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QuestionDo acrylic nails damage your nails?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.They can, yes. Acrylics don't allow the natural nail to breathe and they can take off the top layer of the nail when being removed. If you clean them and maintain them properly, you can minimize the damage.
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QuestionCan acrylic nails get wet?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, but contact with water should be kept to a minimum. If you need to do something where they would be wet for a long time, like washing dishes, it's best to wear gloves.
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QuestionCan you shower after getting acrylic nails?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.Yes, but you want to avoid letting your nails stay wet for too long. Make sure to dry them thoroughly after your shower.
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QuestionHow long should you keep your acrylic nails on?Laura Martin is a Licensed Cosmetologist based in Milledgeville, Georgia. She has been working as a hair stylist since 2007, and began a career as a cosmetology teacher in 2013. She worked as a teacher at Arrojo Cosmetology School, teaching cosmetology practices, hairstyling, and hair color application. She also brought her cosmetology expertise to her work as a staff writer for fashion blog Style Noted, writing pieces related to hair and fashion. She received an MFA in Creative Writing from Georgia College & State University, where she was also an English Teaching Fellow. Additionally, she received a BA in Creative Writing and Literature from New York University.You can leave them on for up to 3 months if you touch them up every two weeks or so. It's better for your nails if you give them a break every 2-3 weeks.
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QuestionHow long will it be before my acrylic nails crack?Mia Rubie is a Nail Artist and the Owner of Sparkle San Francisco, a nail studio based in San Francisco, California. She has over eight years of nail artist and management experience and is known for her push-the-envelope designs and artistic eye for colors. Her clients include Sephora, Target, and Vogue. Her work has been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle and StyleCaster. She holds a BBA focusing on Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations from San Francisco State University. You can find her work on her Instagram account @superflynails.If you have your nails done by an experienced nail technician, they can go from 2-4 weeks without seeing any breaks or cracks, sometimes longer. It's really about the application process, and whether they structured the nail and used the right formulas to build up the nail.
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QuestionHow can I remove the dried glue off of the nails -- can I reuse them again?Community AnswerTo remove the glue (which will remove the fake nail) use nail polish remover with acetone. You cannot reuse acrylics.
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QuestionDo I have to get them refilled, or can I just take them off when they grow out?Community AnswerBoth options are fine. Refill the nails if you still want them and take them off if you don't.
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QuestionI opened a plastic container, and snagged my nail. It was pulled, but it didn't come off, and it has hurt for 3 days. What do I do?Community AnswerIt sounds as though you have bruised your natural nail underneath the acrylic by pulling it. I wouldn't worry if the pain is going away now, but if gets worse, go and see a nail tech and get the nail off so you can see if there is damage underneath.
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QuestionWhat if my acrylic smells strange?Community AnswerIf it's a really strong smell, you should have it looked at by whatever nail salon you go to. If you can only smell it from really close up, that's normal.
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QuestionDoes it hurt when taking them off?Community AnswerYou should never hurt your nails while removing your acrylics. As you will be soaking the nails in acetone until they come away from your natural nails, there shouldn't be any pain.
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QuestionHow many infills are possible?Community AnswerAs many as you want. As your nails grow out, they will just be filled and trimmed at the salon, even after the fake part of your nail is gone
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QuestionCan I file my acrylic nails to make them shorter?Community AnswerYes. It makes your edge quite thick, so you may want to file to taper and, after filing, it would be wise to clean well with an alcohol wipe.
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QuestionHow long does it take for the salon to do acrylic nails?Community AnswerUsually 1 to 1.5 hours. It also depends on how experienced the manicurist is, and how detailed your design is.
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QuestionAround what age is it okay to get acrylic nails?Community AnswerProbably around age 12 or 13. It all depends on what the parent or guardian thinks, if you're a child. If you're an adult, you can get them anytime.
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QuestionCan the UV light give me cancer in my nails?Community AnswerNo, the UV light is not going to give you cancer in your nails.
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QuestionI am 11 and I got acrylic, but I'm nervous of them chipping while I'm doing gymnastics or any other of my activities. What can I do to prevent chipping?Community AnswerOil your nails once or twice daily.
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QuestionHow long can acrylics nails take to come off?Community AnswerIt depends on how much you use your hands. Mine last 2-4 weeks, but I'm also a nail biter, so yours may last longer. if you wish to take them off at home, simply soak your nails in acetone.
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QuestionWhat should I do if my acrylics hurt?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererIf your acrylic nails start hurting you, go back to the salon and get them professionally removed.
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QuestionHow long should acrylic nails last? And what should I do to keep them looking good?Community AnswerThey last for 2-3 weeks normally, but if you take care of them they could last for even a month. And if you keep getting infill avoid really hot water.
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QuestionCan l file my nail without damaging the nail polish on them?Community AnswerUnfortunately, no. Filing the nail will most likely damage it. Try to file the acrylics before painting them.
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QuestionCan I swim with acrylic nails on?Community AnswerYes, you can swim with acrylic nails on.
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QuestionDoes the color wash off?Community AnswerNo, but it will start to fade or chip away as you use your hands. You can touch up the polish whenever necessary though.
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QuestionWhat if my acrylic starts rising from water?Community AnswerIf the nail starts to lift away from your natural nail, there's a risk of infection, and you should go back to the salon to get it looked at.
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QuestionDo high schools allow girls to put on artificial nails?Community AnswerIt depends on the high school. Most public schools should allow them, as long as they do not have anything inappropriate on them.
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QuestionCould I remove the nail polish from my acrylics with clear nail polish or will that ruin the nail?Community AnswerUse an acetone-free nail polish remover to remove your polish from acrylics. Clear nail polish most likely not remove your previous nail polish, just paint over it.
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QuestionWhat if I used superglue to put my false nails on?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererIt won't last as long as nail glue, but will last longer than just a top coat.
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QuestionDo schools allow guys to have fake nails?Community AnswerThis depends on the school, though religious schools are less likely to let any students wear fake nails.
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QuestionHow long do acrylic nails last?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererThey can last for several weeks if you take care of them.
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QuestionI just got acrylic nails for the first time a week ago, like them, and want to keep getting them done. Should I take off the fake nails before I go back in a week, or do they do it?Cecilia FloresTop AnswererWhen you go back to get your nails done again, you can either remove the acrylics yourself (look up how to do it properly) or you can have them professionally removed at the salon. But why would you go back in a week? Acrylics are expensive, they can stay on for around 2 weeks without any chipping, cracking, popping off or having new nail growth show at the cuticles.
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QuestionHow can I clean up the back of my acrylic nails?Community AnswerYou can get rubbing alcohol and clean it throughly. If it doesn't work, then rub it with soap and water.
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