Acrylic Nails FAQs
Yes, and you can use acrylic nails to add extra length, too!
You can still go about your daily life as normal when you’re wearing acrylic nails - just be sure to wear gloves when you do the housework. You should also avoid biting your nails (which may cause them to crack and break) and steer clear of high heat and harsh chemicals (like turpentine), which will damage your nails.
We always recommend asking a professional nail technician to remove your acrylic nails for you, but if you are planning on removing them yourself, follow these steps to minimise damage to your natural nails
File off as much of the acrylic nail as you can using a coarse 100-grit nail file. Take care not to go down to your natural nail, though.
Soak 10 cotton wool balls in 100% acetone, then apply 5 of them to your nails, securing them in position by wrapping a strip of foil around each fingertip. Leave them on for 20 minutes, then remove, and repeat on your other hand.
TIP: Avoid soaking your fingertips in a bowl of acetone - it’s a strong chemical and will dry your skin.
- Take a wooden cuticle stick and gently push the acrylic and glue off your nail. Buff any remnants away with a soft foam nail buffer and moisturise your nails with a natural oil, like jojoba.
Acrylic nails may contract and tighten after application and this can cause discomfort; however it shouldn’t last longer than 24hrs. If you’re experiencing pain after that, it could be a sign of damage or infection, particularly if your nails were filed down too low or your cuticles were pushed back too far pre-application. To avoid infection, damage and discomfort, we always recommend having your acrylic nails applied, filled, and removed by an experienced nail technician.
Acrylic nails can damage your natural nails, so it’s always best to minimise any damage by seeking out an experienced nail technician to apply, fill, and remove them for you.
Acrylic nails generally cost less than than gels.
You’ll start to see an area of regrowth within 2-3 weeks. That’s when you will probably want to get them filled.
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Let's face it, most of us would prefer 10 beautiful nails to 9. So if you snapped one while pulling your phone out of your pocket, or you lost one in a tussle with the TV remote, let the nail technicians in Europa come to the rescue.
The average acrylic infill appointment in Europa takes just 15 minutes. So you can be back to a full set in no time. With your new acrylic extensions, you can stop hiding that chipped finger away, and put your whole hand on display.
With over 700 million appointments booked worldwide, we're looking forward to adding your name to the list of satisfied customers. 450,000 professionals and 100,000 businesses have chosen to partner with Fresha around the globe, all using our free online booking system. So we're pretty confident that you'll find what you're looking for. If you experience any hiccups, head over to our help centre so we can resolve it for you. Don’t forget, we're not just active in Europa, Netherlands. Fresha is live in more than 120 countries worldwide. So if you're going global, we'll be right there with you.
