Acrylic Nails

What Are Acrylic Nails?

Just as the name suggests, acrylic nails are special decorative nails sculpted, or more accurately layer-built, out of acrylic plastic. These types of fashion nails are typically formed to a wearer's natural nailbeds, and stay in place thanks to a chemical reaction between a wet chemical called a "monomer" and then layered with a powdered chemical called a "polymer". When these two mix and are cured with the aid of an ultraviolet light, which helps the reaction process create the smooth, shiny surface that nail art fans know and love.


Why Are Acrylic Nails Popular?

This style of artistic nail is very popular due to its durability. Once cured, acrylic nails are very hard and can stand up to the light rigors of everyday life, making them particularly well-liked by women with busy lifestyles.

If natural nails are damaged or slow-growing, acrylic nails also help protect the natural nailbed and offer a sturdy base to support intricate designs, such as dangling charms, airbrushed artwork, and even multi-layered "snowglobe" style designs that utilize a liquid sandwiched between layers of glue and acrylic.

The sky's the limit with these classic nail art accessories colors, shapes, designs, and even rhinestones are the perfect accents to keep them looking phenomenal. Less