The time constructing an artificial nail depends on the length, shape and pattern; it can take from 1.5-2 hours up until 4 hours, or even more in extreme cases. In case the construction of a short rectangular or almond shaped French artificial nail is approximately 1.5 hours. A shorter French artificial nail with lunula-elongation takes up to 2 hours. More detailed or extreme ornamentation and shapes can take 3 or more hours to make.