If you have short nails, you can wear artificial nails to make your fingers look long and slender. But they can be damaging for your natural nails. If your natural nails are rough, the surface should be filed properly; otherwise, the acrylic nails won’t stick. It’s not recommended to wear the acrylic nails for an extended period of time because they can make your natural nails thin and weak. The harsh chemicals can irritate your skin around the nails. If you want to use artificial nails for a few weeks, you will need touch-ups that can seriously damage your natural nails.