Can I do gel or acrylic nails?

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Bekah S.

Apr 7, 2014

Bekah S.

I have VERY short nails. Like very short! They don't grow past my fingertips. I know! I'm NOT proud. I want gel or acrylic nails! Can I do it? Will it not work because they're so short? I really want stiletto nails. What do you all think?

Kaitlin M.

Apr 7, 2014

Kaitlin M.

You can, just use a nail strengthener a few weeks before you get the acrylics

Kristina D.

Apr 7, 2014

Kristina D.

Great idea and yes they will work because I used to have really short nails like unbelievable and they fit the nail to your nail and make it long so go for it.

Bekah S.

Apr 7, 2014

Bekah S.

Thank you!! I will. Thank you all :)

Bekah S.

Apr 7, 2014

Bekah S.

Any recommendations on nail strengtheners?

Kaitlin M.

Apr 7, 2014

Kaitlin M.

Cut up some garlic and put it in a clear top coat polish. Let it sit for a week and then apply it to your nails :) or rub garlic on your nails. To get the smell off your hands after, wash your hands with a little bit of baking soda

Stephanie S.

Apr 7, 2014

Stephanie S.

Yes I do acrylics all the time and my nails are super short.

Emily N.

Apr 7, 2014

Emily N.

Yes because you have to cut your nails short to get acrylics anyways.

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