Can you use acrylic paint on your nails

Usually, acrylic paint is considered a versatile painting option for most kinds of creative ventures, especially because of the glossy and beautiful finishing that one can attain through acrylic painting. 

But leaving aside the fact that the colors are rich, drawing time is quick, and mixing matching colors is a piece of cake, is it true that we can use acrylic paint on our body parts like nails as well?

Though acrylic paints are considered the best option for up-classing wooden, ceramic, or glass materials, using acrylic paint on once nails can prove to be fatal if it is not done in a very strict and cautious manner.

What can acrylic paint do to your nails?

As a disclaimer, the reader should know that acrylic paint can be used on your nails. 

In truth, there are several products used by professional and semi-professional nail artists that incorporate acrylic in them. However, if you use acrylic paint without knowing what effects it can have on your body, your little beauty adventure can turn into a nightmare of sorts.

The type of acrylic paint that is usually used for painting inanimate objects and crafts is very toxic for your body. This kind of paint applied and kept in touch with your nails can discolor them, cause them to dry out, thin, become brittle, and even rot or bleed. 

Acrylic paints contain toxic chemicals and metals such as tin, lead, zinc, copper, etc. Generally, a long-term association with these metals can accumulate within our organs that are responsible for filtration and protection from the environment like skin, liver, kidneys, lungs, etc.

Therefore, using the usual acrylic paint found in the market for craft work on one’s body is an absolute no-no and can lead to organ failure, cancer, and even death. 

Then why did we say that acrylic paint can, in fact, be applied to your nails? This is because there are several inexpensive nontoxic acrylic paints sold commonly in stores that are formulated safely. Non Toxic Acrylic paints are created suitably for the well-being of your nails. you can read more about its usage on skin in out post for better understanding its use on out body.

Can we use acrylic paint on acrylic nail extensions?

Nail art which started as a niche, alternative beauty practice is slowly gaining attention from mainstream fashion and beauty trends. These days there are very few people out there who have not tried out at least one kind of nail art and found it suitable to their style and convenience. 

As anyone with a little bit of common sense would note, acrylic nails are additions to our natural nails and are therefore not a part of our body. It should make sense to paint acrylic nails with whichever material we want, right? 

It also makes sense to say that acrylic paint used on acrylic nail extensions would not discolor or original nails. However, this paint will still come in contact with our other body parts on an everyday basis. 

It can even chip out and enter our system through food, drink, and more. Therefore, it is essential that your nail artist only uses bio-safe nail paint on your acrylic nails. 

Non-toxic acrylic paint will blend seamlessly into a variety of surfaces including your nail extensions and give you the best, glossy results.

What is a nontoxic acrylic nail paint?

Non Toxic acrylic paint is a formulation of acrylic paint that is specifically designed for painting nails and extensions. Most professional nail paints used today are in fact acrylic paints that are nontoxic. 

But how can you figure out which nail paint is toxic? 

Non Toxic acrylic paint can be found first and foremost through its label. Moreover, the ingredients and chemicals which constitute the acrylic paint will tell you a lot about the safety of that paint in the application.  

Another thing that you can trust is the branding of the paint. Certain paint brands are known for producing high-quality non-toxic acrylic paints. You can find comprehensive information about acrylic non toxic paint on the internet. It is a good idea to go through the reviews and customer feedback for the same found online.

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Mixing acrylic paint with nail polish: Why should you do that?

Mixing safe acrylic paint with nail paint can give you the right shine and consistency that you are looking for. At the same time, it can make your nail paint last longer after you have sealed it. There are two ways of mixing acrylic paint with nail polish.

• You can use acrylic paint and nail polish alternatively layer by layer on your nails to get the correct finishing. This involves waiting for each layer to dry completely before applying a new layer of the alternate material. This method is the go-to method for creating modern nail art. If you are a beginner in the world of nail art creations you can use ink acrylic paint and nail polish along with glitter and other additional ingredients to create vibrant and striking nail designs.
• The second method of creating a mixture of both the nail paint and the acrylic paint together is better chosen for situations when you are trying to bring both the materials together and form a new consistency. For the success of this method, it is imperative to remember that both materials must have the same color and shine. This method is way harder as sometimes the materials can separate from each other after being applied to the nails. Hence this is a method that requires trial and error.

How to apply acrylic paint on your nails correctly?

Even after choosing the correct acrylic paint to paint your nails, following the correct procedure of application is very essential to get the result that you are aiming for. This correct method includes preparation, creating of designs as well as protection through the base coat and top coat layers.

• Clean your nails thoroughly before the application of paint. This starts with removing any remnants of nail paint or acrylic paint from your last project. After this, it is advised to wash your nails in lukewarm water and clean them with baby wipes. It is great if you can prepare your nails a day or before the actual procedure and oil them to maintain their health.
• Once your nails are clean it is a great step to trim them a bit and clean the cuticles as well as the corners. However, buffing the cuticle or the edges should be done only if you are confident in your expertise. Otherwise consulting a professional is better.
• If you have waxed your nails and trimmed them a day before it is advisable to clean them again before starting the procedure so that you can have an oil-free canvas to work with.
• If you don’t have a fresh layer of base coat on your nails already you should always start with applying that. A good base coat not only prevents your nail from getting damaged or contracting infection, but It also helps the colors that you subsequently color your nails with to shine brighter and retain their original hue.
• After this, you should start with painting the first quote of nontoxic acrylic paint. The nail polish itself works better when applied on top of a solid coating which is best provided by acrylic paint. Every new step of the design must be undertaken only when the previous step has completely dried out and assimilated into the total nail design.
• At the end, when your whole nail design has completely dried out, it is very important to coat your nails with a high-quality top coat. The better the material of the top coat is, the longer your overall design will last. Some coats also provide an additional layer of gloss to your natural nails or extensions.

Tip: if you want to apply paint on your face as well after nails then this is the post you need to read before going forward with acrylic paint face application.

How can you remove acrylic paint from nails?

One might wonder since acrylic paints are so long-lasting and give such a rich, opaque coverage they must be really hard to remove from our nails. However acrylic paints are remarkably easy to remove. 

The easiest way to remove it is to wait for the acrylic paint in water and once the water has evaporated remove the dampened residue. 

For dry acrylic paint that has been used normally along with other items to create nail paint design as a natural process of your project, you can feel free to remove your acrylic paint with a common nail paint remover along with all the other materials on your nails. 

After completing the removal process do not forget to wash, clean, and Naresh your nails and let them rest before the next procedure.

Conclusion

Hence it is indeed possible to apply acrylic paint to your nails when the paint is chosen carefully and a cautious process is followed for the same. Non Toxic acrylic paint is great for creating the best designs due to its good quality colors and longevity.

FAQ

•  Can acrylic paint shades be created by mixing colors?

Yes, great new shades of acrylic paint can be created by mixing two or more colors in all proportions.

• Can I paint with acrylic and nail paints using a normal brush?

You can use a normal brush to paint acrylic paints on your nails however a nail polish is sticky and can ruin a normal brush. Special brushes are available for nail art.

Tushar

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