How To Repair Acrylic Nails At Home

Manicurists spoke with Allure writer Sara Tan about how to remove acrylics without damaging.

How to repair acrylic nails at home. Stick to a strengthening regime. If you are a beginner then this is expected so do not worry. You need to push this away from the other nails so that the new nail will stick.

So how do you do it. First off I know the title says free but youll have to buy a nail file and nail varnish if you dont already own them but Im assuming most people reading this post wil Article by Lauren. Next use the nail primer in your kit to remove any moisture and oils from your nails then glue the tips halfway down the surface of each nail.

Let the alcohol air dry. Before you begin the acrylic or nail polish application process be sure to follow the steps below. Then put some of your thick acrylic nails into the little vat of nail polish and then rub them around with your finger until you start to see some separation.

To do acrylic nails start by buying an acrylic nail kit from a beauty supply store and setting up a work space in a well-ventilated area since acrylic fumes can be toxic. Dip your finger with the lifted acrylic nail into the alcohol which will sanitize and remove any oil or bacteria that might be trapped between your natural nail and acrylic nail. Our equipment at home is not so clean and neither are our nails.

So you should immediately go buy some hand cream cuticle oil or natural oils. Eat the Right Nutrients I would suggest adding biotin and omega-3 rich food to your daily diet which can strength your nails says Lin. You can find biotin in foods like eggs peanuts almonds.

Start by putting some nail polish on the tip of your nails and covering it with your acrylic nails. The best way to fix a lifted nail is by using acrylic powder. Applying Acrylics is hard and takes a lot of practice to perfect especially if you are doing them on your own nails.