Anyone have fake nails?
#257813 - 04/12/06 09:49 AM
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I've never had them before but do like the way they look. I'm debating whether or not I should get them for the wedding. My only doubt is that I've heard they require maintenace and can damage your own nails.
Any input, good or bad? Thanks! 
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I used to get tips. The longer they are on your nails the more damage they will do. I had them for about 2 years and decided to stop - it took my nails about another year to firm up and get healthy again.
That being said - if I could afford it, I would go back to getting them done again! I loved them! I say go for it! If you don't want to keep up with them, you can always remove them after the wedding. That shouldn't cause tooo much damage. If you decided to keep them, you would need to go back about every two weeks for a fill - where they fill in the gap caused by your nails growing.
I would also recommend getting them done at a salon or spa, rather than at a walk-in place at the mall. Most of the walk-in places use a grinder and that WILL DEFINITELY damage your nails. They may be cheaper, but there is greater risk of infection and long term nail damage.
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Thanks Michelle. I love the way they look (if they're not too long) but it's the damage I'm afraid of.
Could I take them off myself a week or so after the wedding (well, after the honeymoon)? In NYC there's a nail salon on almost evert block so I have lots of choice. LOL!
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I had them put on ONCE for my wedding and they were awful! About 2 weeks after the wedding, I cut them shorter because I was moving. Several of them got riped off and really hurt and they did damage my nails under them even though I had them on for less than 3 weeks. I guess maybe if you decide to keep up with it, they might be ok but its too high maitance for me and my nails get damaged at work anyways!
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You can take them off yourself. You'll just need to soak them (and I mean SOAK them) in an acetone-based nail polish remover (they usually tell you to use non-acetone remover when you have tips because it will make them unglue!). You will have to soak for a long time! Then you should be able to scrape them off using a cuticle stick or something similar. It's the acrylic overlay that you will be scraping - not the actual tip. The tip itself should pop right off after soaking.
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I tried to take mine off myself and it hurt and made a big mess! If I ever choose to have them put on again, I'd definitely let a professional take them off as well.
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I have acrylic nails...and have had them for about 10 years now. I have them all removed and a new full set put on every 6 months. BUT, the real nails are very weak and thin all alone..... but they are clean and I have never had an infection..... I have them filled and taken care of every 3 weeks.
I WOULD NOT put them on if it is just going to be temp because of the damage they can do.....it will take you some time for them to "thicken" back up and look nice again....but nothing that a few manicures could not fix....if you really have your heart set on them.
If you see someone in your everyday life that has them and they look nice, ask them where they get them done.
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i had them once but i also had a hard time, it was fine til i wanted them off, and i tried taking them off on my own.. i loved them though, its just when u want them removed, i'd recommend u go to a salon or somewhere to have it done. 
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HUGE mistake, BUT! I have nice nails without them.. long, strong, and they took 6 months to regrow without the damage... not worth it for me.. I also don't love the look so would never have had them done permanently... if you like the looka nd don't have strong nails, go for it!
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6 months???? NO WAY! 
Thanks!
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