"Short way": Extension of nails

On a holiday, and on weekdays too, any woman and girl wants to look their best. This is especially true for makeup and manicure. However, not everyone can grow long beautiful nails - the working dress code does not allow or the nails simply break and exfoliate. In this case, the extension of the nail plates can help out.

What you need for nail extension

There are several types of extensions, the most basic are extensions to forms and extensions to tips. For the first, acrylic and gel coatings may be suitable, for the second, gel is most often used.

What is needed for such a procedure:

• forms or tips;
• glue for gluing tips;
• lamp for polymerizing the composition on the nails, it is best to use a simple one with a timer;
• acrylic or gel;
• flat brush for modeling nails;
• nail files, buff;
• lint-free napkin;
• tip cutter or cutter, necessary for cutting off excess length of tips;
• dust brush;
• disinfectant or antiseptic.

The gel requires a primer or base, gel, liquid to remove the sticky layer, topcoat.

For acrylic - acrylic powder of the desired shade, from transparent to peach, acrylic liquid.

In addition to the basic accessories, you will also need: nail scissors, orange sticks, or a pusher, cuticle oil and all sorts of things for decorating long nails.

Acrylic nail extension

It is believed that acrylic extensions are the most durable and strong. But, as they say, everyone has their own tastes and preferences. For such a build-up, you will need acrylic powder and a special liquid - these are the most basic devices. You will also need an antiseptic for treating hands and nails to avoid various fungi and infections under artificial nails, a dehydrator to dry the plate and better adhere to acrylic, a primer is used as a "primer" under the base layer. In addition, there are brushes, forms for building, they are disposable from thick paper and reusable from thick foil with clips, nail file, buff, lid for mixing acrylic components.

A big plus of acrylic is the quick hardening of the material without using a lamp to dry. And when building, you can immediately make a French manicure, just use acrylic powder of the desired shade for the tips of the nails. But there is also a minus - many people may be allergic to acrylic components, because they have a very specific, not very pleasant smell. For acrylic nails, it is best to use files with great rigidity, since acrylic is a rather durable material and a soft nail file with a buff can simply "not take" the coating.

Very often, acrylic extensions are used for exhibitions and shows. Then make very long nails on the model. And on the nails they can do volumetric sculpting - flowers, animals and even whole pictures on all nails.

Gel nail extension

Gel is considered the simplest material, especially for those who are just starting their acquaintance with the basics of nail art. True, for a good build-up, you still have to practice a little and fill your hand.

For gel nails you need: gels of different shades (transparent, pink, peach, camouflage), tips or forms, tips glue, base, topcoat, antiseptic, primer and dehydrator. Gel brushes - square, rectangular, or pointed at the end, any, but always hard.

Gels do not have an unpleasant odor, unlike acrylic components, so the gel coating has a lot more fans. It is also believed that gel extensions give more natural nails, they are thinner, similar to the shape of your own nail.

Extension of nails: step by step

So, first you need to choose what you will be building on. According to the reviews of many manicure masters, many still lean more towards extension forms. It is much simpler and lighter than tips.

1. The first step is to remove the old coating from the nails, process the nail plates - remove the length, make the same shape for all nails, polish with a buff.
2. The second step is a manicure, whatever, depending on your preferences. Today very popular: hardware, combined and Japanese... Do not forget about the benefits for your own nails - add essential oil or sea salt to the bath.
3. After processing nails and fingers, you can move on to the most basic. To begin with, let's take a look at building tips.
4. Tips must be selected for each finger so that the plate fits snugly in contact with a natural nail. The natural plate is primed. Now each tip is glued to the nails with high-quality glue.
5. After the plates have frozen in place, you can cut them with a type cutter, depending on the chosen length.
6. With a file, you need to make the desired shape for future nails.
7. Coat your nails with primer again.
8. Mix a small amount of acrylic components and apply with a brush to the tips.
9. After the acrylic has hardened, process the nail - align the sides, tips and surface.
10. The final touch is the application of the top coat, lamp drying and decorating the nails.

Gel build-up on forms - after manicure and nail treatment, you need to fix the forms on the nails. The paper form is inserted as needed under the edge of the nail and secured.

1. Apply a middle layer of gel to the mold, the length is whatever you want. Dry in a lamp.
2. Remove the forms, file the nails and give them the desired shape.
3. Then another layer of gel is applied, dried in a lamp.
4. After all the manipulations, you can start decorating your nails. A top coat is applied to the finished drawing or jacket and dried in a lamp, after which the sticky layer is erased with a special tool.

Building up on forms with acrylic is quite similar, only here it is necessary to distribute thick acrylic over the entire nail plate and forms. Approximately 2-3 layers are applied, after which the shape and length are cut.

Extension of nails at home

To understand what and how convenient it is to build nails at home, you need to try each option at least once. Then weigh all the pros and cons and choose the best, convenient and short-lived way for yourself. But if your nails are very short, right under the root, then the forms will not work, here the best option is tips. The forms need at least a small free tip of natural nails. And to build up nails on tips is much faster than fiddling with forms.

In order to clearly know what and how to do, it is better to watch various videos with step-by-step instructions before the procedure. This will help you learn and know what to do and how to do it. When building up, it is best to first make four nails on each hand, and then move on to building nails on the thumbs. After building up, you can simply cover your nails with a simple varnish, or make a beautiful decor - drawings, sculpting, rhinestones, sequins and more.

Extension nails care

In order for new long nails to remain as beautiful for a long time, you need to take care of them and follow some rules.

• After the extension procedure, it is not recommended to wet your hands and nails for four hours; during the day you cannot visit the pools and saunas.
• When using acrylic extensions, you cannot use products with acetone, the latter can easily "eat away" a brand new nail.
• Handle your nails carefully - do not pick anything, do not bang your nails on the table or walls, do not tighten screws with them, new nails are easy to break.
• When cleaning and using cleaning products, it is best to do all the work with rubber gloves.
• Correct your nails on time, about once every three weeks.
• If you extended your nails with a master, then contact him to correct or remove nails. No independent actions, otherwise you can greatly harm natural nails.

Extension of nails: photo

Nails after extension

Since building-up is still an artificial process, after removing non-native nail plates, your own ones can be in a very poor condition. Yellowness of the nail plates, irregularities, bumps, spots on the nails, thin nails - all this is the result of artificial beauty.

These problems are rarely avoided, therefore, in order to bring their marigolds into a healthy and beautiful appearance, it is necessary to take care of them. When wearing extended nails, do not forget to moisturize your hands and cuticles.

After removing polish the nail, removing bumps and ugly stains. Baths with the addition of salt and lemon juice will help to get rid of yellowness, you can also simply cut the citrus into two parts and dip the marigolds in them for a few minutes. Nails, like the skin, need hydration and nutrition, so make baths with oil esters, massage with natural oils... Baths with salt and various herbs will also help.

You can grease your nails with a nourishing cream and wrap your hands in cellophane for a few minutes. Castor oil and burdock oil will help well for strengthening and growth. To keep the marigold strong, do not forget to take calcium, vitamins, fish oil, or brewer's yeast.

If you are a fan of going to beauty salons, then you can take a course of paraffin baths, hot manicure and sealing of marigolds.

When building for a long time, do not forget that your nails need rest. That is why it is recommended to remove fake nails once a year, or better in six months, and give rest to your natural nails. During this time, your nail plates will get stronger, become healthier and stronger.

If, after removing the built-up material, you find a curvature of the natural nail plate, chemical burns or fungus, then see your doctor right away so that he examines the problem and prescribes treatment for you.

Extension of nails: reviews

Judging by the reviews of women and girls, we can conclude that the build-up, although a little outdated, is still popular with many. This applies to those who find it difficult or just too lazy to grow their natural nails, as well as those who have thin and exfoliated nails. Many people write that it is faster and more convenient than growing their nails. In addition, you can quickly get used to long extended nails and they are much stronger than their own.

Extension of nails: video