July 21, 2011 Pros and Cons of Acrylic Nails

Pros and Cons of Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails make the nails extremely lovely and are moreover easy to maintain and are comfortable. All those women who had problems in maintaining their nails usually prefer to have acrylic nails. But, as they are made of chemical compounds, they have their own warning effects. It is therefore better to know the pros and cons of acrylic nails given in the following article.

Listed below are the pros and cons of acrylic nails:


Pros

• Acrylic nails can be considered as God’s gift for women who have the habit of biting their nails. As they are stronger and tougher than the natural nails, they do not break so easily as thenatural nails.
• They serve beneficial for those with unhealthy nails that cannot be managed in anyways. Acrylic nails can take in much wear and tear unlike natural nails.
• They can be painted very easily with any color. The nail paint color does not even wear off that easily like in natural nails.
• They can be attached either at the beginning where the nail grows or at the very end as an extension to the natural nails.

Cons

• Though the acrylic nails look beautiful and no matter how well they have been attached, still they continue to appear artificial when compared to natural nails.
• Even though they are stronger than the natural nails, they are not that capable of protecting the natural nails from wear and tear if they are too weak and can chip off easily. Due to some reason, if the acrylic nail twists or bends it will be very painful.
• If the wearer is not aware of how to remove the acrylic nails after some days, it can cause certain skin problems. The substance that is used to bond the acrylic nail may harm the skin around the nail. Therefore, you need to remove them with extra care.

The above mentioned are the pros and cons of acrylic nails.