Acrylic nails are applied through a process involving a liquid and powder mixture, which is then shaped and filed.
Acrylic Nail Application Process
Here's a breakdown of how acrylic nails are applied:
- Preparation: The nail technician begins by prepping your natural nails. This often involves cleaning the nails, pushing back the cuticles, and lightly buffing the nail surface to create a better bonding surface for the acrylic.
- Acrylic Mixture: The nail tech will then use a brush, dipping it first into liquid acrylic and then into acrylic powder. This combines to form a malleable bead of acrylic.
- Application & Shaping: The mixture is then applied to your nails using the brush. The technician will carefully spread and flatten this mixture to cover your nail and extend it to the desired length. They will then use the brush to shape the acrylic while it is still pliable.
- Filing and Shaping: Once the acrylic has hardened, the technician will file the nails again to refine their shape, smooth the surface, and achieve the desired length.
- Buffing and Painting: Finally, the technician will buff the nails to create a smooth surface, and then they can paint them with polish.
Key Steps in Detail:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| Prep | Cleaning, cuticle care, and buffing of natural nails. |
| Mixing | Dipping brush in liquid acrylic then in acrylic powder. |
| Application | Applying the mixture onto nails. |
| Shaping | Flatten and brush the acrylic to achieve the desired nail shape. |
| Filing | Filing and shaping the hardened acrylic. |
| Finishing | Buffing and painting the nails. |
