They look real, but just wrong on a man.How do artificial nails look? Is there any way to make them look natural on a man without polish?
Why would a man need to wear arifical nails? Ew....if I saw that on a guy I'd probably laugh. Don't go there.How do artificial nails look? Is there any way to make them look natural on a man without polish?
There is this product Obey makes and it comes with a 3 step process that makes your nails soft and shiny. it comes with cream and a cuticle thing. tey to buy it @ www.obey.com
I dont think so, but if your nails are in bad shape go to a salon and ask for a ';no polish manicure';..... they'll just make what you naturally have look better
Artificial nails look like plastic. I've seen many girls with them. I don't think that they could be made to look natural on men without polish. If you want long nails just grow them like I do
absolutely not.
Friday, February 5, 2010
I am letting my natural nails grow out after having acrylic, how do I keep polish from chipping off.?
if your natural nails are very damaged..... first buff your nails so that you get all the ridges out then use a nail hardener and top coat.....that should help.....you need to wait until the damaged nail fully grows out....then things will get back to normal....I am letting my natural nails grow out after having acrylic, how do I keep polish from chipping off.?
Try a good clear coat. Nail Fitness is the best one I've used. It's not super-glossy and leaves your nails with a nice natural sheen. My manicurist also recommends massaging in a good cuticle cream a few times a day, plus cuticle oil.I am letting my natural nails grow out after having acrylic, how do I keep polish from chipping off.?
use a base coat before you polish
When I did that, I just kept applying Nailtek or Nailtiques - two thin coats a day to protect the nail surface. I also drank one envelope of Knox for Nails each day for two months. The sensitivity was the problem plus they were now so thin. I believe the KNox helped the new growth to be stronger. Good luck!
Good quality base coat, followed by two thin coats of the colour, then a good quality top coat.
STOP USING POLISH. Leave your nails alone for a while. A simple manicure at home is all you need to do. It should take several months before you see your own, natural healthy nails return.
You can still go get a manicure and ask them to let you sit under the gel light. Otherwise, just keep your bottle with you. There's a product called ';Out the Door'; that helps somewhat but it's gonna be NOTHING like it was with the acrylics. You'll need lots more touchups. Consider buying yourself a gel light... it's worth it if you like your manicure to stay right. . . without a thousand touchups.
ah, nails after acrylic is brutal! it took forever for me to get healthy nails back...but keeping nail polish on is a lot harder with natural nails because of the oil on them, ur best bet is to a base and top coat of clear with whatever color u chose between, any more layers than that is unecessary and will cause easier chipping, just be careful of what tasks you do that could damage your nails and you'll be fine, best of luck......
-Calli
2 products i like and are fairly inexpensive are the mary kay base/top coat and the sally hansen products.
Put a clear coat on each day. Trust me it works!
Try a good clear coat. Nail Fitness is the best one I've used. It's not super-glossy and leaves your nails with a nice natural sheen. My manicurist also recommends massaging in a good cuticle cream a few times a day, plus cuticle oil.I am letting my natural nails grow out after having acrylic, how do I keep polish from chipping off.?
use a base coat before you polish
When I did that, I just kept applying Nailtek or Nailtiques - two thin coats a day to protect the nail surface. I also drank one envelope of Knox for Nails each day for two months. The sensitivity was the problem plus they were now so thin. I believe the KNox helped the new growth to be stronger. Good luck!
Good quality base coat, followed by two thin coats of the colour, then a good quality top coat.
STOP USING POLISH. Leave your nails alone for a while. A simple manicure at home is all you need to do. It should take several months before you see your own, natural healthy nails return.
You can still go get a manicure and ask them to let you sit under the gel light. Otherwise, just keep your bottle with you. There's a product called ';Out the Door'; that helps somewhat but it's gonna be NOTHING like it was with the acrylics. You'll need lots more touchups. Consider buying yourself a gel light... it's worth it if you like your manicure to stay right. . . without a thousand touchups.
ah, nails after acrylic is brutal! it took forever for me to get healthy nails back...but keeping nail polish on is a lot harder with natural nails because of the oil on them, ur best bet is to a base and top coat of clear with whatever color u chose between, any more layers than that is unecessary and will cause easier chipping, just be careful of what tasks you do that could damage your nails and you'll be fine, best of luck......
-Calli
2 products i like and are fairly inexpensive are the mary kay base/top coat and the sally hansen products.
Put a clear coat on each day. Trust me it works!
I am trying to grow my natural nails out,how can I get the left over stain of polish off, tryed sandpaper?
NEVER use sandpaper on nails. They damage and weaken your nails (yes, this includes nail files too--too many have too harsh grit on them)
I'm assuming the left over stain is of a yellow variety and that it was left over by a very dark polish. A remedy I've found that works is to soak your nails in some hydrogen peroxide and then lightly scrub then with a nail brush.
In the meantime, to protect nails from getting stained again AND to strengthen them, apply a basecoat before you polish.I am trying to grow my natural nails out,how can I get the left over stain of polish off, tryed sandpaper?
I never knew that the bleaching product existed. I bought it and on one of my nails I got a very sharp pain but it didn't last more than a few minutes. It only helped a little but I will use it again in the future.
I am trying to grow my natural nails out,how can I get the left over stain of polish off, tryed sandpaper?
promise me you won't ever use sandpaper again!
try using the 3 step (or more) buffers where you SLIGHTLY get rid of the very top layer of your nail-using sandpaper will take away too much and make your nails weak. you really can't get rid of the stain, because the whole nail down to the bottom layer is stained, but they do have some bleaching products that aren't too expensive (only about $6), try using one of those. Don't use any nail polish-besides clear- because sun exposure will help ';bleach'; the nail back to it's original color
here's an example of the bleaching stuff : http://www.cosmeticbag.com/cgi-bin/cm.cgi?target=sos_bleach
Best of luck!
Try toothpaste, or hydrogen peroxide. If you can't get the stain out completely, use a tinted clear polish to cover it. When you use a dark polish again, make sure you put a clear coat on before you use the color coat.
Nail polish remover??
I'm assuming the left over stain is of a yellow variety and that it was left over by a very dark polish. A remedy I've found that works is to soak your nails in some hydrogen peroxide and then lightly scrub then with a nail brush.
In the meantime, to protect nails from getting stained again AND to strengthen them, apply a basecoat before you polish.I am trying to grow my natural nails out,how can I get the left over stain of polish off, tryed sandpaper?
I never knew that the bleaching product existed. I bought it and on one of my nails I got a very sharp pain but it didn't last more than a few minutes. It only helped a little but I will use it again in the future.
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I am trying to grow my natural nails out,how can I get the left over stain of polish off, tryed sandpaper?
promise me you won't ever use sandpaper again!
try using the 3 step (or more) buffers where you SLIGHTLY get rid of the very top layer of your nail-using sandpaper will take away too much and make your nails weak. you really can't get rid of the stain, because the whole nail down to the bottom layer is stained, but they do have some bleaching products that aren't too expensive (only about $6), try using one of those. Don't use any nail polish-besides clear- because sun exposure will help ';bleach'; the nail back to it's original color
here's an example of the bleaching stuff : http://www.cosmeticbag.com/cgi-bin/cm.cgi?target=sos_bleach
Best of luck!
Try toothpaste, or hydrogen peroxide. If you can't get the stain out completely, use a tinted clear polish to cover it. When you use a dark polish again, make sure you put a clear coat on before you use the color coat.
Nail polish remover??
Is non - acetone.... polish Remover better for natural nails?
yes, its also better for you when you breathe in the fumes from the bottle, because most people dont know acetone is a substance used in cigarettes and is bad for you.
Will a UV topcoat and gel light dryer help keep polish on longer for natural nails ?
No, it just helps it to dry faster. The only way I found to get polish to last long is to use a Bonding agent such as Opi's Chip Skip or Bond Aid. These products remove exess oil on nail plate. Then use base coat, two layers of polish, and then a top coat.
Or you can get artificial nails. The polish lasts the longest on them.Will a UV topcoat and gel light dryer help keep polish on longer for natural nails ?
I think so it always works @ the salons longer than when I do it myself the regular way!icons for myspace
Or you can get artificial nails. The polish lasts the longest on them.Will a UV topcoat and gel light dryer help keep polish on longer for natural nails ?
I think so it always works @ the salons longer than when I do it myself the regular way!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Why does my fingernail polish chip when I wear my nails natural but not when I apply acrylics(salon nails)?
I have been going natural with my nails for about 5 months but I still love my polishes but the only ';Bad'; thing is they chip like crazy I use sally hansen products %26amp; some OPI products, maybe I'm going with the wrong line of polishes, topcoats ect. Any suggestions or should I just get my acrylics (salon nails, tips) back?..Thanks for all the answersWhy does my fingernail polish chip when I wear my nails natural but not when I apply acrylics(salon nails)?
Nail polish adheres better to acrylic nails because of the chemical composition. There is no oiliness to acrylic nails, so the nail polish can stick better. As well, because they are so stiff, they also don't bend or flex, which keeps the seal of the nail polish undisturbed.Why does my fingernail polish chip when I wear my nails natural but not when I apply acrylics(salon nails)?
It's got something to do with the adhesion of the polish to the acrylics vs adhesion to natural nails. I have the same problem, and I don't think it's the brand of polish you use. You might try a base coat and an overcoat and see if that helps. I just always polished my nails every night - back in the day when I dressed for going to an office.
I think it's something they put on the nails at the salon? If you really wanna know, ask your local salon.
I'M NOT SURE BUT I BELIEVE THAT YOUR NATURAL NAILS REACT TO YOUR BODY TEMPETURE, AND THE FLOW OF BLOOD TO YOUR FINGERS. WHEREAS THOSE ACRYLIC NAILS STOP ANYTHING FROM EFFECTING YOUR NATURAL NAILS BECAUSE THEY ARE COVERED WITH THAT ACRYLIC AND CANNOT BREATH AS THE NATURAL NAIL DOES. SO FINGERNAIL POLISH CAN EASLY STAY ON AN ACRYLIC NAIL LONGER THAN THE NATURAL NAIL.
First, put on a good layer of adhesive (my nails always chip unless i do this) and LET IT DRY!! then, put on your nail polish in THIN coats, (use only three strokes if possible--one on the left, one in the middle, one on the right) and let each one completely AIR DRY before you put the next layer on. Then, when you have put on enough coats to get the right color, put on 2 layers of clear topcoat and let them air dry too. (Air drying helps them stay longer and it also makes them shinier) and don't pick at them.
get a good base coat. 2 coats of your color polish then a top coat let each coat DRY at least 15 min apart.
I think it is because the real nail is actually smoother on the top than the acrylic (or gel) Real nails also bend easier, and can cause a crack in the nail polish, then it chips and peels.
This might seem strange, but I actually lightly file the real nail to give it some grip, then apply polish.
I also found that the cheap nail polish you buy at the chemist works best - unfortunatly it has toluene in it.
Polish will stay on acrylics because they dont bend, and it is slightly pourus because it is not a natural product, and it is filed. It will wear on the ends if you type though...
I recommend Gel for you. You can get colours, and it doesnt come off!! Have you tried to buy a kit and learn to do it yourself?
Nail polish adheres better to acrylic nails because of the chemical composition. There is no oiliness to acrylic nails, so the nail polish can stick better. As well, because they are so stiff, they also don't bend or flex, which keeps the seal of the nail polish undisturbed.Why does my fingernail polish chip when I wear my nails natural but not when I apply acrylics(salon nails)?
It's got something to do with the adhesion of the polish to the acrylics vs adhesion to natural nails. I have the same problem, and I don't think it's the brand of polish you use. You might try a base coat and an overcoat and see if that helps. I just always polished my nails every night - back in the day when I dressed for going to an office.
I think it's something they put on the nails at the salon? If you really wanna know, ask your local salon.
I'M NOT SURE BUT I BELIEVE THAT YOUR NATURAL NAILS REACT TO YOUR BODY TEMPETURE, AND THE FLOW OF BLOOD TO YOUR FINGERS. WHEREAS THOSE ACRYLIC NAILS STOP ANYTHING FROM EFFECTING YOUR NATURAL NAILS BECAUSE THEY ARE COVERED WITH THAT ACRYLIC AND CANNOT BREATH AS THE NATURAL NAIL DOES. SO FINGERNAIL POLISH CAN EASLY STAY ON AN ACRYLIC NAIL LONGER THAN THE NATURAL NAIL.
First, put on a good layer of adhesive (my nails always chip unless i do this) and LET IT DRY!! then, put on your nail polish in THIN coats, (use only three strokes if possible--one on the left, one in the middle, one on the right) and let each one completely AIR DRY before you put the next layer on. Then, when you have put on enough coats to get the right color, put on 2 layers of clear topcoat and let them air dry too. (Air drying helps them stay longer and it also makes them shinier) and don't pick at them.
get a good base coat. 2 coats of your color polish then a top coat let each coat DRY at least 15 min apart.
I think it is because the real nail is actually smoother on the top than the acrylic (or gel) Real nails also bend easier, and can cause a crack in the nail polish, then it chips and peels.
This might seem strange, but I actually lightly file the real nail to give it some grip, then apply polish.
I also found that the cheap nail polish you buy at the chemist works best - unfortunatly it has toluene in it.
Polish will stay on acrylics because they dont bend, and it is slightly pourus because it is not a natural product, and it is filed. It will wear on the ends if you type though...
I recommend Gel for you. You can get colours, and it doesnt come off!! Have you tried to buy a kit and learn to do it yourself?
Very dark polish on long natural nails?
My natural nails are long (just a bit longer than http://www.opi.com/opi/opistudio.aspx but the same shape, fair complexion), and lately I've been getting really into dark polish - OPI Russian Navy, OPI Vampire State Building, black, etc.
I just don't like how little stubby nails look and can't bear to cut mine down.
What do you think - anyone else out there wearing these colors on long nails?Very dark polish on long natural nails?
I totally understand. I love my nails long. I usually try to avoid dark colors when my nails are long. I personally prefer dark colors on shorter nails but honestly it is all about what you like.Very dark polish on long natural nails?
no way ......some dark colors are ok but not black!
I wear black on my long natural nails. It's the only color I'll do on my hands. I usually only color my toenails though.
no dark color on long nails......looks too much like a witch at Halloween
can u leave the house in the day light?
I just don't like how little stubby nails look and can't bear to cut mine down.
What do you think - anyone else out there wearing these colors on long nails?Very dark polish on long natural nails?
I totally understand. I love my nails long. I usually try to avoid dark colors when my nails are long. I personally prefer dark colors on shorter nails but honestly it is all about what you like.Very dark polish on long natural nails?
no way ......some dark colors are ok but not black!
I wear black on my long natural nails. It's the only color I'll do on my hands. I usually only color my toenails though.
no dark color on long nails......looks too much like a witch at Halloween
can u leave the house in the day light?
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