Wednesday, February 10, 2010

How do I get rid of or mask the smell of acrylic nails?

Open a window??? Buy one of those fancy air filter things to put in your house.How do I get rid of or mask the smell of acrylic nails?
Buy odourless products or just wear a mask. Don't put air fresheners too close as this can change the chemical balance.Opening windows also does this.How do I get rid of or mask the smell of acrylic nails?
the smell with go away, open a window or two. always use in well vented area if you have a window fan face it outside to remove smells.

Im looking for a clear nail tip that you put acrylic under so the tip top stays smooth - where can i find this

I recommend Sally Beauty Supply - I also like to use clear tips and they have a good selection.Im looking for a clear nail tip that you put acrylic under so the tip top stays smooth - where can i find this
Check out your local wal-mart. They have acrylic kits that you can do yourself.Im looking for a clear nail tip that you put acrylic under so the tip top stays smooth - where can i find this
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Sally Beauty Supply.
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How to remove artificial acrylic nails?

i just got my nails done a few days ago at a salon and i have nooo idea how i should take them off.... when i used to get them done i used to just clip them off but the nail under that grew out would come off too... and when i tried acetone nail polish remover i soaked them in it for 45 minutes and they wouldnt budge.... can anyone help?!?!How to remove artificial acrylic nails?
Don鈥檛 ever try clipping the old acrylic nails. It can be quite painful and can cause damage. The best way is to use acetone and cuticle oil.





Here鈥檚 how it works


路Apply Vaseline on fingers and cuticles





路Take a bowl of acetone to soak your hands in it for a while. It鈥?better to use warm acetone than that at room temperature since it works faster on the nails. You can warm it by putting the acetone bowl in another bowl of hot water. Do not ever heat the acetone in a microwave or on the gas stove. Acetone is a highly inflammable chemical and can be quite hazardous.





路Cover the acetone bowl with a clean towel to avoid evaporation


路Keep the fingers in acetone for at least 15 minutes if it is warm and for about 30 minutes if it is at room temperature. Remember, the longer you keep it, the better since the acrylic will wear off easily and faster.


路Once the water becomes gummy, (which is the acrylic melting off), you can remove the rest of it by wiping it off with the towel dipped in acetone. Do not try to remove the acrylic before it is ready to peel off else it will begin to harden again and you will have to undergo the entire process again. An alternative method for acrylic nail removal is as under:How to remove artificial acrylic nails?
Did you try the 100% Acetone nail polish?


Thats how u get them off, by using acetone, and yes they have to soak. Why are u taking them off so soon??
ask the ppl at the salon u went to.. they would probably help
go to the salon and have them removed. they will look and feel a lot better. only cost about $5 dollars
fill a large bowl with hot water. set a smaller bowl of acetone inside the large bowl. this will gently warm the acetone. cover your fingers in petroleum jelly (to protect them from the acetone). put your hands in the small bowl of acetone and drape a towel over the large bowl. this will hold the heat in. every ten minutes try to rub off the softened layer of acrylic nail. eventually the entire nail will loosen leaving behind your natural nail. acetone is very harsh though so don't expect your nails to be super healthy. it works though. i've done it before.
I normally get gel nails but im assuming the technique is the same- im not sure why soaking them does not work





id suggest going back to the salon and paying 10 bucks to get them removed but they are going to do it the same way you are trying.. they soak them then get them off
i tried soaking them but that didn't help, so i used a hair clip (beret i think that is spelled right) and slid it underneath the nail and slowly worked it off. it was painful but i tried everything

I just got my first set of acrylic nails, how long should I wait before getting them filled?

In order to maintain them properly so they look nice and so you don't get nail fungus, they need to be filled every two to three weeks. Depends on how fast your nails grow.I just got my first set of acrylic nails, how long should I wait before getting them filled?
two weeksI just got my first set of acrylic nails, how long should I wait before getting them filled?
HI.





YOU SHOULD WAIT 2 WEEKS
I get mine filled every 2 weeks.
When you see that they are growing out be careful acrylic nails cause nail fungus.
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  • I really want to get french tips (acrylic nails w/ a french manicure), I was really convinced until...?

    I heard that the can permantley damage your nails. i know plenty of people who have them and they llok sooo cute! Have you ever had them? or heard they are bad for your natural nail???I really want to get french tips (acrylic nails w/ a french manicure), I was really convinced until...?
    I have had mine for about 5 years now and i would nerver go without them again. they do weaken your natural nail a bit but a few wks later they are fine. Just make sure about every 6 months you get them taken off and a new set put back on so your wont get an infection. But any good nail salon will tell you when you need to do thatI really want to get french tips (acrylic nails w/ a french manicure), I was really convinced until...?
    -if you won't to get rid of them try soaking them off in pure acetone


    -or just let them grow out by themselves it will be ugly but this way it won't damage your nails.
    Well, yes I have heard that they can permanetly damage you're nails. But, i've had them done before and yes they may damage you're nail a little. But as long as you pamper you're nails after they come off they should be fine.
    I've gotten these b 4 and they may look cute but they don't just 'fall' off you have to pull them off and it can be not so nice for a feeling, plus when they come off they do take some of ur nail off, usually. I've gotten them and i was happy with them while i had them but they do make ur nails weaker till they grow back
    it's way bad for your nails, and once you decide to get them off you have to wait months for them to grow out and look good again
    Yes, when you take them off you'll see your nails have been indented in, they will be weak, brittle, and possibly yellow. It takes a while for them to grow back and be healthy again, just go for a well-groomed manicure with french, red, or black.
    It's fine don't worry about it, my sister, her friends and other people I know have done it, there are no problems involved with any of them. What you heard is probably one of those rare cases. Freaky things can happen from anything.
    it does indeed weaken your nails. i've only had my nails done with acrylic twice, i did not like what it did to my nails so i stopped going to the nail shop. my nails are fine now, no permanent damage. no more acrylic for me!! i've heard of the gel sets but i do not know if this is actually better for your nails, you may want to do some research.
    Anytime you cover your nails, damage can occur. Permanently? I don't think so. Eventually, the damaged part of your nail will grow out. If your real nails grow and are strong, just get a French manicure--no acrylic. If they are damaged anyway, why not cover them. Once you start, however, remember you have to keep going back every 2-3 weeks to get fills.
    All acrylic nails are bad for your natural nails........but the damage grows out eventually after you have them removed.
    I have them right now. And i've had them alot before. But, you prolly heard one of the 1 out of whatever number cases. if you get them done, be SURE to check the health score the salon, if its lower than a 90, then they prolly dont clean things after every use. Or something.








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    Whats the easiest, least painful way to take off acrylic tip nails?

    im really trying to find a least painful way to take off acrylic tip nails.any ideas?Whats the easiest, least painful way to take off acrylic tip nails?
    In the shops, they soak it in acetone. If you can't get acetone, you can use acetone nail polish remover, but it takes a long time to soften up the acrylic. When it becomes soft, gradually slide something thin between the nail and the acrylic tip lift up if its soft enough. Do that until you finally get the nail off.





    Non-acetone nail polish remover won't work. Make sure you get the acetone type.Whats the easiest, least painful way to take off acrylic tip nails?
    dip ur fingers in nail polish remover for about 5 minutes then try...good luck!
    Soak your nails in nail polish remover. Then wash hands with warm water, dry, and then rub in vitamine E oil.
    it takes a while, but dip ur fingertips in ACCITONE nail polish remover and wipe and file as it comes off. it might take a couple hours but it works. otherwise go back to the nail place and have them do it. they will soak them in the accitone also but instead of just filing they will use the sander thing and file them smooth.
    I would suggest soaking them and try to take them off very slowly or let the nail tec do it for you

    Can you use regular acrylic to draw designs on nails?

    i was wondering if you can use regular craft acrylic paint to draw designs on nails. can you do that?Can you use regular acrylic to draw designs on nails?
    yea u can do that some people say it works better than nail polish I havent really tried it yet but I will someday