Getting married - Timing of manicure prep

[Anonymous]

I've never had acrylics or dips or any treatment that made my nails appear longer than my natural nails. But for my upcoming wedding I'd like to have longish/not short nails and to get a pro manicure. (I usually do my own nails at home and keep them shortish/squared and polished in muted colors, or one of the OPI reds for special nights out.) I had been growing out my own for the wedding, but broke one on each hand. So, I'm giving up on doing this 100% natural.

I am considering going now, a few weeks in advance, to get acrylic extensions done at a salon so that I can be sure the person does a good job and that I like the look. From what I've read, I'd need to get a "fill" before the actual wedding. I'm wondering if getting a fill looks different/less good than getting them done from scratch all over again? Should I get them removed and have a completely new set put on a few days before the event? Or should I just wait till a few days before the event and trust that I'll be happy with the result?

Is there something special I need to request so that they don't come out looking too thick? I want them to look as natural as possible.

[Anonymous]

Don't do it.

[Anonymous]

I'd go for a dip manicure now and just get tips on the two that have broken. In a few weeks they will have grown out and you can remove the dip and do them however you like. Definitely no need for a full set and certainly not in advance.

[Anonymous]

PP- Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, I already cut back all of them so they wouldn't look weird being such different lengths.

[Anonymous]

Don't do acrylics - it will ruin your nails.

If you put on good old Sally Hansen Hard as Nails, you'll be back to normal in 10 days. Just keep applying - you can do this natural. You could certainly go in for a good manicure now and then go back one day before your wedding - you have plenty of time.

Also, look for a place that offers Dazzle Dry. It is tougher/lasts longer than normal, but not Gel, and you can remove it yourself without trashing your nails. Nothing In Between in Tysons offers it (not sure where you are located).