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What to expect your first time getting acrylic (solar) nails

The first time I got solar nails (sometimes incorrectly called acrylic nails), I had no idea what to expect. Because I didn't really know what was going on, I got some surprises that made it difficult for me to enjoy my nails. If you are thinking of getting plastic nail extensions, this article will tell you some things you really should know. While it will not explain the procedure in detail, it does explain the end product and how to make sure you get exactly what you want.

Definition: Acrylic nails are those things your grandma used to get. They are full pieces of plastic that are glued from the root to the tip of your natural nails. They aren't as durable as solar nails, and this article is not about them. Solar nails are what we're talking about in this article. They consist of a plastic nail extension that is glued to the tip of your own nail, and a powder/liquid formula that is painted over the top to seal the entire solar nail.

Thickness: Solar nails will end up being quite thick. They will be approximately 10 times thicker than your natural nails (which are still underneath the solar nails)