How To: Acrylic Nails

I am a huge lover of acrylic nails and yes I am completely aware that they are not best solution for the health of your nails, but if you look at it that way. What heels are good for your feet? What Products and appliances are good for your hair? Stuff that all of us use on a day to day basis are probably not the best solution, but we still use them. Why is that?
The one and only reason is that they enhance our looks, making us all feel more confident and attractive. We don't think about the bad things, as long as it doesn't make our hair fall out or anything drastic. As women we are constantly looking for ways to feel more beautiful in our own skin, whether its makeup, hair, fashion or your personality. There are always constant updates on enhancing your look and appearance.

I can admit I am one of those people, I don't think about the downside. If I like something and I want it then I am going to get it, like most people. The one thing I didn't like when it came to acrylic nails, was the price. So you go to the salon to get your nails done once a month, which on average is £25 - £30, you can get your nails done for £15 but only in certain areas. If your nails grow fast you may need in-fills which costs around £15, which brings you to a monthly total of £40 at the minimum. This usually doesn't include a design, majority of salons will charge extra for that. I got to a point where I was spending stupid money on my nails and it was really starting to frustrate me.

I had my nails removed to let my real nails breathe, but after a week my short nails looked really sad! I decided to buy an acrylic nail set for myself to try and save money, and also teach myself to do my own nails. The acrylic set I bought was a Nailene set from Savers which costs £7.99, but you can purchase them in Boots, although they are double the Savers price. I also bought a set of white tip nails which were £1.99 and the Elegant Touch Nail Polish Remover which removes artificial nails as well, this was £1.00. You don't neccessarily need the Nail Polish Remover, I only bought it to be on the safe side incase something went wrong. That brings our total to £9.99 without the Nail Polish Remover. This is a huge saving of… £30.01. The most important aspect is that your set and nails will last you multiple months. I can imagine the acrylic set will last you maybe 3 months. Thats £3.33 for each month and even if yours only last two months, that is still an incredible saving.

So please please please get yourself down to Savers, Boots or go Online and try this out. Its may end up saving you quite a lot of money on a monthly basis, and if you don't like it then you've hardly lost anything! I finished my nails with the O.P.I Shatter Nail Varnish which you can see in the video below.

Please checkout my Tutorial DIY: Acrylic Nails on a Budget below. If you like this blog and the video please give me a thumbs up, Subscribe and if you have any comments please leave them below; Id love to hear them.

I hope your having a lovely day!

Lots of Love
Katy
xox