Can acrylic nails be applied without drilling the nail bed?

I had acrylic nails put on and then had to take them off mainly because I didn't know what to do after the acrylics had grown out. My nails are really soft now and need special polish to keep them from splitting. I loved my acrylics but don't want my nail beds being drilled - can you get acrylics without your nail beds being drilled?Can acrylic nails be applied without drilling the nail bed?
YES!!! I used to have acrylic nails and enjoyed them (but my own nails grow very well now in my old(er) age. lol) But, I put a stop to it when my nail tech started using the drill/file. It destroys your nail beds and you could end up with permanent nail damage!! I have creases that go up the center of 2 of my nails as a result of the 'drill'. Take the time and let your nails fully grow out from the damage before thinking about having more nails put on. I wouldn't even suggest nail polish...just let them breathe for awhile. They will get stronger and should be fine for more acrylics. I would also TELL your nail tech to use a nail file and not the drill! They use it because it's faster...but I always preferred the old fashioned nail file. Good luck!! ~Kendra LeighCan acrylic nails be applied without drilling the nail bed?
Thanks a bunch! I went to beauty college and did hair and nails for awhile, but became allergic to the chemicals. So, I do know my stuff. lol Be sure to be stern with your nail tech that you want her to use a file. If she won't...find another nail tech. Take care! ~Kendra Leigh

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YES! Good heaven sakes alive for whoever told you that this is the only way to have acrylic nails put on. Please do yourself a favor and change nail techs. Then smack the dim wit who told you this was the only way. (sorry to be so mean but I'd slap them for you if I could)


Acrylic nails are generally put on with a special powder and liquid mixed together and then brushed on. Please change techs. If necessary to make sure you choose someone better ask how they do the nails before agreeing to an appointment.


Sorry about the mean mouth in the first paragraph.
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