Orange metal sticks are used to push cuticles back.
Artificial nails are equivalent to the feet of false nails, since they are false nails applied on top of the real ones. Both women and men wear false nails for a variety of reasons. Your natural nails can be damaged, deformed, or lost entirely. While this may not be a concern when the person is wearing socks or shoes, unsightly nails can be embarrassing when exposed. Since toes are commonly exposed in the warmer months, artificial nails provide a relatively quick, easy, and even elegant way to solve the problem.
After applying the artificial nail, the manicurist will shape the nail with a nail file.
Just like nails, artificial nails are usually made of acrylic or gel. They can be applied in a beauty salon, but are also available in home kits that can be purchased at the pharmacy. Nails can be colored naturally, especially if only one or two are used to complement the nails themselves, or they can be painted and decorated in the same way as nails. Many kits even have the nails already painted and decorated.
Uncontrolled nail fungus may require surgical removal of the entire nail.
People glue artificial acrylic nails to the nail or skin with a specially designed glue. Gel nails are usually built with a liquid gel formula. Both types need to be replaced or refilled periodically because the natural nail underneath continues to grow and creates gaps.
Fungus can often become a problem with artificial nails. Placing the nail on the natural one prevents the correct air circulation. Water can also get under gaps in the glue, especially after a few days, allowing mold to grow. Thereafter, acrylic nails should be changed every seven days and left on for a maximum of ten days.
Fungus can become a problem with artificial nails.
To apply the false nails, the nail technician will first remove the nail polish from the natural nails. Then smooth and push back cuticles as needed. Once the nails are clean and dry, he or she paints the glue onto the natural nail and applies the artificial one, pressing it firmly against the cuticle and down onto the nail plate. The glue can dry and then the technician files and shapes the nail before painting it. This process is the same for applying nails from home kits.
To remove artificial nails, the nail technician cuts the nail and soaks it in nail remover to soften it and dissolve the glue. He then removes the nail and any residue left on the glue. Most home nail kits do not come with a nail remover included, but one can be purchased along with the nails. False nails should never be peeled or ripped off without softening them first, as this can damage the natural nail.