Most of the women prefer natural manicure to artificial nails for many reasons.

First, you can always spot them, just as you can easily spot a toupee.

Second, the industrial-strength glues, sealants, adhesives, and chemicals involved not only can cause your real nails to suffer and leave them looking dry, cracked, and sickly, but also can cause fungal infections. Why not work on keeping yourreal nails strong and healthy instead? But if you want use them, here is what you need to know.

Using such nail extensions is only recommended on a short-term basis, perhaps for a special occasion or if you have broken a nail and need to protect it.

Never remove artificial nails with anything other than the correct solvent.
If it doubt, seek professional advice.

There are five types of artificial nails:

    * Acrylics. Powder and liquid are mixed together to form a plastic paste. The paste is applied to the nail, where it hardens.

    * Gels. Layers of resin are applied to the nail and harden when exposed to light.

    * Wraps. These do least damage. Made of fiberglass, linen, or silk, they are applied with a fabric mesh that is held in place by an adhesive. A sealant is put on top to make sure they stay in place.

    * Porcelain. There are similar to acrylics, except that the powder contains a finely ground glasslike material.

    * Tips. These plastic nail bits can cover the entire nail, but most often they are applied halfway up the nail through the tip. They are glued into place with nail glue.

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