QuestionI just had my first set of acrylic nails put on and am hoping to keep them as long as possible without fillers . . . how can I avoid running in for a fill in two weeks? Also, when I am ready to face my own, ugly nails again, do I need them to take them off, or can I do it?
Thanks a bunch!
AnswerHi Sarah!
Have your nails filled every 2 to 3 weeks depending on your growth rate. Believe it or not, this saves you money! If you wait too long to get your nails filled, you risk breaks or injuries. If you have breaks, most technicians only guarantee their work for 3 weeks after service. If you go over that time, you may have to pay up to five dollars per repair.
If you let your nails go too long, you will most likely have to pay for a full set, it takes more prepping time and just as much acrylic..
Apply cuticle oil to your nails and cuticles twice daily to keep them from lifting and to keep the acrylic moist, so its not as easy to break. Use gloves while doing household chores with chemicals or an extended amount of time in water.
http://www.nailsbydesign.homestead.com/MMA.htmlBe aware of a product called Methyl-Methacrylate(MMA). It has been deemed hazardous by the FDA, and is no longer allowed in acrylics, although some Non Standard Salons(NSS) still do because its cheaper. Learn the signs of MMA use in NSS. Protect the public and yourself and report them to your State Board of Cosmetologists.
Thanks!
Jeannie
