How do you do proper acrylics??

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Christine M.

Jun 27, 2013

Christine M.

Everytime I do mines like this they tend to lift :( how can I keep them from not lifting , so they can last 2 weeks??

Alexandra S.

Jun 27, 2013

Alexandra S.

Use a good top coat.

Emlyn P.

Jun 27, 2013

Emlyn P.

Make sure you use enough glue when applying, especially on the outer edges. also try not to use your nails as 'tools' or do anything that might put pressure on them.

Rachel H.

Jun 27, 2013

Rachel H.

Are you using something to dehydrate the nails or any nail prepping liquid?

Christine M.

Jun 27, 2013

Christine M.

Ok I'll be extra careful , thanxx (: Emily P. @Rachel H I don't dehydrate the nails I just use a primer. Do I need to dehydrate them?

Rachel H.

Jun 27, 2013

Rachel H.

A primer should be enough but maybe try it? I normally use an OPI prepper but I also use this kind when I can't find the OPI (like I couldn't to take a picture haha). You can pick this up at Sally for around $5 I think. It's just makes sure there is NO moisture that could cause lifting.



When you do acrylics, "wet" balls can also cause premature lifting. Ie higher ratio of monomer to polymer, I don't think that is your problem though because in that picture they look flawless and nails with wet balls normally don't look that pretty haha

Christine M.

Jun 27, 2013

Christine M.

Ok , I will do that!! I'm going to stop by sallys today! And thank you!! (: So if I use the dehydrant I don't need the primer?

Beautysolutions G.

Jun 27, 2013

Beautysolutions G.

You need a primer it holds the acrylic to the nail and stops it from lifting.

Beautysolutions G.

Jun 27, 2013

Beautysolutions G.

A dehydrant will just get the dusted off a primer is what you need x

Christine M.

Jun 28, 2013

Christine M.

Ok , thanks baby ^.^

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