MAKING ACRYLIC NAILS LAST LONGER
Long nails in an instant sounds great, but maintaining them can take a little working. Here’s help in that regard...
Tiny, barely-there, chewed-up nails can be quite an eyesore. Strong, long, well-maintained nails add to a woman’s femininity. However, some people have genetically weak nails, while others don’t care for theirs enough. Acrylic nails can be a lifesaver in either situation, especially when you want long nails in an instant. Maintaining them is a task, though. Here are a few things you must keep in mind while tending to your acrylics:
No pressure, no breakage Are you used to subjecting your nails to pressure, using them to prise open things? Well, you need to stop doing that — it makes your nails weak and leads to breakage. It is especially bad when you have long acrylic nails. Not only do you run the risk of breaking your acrylic nail, it could also pull your natural nail off the nail bed. Painful!
Oiling your cuticles Cuticles need to be pushed back from time-to-time; otherwise, they tend to grow over your nails, making them look ugly. Make sure you apply some cuticle oil to soften them. An easy and ideal routine would be to wash your hands and moisturise them before turning in every night.
Filing your acrylics Extremely long nails (and acrylic nails at that) spell trouble. They are brittle and tend to break under slightest pressure. You must file them down gently so that they don’t snag.
Protect while working It is common knowledge that detergents contain harsh chemicals that dry out your nails and hands. They are even more detrimental to your acrylic nails. So, wear gloves when you are working with suds or are performing household chores.
Don’t ignore lifts Acrylics tend to come off after a while. You must get your acrylics closed if they come off the nail bed even slightly. Visit the salon where you got it done and get the lifts filled — the air gaps are a perfect breeding ground for bacterial and fungal growth. This can lead to discolouration of your natural nail and deterioration of the nail bed.
Don’t glue it Don’t even think of trying an at-home DIY when you notice a lift in your acrylics. Applying glue to fill in the lift is the worst mistake you can make. The moisture in the glue attracts fungi and bacteria. Filling your lift with glue will definitely infect your nails.
Touch-up and breather If you intend to keep your acrylics for long, make sure to get a touch-up done every two weeks. That’s because the gap between your natural nail and the acrylic gets wider with time and your acrylics start wearing off. Also, make sure you give your nails ample time to breath between each session. Do not keep your acrylics on for more than three to four weeks at a time.
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