subject: Choosing The Best Fake Nails [print this page] Artificial nails, gel nails, acrylic nails, airbrush nails the litany is endless. All of them point at one thing however; nail care is a big thing all over the world. Fake nails are arguably the most popular of all the facets of nail care, a claim supported by the sheer number of resources and materials on the subject. This article is a quick guide on the subject of artificial nails for women.
Reasons for Fake Nails
Lets face it, long nails that are well kept and tastefully colored look good on any woman. They bestow a certain sophisticated and classy mien on the woman and trust me they go a long way in inspiring confidence. Another reason why fake nails are used is actually to curtail a bad nail biting habit. I have friends that had the habit of literally mutilating their nails. It wasnt that they didnt want to stop, they just couldntuntil they fixed fake nails that is. Once they experienced the elegance of artificial nails, they couldnt bring themselves to bite them, apart from the fact that they paid for them!
Types of Fake Nails
Artificial nails can be found in a variety of styles and designs and some of them include acrylic, gel, wrap, fiberglass and solar nails. The most popular of them all are acrylic nails, explaining the reason why fake nails are sometimes referred to as acrylic nails. All the different types of nails are available in beauty and nail salons and they can all be easily fixed by nail technicians or experts.
Getting Artificial Nails
The best place to do this is at a nail technicians. This is because they are experts at doing this and will do a better job of fixing your nails than you can ever do. However, since the process involves the use of sharp instruments it is very important to visit a hygienic salon so as not to contract nail infections. Always ensure that the salons license and even the nail technicians license are up to date. Additionally, observe that the instruments are properly sterilized or always take yours along to the salon.
Removing Fake Nails
You can do this yourself or at the salon. Basically they are removed by soaking them in acetone for a few minutes after which a nail file is used to gently lift them off. Finally, they are again soaked in alcohol for several minutes.
