​If you are a person with nails that easily crack or break, investing in artificial nails would be a good idea.

A lightweight plastic plate that follows the shape of the nail is glued to the tip of the natural nail in order to add length. Acrylic, gel, fibreglass or another mixture is then applied on top of the extension and is usually ‘cured’ in order to secure the extension and add strength and shine.

Infill

After around 2-3 weeks you may need to return to your technician or salon for a ‘maintenance’ appointment or ‘infills’.

The infill process will generally involve your technician filing out the re-growth area flush to the nail so that product (the relevant gel or acrylic system) can be reapplied, filed, buffed, coated and oiled so that the nails look as good as new once again.