Acrylics: 1970 1980
Since its origins in dentistry, acrylic for nails has improved steadily. What does the future hold for this product?
by Annie Gorton, staff writer
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Since its origins in dentistry, acrylic for nails has improved steadily. What does the future hold for this product?
With the sudden rise of brush-on gel-polish bringing many new customers into salons, it seems nail techs are seeing fewer tried-and-true acrylic customers. With new products on the market, traditional acrylic users now have more options to choose from, but there is still a seat at the manicure table for them.
The cornerstone of the nail industry’s foundation, acrylics helped build the manicuring business into what it is today. Manufacturers are still continuing to innovate and improve upon the products and techniques. With support from manufacturers and with die-hard acrylic clients, the art of an acrylic sculpt and 3-D design is thriving among the latest generation of acrylic nail technicians. Here are some of the latest acrylic products.
Amidst the gel-craze, acrylics have steadily been reinventing themselves to come out with better performing powders, and with brighter colors than ever. Here’s a collection of the newest acrylic powders on the market.
Your favorite brands have been busy developing even more products to keep the acrylic faithful coming back for more.
A look at some successful acrylic-focused salons.
What are acrylic nails made out of? NAILS breaks down the chemistry behind liquid-and-powder in laymen's terms.
In this video from the NAILS Troubleshooter series, Light Elegance educator Loni Preato shows how to use the reverse application method to sculpt a perfect smile line with pink-and-whites, colors, or glitter acrylics.
Nubar’s Infinity Color Acrylics are high-performing powders that have bold, bright pigments that can be mixed together to create stunning effects on enhancements.
Using a variety of tools and techniques including colored acrylic, acrylic paint, airbrushing, stencils, nail art stickers, chains, and beads, Debbie Wilson has crafted earrings and pendants to delight her customers.