June 2nd, 2010 
Acrylic nails like hair extensions and so many other beauty innovations were once just for the wealthy, models or celebrities. When I say very wealthy, I think we all know I mean the Nouveau Riche. There is no way Old Money is running around with fake nails and a weave. Anyhow, I digress. Acrylic nails became accessible in the early 1990′s. I was so excited when I got my first set back in the day. Since Junior High, I had always been envious of the long nails other girls managed to grow naturally. For those who have never worn them, acrylics are great in that nail polish stays on forever, there is no chipping or peeling, and you don’t have to worry about breaking a nail. Before my artificial nails, I would have to put nail strengthener on every night just to maintain my short nails.
Whether it’s a “Return to Tiffany & Co.” bracelet, Burberry plaid, or fake nails, when it’s worn by everyone you see, you know the trend has passed. By 2006, artificial nails were clearly way out of style, but I still sported them. Hey, we all make mistakes. I can’t tell you how many of my girlfriends were telling me on a regular basis to get rid of them. But to me, they were low maintenance in that I wouldn’t have to fool with them except once every two weeks which saved me the nightly filing and polishing.
Then it happened. I was at work at a lobbying firm when I was overcome by tremendous pain in one of my fingers. I asked my boss if I could step out at lunch to take care of my nail emergency. He was cool with it. I went to the nail salon and they removed my acrylic nails. This is a long process of soaking the nails in acetone, and slowly filing all the acrylic off. The nails are uber thin and pathetic looking afterward. I then went to the dermatologist and discovered I had an infection. The doctor had to drill a hole through what was left of my real nail to let out some disgusting pus. He removed part of my nail, and sent me on my way with medicine to fight the infection. When I arrived back at the office, my boss was like, “Where have you been?” He had no idea that when I said nail emergency it was truly a medical emergency and not just a broken nail.
Since this episode in early 2006, I am all about natural nail. One product that helped my nails recover from years of artificial nails is Nailtiques. I love their products. They have three different formulas. Formula 1 is for maintenance of healthy, flexible nail
s. Formula 2 is for soft, peeling, bitten, weak or thin nails. Formula 3 is for hard nails. If you are recovering from acrylic nails, or just need your own nails to improve, I highly recommend Nailtiques. I put a coat of it on daily to protect my nails.
- Miss A
I swear by Nailtiques too! It’s miraculous. When I keep my nails painted and start with Nailtiques as a base coat, my nails grow as long as any acrylic set—and stay that way.
I gave up acrylics around 1995, and much prefer the look of natural manicured nails, even if at a functional just-to-the-tip length. But I do realize that acrylics and gels are lifesavers for women who bite their nails, or who have short nail beds. But for anyone looking to become a reformed acryloholic, Nailtiques will get you back to your natural, healthy state faster than anything else.
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