Caring for acrylic nails

For nails rising with acrylic are often highlighted a number of pros but also cons, as the fact that acid is used, that the monomer (the liquid which is used to thicken the acrylic powder) has an acute and strong odor and that the acrylic dries the nail plate.

Acrylic – polymethylmethacrylate is a representative of the polyacrylates.

Acrylic is widely used in the industry, medicine (dentistry), cosmetology (nails rising) and others.



You have to take care of the nails with acrylic regularly.



First things first: Treat your acrylic nails as you would treat your real nails. Listen to valuable advice on nails and use of products to maintain their integrity over time. Of course, if you usually bite your nails, you can forget about that, because acrylic nails are very hard and very difficult to chew. This makes acrylic nails a great solution for chronic chewing of the nails.



Next, every two weeks, you will need to return to the salon to “repair” your nails. Neglecting this may lead to a complete destruction or cracks. Worse can happen if water gets in the acrylic nails – could be formed fungi into the warm environment between the acrylic and the natural nail.



This is another reason to avoid the acrylic nails rising at home, especially if you are new to this process. Nothing can take the place of the expert – professional at the beauty salon.

Doing French manicure by template

French manicure templates are often found in the shops that sell cosmetics and nail polish. Templates are available in different shapes – round or rounded. Straight templates are used directly and for French pedicure.

1. File and shape the nails, and prepare a bowl of warm water to soften the cuticles and with the help of a stick push them and remove them with a special instrument for cuticles.

2. Apply the base of polish and let it dry.

3. Take the template (round or rounded) and place it in such a way that the part of the nail that will be covered in white, to remain free.

4. Apply white polish on the tips of the nails and let it dry, so as not to smear the nail polish during the removal of the template.

5. Remove the template and leave to dry.

6. Cover the nails with pink (flesh-colored, peach, etc.) nail polish and let it dry.

7. Apply a top coat.



Today is topic a new version of the classic French manicure, we cover with white polish not only the free part of the nail, but the crescent at the base – it looks just like a smile.



The principle of the French manicure is (to focus on the tip of the nail), and it is up to date yet, but it is now fashionable to combine not only white lacquers for this purpose but can be used also all the other available colors. For example, currently is in vogue the combination of red with blue or green edges. Good combination also looks white and blue.



The decoration on the French manicure is also fashionable. In addition to the traditional design of the nails, are often used additional sorts of other decorations. For example, well-known is “The Silver French.” When the upper part of the free edge of the nails is coated with a white pearl polish and the other end is fixed with cover. The use of crystals, jewelry and decorations on the nails turn the French manicure into an exquisite work of art.

How to care for the health of our nails

Maintaining healthy and in good condition nails is a sign of good health and a level of hygiene. The well executed nail care is always able to attract the attention of others and to make a good impression. It does not need to be a professional manicurist to keep your nails healthy and attractive. For this purpose, there are a few hints and tips that should be followed:

1. Always make sure to check whether your nails are clean and dry them immediately after washing.

2. After washing them, moisten the nails and the cuticles located under them to prevent them from drying out and cracking.

3. Do not lend your tools for nail care and avoid using chemicals for removing the nail polish that contain acetone.

4. If you use artificial nails, then you should check your nails regularly for fungal infections. These can occur in cases where the artificial nails do not stick closely to the natural ones, which allows the penetration of moisture between them. The infections can be easily spotted when the nails obtain a specific greenish shade.

5. Periodically clean your nails with lemon. Rub your nails with lemon juice for 10 minutes and then rinse.

6. To make the cuticles of your nails softer and the nails harder put your hands in a cup of milk.

7. Be very careful while removing the cuticles. Avoid cutting them too deeply to avoid infections and bleeding.

8. If you have ingrown nail in the meat, then be sure to go to the doctor and do not try to treat it yourself.

9. Eat healthy food by including in your diet supplements and foods that contain vitamins good for your skin, nails, hair and body. Calcium and biotin are among them.

10. Use rubber gloves when you wash dishes, in the garden and when using cleaning products.

11. Everybody knows that nail biting is one of the bad habits that affect the nails and make an impression to the people around you, so do not do this!

12. If you notice any strange spots on the nails, bumps or discoloration on your nails, make sure to go to a dermatologist and ask for his expert opinion, as the condition of the nails often indicates other diseases that need to be treated.