Many women are confused about whether regular nail polish or fake nails can last long on acrylic nails. Although it is true that regular nail polish can be used for artificial nails once they are done, once you apply the fake nail polish you will find out that it is not as long lasting as the real one.
To make the matter worse, you might notice that your fake nails start peeling right after you applied them. So, do you still want to use them?
Regular polish or fake nails can indeed last long in spite of all the odds. If you already had them, it is almost mandatory and totally safe to paint your artificial nails regularly.
The removal process is slightly different from painting acrylic nails so you need to be extra careful of certain things. For starters, you need to make sure that your technician is using a light for the removal process.
How Long Does Regular Nail Polish Last On Acrylic Nails?
Many people ask the question, how long does regular nail polish last? The answer to this question really depends on the type of acrylic nails you have and the products that you are using.
The best way to answer this question is to first make sure that you are using the right products for your type of acrylic nails. If you are unsure about what products you should be using then you should consult with a professional at a nail salon.
Some acrylic products last up to three weeks while some can last up to three months. One of the best products to use that actually sticks to your natural nails is called Revlon’s Acrylic Artic Nails.
You should only use this product twice a week, once in the morning and once in the evening. If you regularly do this you will see that your fake nails will not only last for a few more weeks but they will look like your own natural nail did.
Three weeks is about the maximum time that you should be using regular nail polish. If you have used a gel nail manicure and your nails look great then you may want to keep using the gel nails as you will soon start to get used to having a great looking nail.
If you have had your regular acrylic nails done then you probably have an artificial base coat and this will last from one week to three weeks. Using a base coat is a must when doing acrylic nails.
Does Nail Polish Come Off of Acrylics?
Acrylic nails are today’s hot new trend and perhaps the easiest way to instantly add glamour and length to your fingers. But then, after a couple of months or so comes the equally painful (and expensive) day of actually removing your fake nails at home.
The smart thing to do is to have it professionally done at a nail spa, but costly time and effort often become a major constraint.
There is a way around it though: with regular application of natural oil-based nail polish, you can keep your acrylic nails looking great without the hassle and cost of a professional removal.
Natural nail polish is an excellent option for those who wish to use this method as acrylic nail polish remover. Because it doesn’t contain the harmful chemicals found in commercial products, it is safe for individuals with sensitive skin.
Applying the oil-based nail polish directly to the tips of your nails will provide a gorgeous finish. Simply apply a thin coat to the nails, and buff them lightly using a cotton ball until the oil is fully absorbed. Then repeat with second cotton ball and third cotton ball until desired polish look is achieved.
Does Regular Nail Polish Remover Work on Acrylic Nails?
Is regular nail polish remover good for acrylic nails? You may have come across the term “nail polish remover” and were confused as to what it actually is. Regular nail polish removers contain an ingredient called sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). It’s in most of the so-called nail polish used in acrylic nails.
Removing Fake Nails One of the biggest mistakes people make when trying to remove a fake nail is that they scrape off the excess gel paint with their nail file.
This will only lead to white streaks on your nail. You should remove the extra gel nail polish with your nail file before you begin painting your acrylic nails.
Gel Nail Gluing It’s relatively easy to glue fake nails together once you’ve removed them with your nail file. However, it’s very messy. One way around this is to purchase some nail glue specifically designed for gluing fake nails together.
There are also many at-home kits available that include all you’ll need to glue together your own fake nails. However, if you’re not comfortable with applying the gel glue yourself, or simply don’t want to spend the time, buying a kit or a box of nail glue is your best option.
One thing you should remember about gel nail glue is that if you want to remove it from between your finger and the nail bed, you should take some of it off before starting.
Is it Okay to Remove Nail Polish on Acrylics?
One of the most common questions women ask about is whether it is okay to remove nail polish from acrylic nails.
If you have just had acrylic nails done and you want to try out something different, then there is no problem with removing the fake nail polish but if you are going to use regular nail polish again-yes, even the fake stuff can come off your acrylic nails!-you need to read the instructions on the bottle.
You also need to know that if you are trying to remove nail polish from acrylics for the first time, you are likely to have to spend a little bit more time than if you had just done regular nails. The reason that regular nail polish will not come off acrylic nails is that acrylics are not a very hard material.
As far as how much time it takes to remove nail polish from acrylics, it really depends on what kind you have and how thick it is. When I was getting acrylics done my nails were only about two and a half inches long. After I got them done, my girlfriend was able to do them in less than an hour.
They look so much better now that they are almost twice as long as my finger and a little bit thicker too. One thing I have noticed though, is that my nails will become very brittle after they have been exposed to water for too long.
Does Regular Nail Polish Last on Acrylic Nails?
Is regular nail polish good enough to protect your acrylic nails from dirt, breakage and damage? Regular nail polish will most likely get all of the oil and other dirt off of your nails overnight but how long does that last?
It seems like every time you use your nails, the oil just seems to keep building up and the dirt and other materials start to irritate your nails until they look very unsightly indeed.
Here are a few things you may want to consider when you are deciding whether or not regular nail polish is good enough to protect your acrylic nails.
If you were given acrylic nails as a gift or as a surprise, you are probably not going to want to use regular nail polish to protect them because the gift may very well end up tarnishing them rather than protecting them.
Also, regular nail polish tends to dull acrylic nails so much that sometimes it is difficult to actually see the difference between the acrylic ones and the natural ones. If it was fine to paint over bare acrylic nails, then what’s the big deal about having them in the first place.
Conclusion
If you already have regular nail polish on your nails, and you don’t need to use acrylics, is it still worth it to purchase a few extra bottles of regular nail polish? One thing you may want to consider is whether or not you can get away with not using regular nail polish.
If you cannot wear bare nails without some sort of polish, you may be able to wear fake nails or cover up the cracks between your real nails with regular nail polish.
This might not always be possible, though, so make sure you have plenty of acrylics available. Besides, once you learn how well acrylics work, you won’t really need any more of them.
