Acrylic nails are artificial nails that when attached to your own nails give it the desired length and shape. They are very durable and relatively easy to fix and remove. By knowing to do acrylic nails yourself you will save a lot of time and money and with practice they will look professionally done too. Here are some of the things that are needed to do acrylic nails by you.
File the nails and roughen them in their corners followed by which start sticking the nails with glue from the tips. These nails are originally very long, therefore after the glue dries cut them to the desired length with a nail trimmer. After this is done pour liquid acrylic and the powder acrylic in two separate bowls. Dip the brush in the liquid acrylic and then in the powder. Automatically a lump will form on the brush. Ensure that it is not too watery and also ensure that the room in which you are doing the do it yourself acrylic exercise is well ventilated, because the strong chemicals used in the acrylic liquid can cause headaches.
The brush containing this mixture is then supposed to be run along the entire length of the acrylic tip and your own nail in an even, thin layer. Do not apply the mixture on the cuticles as it may result in an infection. It will take about ten minutes for this layer to dry. Only after it dries should you file the nails and shape them to look natural. Wash your hands with soap water to remove any dust. It is necessary to apply nail oil to the cuticle to regain its lost moisture. Remember this do it yourself acrylic nail exercise is not over just yet because once every two weeks an acrylic layer needs to be re-applied.
- Nail polish remover
- Nail filer
- Nail trimmer
- Artificial nail tips (suitable size for your nails)
- Acrylic powder
- Liquid acrylic (ethyl methacrylate)
- Brush
- Nail oil
File the nails and roughen them in their corners followed by which start sticking the nails with glue from the tips. These nails are originally very long, therefore after the glue dries cut them to the desired length with a nail trimmer. After this is done pour liquid acrylic and the powder acrylic in two separate bowls. Dip the brush in the liquid acrylic and then in the powder. Automatically a lump will form on the brush. Ensure that it is not too watery and also ensure that the room in which you are doing the do it yourself acrylic exercise is well ventilated, because the strong chemicals used in the acrylic liquid can cause headaches.
The brush containing this mixture is then supposed to be run along the entire length of the acrylic tip and your own nail in an even, thin layer. Do not apply the mixture on the cuticles as it may result in an infection. It will take about ten minutes for this layer to dry. Only after it dries should you file the nails and shape them to look natural. Wash your hands with soap water to remove any dust. It is necessary to apply nail oil to the cuticle to regain its lost moisture. Remember this do it yourself acrylic nail exercise is not over just yet because once every two weeks an acrylic layer needs to be re-applied.
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