Damages Caused by Acrylic Nails

Acrylic nails are much more rigid with a much stronger bond than between a real nail and a nail bed. So any collision to the nails; i.e., a bump or knock, can lift the natural nail at the base. This rigidity leads to serious nail breaks which can be quite extreme depending on your nail strength. Constant use of acrylics can affect can your nail growth over time weakening your nails, making them prone to breakage. In addition, they dry out the natural oils on your nails making them more prone to splitting. This is much worse if MMA is used because it makes your nails more sensitive to trauma. When your nails are spilt which is likely it exposes a gap between the nail and nail bed, this warm environment is perfect for bacteria and fungi growth. constant use of acrylics prevents makes treatment difficult. due to repeated infections. These infections are not restricted to the wearer but are easily transmitted to others. This is why some hospitals prevent employees from wearing artificial nails. There is evidence that a nurse wearing acrylic nails led to several infant deaths from a transmitted infection. This is because acrylic nails promote the growth of gram-negative bacilli and yeast beneath the nail bed. In some women, acrylic nails cause contact dermatitis as well as long term allergies. These result in inflammation and thinning of the nail beds with healing lasting up to a year. Even when applied correctly acrylics inhibit nail growth, because your nails need to be filed down for the acrylics to adhere properly to your nails. The removal process requires your nails to be soaked in acetone which also affects their growth.