There isn’t a much better form of self-care than getting your nails done. It is one of the most underrated pre-holiday and event activities, and it is by far the most enjoyable.
When you get your nails done professionally, there is very little that you have to do yourself. Simply decide on the style of acrylics that you want, then you can sit back, relax, and enjoy while your nail tech gets to work.
There are lots of different reasons why you might choose to get your nails done. You might simply want a coat of acrylic to make your nails prettier, you might want acrylic extensions to make your nails appear longer, or you might want to have acrylic nails to help improve the quality of your own nails.
But no matter the reason, you might find the idea of having acrylic nails done very intimidating. Especially if you have very short nails. There are all sorts of rumors regarding whether, or not, you can get acrylic nails when you have very short nails, so it is understandable that you might be wary.
In this quick guide, we’ll be taking a look at whether, or not, you can put acrylic nails on very short nails, and lots more.
What Are Acrylic Nails?
First, let’s establish exactly what we mean when we say ‘acrylic nails’. Acrylic nails is a term that is mainly used to refer to artificial nails. They are also sometimes referred to as false nails, fake nails, fashion nails, and lots more.
Generally speaking, all of these different names refer to nail extensions that are applied to the nails to extend them, and give them lots of space for a nail tech to create patterns and designs.
Acrylic nails are made using a mixture of liquid monomer and powder to create a blob which is then applied to your nails. The extension is first glued to your natural nails using nail glue, and then the ‘blob’ mixture is added to the nail, and spread across the extension to create a level surface.
Lots of people choose to have acrylic nails over gel nails because it gives you a lot more freedom. With acrylic nails, you can completely transform the length and shape of your nails, and this is why they are so popular. Especially among those who have a big event coming up in their lives.
Do Your Nails Have To Be Long To Get Acrylics?
For some unknown reason, there is a common misconception that you have to have long nails to be able to get acrylics.
Who knows where this idea has come from, but the simple fact is that it isn’t true. You do not have to have long nails to be able to have acrylics. In fact, most nail techs will prefer you to have average length nails when you have acrylic nails applied.
In a lot of cases, your natural nails will be filed down by your nail tech if they are too long. If you have long nails, then most nail technicians will suggest that you have gels applied rather than acrylics.
Gels will complement your naturally long nails, and can make your nails look like they have extensions, when in fact it is just your natural nail.
When you have longer nails, then your nails will be more prone to breaking. This is the reason most nail technicians will file down long nails before adding extensions.
As anyone who has broken an extension will tell you, this is a very painful experience. This hurts even more if your actual nail is connected to more of the extension. So, most of the time, it is better to have shorter nails when you have acrylics done.
Can You Put Acrylic Nails On Very Short Nails?
Yes, you can put acrylic nails on very short nails. In fact, this is encouraged more than having acrylic nails applied to long nails. The main purpose of acrylic nails is to extend the length of your natural nails and change their shape. This is more achievable if you have shorter nails to begin with.
Despite this, there are a lot of rumors that you cannot have acrylics applied if you have very short nails. This isn’t the case, but there are some situations where acrylic nails are discouraged. It is likely these situations that have led to people believing that you cannot have acrylic nails applied to short nails.
It is perfectly okay to apply acrylic nails to very short nails, but it is not okay to apply acrylic nails to diseased or damaged nails.
If you have diseased or damaged nails, then your nail tech will likely recommend that you delay getting your nails done until the disease has been treated, or the damage has healed. But as long as your nails are healthy, then having short nails will not affect your ability to have acrylics fitted.
Are Acrylic Nails Good For Biters?
One of the other reasons why people have their nails professionally decorated is to stop them biting them. Nail-biting is a habit that a lot of people have, and it can be a very difficult habit to break, no matter how hard you try. So are acrylic nails a way to prevent you from biting your nails?
As a last resort, acrylic nails are a great way to prevent you from biting your nails. The application of the acrylic will make your nails a lot thicker, and the density will make it difficult to bite them. They aren’t the cheapest option to prevent you from biting your nails, but in most cases they are highly effective.
So, if you are at the end of your tether with breaking this habit, it might be a good idea to try out acrylic nails.
Summary
In short, yes, you absolutely can put acrylic nails on very short nails. In fact, this is more encouraged than the application of acrylic nails to very long nails. Generally speaking, as long as your nails are not damaged or diseased, you will be able to apply acrylic nails to them.
