Tuesday, July 8, 2014

Getting Artificial Nails


One of a woman's fetishes is her nails. Aside from the fact that most women like to have their nails done, others are especially keen with their nails, such that they even resort to artificial nails. Getting artificial nails is one of the latest craze in town. In fact, while others find artificial nails weird, many women are getting not only one, but a number of these artificial nails. There are different types of artificial nails, but the most popular are the acrylic nails and the gel nails.

These two types of fashion nails are the most demanded services in many beauty salons and clinics nowadays. So, why are these fashion nails very popular? What advantages can one get from these artificial nails? These fashion nails are actually considered as nail enhancements or nail extensions. In other words, these are synthetic nails that are made to look like real fingernails. Different materials are used in making these fashion nails in order produce fingernails that look very similar to real fingernails.

 One thing that should be understood about these nails is that these are not replacements of the real fingernails, but rather an extension or a covering of the real nails. As such, these can either be applied as tips, or as forms. Tips are actually nail-shaped lightweight plastics that are placed on the tip of the natural nail. Acrylic is then applied over the plastic nails after these are glued on the end of the real fingernails.

The acrylic nails are molded out of the forms that are fitted over the nail. Thus, the new artificial nails made of acrylic are produced and are properly shaped and finished. These acrylic nails can be made according to the specifications of the client which can be longer, or of any shape. For such purpose, these acrylic nails are taken as nail extensions.

 One of the advantages of acrylic nails is that the acrylic mixture hardens in such as a short period of time. Moreover, these nails are available in a wide variety of colors which can use special effects including the famous French manicure. On the other hand, gel nails are another kind of artificial nails that use gel as the material for producing the synthetic nails.

 The gel is directly applied to the nail and is cured under a special UV light. The UV light hardens the gel which forms the synthetic nails. In some cases where gel nails are only used as tips, the tips are actually glued to the nails, and applied with gel. Tips are done to extend the nail length, but the gel can really be applied to the nail and allowed to cure without the tips.

This is a better set up because with this method, the natural nails are strengthened and allowed to grow as well. Any of these two artificial nails can be used with or without a nail tip depending on the preferences of a person. Regardless of the type of artificial nails though, it is important that the person is comfortable with the synthetic nails, and more importantly, satisfied with it.
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How To Remove Fake Nails


As the name suggests, these are artificial nails and come in many varieties and with passage of time, research and innovation have induced their fabrication to a fine art. Besides women who are blessed with longer, natural ones, find that they are prone to chipping and breaking, involving much time and effort in their maintenance. Fake nails are particularly helpful for people who cannot grow longer.

They provide a way to fake the appearance of long healthy nails. Also, they are particularly helpful for those who have the bad habit of biting their nails as being hard enough, it is nearly impossible to bite them off. This helps to train people not to bite their nails anymore. The various styles in fake nails ranging from sculpted nails, fiberglass nails, acrylic nails, gel nails, linen, silk wraps, solar gel nails, fiber wraps, etc.

Fake nails of the gel type are available in two varieties - light cured or no light gel nails. Unfortunately fake ones crack easily letting the cat out of the bag. Appearances can prove to become deceptive! Another option is to have your nail "wrapped" in silk, linen, or fiberglass. Through this process, a thin layer of material is applied directly to your natural nail.

This type of nail treatment can look very natural if done properly, but may not hold up well on people who lead very active lifestyles. The length of fake nails should be in accordance with the body structure of the individual. They need to be chosen in accordance with the shape and length of the fingers.

 The quality of glue used to stick the nail extensions on the natural nail and the sanitized tools need to be of exceptional quality to prevent fungal or bacterial growth. Fake nails are available in a variety of shapes, designs, and patterns. You can choose from a variety of gel nails, acrylic nails, wrap nails, and sculptured nails.

Artificial nails can be applied at home if you are well versed with the procedure. For a special occasion, make sure they are applied by a certified expert at a nail salon. Sculptured nails are ideal for an informal function, whereas gel nails and wraps look visually stunning at formal events. One should be careful while removing clip-on nails, enhancements, and nail tips to prevent damage to the natural fingernail. Acetone is a solvent that is commonly used to remove acrylics.

 There are numerous types of fake nails as the trend of such beauty items usually are. However, there are certain types that are widely used by both men and women. Those giving the user a sophisticated look are the best for spicing up the day. Some of the types that are very popular include press on nails, wrap nails, acrylic nails, and gel nails. If you run out of acetone, you can use warm water with soap that is scented and place your fingers in it. Wait for few minutes until the glue will be softened.
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Useful Information On Artificial Nails


Nails have been a part of fashion for years. Traditionally, mostly women are interested in growing nails and participating in long manicure sessions. In recent times, even men have been paying attention to their nails. Why is that so? You see, among all our body parts, our hands are exposed almost all the time (unless you wear gloves). Your hands are exposed while you are at work, while you are attending functions, while you are making presentations etc. So that means hands actually attract a lot of attention.

A pair of beautiful hands will attract the envy and admiration of others. For this reason, many women (and men) want their hands to look good. A pair of good looking hands doesn't just mean having smooth and silky skin. Hands without blemishes are great, but they tend to look a bit boring after some time. To overcome this problem, many women take great pains to decorate their finger nails.

 Finger nails are at the end of the fingers. Most people who are enjoying the look of a pair of beautiful hands will eventually rest their eyes on the nails. So the nails do indeed deserve the extra attention. After all, they reflect the owner's personality. There are many different ways to decorate a set of finger nails. But first things first - you can only decorate finger nails when they have grown to a satisfactory length.

 The problem with human finger nails is that sometimes, they break too easily, especially when they are in contact with water. So if you are growing your nails, you want to be careful not to break them while you are bathing, swimming or cooking. But what happen if you do accidentally break them a day before an important function? What next? Here comes artificial finger nails to the rescue.

 Artificial finger nails are a good replacement for human finger nails. When attached and tended to correctly, they look very much like the real thing. When you don't have time to grow a new set of nails, artificial finger nails will help save your day. In general, there are two common types of artificial nails - gel nails and acrylic nails. Gel nails are more popular among new users because they are easier to apply, and cleaner to work with. However, they are not as strong as acrylic nails.

 Acrylic nails are much stronger than gel nails. They don't break as easily. But the curing process is different from gel nails. Acrylic nails require a bit of experience for them to look natural. More attention must be paid to the area where the natural nails attach to the acrylic nails. For both types of artificial nails, perhaps the greatest benefit is that you are assured of a set of great looking nails all the time.

They can also be taken off any time you want, without inconveniencing you. That means you don't have to keep your fingers protected all the time, and you can go swimming, cook, or bath without having to worry about your nails breaking.
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Thursday, July 15, 2010

A Well Kept Secret About Artificial Nails



I have been in the beauty industry for 30 years, and I have used every type of artificial nail technique that has ever been invented. Way back then, we had porcelain nails from which acrylic emerged (a softer form) then there was fiberglass, gel, and more. About ten years ago, a system emerged which was a combination of acrylic and fiberglass nails. This system was developed around acrylic powder but instead of using the monomer (acrylic liquid) to cure the powder and to harden, it uses a special type of nail resin.

This technique has eliminated the necessity of using a primer (acids) to make it adhere to the natural nail plate. At the time, I had a lot of nail clients and the lack of the smell and the dust was simply a god send. I found it to be wonderful. If you have ever been in a salon where acrylic nails were being done you will know about the smell, and the dust from the filing.


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Let's discuss the smell. If you have never smelt the monomer (acrylic liquid) then you probably won't appreciate the lack of smell but I guarantee you it is definitely a step in the right direction. Then there is the filing. Because there is very little shaping needed with this system, the dust has been reduced dramatically. Apart from the cleaning aspect, anything that reduces a health risk must be worth considering. Dust from the acrylic nails can be devastating to your health, especially your lungs.

Just recently there has been a huge outcry about the toxicity of acrylic monomers with high levels of MMA which is supposed to be extremely dangerous. I have watched with more than a passing interest and have seen one manufacture of this stuff say that it is not dangerous and another manufacturer say it is deadly. The jury is still out but if you use the Glazed Nail system you need not concern yourself. As I said, I have used every system out there.


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I had my own beauty school and I taught fiberglass, acrylic and gel nails and I can tell you without fear of contradiction that this system is the easiest and safest yet. I now have an Online Beauty School from which I teach the very same system.Having said that, I have to say that this system has not been widely adopted by the industry and I am at a loss to understand why. I can only surmise that nail techs may not want to bother learning a new system.

It may be that, because they have perfected the acrylic system, why fix something that is not broken attitude may be the thing. One thing I am sure of and that is the benefits far out-way the few hours one may have to put in to learn a new system.There is however, another theory. It may be that this is simply a monetary consideration. With this system, there is a lot less infills needed, because when the nail grows out, the re-growth is a lot less noticeable and clients don't need to return to the salon as often.

Although I do have clients that come every two weeks to keep their nails looking in top condition, the bulk of my clients would only come once a month and sometimes every 5-6 weeks. Lasts longer - Less money in it for the technician. My answer to that is, you can always take on more clients. And then there is the name. It could be that the name and the technique is simply not sexy. I must admit, "Glazed Nails" doesn't sound sexy. I suspect the reason may be a combination of the above, and that the system is not widely known.


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I had one of my students tell me that when she ordered the ingredients she needed to do these nails, she was told by the wholesaler that she was wasting her money and she had never heard of it. As I said, Glazed Nails have been around now for over a decade and was brought out in its original form by Backscratchers, a very well known and well respected company in the artificial nail industry. There is NO excuse for every Beauty Wholesaler out there by now not to know about this system of artificial nails, whether they choose to stock it or not.

I suspect that the wholesalers have a vested interest in not promoting it because this system is far cheaper than acrylic nails (the markup on acrylic nail products is massive).I for one would never go back to using acrylic or for that matter even gel and neither would any of my clients, many of whom have been with me for 20 years or more. My suggestion is that you be the judge. I have put up a video on YouTube of me putting on one of these nails. Have a look and see how easy it is. Link below.
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