Acrylic nails - application part 4

The best way to apply acrylic is by forming a small ball on your brush and placing it near the back cuticle edge.   Leave about 1/16 of an inch around the cuticle area.  This will give you enough room to file everything thin and flush.  If you can feel any edge it may catch and [...]

Acrylic nails - what you need 3

The only time I love the drill is to use it on the underside of the nail.  It smooths everything out and keeps it clean.  If you use a drill, by all means keep doing so.  As long as you have had the proper training it’s fine and many nail technicians would not do acrylic [...]

Acrylic nails - application part 3

Once you are ready to apply the product, use your instructions that came with the acrylic system you bought.  The manufacturer usually includes directions specific to each product and it’s a great way to pick up tips. If you have any problems or questions, contact them.  Most manufacturers are very easy to get in contact [...]

Acrylic nails - Pick a brand

Acrylic nails are also referred to as fake nails, artificial nails or sculptured nails.   Acrylic nails are the combination of a liquid, known as a monomer, and a powder form of acrylic.  The acrylic product is then used to form an extension on the nails (sculptured nails) or you can overlay it on top of [...]

Acrylic nails - what you need

Once you have decided which type and brand of acrylic to go with you have to decide what products you want to use with it.  I really recommend that you stick with one brand for the application.  If you are using Tammy Taylor’s acrylic then use the primer/bonder, liquid monomer and acrylic powders associated with [...]

Acrylic nails - application part 2

When preparing the nails for product make sure you pay attention to the sidewalls as well.  This is the area to the sides of the nail plate.  This is another area that nail preparation is sometimes overlooked, causing lifting.  Many techs use a small diamond drill bit to remove the cuticle and clean up the [...]

Acrylic nails - what you need 2

The brush you use will make a huge difference in the outcome of your acrylic.  Keep away from large brushes, especially if you are just learning.  I do like to experiment with different brushes though.  I always have some kind of round sable brush on hand.   I usually get brushes that are in the [...]

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