How to Choose Artificial Nails?

Answer 1

If you have a bad habit of biting, picking, tearing or simply breaking your nails, you may decide to go for a set of artificial nails, done professionally at a nail salon. But how do you choose which type of nails to go for?

-Step 1: Activity level

Consider how active you are, if you are a typist, you will need a hard- wearing nail like acrylic. These are the strongest and longest –lasting of all the nails. If you are not active at all, then silk may be an option for you. This looks very natural, and is very flexible; fiberglass is also a consideration and it is harder wearing than silk. If you use a keyboard a lot then gel isn’t a good idea, as the end might crack.

-Step 2: Appearance

Some artificial nails look more natural than others. Acrylic can look thick and fake if not done correctly. Silk will look very natural, but is not very strong. Gel can look very good too.

-Step 3: Maintenance Level

Some nails require more maintenance than others. Acrylic will need to be topped up every couple of weeks, which can be expensive and be difficult to maintain. Gel takes less maintenance, but will still need topping up.

-Step 4: Cost

Acrylic is much cheaper than gel, but does need to be topped up more, which will cost you extra. The initial cost in all nails will be high, but work out the maintenance cost per week.

Once you have decided on your type of nails, you can start looking around for a nail salon that will do the job professionally with as little pain and fuss as possible.