TPDTY stands for Things People Don’t Tell You. This series will feature bits of beauty wisdom that most people don’t hear until after the fact; like a ridiculous, disappointing, secret club.
Acrylics – Photo from http://www.nailsartdesign.net/
Acrylics can be uncomfortable but, skillfully applied, they aren’t.
The problem lies in cut-rate shops with employees of dubious skills doing rush jobs with low-quality product and tools. I haven’t gotten an acrylic manicure in almost five years, but it makes me sad hearing people who have bad experiences with something that is supposed to be nice and make them feel good.
Have you ever heard someone say that acrylics completely ruined their nails?
That’s not quite right.
That is their perception, and it isn’t a a crazy conclusion to draw, either. In this case? Hate the player, not the game.
Any enhancement may compromise the strength of the natural nail to a certain point, but if the nail technician takes care with their application, your nails will not be, “ruined,” post-removal. A little soft for a few days? Maybe, yes; use a strengthening top coat like this one from Sally Hansen and you’re good-to-go. Shredded, paper-thin, with visible damaged layers? NO!