artificial nails

Artificial nails with hand painted nail art. Artificial nails, also known as fake nails, false nails, acrylic nails, press ons, acrylics, gel nails, nail extensions or nail enhancements, are extensions placed over fingernails as fashion accessories. Many artificial nail designs attempt to mimic the appearance of real fingernails as closely as possible, while others may deliberately stray in favor of an artistic look.

Artificial nails require regular upkeep: it is recommended that they be attended to, on average, every two weeks, as human fingernails in healthy young persons have been found to grow some 3.47 mm/month; however, they may last over one month.