Acrylic Extensions & Overlays
If you want to transform short, fragile, breaking nails into long, elegant manicured tips, go for classic acrylic extensions. Acrylic extensions remain some of the most popular extension types and with good reason.
Acrylic nail extensions are particularly perfect for someone who wants a polished, durable manicure to see them through a special event such as a wedding or even a vacation. They give the option of a perfect manicure that can be done well ahead of time and they’re durable enough to stand up to almost any situation. Acrylics are great way to enhance the natural beauty of hands by giving an elongated and feminine touch to the fingers. As the strongest of all nail extensions, they are not only beautifying but a cost effective option. Acrylic extensions can last up to 4 weeks before requiring infills. And when you do decide to have them removed, acrylic extensions only require soaking and don’t need to be filed off, saving your natural nails from potential damage.
The Process
Before an acrylic extension can be applied, the nail must be prepared by cleaning, removing cuticles that could prevent proper affixation, as well as shaping and buffing the nail. The application process begins with the attachment of a thin plastic plate to the natural nail. This plate lengthens the nail and acts as a frame for the blended acrylic mixture that is then painted onto it. After this, the layer of acrylic is left to dry or cure in the air, forming a hard, glossy surface that is exceptionally strong. You can then select your desired shade of polish to compliment your new set of nails.
Damaged or Severely Bitten Nails
Do you feel your nails are far too short or damaged to benefit from acrylic extensions? Even if your natural nails are suffering the effects of a bad nail-biting habit, you may still be able to achieve a glamorous look with extensions. Depending on the weakness of the nail and the condition of the skin in the surrounding area, a specially modified nail tip can be used to create artificial length and mask any unsightliness. This process can work well, even in cases where the nail area has become much smaller than the skin around it. Contact us for a consultation and find out which looks we can help you to achieve.
Maintenance
When your acrylic nails begin to show some signs of wear and tear around the 4 week mark, simply come in for a maintenance treatment called an infill.Infills work by smoothing out and flattening any regrowth by filing before a new application of the acrylic blend can be painted on. After this new coat dries, the extensions will be buffed, leaving you with a shiny, restored manicure.
Overlays
Overlays form a hard, high-sheen protection coat, and unlike extensions, require no plastic plate to adhere to. Instead, they are applied directly on to the nail itself, giving weak, brittle or damaged nails a break and protecting them from breakage.
Acrylic extensions and overlays offer you so many different nail solutions and options that it’s well worth finding out what these favorites can do for your look today.
