The advantages of acrylic
- Acrylic gel can harden as well as dry on its own.
The gel used in acrylic nail extensions can set and dry on its own without to dry the LED light every time like gel nail extensions, so don’t need to worry about our hands skin will become dull from the light.
2. Fill the base of the nail without having to remove the acrylic nails.
For the acrylic extension, it can fill the nails without having to remove the nails like other nail extensions, it helps to reduce the problem of thin nails from filing nails.
3. Choose the desired length and nail shape.
Acrylic nails can be customized for the shape of nails as you want and being durable look natural by staying for 3 weeks - 1 month.
4. There are more variations than other nail extensions.
There are many different forms of acrylic extensions such as white tip extensions, inlaid patterns, nail tip glitter, 3D bas-reliefs, and nail art including paint over both normal colors and gel color, so you can enjoy nail extensions.
Disadvantages of acrylic joints
The smell is quite pungent.
The liquid used for acrylic nail extensions has a very pungent smell. Therefore, it is not suitable for people who are sensitive to smell or suffer from allergic rhinitis.
2. May cause irritation or allergic rash
Because acrylic powder and liquid are one of the chemicals that are sensitive to directly including the liquid used to remove acrylic nails may cause irritation. or allergic rash when in touch with the skin, If you have a problem with sensitive skin must be careful.
3. Technician who is not proficient in Acrylic extensions can cause fungal nail problems.
Because of the nail extension, if in the nail that is not smooth attached to the real nail may cause our nails to be fungal and make the nail shape that not smooth.
If you like to do many types of nails and always have fun doing manicures you can come to get acrylic nails extension at Organiq Nail Spa. The shop is happy to serve you, we also offer many services such as manicure and pedicure, facial treatment, body massage, waxing, hair removal and hair salons, you can receive beautiful service from head to toe complete in one place.
How many types of nail extensions are there?
Nail extensions are becoming more popular because nowadays, beauty is not just about the face or shape only, Nails are an important part too. The nail extensions are perfect for anyone who is concerned about unattractive nail shapes or problems that arise when keeping long nails fragile easily torn. The nail extensions can also indicate personality and taste as the saying goes, "Nails are the crown of the fingertips", nail extensions are available in the following types:
Method 1: TIP or PVC nail extensions
TIP or PVC this method is to apply nails that have been molded with plastic or soft gel that have a curved shape to the real nails, this style of nail extension is the easiest that you can do it by yourself and it doesn't take a long time. The age of PVC or Soft Gel nails depends on the usage of each person, If your hands are frequently exposed to water the glue may deteriorate faster but generally lasts about 1-2 weeks. Then stick the PVC nails or Soft Gel to the real nails with a special nail glue or gel, when the glue or gel is dry, file the styling. and paint nails as desired This method doesn't take a long to get beautiful nails quickly.
Method 2: Finished nail extension
It is a temporary nail extension like PVC or Soft Gel extension. It doesn't take a long time and the price is not high, you can get the desired pattern. There may be a problem with the size of the nails that are painted as desired and are not the same size as the real nails, if the manicure file and the paint pattern is destroyed as well. The advantage is that it does not require painting or another nail paint you can do it yourself without having to go to a nail salon.
Method 3: Acrylic nail extension
It is a method that is quite popular. The resulting nails will be natural and you can get the shape and length that you want. This type of nail extension procedure can set the length of the nails and mold the acrylic on the nails according to the desired shape and length. When the nails are long the base can be filled and can freely add color to the nails with various techniques then coat with Top Gel to prevent the nails from scratching, file the desired shape and then paint the nails.
Method 4: Gel Nail Extensions
It is a very popular nail extension as well. The gel will have high flexibility like real nails, glossy, shiny, no pungent smell when applying nails. It is a method developed from acrylic nail extension to be more effective
but not durable as acrylic nail extensions and less length. The price is higher than other nail extensions. The gel extensions using the light curing to harden the gel, so the nails are lighter and shinier than acrylic nails and also easier to remove, so the nails are lighter and shinier than acrylic nails but not as strong as acrylic.
Steps to remove acrylic nails
Acrylic nails should not be removed by yourself, this should be done by an expert manicurist because it may cause harm to the real nails and make the nails damaged, fragile and easily torn.
Various nail parts used for decoration stuck on nails, use a leather clipper to clip it out first.
Use a cotton ball moistened with acetone-based nail polish remover on the nails. Then wrap it in foil and leave it for 15-20 minutes, this will soften the acrylic. Use a scraper to scrape the acrylic off. When the acrylic begins to harden soak the acetone again, keep alternating until most of the acrylic is scraped off.
Apply with Cuccio oil or Daily Elixir Keratin, CND Rescue RX. Keratin nourishes, restores damaged nails. Keratin will repair the damaged nail surface and helps the structure of the nails to be stronger, it is recommended to apply a coat of nail polish.
Acrylic nails, Can you last?
Acrylic nail extensions can last up to 3 weeks – 1 month depending on the care and usage of each person. But when the nails are so long that they can see the base of the real nails must be filled in to reduce the problem, if the nails too long or the base of the nail opens the water risk of fungal infection.
How much does acrylic nail extension cost?
Acrylic nail extension or Soft Gel nail extension starting at 1,800-2,000 baht per 1 manicure or pedicure extension. Some shops do not include spa treatments, cut skins or painting.
Filling acrylic nails starts at 900-1,200 baht per hand or foot base and for removing acrylic nails, prices start at 300 -400 baht per hand or foot removal.
Acrylic nails and soft gel extensions, which one is better?
Acrylic nail extension It's a very popular method, but acrylic nails need to be extended by a professional technician. Technicians will use specially designed equipment for acrylic nail extensions, to determine the length of the nails and apply acrylic on the nails according to the shape and length you want, you can design and design your own nail shape. And the acrylic extension will be smooth with the nail texture, looks like real nails when decorating and file acrylic until the desired shape, after that you can paint.
Soft gel nail extensions are the easiest, you can do it yourself and it doesn't take long. The Soft Gel nail is made of ready-made gel, beautiful shape, more flexible than plastic and It looks like a curve that matches your real nails. At the base of the nail is a little thin to make it close and the center of the nail must be slightly thick to support the nail from breaking and the tip of the nail is slightly thin to make it realistic beautiful shape, a little file is ready to paint.
Although nail extension is one of the art that enhances the beauty of hands and feet, it should not be done too often and should use standard nail extension products. It is important to take a break to allow your nails to heal because if the nails have been exposed to chemicals for a long time without proper care, it can deteriorate the health of your nails. Therefore, after doing beautiful nails, it should be nourished with Cuccio Oil every time to add moisture and nourish the skin around the nails.