How to Change Polish on Acrylic Nails
If your natural nails are not as long as your would like, acrylic nails may be able to provide you with the long nails that you desire. Acrylic nails hold nail color much better than natural nails. There is less chipping, and it is easier to get a smooth, continuous coat of color. After leaving the nail salon, you may find it necessary or desirable to change the color of your manicure. It is possible to do this at home, though certain precautions must be taken. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Hand soap
- Nail brush
- Non-acetone nail polish remover
- Gauze
- Nail polish
- Nail top coat
Instructions
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Use a moisturizing hand soap, warm water and a nail brush to gently clean any dirt from the top and underside of your nails.
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Use a non-acetone nail polish remover and clean gauze to clear the current nail color from your nails. Your polish remover must be free of acetone, as this chemical will eat away at the glue and surface of acrylic nails.
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Wipe your nails dry and then polish them using your selected brand and color of polish. Wait until the first coat has dried completely and then apply a second coat.
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Brush on a clear top coat to produce shine to your nails.
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