Acrylic Nails FAQs
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.
A full set of acrylic nails can be worn for 6-8, and should then be removed.
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.
Acrylic nails should last between 6-8 weeks and will need a fill every 2-3 weeks to cover regrowth. Shellac and gel nails last for 2-3 weeks.
You’ll start to see an area of regrowth within 2-3 weeks. That’s when you will probably want to get them filled.
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
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.
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.
Your natural nails will continue to grow beneath your acrylics. This means you will see an area of regrowth within 2-3 weeks that you’ll probably want filled.
A full set of acrylic nails can be worn for 6-8, and should then be removed.
Book your next acrylic nails appointment in Liberdade with Fresha
With Fresha, there's no need to skip the self-care when life gets busy. We've created a web app that fits treatments around your schedule. You simply search around Liberdade, choose a nail salon and pick your appointment. With secure online payments and appointment confirmations sent straight to your phone, it's almost too convenient to be true. So there's no missing out on some well-deserved time for yourself anymore.
So if you're tussling between treatments, then here’s a thought — book in for both. After all, you deserve some time out too. With top nail salons in your area, you should treat yourself a little. Given Fresha has more than 2 million independent reviews globally, the customers using our app clearly have something good to say. So it’s time to join them. Discover your next nail technician in Liberdade today.
The nail technicians in Liberdade are experts in acrylic extensions and infills. So whether you're looking for natural nudes, spicy reds or tropical blues, Fresha's salon partners can find just the colour to match your mood.
Plus, if you download the Fresha app you can enjoy a host of features that can make all your bookings super simple and speedy. And with prices in Liberdade starting from R$120, you may be tempted to get your toes done, too. Go on, show your nails some love, and book in today.
With over 1 billion appointments booked worldwide, we're looking forward to adding your name to the list of satisfied customers. 450,000 professionals and 120,000 businesses have chosen to partner with Fresha around the globe, all using our free online booking system. So we're pretty confident that you'll find what you're looking for. If you experience any hiccups, head over to our help center so we can resolve it for you. Don’t forget, we're not just active in Liberdade, Brazil. Fresha is live in more than 120 countries worldwide. So if you're going global, we'll be right there with you.