The Acrylic Revolution : Natural Chic For All

By Author: Adam Donald
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If you have snagged a brittle nail just before that big party, I sympathize with you! Women all over the world suffer from a peculiar disease! This apparent stubbornness of our nails to remain attached to the nail bed, despite our utmost coaxing and cajoling! And for some of us, they simply refuse to grow! Beyond that customary millimeter! Yes, there have been stick on nails for quite some time now. And these days, you even get the pre-done nail art flavor. But to be frank, they look somewhat tacky. So what are the “cuticle challenged” to do? Forever hide behind a coat of dark polish? No. A ray of hope is here at last. The magic words being acrylic nails and acrylic nail art. They can in one graceful sweep of a manicurists brush solve the problem of undernourished, stunted nails and beautiful believable 3D nail art designs.

Acrylics are originally in powder form. You need to mix the powder with a developer to obtain a smooth gel. This gel hardens quite fast and has to be reinforced in the eerie glow of a UV lamp to achieve perfection. With a support form as the base, acrylic gel can be used to develop nails of the ...
... desired length and shape. These nails are a natural extension of the nail bed. And thus so much more natural and definitely a lot more professional! The key word here is “professional”. Though there is nothing hard and fast against doing acrylic nail art at home, it is best left to a nail technician to look really magnificent. But not just nail construction, the acrylic gels can be used to create a variety of nail art designs, especially 3D designs.
The gel is pliable as soon as it is applied. With a toothpick or a broad brush, one can take a drop of acrylic gel and shape it; with deft stokes to create a beautiful leaf or the upturned petals of a lovely rose. The trick lies in working fast. A sprinkling of glitter on these creations can indeed change the look of an entire attire and is the preferred choice of most brides for a wedding day makeover.

Even the basic 2D designs are done better if acrylic gel is used. The paint sticks to the nail bed more naturally and since it is quite viscous, close shading and outlines can be achieved which is well-nigh impossible, even with Konad special polishes.

It is the latest in the race to empty out feminine wallets as we splurge on our nails! After all pampering should start at the tips and end at the toes. Nature meant it that way!

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