I need blonde instructions on caring for solar/acrylic nails.?

I was convinced in to switching from acrylics to solars. Is there even a difference. I also read somewhere that you should apply cuticle oil on twice daily. Is this true? If so, what and where can I get some? Is there any other care advice that I should be aware of? Any help is gladly appreciated! Thanks tons!!!I need blonde instructions on caring for solar/acrylic nails.?
No, there is not a difference. Solar nails are acrylic nails. This is a term often used by the discount salons to make you think you are getting something new, and better than acrylics, when all you are getting are simple Pink %26amp; Whites (Permanent French, Forever French - different names, but all the same thing). So, yes - they are acrylic. Just two different colors - pink, and white. In fact, acrylic powders are available in a very wide variety of colors. The possibilities in terms of color are really endless due to the fact that not only do many colors exist, but they can be custom blended to make other colors as well.


Using cuticle oil is always a good idea whather you have nail enhancements, or not. The idea with P%26amp;W's is to keep them looking shiny. But, cuticle oil will also help to moisturize your nails, and your cuticle area, which is a good thing. My personal favorite is Solar Oil by Creative Nail Design, though there are lots of good ones available. If you don't have cuticle oil, you can use Vitamin E, olive oil, and even vegetable oil will work just fine. Cuticle oils are available in beauty supply stores, as well as in major chain pharmacies such as CVS (in the U.S.) Also, make sure to use a moisturizing hand lotion after each time you wash your hands, or when you get them wet. This also helps with keeping the nails mositurized. Some people may wonder how any moisture can penetrate an acrylic nail's surface to do any good at all. Well, acrylic nails are porous. Thus, they readily absorb liquids of all types. And cuticle oil, hand lotions, and so on are liquids so they can, and will eventually penetrate the surface of the acrylic and work their way down to the natural nails. However, gel nails are porous, So this will not work the same way. They do not absorb liquids of any type. And if you had any type of UV gel topcoat applied on top of your acrylic nails, that also is non-porous and moisture will not readily penetrate the surface of the nail.


You need to have them filled about every two weeks, depending on how fast your nails grow. And once every other fill, you will need what is called a 'rebalance,' AKA - a backfill. This is necessary because, as your nails grow out, so does the 'white' extension. After a while, it really looks out of place being so far forward so a rebalance is done to place the white back to where it should begin - right on the smile line (free edge). You can buff them to a high shine yourself. All it takes is a good nail buffer/shiner, and a few minutes of your time. Add a drop or two of cuticle oil to each nail when finished, and massage into your nails and cuticles to bring out a super nice, high gloss shine.


I hope this helps!I need blonde instructions on caring for solar/acrylic nails.?
Solar nails are similar to acrylic but are made with a slightly different product. They are not extensions like other acrylic nails because they are applied directly to your own natural nail.





Solar nails are just like a French manicure with all the pampering but without the hassle. They are applied in a two step application. After your nails have been prepared for the application by cleaning and buffing your nails and preparing the nail plate then your solar nail application can begin.





The first thing your nail technician will do to apply solar nails is to brush on the “white part” of the French nail. Then the next application is the “pink part”, which goes over the “white”. The acrylic is the “pink”.





Solar nails are the no hassle artificial nails. They do not need to have nail polish so after the pink part is added you are on your way.





Solar nails do not chip, are long lasting, and also help to strengthen your nails all in a French manicure style. Your nail technician will buff your new solar nails and they will be shiny and ready for anything.





If you like to tan, solar nails are wonderful as they do not turn yellow as some artificial nails do when you visit your favorite tanning salon.





Solar nails only need refilled about every 3 weeks. So, they are more convenient and economical than most artificial nails.





Just care for your hands and nails like always and you will never have a problem. You will be able to do anything that you normally do without worrying about being easy on your artificial nails.