Should I get acrylic nails? Are they bad for you? How much do they cost?

I want to get acrylic nails for my graduation, I am 12 yrs. old. How much do they cost?


Oh yeah and if you know any good, clean salons in Bayonne, NJ please tell me only if you have been there. Thank you!!!Should I get acrylic nails? Are they bad for you? How much do they cost?
I've had acrylics for the last seven years. They look gorgeous if you have a good nail girl. If you are just getting them for your graduation and them taking them off, you should be fine. If you have them on for a long period of time, your nails are significantly weakened and brittle.Should I get acrylic nails? Are they bad for you? How much do they cost?
i got them when i was 12 and only got them on special occasions but now that i'm 21 i can see how much they ruined my nails it to be 5 yrs to get them to look good on their own but they will never look as good as they did be for i got fake nails, i wouldn't start if i were you.
20 dollars, once you get them you have to go back every week or so to get them filled in. When you get ready to take them off, they thin the nail, scar them, and sometimes a fungus infection can develop. Just go to the salon and have them to design your own nails.
They can be bad for your nails if they're not done right because they use a machine to make your nail rough on top so the glue sticks to them. If you're not planning on keeping them on for a while, I wouldn't bother. you need a fill-in about every 2 weeks unless your nails grow really fast. They look nice, but they're pricey. I'm in Alabama and they cost about $24 for a full set, and about $15 per fill-in. The price varies from state-to-state and city-to-city as well. But it's an expensive upkeep regardless.
I'm no help as far as the cost. But I can tell you that two of my daughters had them done. They fell in love with them so decided to have them done a few more times from a very reputable, clean salon but when they removed them that last time they realized that their own nails had become discolored, split, and just plain messy looking. The gals at the salon said that happens with several people. Needless to say they've never had it done again. Hate to throw water on something you'd really like to do but checking it out first is a good idea.
they are horrible for your nails. my aunt has them and one fell off and her nail was sooo damaged. they are not very cheap either. they are 12-30 dollars for 10 nails.
It all depends on your nails....are they weak? because if they are the acrylics will damage your real nails and it will have 2 look bad for about 2 weeks...because thats how long it takes for the nail 2 grow from the bed to the top... Oh and you already know to be careful...but I'll give some personal experience. I went to a nail shop and the tech was apparently having a bad day so she filled my skin off from the side of my nails, I didn't realize it untill I went to wash my hands when the pain struck. Also I got my nails done then when she told me to go wash my hands as part of the process the bathroom and were they kept their equipment was digustingly dirty. Just make sure you go someplace were they are known for cleanliness and doing a good job. Also dont do gel nails because they will fall out before you have them on for a week if they use the real gel nails because now people are starting to mix acrylic with gel nail since its easier to do...Good luck.
you are to young you will ruin nails...you can also get a affection!
those fake nails can ruin your real nails. So i wouldn't leave them on for too long.
Ultimatly it is up to you whether or not you get them...I just got acrylic nails for the first time lst week and at the end of it all I ended up spending about $30. They take awhile to get used to but they are fun to have. Look at this way...if they were really bad for you then not so many people would have them...they are only bad for you if they don't clean teir instruments well. have fun...
Acrylic nails will damage your natural nails and starve them from nourishment. It will dry out and become irritated. You should stay away from acrylic nails especially at your age. Try some nail stickers and glitter polish:)
A good set is about 30 dollars. They are bad if they scratch up your nails too much to secure them. They grind into your nails to secure the nail and can ruin the nailbed. If you want them on temporarily-- ask them not to grind, that you won't be getting them refilled. It can be quite painful if they grind to far down so be careful.





Just do one thing: Dont get super long tacky nails. UGH. totally trashy.
Use Lee press on nails. In order for them to place the acrylic nail on they have to sand down your original nail to an almost paper thin consistency. This leaves the nail very thin and prone to bacteria. If the salon does not use sterile techniques you can end up on the bad end right off. you have to continue to keep them filled in each month. Original cost is 30-40$ and then 12-20$ for fill ins. You say your 12 and I'm sure very active physically and do you have any idea how painful it is to break one of these babies. You can not just decide to have them on for an occasion and then just take them off. It is a commitment. When you do take them off your nail are so thin and will have to grow back to normal in due time. If the salons are not using sterile technique the end results could be lost nails for ever. Use the Lee press on nails