Acrylic nails are being spoken of by a lot of celebrities as well as a number of fashion lovers. Though the acrylics have an unusual sound to it, they are and have been doing the rounds for some time now. They have emerged as developed and updated versions of natural nails.
Though acrylics had already found their spot in salons ever since they were invented, it is only now that they have become a fashion trend. Acrylic nails usually are used to hide flaws in natural nails as well as to beautify them.
Application of acrylic nails is an art by itself. It is recommended to use the help of a nail technician to apply acrylic nails especially if you are new to it. It requires a professional certification to be able to master the art of applying acrylics. The application of acrylics is a laborious process and is explained below.
The first step in applying acrylic nails involves cleaning of the nail bed with isopropyl alcohol in order to destroy the bacteria present as well as clear out the oil. This process is vital as it is required to have clean nail beds before the acrylics are applied.
The next step is to brush a primer on to the nails and the commonly used primer is methacrylic acid. This process is carried out so that the acrylic nail stakes on to the natural nail easily. Methacrylic acid is applied on the acrylic nail plates too in order to remove any kind of dirt present on it just before applying them.
The next step involved in acrylic application is sculpting. This involves gluing each nail plate at the tip of your natural nails and shaping them. After sculpting, the nail technician will be mixing acrylic resin. This is done by inserting a brush into an acrylic liquid and then dipping in acrylic powder so that a round blob is formed. This mixture is then applied across the natural nail from bottom to top. The process is continued until the results are convincing.
The final step involves shaping of the acrylic's with the appropriate tools which is done only after the resin is dried out completely. The final step includes painting the nails with polish and topping with a protective coat. This process is called as finishing.
Individuals, who would love to play with their nails, however are not able to, find acrylics beneficial. These acrylic nails have plenty of options available to cater to the needs of people who love long, artistic nails. These acrylic nails even help musicians play their stringed instruments with ease. The other benefits of acrylics include protection and concealing of damaged nails as well as prevention of biting nails.
