What Are Acrylic Nails? A Complete Guide

Acrylic nails are the strongest and most durable type of nail extension — and one of the most popular services at Dream Nails Kolkata. If you want maximum length, maximum strength, or extensions that last through the toughest daily demands, acrylics are your answer.

How Acrylic Nails Are Made

Acrylic nails are built using a combination of liquid monomer and powder polymer. When mixed together, they form a pliable bead that the nail artist applies and sculpts over your natural nail or an extension tip. The mixture hardens in minutes through a chemical reaction — no UV light needed.

Once hardened, the acrylic is filed and shaped to your chosen profile — coffin, almond, stiletto, square, or oval. Gel polish is then applied over the top for colour and gloss, and sealed under UV light.

Acrylic vs Gel: Which Is Stronger?

Acrylic is stronger and more rigid than gel. This makes it ideal for very long extensions (coffin and stiletto shapes) that would be more fragile in gel. It also means acrylics last slightly longer — 4 to 5 weeks before a refill, compared to 3 to 4 weeks for gel.

Acrylic Nail Prices at Dream Nails Kolkata

Acrylic Extensions (Solid Colour): ₹1,400. Chrome Acrylic Extensions: ₹1,800. French Acrylic Extensions: ₹1,700. Cat Eye Acrylic Extensions: ₹1,900. Refill: ₹1,000. Removal: ₹500.

Shapes Available

Coffin (Ballerina): long, tapered sides with a flat tip. The most dramatic shape. Stiletto: pointed tip, bold statement. Almond: oval with a rounded pointed tip, feminine and flattering. Square: straight sides, flat tip, clean and modern. Oval: rounded tip following the natural nail curve.

Are Acrylic Nails Safe?

Yes — when applied and removed correctly by a certified professional. At Dream Nails, we use professional-grade acrylic systems and always remove using proper acetone-based methods. We never forcibly remove extensions, which is the primary cause of nail damage at other salons.

Book Acrylic Nails at Dream Nails

Bhawanipur Studio: 24A Ray Street, Kolkata 700020. Phone: 099037 58869. Ballygunge Studio: Ballygunge Circular Road, Kolkata 700019. Phone: 098316 84177. Open Monday to Sunday, 11 AM to 9 PM.