There are two types of monomer, ethyl methacrylate and methyl methacrylate. So you are probably wondering why do some nail salons charge more then others for acrylic nails?Īside from obtaining the proper licensing and sanitation requirements, as well as continuing education it really boils down to product. As your nail then lengthened, your technician would then apply acrylic (Liquid and powder) or gel (a honey like product which is cured under a UV/LED lamp). When combined, the chemicals create a polymerization which is know as acrylic.Ī skilled nail technician can lengthen your nails using either gel or acrylic in one of two ways – by using a sticker like form or gluing a plastic tip to the free edge of your nail. Acrylic nails are made up of two components, liquid monomer and powder polymer. Enhancements are used to lengthen, strengthen and/or and cosmetically change the appearance of the natural nail.Īcrylic nail enhancements originated from the dental industry around the 1970s and had such a lasting impression on the fashion industry that they had become quite the rage. Acrylic and gel enhancements are the most popular, and what I will be covering in this blog post.
Acrylics, soft, gels, hard gels, and nail wraps. There is currently there is a plethora of options for nail enhancements. Nails is more then just having pretty well manicured nails, it is always an investment in yourself and that is why as a consumer you need to know what is being applied to your nails. I am more just a nail tech, I am also an educator for the nail industry and as I see it my job isn’t finished just because I applied top coat and sent you on your way.
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