What are the proper materials needed for acrylic nails?

ive been wanting to learn how to apply acrylic nails. can you guys please tell me what material si need. thxWhat are the proper materials needed for acrylic nails?
I used to have those.


And heres how they do it:





They 1st put glue on the nails, then they put the tip on it.


And then, they cut it to whatever length you want.


Then, they file it , and under it too.


And then, they paint the tip or nail whatever color you want.


Then they put clear polish on it.


And they will put a design on it if you request.


To make the design, they use a special nail tool to make the design on your nailWhat are the proper materials needed for acrylic nails?
everything you need should come in the box with the nails such as: the actual nails, nail glue, instructions and even sometimes an extended wear pad. if it doesnt come with this stuff, then the thing to get is nail glue and sometimes ive even used super glue to put them on.
Hi there,





Firstly I would suggest that you go and get some proper training as applying acrylics isn't as easy as it looks due to the chemicals used. If not applied properly, you may end up with a severe allergic reaction which means that you won't even be able to touch the stuff, let alone do your own.





That said, it is my mission to enable people such as yourself, to be able to apply acrylic in a safe manner, so......





How to do your own acrylic nails at home......





You will need:


Monomer (liquid) from 拢10


Polymer (powder) from 拢10


Cuticle eraser/remover from 拢6


A precision pushie knife from 拢8


or an orange stick covered with a lint free wipe


A good acrylic brush from 拢15


Nail primer from 拢10


Nail dehydrator from 拢8


Lint free wipes from 拢2.50


A dappen dish from 拢2 (I use a glass tealight holder)


A pipette dropper from 拢1


A 180 grit file from 拢1


A 240 grit file from 拢1


A 3 way buffer (or hard top coat) 拢


Tips (taylor to your nail shape) 拢30


Adhesive from 拢5


Tip cutters from 拢6


Nail oil from 拢3


Nail scissors or clippers if you need to trim your nails





You need to remove the cuticle from the nail first with the cuticle remover and the pushie. Then gently remove the shine from the nail using the 240 grit abrasive, remembering to get down the side walls as well, and file the free edge to make it smooth. Then remove the cuticle remover with the nail dehydrator. After this, don't touch the nail plate with anything otherwise you will contaminate them, especially with oils from your fingers. You then need to customize the tips to fit your nails and remove the well. Adhere the tips to the nails and cut to length with the tip cutters. Using the 240 grit abrasive again, you need to blend in the line of the tip against your nail plate, be gentle, you don't want to thin the nail plate or it will become thin and damaged. Use a big brush to remove the dust caused and dehydrate the nail plate again.





If you are using white acrylic for the tips to create a french look then you will need to get the smile line nice and crisp (which isn't easy!). Try to use your brush at an angle that is pointing slightly upward so you don't get a 'brick' on the ends of your fingers! This is called Zone 1. Do all 10 white tips first, then change your monomer as it's likely (because you are new) it will be contaminated by the white.





N.B It is easier for a newbie to use white tips at first.





Apply the clear acrylic to 'Zone 2', the Apex - the middle section, trying to achieve a natural curve and not letting the acrylic mix touch the sidewalls on your skin. Butt this clear up to the white.





Zone 3 is the cuticle area. You need to be thin here as you don't want a ridge at the bottom of your nail. Again, don't let the product touch the skin, try to leave a 1/2 to 1mm gap.





Now, using the 180 grit abrasive, smooth any lumps and bumps you have then refine the surface and the free edge with the 240 abrasive. Apply nail oil all over the nail and then wipe off. You can then either use the buffer to create a glossy shine, or a couple of coats of hard wearing topcoat.





Finish with nail oil around the cuticles and keep using the nail oil at least twice per day.





Hope this is understandable!





P.S Please, please, please never use super glue on your nails. The nail glue that you can buy is hospital grade and is the same as the hospitals use to glue people back together.


Super Glue is INDUSTRIAL GRADE ADHESIVE and not meant for use on the human body. it is METHYL cynoacrylate and is carcinogenic as well as water soluble ... turns yellow ,,, breaks down very quickly.





In the nail industry we use pharmaceutical quality ETHYL cynoacrylate which is formulated for use on the body, is not carcinogenic and ages far less quickly because it is superior quality and a different formulation.





You can also apply tips with a small bead of L%26amp;P ... you will have to hold each tip in place and still for at least 45 seconds before letting go.