“Shorter, thinner acrylic sets can be carefully clipped and filed down more easily.
But, this will likely only work if you choose regular nail polish.
“Doing this will make the acrylic crack in the middle.”
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Instead, she says to line up your straight clipper perpendicular to the free edge.
“Clip starting at one side of the nail,” she instructs.
“Once you’ve made your initial cut, repeat on the other side.
To avoid such a situation, she says to lay your file flat along the length of the nail.
File the edge of the nail into shape with a 180/100 grit file, Gutierrez says.
Look at your nail from all angles to ensure you get the right shape.
Doing so will ensure the polish you apply has the best chance of adhering.
After buffing, Gutierrez says to wash your hands to remove acrylic dust from the shortening process.
