So you want to up your nail game but are hard pressed to know which you should choose press on nails or acrylics. Here are the reason why you may want to choose press on nails. COST ...
So you want to up your nail game but are hard pressed to know which you should choose press on nails or acrylics. Here are the reason why you may want to choose press on nails.
COST
For clear and simple acrylics, they will usually run you around $60 dollars. If you are looking for special designs, trends or addition nail art expect to pay as much $150! Then comes the maintenance. That means going in to see your nail tech every two to three weeks to fill in the growth. The cost runs about $30-$35 dollars.
Quality press on nails will run you between $10-$20 dollars. Depending on whether you use adhesive or nail glue maintenance will run you another $5.
DAMAGE
Acrylic nails can cause damage to your nail bed. Many people will notice the damage once they remove the acrylics, The damage to the nail bed could take 4 to 6 months to recover.
The damage to your natural nails could also result in an infection If an infection is not treated, there is risk of more serious infection and permanent damage to the nail
Press on nails are worn for a significantly less time so the risk of damage to the nail remains small.
TIME SAVING
Acrylics require time devoted to visiting your nail salon for application, maintenance and removal. This mean spending time month after month on appointments.
Press on nails can be easily applied at home and maintained anywhere. Since you have access to extra nails, replacements are easily done. Applications can be done yourself without the need for a professional.
CONCLUSION
If you wan to save money, time, and want to have less risk of damaging your natural nails then press on nails are the way to go.
Press on nails offer a huge range of designs, colors and trends than can be changed anytime you like easily. They can last a long time if applied and cared for correctly.
Lexi Noel
