Pros: Longer lasting than gel polish, they’re basically extensions which are sculpted on and hardened to bind with your natural nails; a perfect solution for those with short nails. With these nail enhancements, you can enjoy a perfect French tip manicure and even adorn them with trinkets.
Cons: Just like the gel polish, you need to get these removed professionally. Never try to remove them by ripping them off as it will break your natural nail. You also need to get a ‘filler’ as the nails grow out if you wish to keep them on for longer. Your natural nail tends to get damaged, which can lead you keep going back to acrylic nails to hide the damage.
Pro Tip: Be mindful of the maintenance of the acrylic nails. Damaged nails could lead to fungus growth, so the acrylic needs to be bonded well to your natural nail.
Prep Time: 1 – 1.5 hours
Lasting Power: 15 – 20 days before they need to be refilled
Budget: INR 2,000 onwards
LBB Recommends: Nail Spa by Shivani / Nail Sutra