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Artificial nails, also known as fake nails, false nails, fashion nails, acrylic nails, nail extensions or nail enhancements, are extensions placed over fingernails as fashion accessories. Some 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.
Unlike most manicures, artificial nails require regular upkeep; it is recommended that they are attended to, on average, every two weeks, however they may last up to about one month.[1] Nonetheless, their versatility in terms of shape, size, design and comparatively high durability are some advantages they hold over other types of manicures.
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1 Types
1.1 Acrylic nails
1.2 Gel nails
1.3 Nail wraps
1.4 Nail tips
1.5 Dip powder
2 History
3 Health effects
3.1 Perceived benefits
3.2 Health risks
4 See also
5 References
6 Further reading
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