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Want to try nail extensions? Here are the pros and cons
Here's another beauty hack that lets you take advantage of modern times' advancements: Nail extensions.
Naturally, it's hard to maintain long and defined nails, especially for people with brittle or soft nails. Because of this, nail extensions have gained popularity in the beauty industry over the years because of their convenience of providing an enhanced and effortless look on the nails in terms of length and shape.
Like most beauty treatments, nail extensions have pros and cons, and it's important to consider their advantages and disadvantages before trying the service yourself.
This writer recently tried nail extensions for the first time at Buffed Nail Lounge in Forbestown, Bonifacio Global City, and she put it to the test for a month.
Pros
Achievable length and shape: Nail extensions allow individuals with short or brittle nails to achieve the desired length and shape—be it round, oval, almond, coffin, stiletto, square, and more.
Design and color versatility: Nail extensions offer a wide range of design options, colors, and finishes that can be customized to suit individual preferences. If you like a normal gel polish or be extra creative with nail art, nail extensions have no design limitations.
Long-lasting and durability: Well-done nail extensions can be more durable and resistant to breaking or chipping than natural nails. From this writer's experience, her nail extensions lasted a month without chipping and cracking.
If your nails grow longer while your nail extensions are still on, you only have to get them retouched after a month since application.
Cons
Potential nail damage: Incorrect or improper application, removal, or maintenance of nail extensions can cause damage to the natural nails, including thinning, premature chipping, and weakening.
Professional application required: Nail extensions are highly encouraged to be applied by a trained and experienced nail technician. Improper application can damage natural nails, so finding a skilled professional is crucial for achieving nail extensions' best results.
Higher cost than regular nail polish: Getting nail extensions in the Philippines is not cheap. The price of a complete set ranges from P1,500 to P2,500.
—MGP, GMA Integrated News
