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The noblewomen of Ancient China during the Ming Dynasty wore very long artificial nails to indicate their nobility and it serves as a proof too that they did not have to do manual labor like a commoner. While in Greece, upper class women wore empty pistachio shells over their nails. It was in the early 19th century and this artificial nail trend in Greece slowly spread through out the rest of European countries which often described the social status of women who wore them.
Today’s generation often call them fashion nails or nail extensions. It is commonly called artificial nails or fake nails. Nail extensions tends to imitate the real look of a fingernail. They are often mistaken as real fingernails unless the attached designs looks too good to be true. Artificial nails are mostly made from different kinds of materials. But the first artificial nail was invented by Fred Slack in 1954. While doing his job as a dentist, he accidentally broke his fingernail and this made him create a realistic-looking temporary replacement for his fingernail. He perfected his invention after going through several experiments. Together with his brother Tom, they patented the invention and started a company that sells the first fake nails. This became very popular all over the world at the beginning of the late 20th century.
There are several types of fake nails in the market today. It can give you an instant look of sophistication especially on special occasions. These are the types of nails that are available today:
- Acrylic Nails – This type is the most popular and are easily available. They are durable which means that it has a longer life than the other types. This are made of monomer, a liquid acrylic and polymer, a powdered acrylic. Using an acrylic brush the mixture is applied over the natural fingernails. Let it dry for a while until it forms an elongated shape that looks exactly like the natural nail.
- Gel Nails – This type gives a result of clean and shiny look on the nails. The gel is composed of pre-mixed polymer and monomer. When applied on the natural nails it is set under the UV light to aid the drying process. Although the result appears to look natural, gel nails are not as durable as the acrylic nails.
- Press-On Nails – This is the most common and available on the fake nails in the market today. Using glue, the attachment can even be done at home as this comes with step-by-step instructions. Its life span however is quite short.
- Wrap Nails – Considered to be the most natural on all the types of artificial nails, it is also the weakest type among all. They are soft compared to all others as pieces of fiber glass, silk or linen are cut in the preferred shape and glue it on the natural nails. The used materials have an advantage in making it more flexible and strong yet thick in appearance. This type is highly recommended to women who prefers thin and smooth look to their fake nails.
- Solar Nails – This type are made of acrylic gel and are as strong and tough as the basic acrylic nails. This is perfect for women who live on the fast lane.
When using artificial nails it is important to know the proper maintenance and care of it. For instance, if it tends to lift off from the natural nails, consult a nail expert immediately. Always moisturize the nail cuticles to evade nail infections. In doing the household chores, use rubber gloves especially if the chore can get you in contact with chemicals.
There are many benefits you can enjoy in having fake nails. It can be painted and styled to make it trendy. But it can also bring bacterial infections or allergies to some women. It can be quite expensive to keep for its maintenance and care too. But it can surely boost up your confidence as it harmonizes with the style and fashion today.