Acrylic With Nail Polish. There is also the problem of removing gel nail polish on your own. One is produced specifically for use on acrylic or false nails.
The other is a water-based acrylic paint. One is produced specifically for use on acrylic or false nails. After this, each nail is shaped and painted with polish.
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So, regular nail polish is safer and even healthier for the nails, but simply takes a longer period of time to apply and does not last as long.
It contains a substance that hardens the nail once the polish dries down. It can also be easily applied and removed. Nail refills performed by a technician can make them last a few weeks longer.