Does Acrylic Overlay Damage Nails

Those with extremely short nails can still get acrylic overlays.

Does acrylic overlay damage nails. It is important to remember that acrylic is merely a chemical compound applied to natural nails to add length and make them stronger. Acrylic is a cousin of gel consisting of a liquid monomer plus a powder polymer. Joined Feb 12 2011 Messages 4900 Reaction score 393 Location Merthyr Tydfil - South Wales -UK.

Some people believe that using tips for length also provides strength and that its better to trim down your natural nails and apply a tip for length. Nail strength can be impro. Gel overlay does not extend the nail or give it any length like the purpose behind artificial nails.

Actually gel or acrylic overlays are not good for nails. Be sure to watch this short. For me I dont see any damage to my original nail.

Be patient because it will probably take multiple. You will know when the acrylic is completely removed. This is so far from the truth.

When your natural nails are drilled down several layers of the nail bed are being filed through and there is no way to heal that kind of damage. So it is often recommended that after 3 months of continuous wear clients should take a break from acrylics. I will say occasionally the gel will chip off.

Sometimes even immaculately cared for nails can begin to show damage from acrylic nails. Yes it is true. Ive had my overlays for about 4 or 5 months now.