylic nails?
    This is what I do.... I get them done for 3 months then I let them fall out and I go for a moth without acrylic nais...So my own nail can grow with no problemHow often should I replace acrylic nails?
    Every 3 months
    I agree with the one above me, you dont want to get a fungus or have to have a REAL nail removed! It sux trust me
    you should take them off and never replace them!!





    They are very out of date and so germy. Short nails with a nice manicure are more in now. I have very soft nails that peel so I use nailtiques. It works awesome.
    nails acturally need to breath if they don't they can get infected and then you will need to go to the doctor and get some pills to fix the problem which also those pills can affect your liver, so I say let them grow out otherwise it won't just be finger nail problems.
    Well, once you start refilling them, your nails grow out. Eventually, the nails are your own. You should let your nails breathe. So maybe every few months, take them off and leave them for a bit. I wouldn't recommend taking them off just to have them put back on, because it hurts to take them off and it can damage your nails greatly.

    Is it possible to have acrylic nails if you bowl?

    Yes, I have acrylic nails and I love to bowl.


    However, they can't be really long or they will get caught in the ball and hurt really bad.Is it possible to have acrylic nails if you bowl?
    I use a fingertip grip...sometimes it is easier to use conventional but it really depends on the weight of the ball.

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    Is it possible to have acrylic nails if you bowl?
    yes, but you cannot choose super long ones, and prepare for them to fall off if you don't secure them. Also, they might chip, so it might not be worth it.

    What's the most you would pay for acrylic nails at a salon?

    I'm calling local salons around my area and the prices are ranging from $20- $35





    What's the most that you would pay for them?


    How much should you tip them?


    Should you tip them if they cut u?What's the most you would pay for acrylic nails at a salon?
    the most I'd pay would be $140, and a good tip is between $2-$10, depending on the price and quality of service however I'm in manhattan and the 2 times I've ever gotten manicures, they were in really upscale salons.What's the most you would pay for acrylic nails at a salon?
    i forget to tip my ppl sometimes lol





    stupid nails that grow out anyway, are not worth than $20


    i just got mine done for $17


    it wasn't a bad job at all


    if anyone ever messes up on you


    make a complaint, you could get your nails for free or a discount if they cut you
    The most i pay is 45$ and thats cuz they do designs by hand not airbrush and i usually pay about 3-5 in a tip...and um i usually don't get a cut so idk if you would give them a tip if they cut you...lol
    omg ur lucky in my town acrylics are $100


    you usually give them $5 or that's what i do but i do that with a regular $7 mani because those ppl in the nail salon don't make enough money and if they do any harm to you it should BE FREE
    I pay 25.00 for a full set, and 15.00 for a fill. I usually tip around 3-5 dollars. I have never been cut, but I guess if I did I would maybe tip a 1.00 lol. Good luck.
    25 for a full set, 15 for a fill-in. i usually tip 5 bucks. if they cut you, let them know, you might get a free service.
    yeah ur about right. my mom got this uv gel nail thing and they look like you real nails!!! they are good. just tip then like 2 dollars or like more.
    I'd pay no more than $20 and tip them from $5 to $10. If they cut you tip them a small amount, that's if they done a good job.
    $45
    i would pay $20.00

    What is the best way to remove acrylic nails with out damaging my nails?

    Soak your fingertips in nail polish remover WITH acetone. The nails will dissolve. If you had a manicurist apply them, have that person remove them for you.What is the best way to remove acrylic nails with out damaging my nails?
    Soak in alcohol or salt water. Then take tweezers and pull softly.What is the best way to remove acrylic nails with out damaging my nails?
    I agree soak them in acetone!
    Use pure acetone and remove them slowly. Use an orange stick to gently lift the edge of the acrylic nail until it becomes soft enough to gently pull it off then use a very fine emery board to smooth out the ridges left behind. Finish with a clear coat of polish.
    use pure acetone, thats what they use in pro shops.
    Like everyone said use acetone. I have seen bottles of artificial nail remover at longs and walgreens, not sure whats in them but its worth looking into. Just dont pull them off, I had a friend (male) who we talked into going to the salon with use, a few hours later he was sporting a new set of acrylic nails (long and pink). After we got home and told him that they are extremly hard to remove and would have to wear them for about a month he freaked and tore them off damaging his nails really bad. :(
    Soak your nails in nail polish remover with acetone. It will loosen the acrylic nails and if you leave your fingers in long enough dissolve them. However, your nails will be very soft and it will take a while for healthy nails to grow out so be prepared.
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  • What is the best way to get acrylic nails off at home without going to a nail salon to get them taken off?

    Is there a chemical that I can buy to soak my nails off, or a home remedy that will do the trick?What is the best way to get acrylic nails off at home without going to a nail salon to get them taken off?
    Get the strongest nail polish remover you can find, and give your nails a REALLY good soak. Don't try ripping them off, or clipping them off, as it can really damage your nail beds.What is the best way to get acrylic nails off at home without going to a nail salon to get them taken off?
    they usually have acrylic nail remover you can purchase at any drug store. it's gentle enough so you can soak your nails and it won't leave nasty ridges.
    soak em in nail polish remover.
    Soak them for awhile in Pure Acetone. Pour it into a bowl and hold your fingers into it.
    If you can get to a beauty supply store, look for pure acetone and soak your nails in that for about 10 minutes. It should dissolve most, if not all of the acrylic and glue.
    I usually cut the tips off w/ clippers and then cut away from the bottom...sometimes it really hurts but its the only way I have been able to get them off.
    Never had that problem I have long nails natural. Drink lots of milk get lots of calcium. Maybe you could use, vinegar and Soda mix in water,or alcohol.


    Queen Bee
    Nail polish remover. Be sure it is not acrylic nail safe or it won't work. The old fashion remover should do it.
    buy the acetone polish remover...the acetone will eat them away...takes awhile so be patient...ripping...pulling..cracking them off hurts like h**l
    cut the longest parts off then soke them in nail polish remover that peels the glue off.


    or an alcohol pad %26amp; rub it on the nail until it becoms soft

    What colours / patterns should i have on my acrylic nails?

    I've just taken my acrylic nails off but im getting them redone soon. When i get back to school in september, im going to have a completely new look,I already have a different hairstyle, grey/hazel contact lenses %26amp;i want something funky for my acrylic nails. I would have the tips different colours but lots of people have that. Any other suggestions?What colours / patterns should i have on my acrylic nails?
    definitely stripesWhat colours / patterns should i have on my acrylic nails?
    I don't like patterns. I think it looks tacky and trashi. I like solid colors and I also like natural nails. But that's just me :)


    hope they come out pretty
    i have white tips with hot pink and white flicks, r u allowed to have nail varnish on cos i think u should have them hot pink or bright orange.
    checker print full


    or on the tips


    and then get a line of any color under it (:
    maybe a turquoise and hot pink.
    leopard print!

    How can I get my acrylic nails to stop lifting?

    I recently got acrylic nails for the first time. About 2 days later, I noticed that they started lifting on the side. I went back to the nail salon and they fixed it for free by clipping off the lifted portion of the nail and reapplying the filling. But a few days later it happened again! Any suggestions??How can I get my acrylic nails to stop lifting?
    Find another nail salon, that shouldn't happen. If it does happen again, it may be the oils that your body secretes. The natural oils on the hands is one reason why nail polish does not stay on the natural nail.How can I get my acrylic nails to stop lifting?
    buy nail glue that is used for fake nails and apply it where they lift. that's what i do. but you should really go somewhere else and get higher quality.
    I dont think there is anything you, yourself, can do. I had this problem and had to get a new tech...it could just be your nails though and how they are reacting to the chemicals.
    never get them again they ruin your nails
    ask to take it all off and redo it!!! mayb the lady that did ur nails messed up!! get a new lady!!!:)
    put more glue
    get them redone..they should not be lifting and that can cause fungus to start...they are not done properly......

    How hard is it to do your own acrylic nails?

    I always see the stuff do it at the store, but it looks hard to do yourself. Has anyone else tried it?How hard is it to do your own acrylic nails?
    As a nail tech, I don't suggest that anyone without formal nail training do their own nails. There are simply too many things that can go wrong. And, those kits have really cheap stuff in them. I don't suggest wasting your money on them. No. And yes, it is hard to do your own nails, and make them look good. Especially with no training and a $7 kit from a drugstore.How hard is it to do your own acrylic nails?
    It really isn't the application that's hard, it's applying it in the right amounts and in the right places, and then filing to the right shape that takes some practice. It took me about 6 tries before I could sculpt a decent set of nails and file them properly. Even then, it took many more sets to be able to do them without taking two hours.
    if your talking about like a box of nails from the store. like glue on then its really easy. they just dont look as good. and dont stay on as long, and they are way chaeper.but that is what i had first just to see if i like them. but there are like 50 different kinds, so you can pick if you want design and how long you want them. if you arent talking aobut those then i dont really get your question


    =]
    It is difficult I would advise against it, when I tried I made a huge mess of the product and my nails

    How do i keep my acrylic nails shiny?

    i live on a farm so with the work they get all scratched up. i tried the 4-sided file buffer thing but that didnt seem to do any good. what can i do to keep them looking new?How do i keep my acrylic nails shiny?
    You need a good shiner, alonlg with a buffer. But, if you got your nails done at a cheapo salon, there is not much you cn do about it because they typically use the cheapest possible acrylic products, and they look horrible without polish. That is why thay are so big on polish at those places - to hide their inferior workmnship.


    If you get top quality acrylics applied, then a buffer will work juist fine - as long a you are doing it the right way. There is really no need for nail polish when they are buffed and shined correctly.After you finish shining them, apply a few drops of cuticle oil on each nail and massage into your nails and cuticle area. This will really bring out the shine!How do i keep my acrylic nails shiny?
    I would imagine you want a simple solution so my suggestion to you is to get a good quality topcoat to apply every few days. One I like is Super Shiney by Creative Nail Design.
    I always get a gel overlay on my acrylic nails. That keeps them super shiny and prevents them from getting scratched up. Its only like $5 extra, and worth it. Try it
    find a really good buffer.





    coat nail with clear polish....





    the polish always works the best for me.

    I just removed my acrylic nails and my real nails are ruined whats a quick fix?

    I just removed my acrylic nails and my real nails are ruined whats a quick fix? They've been on a month or two but i start anew job where i couldn't have them :( so now i need to do something about my brittle gross flaky nailsI just removed my acrylic nails and my real nails are ruined whats a quick fix?
    i would recommend using a clear nail polish that is enriched with calcium in it. This way your nails will look polished and good while being repaired. Or you could increase your calcium intake by drinking milk etc. But my best advice would be to use the calcium enriched nail polish. I've tried it before because my nails were brittle and constantly breaking so i picked some up from walmart for like 2-3 dollars MAX and it worked in like 1-2 weeks.





    hope this helps you :)I just removed my acrylic nails and my real nails are ruined whats a quick fix?
    Lightly buff your nails with the Talika nail shaper to get the ridges off and then paint them using a heavy topcoat for strength.
    paint them
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  • How do I get my acrylic nails off?

    I got acrylic nails and i want them off now because they look really gross. I don't have time to get them professionally taken off. I ripped some of them off and it just ruins my nails. HELP! How do I get my acrylic nails off?
    Soak your fingertips in a bowl of acetone nail polish remover. It might feel extra cold, so first take TWO bowls, (one smaller and one larger) and put a small amount of warm water in it. Fill the smaller bowl half way with the acetone nail polish remover and place the entire bowl in the larger bowl. (This heats up the acetone without diluting it.)





    Soak your fingers until you feel the acrylic starting to just dissolve. Afterwards your fingers will feel SUPER dry, so moisturize like crazy.





    Your nails will be a little weak and fragile after this, but soon they'll get nice and healthy again.





    Good luck! How do I get my acrylic nails off?
    I just got mine taken off professionally, and though you say you don't have the time to do that, it took really quick. To do it yourself, you have to go out and get acetone remover and then soak for at least an hour. Then you first have to get the gooey remains off your nails and buff and polish them yourself. That takes time! I just walked into a nail salon, they sat me right down, and for $8 (in a fancy neighborhood) they removed them in 15 minutes. For a few dollars more (plus tip, of course) I got a regular manicure in which they buffed them, took care of the cuticles and applied clear polish. The whole thing took less than 45 minutes.
    Polish remover doesn't work. You will need to use pure acetone. Pour some in a glass bowl and soak your nails. You will only be able to do one hand at a time. Soak them for about 20 minutes, then using an orangewood stick scrape off the loosened product. Soak and scrape until it's all off. If you remove your hand from the acetone while soaking it will start to set up again so keep it in the acetone.





    If your acrylic nails had a gel overlay then you will need to file the top of the nail to break the seal of the gel otherwise the acetone won't budge the product.
    Ripping them off is the worse thing you can do. You need to soak them in an acetone nail polish remover. Depending on the length it could take a few hours, however it is the healthiest way to do it. Once you remove them you should buff them to get rid of any ';flakes'; of your nail and then protect them with a clear polish. Sally Hansen has some strengthening ones that work really well.
    Soak them in acetone nail polish remover. It takes a while, but it doesn't tear them like it does when you pull them off.

    What is the best way to remove salon acrylic nails?

    got a full set of nails at a salon a few weeks ago. I want to take them off, but I don't want to rip my nails to shreds. How do I remove them?What is the best way to remove salon acrylic nails?
    You need to fill a suitable bowl with tip remover, if you don't have any use acetone (beauty industry type only), put the bowl of acetone in some warm water (to warm the acetone up). Apply a cuticle oil on finger ends (to moistuise and protect against drying effect of tip remover/acetone). Soeak yout tips for approx 10 minutes then use an orange cuticle stick to gently scrape away the acrylic (taking care not to scratch the natural nail bed), keep doing this until all acrylic has been removed. Finish by buffing nails , moisturise hands and apply cuticle oil all over the nail and surounding skin massaging it in. Wht ever you do, DON'T pour the acetone down the sink, soak it up with tissue and dispose of soaked tissue in sealed bag. If I can be of any other help contact me.What is the best way to remove salon acrylic nails?
    acetone let them soak in it for like 15 minutes and it should come off easily
    Soak them in acetone until they get soft enough to remove. This may take a looooong time.
    nail polish remover for acrylic or go back where you had them put on they can but they charge you. It takes a while soaking them in nail polish but zip they will come off I have done it

    How can you tell if your gel or acrylic nails need to be refilled?

    I had mine done a week ago and know you can see a little under half a mm of my nail. Does this mean i should get them refilled? How much should a refill cost%26gt;How can you tell if your gel or acrylic nails need to be refilled?
    Well, with mine I have two signs. I get french-tipped so when I see the growth of my regular nail starting to get transparent, I know its time. Secondly, I take a look at the nail bed and how far away the acrylic has grown away from the cuticle. I get it refilled when a sixth of my natural nail from my nail bed is showing.


    If you're getting a French, a good technique is to ask her to extend the white portion on your nail bed so it's thicker. That way, your natural nails don't begin to show for a while and you can go longer than a month on that.


    Generally speaking though, you should be getting your nails filled again three weeks to a month. The price range here in Canada is $60 for a full set and $45 for a fill but going down to $40 for a full set and $35 for a fill. Yours depends on where you live, I would call around to ask for prices because many places charge different fees. You should also ask people you know about the service because it's not worth paying cheap every month if your nails are going to end up rotting.How can you tell if your gel or acrylic nails need to be refilled?
    when your real nail is growing out, yes thats when you need a filling depends where you live i t usually range from 12-15
    you need them infilled every 2 weeks, with only 1 week growth they should still look ok, infills should cost you about 拢15-17 approx

    What is the best brush size to apply acrylic nails?

    hey guys, i want to sartt doing my own acrylic nails but i dont know what kind of brush or size i need. please help!What is the best brush size to apply acrylic nails?
    size 12 or 14. should cost you between 15-20 dollars.What is the best brush size to apply acrylic nails?
    Go into Sallys, and get one of the brushes from the nail aisle...It's called a 'Sable brush'...They look like paint brushes, But it's for nails.
    I got totally no idea.

    Is there an alternative to acrylic nails?

    I've always worn acrylic nails, but I had them taken off when I was pregnant. My nails were totally ruined from years of wearing acrylic nails and they took months to look somewhat normal. I've had them off for about a year now and my nails are much stronger and actually grow now. The only problem is I really like the look of acrylic nails, but I don't want to have them put back on and ruin my nails again. Is there any alternative?Is there an alternative to acrylic nails?
    I use this to file my nails then buff them, then I use an oil and lotion combination to keep my nails and skin nice. I use a clear coat sometimes too. It is nice to have nice, natural nails.





    http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?鈥?/a>Is there an alternative to acrylic nails?
    A lot of people have this misunderstanding that acrylics ruin your nails.





    The truth is, the technician ruins your nails, not the acrylics. They ruin your nails by drilling away at your nailbed with an electric drill, and then they rip off the acrylics when you want them removed. That thins out the nails and damages them.





    If you save another $20 or so and go to a high quality salon, they'll treat your nails a whole lot better and you won't have to worry about damaged nails.





    But if you still want to try something else, you can try silk wraps. You can get them done on your natural nail, or with tips. They'll be very strong and you can remove them easily with polish remover.





    I would suggest gels, but most gels can only be removed by filing them off (acetone won't work). A lot of salons will rip the gels off your nails once you want them removed, and you'll have the same problem again.





    Good luck with whatever you decide to do!
    Gel nails are best. May cost a little more, but its better for your nails. U don't have to worry about them breaking so easily, it lasts longer and doesn't grow out as fast and most importantly less risk of nail fungus.

    Is it okay for a typist to have acrylic nails?

    I am going for a job interview for a data entry position on Tuesday. However, my REAL nails are VERY short and pretty bad looking. I want to get very short acrylic french tip nails put on this afternoon. Is this okay as long as I can still type with them? Or should I just try to make my own look better?? Thank you!Is it okay for a typist to have acrylic nails?
    as long as you can type with them, i don't see a problem.


    hope you get the job!Is it okay for a typist to have acrylic nails?
    If they're short go for it!

    Is it okay for a typist to have acrylic nails?

    I am going for a job interview for a data entry position on Tuesday. However, my REAL nails are VERY short and pretty bad looking. I want to get very short acrylic french tip nails put on this afternoon. Is this okay as long as I can still type with them? Or should I just try to make my own look better?? Thank you!Is it okay for a typist to have acrylic nails?
    as long as you can type with them, i don't see a problem.


    hope you get the job!Is it okay for a typist to have acrylic nails?
    If they're short go for it!

    How can I keep my acrylic nails from sqeeking when I play elecrtic guitar?

    I love the way they feel, but they ';squeek'; when I play fast. Is there something I can put on them?How can I keep my acrylic nails from sqeeking when I play elecrtic guitar?
    you need to get electilic nails silly, acrylic nalis are for acoustic guitars, dont you know anything?How can I keep my acrylic nails from sqeeking when I play elecrtic guitar?
    acrylic nails are not for electric guitars, they are used with acoustic guitars. You are damaging the stings using acrylic for the electric.


    better use electric nails for electric guitars.
    I have gel nails, and mine don't squeak. I also find gel looks better. maybe you should consider gel? You can always get them shortened too.
    no if you notice pro guitarist that have long nails the hand thats on the neck their nails are short or medium if their any good

    What is the best brand to use for acrylic nails?

    I do my own acrylic nails, but they lift a lot. I prepare my nails the exact way you should. I was told that the brand of acrylic powder and liquid I use can be a big factor in that. What brands would you recommend that are really good and where can I buy them? Thank you :)What is the best brand to use for acrylic nails?
    KISS works great.





    drugstores.What is the best brand to use for acrylic nails?
    My Girlfriend has the same problem. One day I was at Walgreen and we passed by some of the glue on fingernails. I saw some that i thought she might like. they were like 10 bucks and it looked like a really good kind. So i bought them and gave them to her for her birthday. After a week i still saw her wearing them. She said they were really nice and wear them again. But i forgot what brand. Sorry. But i would look at walgreen's to find some.
    kiss

    I just removed my acrylic nails and want to grow my ';real'; nails. What is the best product to help with this?

    My nails are paper thin, which is why I had acrylics in the first place. The reason I removed them is that the nail tech split the matrix on one of the nails and it has to heal. This has happened before but I just waited and when the nail gre out I went right back to acrylics. Now I want to stop wearing them and go natural.I just removed my acrylic nails and want to grow my ';real'; nails. What is the best product to help with this?
    Find a vitamin or supplement with lots of biotin in it. This helps your body metabolize protein better; since hair and nails are dead protein, this is the best supplement for them. Be sure you're getting enough protein, too. Sometimes the ';hair and nail vitamins'; have extra biotin, sometimes you can get biotin plain.





    This would be a good addition to the Sally Hansen product, by the way. Your nails need more than one remedy. Give it time, like more than a month. Then you'll see improvement.I just removed my acrylic nails and want to grow my ';real'; nails. What is the best product to help with this?
    Sally Hansen product worked the best for me.
    Short term, start massaging some vitamin E enhanced lotion into your cuticles and wear some ';hardening'; nail polish. For the long haul, start taking vitamins like prenatal vitamins or a women's vitamin (prenatals are best even if you aren't pregnant) and take some vitamin E suppliments. They should strengthen your nails AND hair.

    How long do your nails have to be to get acrylic nails ?

    well, a few weeks back i was going to get acrylic nails and the lady said she wasn't going to do them because my nails were too short ! so i stopped biting them and there an okay length still short but they are better than before. now the lady said that people with shorter nails will have more trouble maintaining acrylic nails then people who have longer nails, is that true ?How long do your nails have to be to get acrylic nails ?
    I have had acrylic nails for 15 years. You should go to someone else.


    I get Solar nails. It looks like a french manicure but the white is not sprayed on. They begin with a white tipped nail and use two different powders with activator.


    Each time I get a new set I have them cut my own nails very short because in no time my own nails begin to grow out under the acrylic and that's when they begin to look unattractive underneath.How long do your nails have to be to get acrylic nails ?
    to the nub of your finger
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  • When applying acrylic nails at home how do you get them to not look all clumpy?

    Everytime I apply the acrylic powder it gets all goopy and dries on my nails and they look bad.How do I stop this?When applying acrylic nails at home how do you get them to not look all clumpy?
    First get a slower drying acrylic. Then it is really important to practice your consistency.





    Dip your brush in the liquid and make sure that it is completely saturated. Press the brush at the bottom of the dish. You will probably see some bubbles rise up.


    Wipe the back of the brush against the dish


    Dip in powder and pull brush toward you slowly.


    Pull the brush out of the powder. You should have a ball of acrylic. Wait 3 seconds and apply the first ball to the tip. Wait a second for it to spread and start shaping the tip


    Repeat this in 3-4 balls, the next ball being just below the acrylic you placed on the tip. The third ball should be near the cuticle


    When you apply the 2nd ball, stroke the acrylic to make it smoother. You can dip your brush in the liquid again to help it to not dry so quickly


    You can also practice this on a piece of paper first





    Here is a link to a really great practice sheet:





    http://tammytaylornails.com/Professional鈥?/a>





    Goof luck and have fun! I love doing nails. :)

    Where can I find a great Acrylic kit to do my own pink and white acrylic nails?

    I've been getting my nails done professionally for years and I know with a little practice I can do them myself. Does anyone know a great all-inclusive acrylic nail kit for pink and whites that I can buy?Where can I find a great Acrylic kit to do my own pink and white acrylic nails?
    Go to Sally Beauty and look for an acrylic brand called ASP. They have a trial kit that is like $28 or so which has everything you need to get started. It's a bit of an investment, but it's a decent brand of acrylic. If you don't want to spend that much at first, just go to like Walmart or a Walgreens and pick up an acrylic kit there for about $10 or so. I'm sure that with a little practice that you will be able to do them yourself in no time at all. It isn't difficult at all to do your own acrylic nails, so give it a try. It sure beats spending all that money in a salon! Good luck!Where can I find a great Acrylic kit to do my own pink and white acrylic nails?
    Be cautious with acrylic nails, they are extremely damaging to your natural nails! The harsh chemicals used in conjunction with them open the door to bacterial infections and fungal problems on your nails.


    Gel nails are a much better type, as they allow your natural nails to breathe and don't promote fungus and bacterial growth, while acrylic nails ';smother'; your natural nails and don't allow them to breathe at all.


    Good luck!
    i would go to sally beauty supply...they would have everything that you would possibly need!


    i want to try and do my own too. it's hard to regularly go in every 2 weeks. lol
    In wal mart you can get all of the supplies for about $10. It's worth it they look professional if you get the electronic kit for nails.
    yeah sallys beauty salon has them or you can go to walmart. its pretty cheap but they have some really good products in the beauty section.
    i do my own nails too and ive found that rio professinal quick dip acrylics works it says on for about 3-4 weeks and simple to do x



    i agree, prob sally's





    answer please?


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    Sally Beauty Supply has kits so that you can do them yourself.
    Sally's beauty supply has all kinds or of course on line.

    What happens if you put a little acetone nail polish remover on your acrylic nails?

    i put a little on the tips cause i messed up when painting them.


    will anything happen if i use a little on the tips?What happens if you put a little acetone nail polish remover on your acrylic nails?
    You can safely use acetone on acrylic nails as long as you don't leave it on for very long. If you were to simply remove some polish, and then wash your hands, no damage would occur. Just be very fast with it!!What happens if you put a little acetone nail polish remover on your acrylic nails?
    don't use acetone!!


    it will skrew it up.


    use something without alcohol or anything that could damage it..

    Is it possible to get french tip sprayed or painted onto acrylic nails?

    So i have got acrylic nails but they are clear tips not white, now I have changed my mind and would like white tips. Can nail technicians spray or paint the french look onto clear tip acrylic nails or not?Is it possible to get french tip sprayed or painted onto acrylic nails?
    Yes, I have that done alot on my nails.Is it possible to get french tip sprayed or painted onto acrylic nails?
    Hi there, of course you can hunny :) Why not try and give it a go yourself? You'll need a steady hand, but with a bit of practise and patience, you'll get there :) This way, you can change the look yourself without the expense of going to a salon all the time when you want to update. You'll need a good base coat, colour of your choice and two coats of a hardwearing topcoat.
    Of course it's possible. by the way, try acrylic nails dual system forms, watch videos on the Web.
    Of coursee. Whenever I got mine done they sprayed it. (:





    Mine?


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    How long do my natural fingernails have to be to get acrylic nails?

    I just recently stopped biting my nails because i want to get acrylic ones. I was wondering if anyone knows how long my nails have to be for the manicurist to glue the acrylic ones to my natural ones.How long do my natural fingernails have to be to get acrylic nails?
    not very long at all actually...How long do my natural fingernails have to be to get acrylic nails?
    Since the acrylic is going to cover your natural nails, it doesn't matter. Just as long as their not chewed down the the nubs...then you might have an issue with the glue sticking to your skin.
    any length....actually the white part of the nail doesn't even have to show. So, depending on how far you bite your nails, you can still bite them on the way to the shop :-)
    i wouldnt recomend acrylica because they really ruin your nails
    any length.
    My wife bites her nails and occasionally gets fake ones to stop the chewing (temporarily). Some of her nails are maybe 5-6 mm and they still glue on and stay till my wife chews them off.
    get gels =D





    gels are heaps better then acrylic.. n they look more natural too!!!
    they dont have to be that long but we really would like it if they were at least to the tip of your finger for a good adhension