[QUOTE=Bec7;2447100]finger tip - hence one of the reason I tend to bite them - they're not the best looking natural fingernails (though main reason I tend to bite them is an anxiety and boredom thing...and I'll also admit I sometimes also bit the skin around to...its bad I know )

So...Is there different types of false nails? Yes gel and acrylic
What do you's recommend?
How much do they cost (and continued maintenance)? about $60 to $80 to get done initially then about $25-40 to get the infills every few weeks.
What happens exactly in the process? They scrape and destroy the top layer of your own nail to get a good surface for the fake nail to stick to.
How often do you need to go back? Every few weeks
What do I need to look for in a salon (any recommendations on the Gold Coast too)? Cleanliness
Do I need to prepare my nails somehow before getting them done the first time (I'm guessing I'll have to stop biting them and the skin around first though)? Not that i know of
What happens if I don't want to continue getting them done? You have to get them removed and your own nails look terrible for a fair while cause they are in such a bad condition.
Is there anything else I should know? Its not cheap to upkeep them and your own nails really suffer. I ahd them for a few years and loved them but DH hated them and we couldn't afford it after a while anyway.