i dont particularly want to get acrylics at a salon, i just want to know so i dont make a mistake. thanks.
2006-11-06 14:23:30 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Other - Beauty & Style
Some people who wear artificial, or acrylic, nails may notice a slight discoloration or coarsening of their natural nails. But a more serious nail problem resulting from acrylic nails is infection.
Sometimes a gap develops between the acrylic nail and the natural nail — for example, if the acrylic nail is bumped or jarred, it may separate from the natural nail. This gap provides a moist, warm environment in which bacteria and fungus can grow. If such an infection occurs, the natural nail may become thickened and discolored and should be evaluated by a dermatologist.
Rarely, a person may have an allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) to components of acrylic nails or the adhesives used to apply them. This usually results in some redness and peeling of the skin around the nail. If peeling is excessive or persists despite the use of moisturizer on the affected skin, consult a dermatologist.
The key to preventing infection and nail damage due to artificial nails is to choose a reputable, licensed nail salon.
Choosing a safe nail salon — Questions you should ask
Is the salon licensed? If the license isn't posted, ask to see it.
Are the nail technicians licensed? If the licenses aren't posted, ask to see them.
How are nail implements sanitized? Heat sterilization (autoclaving) is best. But chemical sterilization is also allowed.
Is there a pre-service scrub? Both the nail technician and the client should wash their hands with antimicrobial soap before nail work begins.
Is each customer given a fresh bowl of soapy water to soak their nails in and is a new nail file used for each customer?
Is the facility neat and clean?
Is there a strong smell of fumes? If there is, it's a sign that the facility is poorly ventilated.
Adapted from information provided by the Food and Drug Administration (1995)
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2006-11-06 14:39:37 · answer #1 · answered by Betty B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Artificial nail enhancements should not damage your nails. If your nails are being damaged by it, then you aren't going to a very good salon. There should be no indentations left in your natural nail, and there should be no discolouration. Given the choice between acrylic and gel, however, I would choose gel. It's much nicer, and since it is softer, it flexes, meaning that if you smack a nail on something, it will break instead of pulling your natural nail off the bed.
2006-11-06 16:04:15 · answer #2 · answered by Shayna 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Is using acrylic nails bad for your nails? Some people say that you may as well burn them off if you do that..
i dont particularly want to get acrylics at a salon, i just want to know so i dont make a mistake. thanks.
2015-08-10 12:09:17 · answer #3 · answered by Maribelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive had acrylic nails on since the end of my 8th grade in school (I'm now a freshman in college!!) Yeah they can really scratch up your nails, but they really arent that bad. I've broken my nail and the nail underneath looks really scratched, but it really isnt as bad as they sound. They look fabulous. They arent life threatening and i've never had my nails break down to the bed like that girl above me. Its different for everyone really. My mom is allergic to the powder they use so she cant have them, but i havent had a problem with them. Water doesnt really get beneath them and when it does, it can be cleaned out when you go to the salon. Good luck, its your choice.
2006-11-06 14:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it can be. They don't use them that much anymore. I had them in the early '80's ( were you born yet?) Just kidding! Nail TIPS are much less problematic and you can learn to do it yourself or with friends. Try visiting a beauty supply store, it can be fun. I used to do my own and others'. Have fun!
Acrylic nails don't let the "nail bed" near your cuticles "breathe" and can cause alot of damage, including infections, losing your own nails, and alot of other "yucky" stuff. Good luck! (also, they usually are thicker than natural nails and nail tips and LOOK it, especially as time goes on and you have them done over and over,)
2006-11-06 14:50:33 · answer #5 · answered by kitttyinct.@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't really have a technical reason why they are bad... but I will just say that they were bad for me. I went to the salon got them done for prom, and went to have them removed. They did murder to my nail beds, and some of my nails even broke off down to the bed, and that was having them taken off by a professional. They also stunted the growth of my nails.
2006-11-06 14:26:52 · answer #6 · answered by Blu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They only buff your nails, they don't sand them down to a damaging level. If you want them to be put back on, ask the people to put a coat of sally hansen hard as nail on before putting on the acrylics. Hope this helps, Dara:)
2016-03-12 20:59:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt get the acrylic nails but its your choice girl!
2006-11-06 14:25:28 · answer #8 · answered by StarWarsFanatic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes they are. i got mine taken off in august from wearing them for about 4 months and i have watched my nails grown out since and you can see the indent it left and it's all yellow. im not going to get it til thats gone but they do make your nails look fresh i love getting the french tip.
2006-11-06 15:32:13 · answer #9 · answered by spicysaucylatina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, they aren't the best thing for your nails but they aren't life threatening. It's your choice but it does cause harm to your nails.
2006-11-06 14:26:17 · answer #10 · answered by Emotastic 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋