Acrylic nails are artificial extensions placed on natural nails using acrylic powder and liquid monomer. They are more durable and resistant to breaking than natural nails. The main advantages of acrylic nails are that they protect natural nails, can be shaped and decorated, and are very durable lasting 2-3 weeks. However, disadvantages include potential infections if not applied correctly, damage to natural nails during removal, bad smells from chemicals, and inhibited nail growth with prolonged use. Proper application and removal by a professional can help avoid health risks.

1. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
OF ACRYLIC NAILS

2. What are the artificial nails?
 Artificial nails are extensions that are placed on the natural nail with various techniques
or materials that allow us to have the nail always in perfect condition.
 They are more resistant and thicker than natural. They are harder to break or crack.
 Acrylic nails are those that are made with an acrylic powder. Acrylic powder (polymer)
dries quickly when mixed with a liquid agent (monomer). For this reason, they do not
need curing with a lamp, unlike gel nails.
 The ways to perform the manicure can be through tips or molds. The tips have different
forms that adhere to the nail. They can be cut and filed and are complementary to the
use of products for acrylic or gel nails.
 Curved shaped molds fit and stick just below the free edge of the nail. On this mold we
make the shape of the nail. It requires more skill than using only tips because we are
directly sculpting the nail over it. Hence the name given: sculpted nails. Nails can also be
sculpted with gel.

3. Advantages of acrylic nails
 Protect natural nails from the damaging effects of enamels and other
agents.
 Aesthetically they are more beautiful than natural ones and they can be
given any shape, length and decoration.
 They are very resistant and prevent the cracking of the nails, so they are
perfect for women with weaker nails which tend to break more easily.
 Its maintenance is every 15-20 days (depends on the growth of your nail)
and they are very durable.
 You can rebuild bitten and broken nails fairly easily, so nails always look
perfect.

4. Disadvantages of the acrylic nails
 If poorly handled nail enhancements can cause infections, so it is
important to ensure that they are correctly applied and that hygiene is
maintained.
 Removing them requires a good technique so as not to damage or cause
injury to the natural nails. As always it is important that a good
professional does it.
 Some of the chemicals used in the process have a bad smell which may
not be good for the health. The work-station where the nails are made
should be well ventilated.
 Overuse of nail extensions can retard the growth of the external nail.

5. Reference
 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF ACRYLIC NAILS
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