Set 5: Royal Banquet
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Acrylics Full set
- What’s involved: An acrylic manicure involves creating a hard layer that’s bonded to your natural nails by combining two elements, a liquid monomer and a powder polymer. Mixed to a paste-like consistency, the product is applied to your nails (often using a tip or a form as a guide) before it hardens naturally. Once it’s dry, the acrylic is filed and shaped according to preference and can be painted.
- When to choose it: You’re looking for a long-lasting alternative to gel or BIAB.
- Maintenance tips: Ask your technician about in-fills rather than redoing the whole nail, which can be a time-saving option.
- Lasts: Anywhere between 2–6 weeks, depending on fill-ins.
- Pros: Length-enhancing; often more affordable than gels; durable; easy to repair
- Cons: Less flexible so more prone to breakage; time-consuming to remove
- Trend tip: Because of their strength and durability, acrylic manicures lend themselves well to more intricate nail art, like 3D work and encapsulations.
