Best Acrylic Nails near me in Watertown, Boston
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Leisure Nails- Watertown
Leisure Nails, 51 Galen St Suite 3, Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 744-1099(617) 744-1099Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Fendi Nail Salon 10% Off Services $40+ Mon-Wed
216 Waverley Ave, Watertown, MA 02472
(617) 612-0000(617) 612-0000Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Spa Pedicure
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Shaseleen Skin Care Salon and Day Spa
439 Common St, Belmont, MA 02478
(617) 484-5400(617) 484-5400Call to bookFacial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Lotus Beauty Nails & Spa
347 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 860-7732(617) 860-7732Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Men's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Queen bee nails and spa
579 Washington St, Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 254-7676(617) 254-7676Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Pedicure
Gel Nails
Geneva Nails and Spa Allston
1440 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02135
(617) 678-6118(617) 678-6118Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Dip Powder Nails
Fish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Nails by Anabelly (formally know as Nails by Reflections)
469 Main St, Waltham, MA 02452
(781) 894-1555(781) 894-1555Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Dana's Nail Salon
480 Washington St # 101, Brighton, MA 02135
(617) 787-2566(617) 787-2566Call to bookAcrylic Nails
Nail Art
Gel Nails
Manicure
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Acrylic Nails FAQs
They don’t. Human nails grow at around 3mm (1/8”) every month whether you wear artificial nails or not. Acrylic nails don’t make your natural nails grow faster, but because of their length, they can give the impression that your own nails have grown more quickly.
A full set of acrylic nails can be worn for 6-8, and should then be removed.
Acrylic overlays. They’re applied to the top of your nails and tend to look more natural. They can be thinner than a full set of acrylic nails and don’t extend beyond the length of your natural nails.
Acrylic nails may contract and tighten after application and this can cause discomfort; however it shouldn’t last longer than 24hrs. If you’re experiencing pain after that, it could be a sign of damage or infection, particularly if your nails were filed down too low or your cuticles were pushed back too far pre-application. To avoid infection, damage and discomfort, we always recommend having your acrylic nails applied, filled, and removed by an experienced nail technician.
Quite a lot - we’ve listed the main points below:
Nail strength - if you’ve got weak or brittle nails, wait to get them in optimal health before you get acrylics. You can boost your nail health by moisturising them daily with a natural nail strengthening oil, like jojoba.
Shape - decide on your shape and length pre-application. If it’s your first time, don’t plump for super-long nails; begin short so you can get used to the weight and feel.
Prep - perfect nail prep helps prevent discomfort, lifting, and breakage. Your nails must be filed (but not overly) and sanitised before application.
Infections - prevent infections by ensuring that the acrylic manicure instruments used are properly sterilised first and that your nails are applied and removed by an experienced acrylic nail technician.
Fills - you’ll need fills to touch-up regrowth every 2-3 weeks. It’s advisable to only have one set of fills before removing the whole set of acrylic nails.
Popping-off - acrylic nails can pop off if they hit hard surfaces and if you tap your hands repeatedly (e.g. if you do a lot of typing). They can also pop off if your nail wasn’t properly prepped.
Time - application and removal of acrylics take around an hour each. Make sure you book a professional to minimise damage.
Costs - prices vary, but as a rule of thumb, the more colours and greater intricacy of design you go for, the higher the cost.
It’s unlikely. You can still wash, swim, and shower when you’re wearing acrylic nails, but prolonged exposure to water could cause them to lift.
We always recommend asking a professional nail technician to remove your acrylic nails for you, but if you are planning on removing them yourself, follow these steps to minimise damage to your natural nails
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File off as much of the acrylic nail as you can using a coarse 100-grit nail file. Take care not to go down to your natural nail, though.
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Soak 10 cotton wool balls in 100% acetone, then apply 5 of them to your nails, securing them in position by wrapping a strip of foil around each fingertip. Leave them on for 20 minutes, then remove, and repeat on your other hand.
TIP: Avoid soaking your fingertips in a bowl of acetone - it’s a strong chemical and will dry your skin.
- Take a wooden cuticle stick and gently push the acrylic and glue off your nail. Buff any remnants away with a soft foam nail buffer and moisturise your nails with a natural oil, like jojoba.
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Acrylic nails go hand in hand with durability, style and long-lasting wear. And it's not just a case of covering up your natural nail bed.
Nail experts take cuticle care seriously when you book in for acrylic nail extensions or overlays. Get your full set of acrylic nails in uniform shape, and walk away with high shine colour or classic pink and white fill. Treatment times and prices vary in Watertown, but banking on around $50 and up to 1 hour 30 minutes sounds about right. Search instant appointments for acrylic nails even quicker with our mobile app, and get your hands or feet looking neat in no time.
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