Acrylic Nails for Teens: Safety, Best Options & Salem, OR Recommendations

Question
I'm 14 and i want the best kind of acrylic nail. everybody i know who has them or has had them had the people drill the top coat of the nail away and i wanted to know if that was needed and i wanted was the best but also not too expensive because i am after all 14? could you help also of good safe places in Salem Oregon?

Answer
Hi Cailley,
Ok well I am just going to say (because It the truth) Acrlics are not good for you!! They are always damaging to the natural nail! BUT I know how popular they are and when I was 14 you better beleive i was wearing them too! So if you must get them Just ask that your manicurist does not drill on your natural nail! It is not nessicary. All they need to do is lightly file your nail to prevent them from lifting off. I am from california so I can't refere you to a salon in orgeon. Just look online preferably any Hair salon because they usually have one or two good manicurist. Do not go to a happy Nails or cheap/dirty "nail salon". They can damage your nails and they will probably not look good either. Find a good Manicurist that speaks english that you can explaine what you want.

Good luck! And if you change your mind on the acylics Gel Nails are a healthy alternative!! They still look just as good and arnt as damaging. Check them out.