Can You Use Gel Polish On Acrylic Nails

So can you put gel over acrylic nails.

Can you use gel polish on acrylic nails. Similarly it is asked can you mix acrylic paint with gel polish. Acrylic nails will see you through two to three weeks of tasks all while creating the look of strong and healthy nails. Add 3 to 5 drops of acetone and mix it well with a long toothpick for two minutes.

If you suffer from weak brittle nails that refuse to grow gel or acrylic nails with or without extensions may be the way to go. Instead youll want a non-acetone based nail polish remover. This is why the polish begins chipping away within days.

I have pink acrylic on top of my natural nails and I also have gel polish on top of the acrylic. Gel polish on natural nails can bend the nails causing breakage Aaron warns. For instance you will need to prepare the acrylics with a nail file before applying the gel to ensure it.

My advice is to use a light or natural colored gel polish. If you are using gel polish be sure to use a UV lamp to cure the polish and lock it in place. The thinnest of the three nail enhancements.

Both can also have a toll on the overall health of the nails. Typically acrylic nails are removed in the salon by a nail technician whereas gel nails can be removed more easily at home. Its a great look BUT is it worth it.

Acetone can melt the structure of the acrylic so I would never recommend it for removing gel polish on acrylics says Tait. If the color you initially chose for the acrylics isnt suiting your look a polish change can hold you over to your next fill. Then let it sit for 15 minutes.