There are many reasons for wearing artificial nails, which are also referred to as nail enhancements. Nail enhancements offer a variety of benefits and options for changing the appearance of their hand and nails. Some clients also use artificial nails to add strengths to their think or weak natural nails while others apply them to add length, conceal or repair broken nails.
Gel, acrylic, and silk nails are widely used. Most people choose gels or acrylics when they’re committing for a longer time. Silks are most often used for a shorter time to strengthen nail tips or repair nail trauma, rather than making nails longer.
http://www.webmd.com/beauty/nails/artificial-nails-acrylics-gels-silks
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_nails
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