Acrylic nails are created through a multi-step process that transforms natural nails with the addition of artificial enhancements. Here's a breakdown of the procedure:
Steps to Applying Acrylic Nails
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Nail Prep | The natural nails are prepared by removing old polish, trimming them, and buffing the nail surface. |
| 2. Tip Application | A primer is applied before gluing the artificial nail tips to each finger with acrylic nail glue. |
| 3. Acrylic Application | An acrylic mixture is spread over the nail, building the desired shape and length. This step is not described in detail in the provided reference. |
| 4. Finishing | Once the acrylic is set, the nails are buffed and painted with desired nail polish or design. |
Detailed Explanation:
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Preparing the Natural Nails:
- The first and crucial step involves prepping your nails, ensuring a clean canvas for the acrylic application.
- Old nail polish is removed completely.
- The nail technician trims and shapes your natural nails.
- Buffing the nails roughens the surface, which helps the acrylic adhere better.
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Attaching Nail Tips:
- A nail primer is applied. This step is essential to promote adhesion and prevent lifting of the acrylic nails.
- Artificial nail tips are selected to match your natural nails' size and shape, or to the desired size and shape.
- The tips are carefully glued onto the natural nails using acrylic nail glue.
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Spreading the Acrylic Mixture:
- The reference does not specify details for spreading the acrylic mixture, but this would typically involve a liquid monomer and powder polymer mixed to form a workable substance.
- The mixture is then applied to the nail in layers, shaping and sculpting the nail to the desired shape and length.
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Buffing and Painting:
- Once the acrylic has fully set, the nails are buffed and filed to smooth the surface and achieve the final desired shape.
- Finally, nail polish or design is applied for the finishing touches.
