Acrylic nail designs and beauty

How do acrylic nail designs sit on your real finger nails? The real nail acts as a base, the artificial nail will be stuck firmly to the nail. When trying to remove the nail, avoid ripping it as it might pull out the real nail, making it a very painful experience. Also the link which connects the acrylic nail to the real nail is sometimes toxic and could damage the real nail. If you are someone who is keen on having her nails intact and in place, you can look at other alternatives like nail polish or getting regular manicures instead of acrylic nails.