QuestionSusana,
This is my first time getting artificial and I am confused about the process. I read your answer to another person about how to remove white tips at home and it was extremely helpful, but I am not sure I am ready to do that on my own. How much does it usually cost to get the acrylics taken off professionally? What does this procedure entail?
AnswerI'm not quite sure if you wanted information about how nail enhancements are placed or how they are removed. Just in case i will answer both.
There are 2 general ways of apllying enhancements:
- Using a tip or
- Sculpting
When a tip is used, the tip is glued to the end of the nail to extend the lenght, then the conection line is filed to make it invisible and then product (acrylic, gel or fiberglass) is apllied over this to make the nail stong, but maintaning a natural form.
If sculpting, then a form is placed under the fingernail, providing a base for the product to be apllied. Since the forms doesn't adhere to the product, they can be easily be removed after the product is dry, leaving beautiful shaped nails.
Both this processes are used worlwide and are both very effective.
When it comes to removing nail enhancements, acrylics and fiberglass can be removed by soaking in acetone. And most gels can only be removed by filing. I would recomed that in both cases this should be done by a professional. Why?
When soaking in acetone only the professional knows how much time it takes to soak off the product she uses and professionals usually use buffered acetone, wich is a type of acetone that is less drying to the nails ans skin and that is usually only retailed to professionals.
When filing, not to mention how difficult and uncunfortable it is to file over your own nails, only a professional has the right abrasives, and know how to use them, so not harming the natural nails.
Usually the cost of removal should be similar to an infill but it varies acording to the nail technician.
Sorry for such a long answer, but i wanted to make sure i didn't forget anything. Hope i could be helpful, and don't hesitate to ask another question if you still have any doubts.
