Acrylic Nails Vs Tips

Youll find a few tips to weigh the pros and cons of the different artificial nails to help you pick the best option.

Acrylic nails vs tips. If youve ever sought a manicure that lasts longer than regular nail polish youve likely been faced with the gel nails vs. Apply a small amount of adhesive to the well of the tip. It is not advised to use tips on bitten nails or severely damaged nails as filing of the tip can cause even more damage to the natural nail.

Apply Tips to all 10 nails. Theyre glued onto the nail plate and form a base for applying gel or acrylic to. Bitten nails tend to have smaller nail beds and applying a tip to it.

Your nails can then be painted with either regular polish or gel polish. Glued onto the nail plate. Gel is more flexible than acrylic nails so they are more adaptable and durable.

Both acrylics and gel can be used to create nail extensions. Simple tasks like picking up papers typing putting in contact lenses and writing can prove to be difficult. The image above shows what both a nail tip and nail form look like.

They are made out of acrylic plastic and act as you guessed it your nail tips. When my own natural nails break I normally have pretty decent length natural nails I go and get nail tips wrapped with silk as opposed to acrylic. Tips are secured to the natural nail and the acrylic or gel is applied over it then the nail enhancement is filed and finished.

Consult with your customer and find the length and shape that she prefers. Tips can be a slightly faster service because of the preformed free-edge. If too wide then gently file the side-walls.