Is Nail Polish Better For Acrylic Nails?
Many women and men have received manicures at one time or another. While nail salons tend to do an excellent job at prepping a nail for coloring, as well as adding that much needed protective coat to protect against chips and other signs of wear and tear, people continue to be disappointed by the relatively little “mileage” they are able to get from their colored nails. For this reason and others, the popularity of acrylic nails has skyrocketed. These fake nails are bonded over the natural fingernails to give the nails a protruded and more uniform appearance. In the process of getting these nails done, many have noticed that nail polish tends to stick much better to these synthetic nails than it does to our natural ones. There are numerous hypotheses floating around online as to what’s responsible for this, however, a quick comparison reveals the culprits.
If you compare the pliability of our natural fingernails to synthetic ones, you will notice that the former has a tendency to bend throughout the day. If there’s one thing that nail polish, let alone paint doesn’t like, its a flexing surface. This causes the bond between the polish and the nail to loosen, resulting in chips. There is also the issue of oil. Paint of any sort does not bond well to any oily surface. Our nails are designed to produce oil to prevent dryness that can cause a brittle nail. As oil accumulates under a painted nail, it begins to wreak havoc on the bond between the polish and the nail surface itself. A good step to incorporate into your nail polishing routine is to clean your fingernails with acetone to remove surface oils before painting. While you can combat this problem before painting your nails, there is little you can do after they’ve been colored. Acrylic is an overall more suitable material for painting as it is porous. This gives something for the paint to grip onto.
If you can’t afford acrylic nails, there is no reason to fret. You can get similar results by adequately preparing your nails with a multi-step system, that includes the use of a base and top coat to promote adhesions and prevent chips. Before you embark on your next nail coloring endeavor, be sure to get your supplies organized using a professional nail polish holder readily available at nail salons and online.
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