In search of modern and unique technologies, we are sometimes looking for something extraordinary. Take at least nail art: rarely a woman did not want the design to be spectacular and professional in a short time and without much effort. Surprisingly, today the nail sphere can offer an answer to an urgent problem, introducing its fans to the nail printer. What is it, what are the advantages and disadvantages of such a device, will tell the material of this article.
What it is?
The nail printer is a special photo printer, which is used to print on the nail plates. In fact, this is a mini inkjet printer that can be used for natural and extended nails.
Features
This device is designed to transfer patterns on the nails. From a technical point of view, variations of this technique differ in print quality and speed. In addition, they may have assistive software. For example, low cost varieties are characterized by the presence of ready-made designs, while the most advanced options allow you to create a design at will.
At the same time professional models provide the ability to print not only on the nails, but also on other surfaces. The unique technology allows you to design in a relatively short time.
If a professional master with manual work can take more than an hour, the nail printer will cope with this task in 10 (maximum 20) minutes. In this case, the operator has the ability to control the printing process for nails.
Depending on the cost and capabilities of the built-in catalog, it may contain about 2-3 thousand ready-made designs. The device supports communication with the keyboard, monitor and computer mouse. Based on the capabilities of the technology, it can have not only automatic, but also manual settings. At the same time for the salon, experts are trying to buy the second variety, while for work at home, women tend to choose the device of the first type.
Advantages and disadvantages
A nail printer is a useful thing, but expensive. With its cost of about 50 thousand rubles and more, not every modern woman can afford such a purchase. Despite the fact that the device significantly saves time, it may seem expensive to someone.
Of the advantages can be noted high print quality. It turns out high-precision, clear and bright, which is important for beautiful nail design. In practice, this is photo design, which, although it will not compete with artistic painting, will allow you to create quite a spectacular manicure.
Other advantages of technology include the ability to preview the image and its most accurate selection for specific nails. Given that the device is characterized by efficiency in the work, it will be able to pay off in a few months or several years. This will depend on the frequency of manicure and working conditions (in the cabin it will be faster, at home - slower). The cost of this design will be low, as well as its consumables. On average, one cartridge should be enough for about 500 designs.
As for the shortcomings, it may be noted the need for the presence of an assistant. It is extremely difficult for one person to perform photo printing at home.In addition, the design, depending on the possibilities and prices, may seem limited, which cannot be said of hand-painted, in which you can afford any lines and decorations. And also a disadvantage can be called the novelty of the technique: a service using a photo printer today is not in every city.
How does it work?
The technique of performing photo design through a special printer is quite simple, although it is performed in several stages. First, prepare the nails, performing the usual hygienic manicure with cleansing the cuticle and pterygia. Correct the shape of the edge, align the length of the nails, trying to ensure that it looks identical on all the nails. It is necessary to act extremely carefully in order not to injure the skin.
After that, a special primer is applied to the prepared nails. It serves as a kind of coupling link, providing a reliable attachment of the design to the base. In addition, it is from this composition will depend on how long the pattern will remain on the nails.
After that, a special substance with ultraviolet light is applied to the nails, because without this drug there will be no pattern on the nails.
Fingers fix special fasteners, at the same time the photo printer automatically recognizes the sizes of the plates themselves for image fitting and subsequent transfer. The hand is placed on a special stand, the design is carried out. According to its implementation, the usual sealing substance (top) is applied on the surface of the marigold. If desired, you can decorate the design of rhinestones or other decor.
How to choose?
You need to choose the option based on your needs. If this equipment for nail salon, it is preferable to buy a version with the possibility of self-selection of images. This will allow not to adapt to the base prints. And over time, the limitations of the device will lead to the fact that it can stand idle, thereby not justifying its price.
Buy goods must be from manufacturers or their official suppliers. In this case, it is imperative to require the seller a certificate of quality and related documentation.
It is important to pay attention to the existing limitations in working with a specific computer equipment, so that in the future the device works without any failures. In addition, a good criterion will be the guarantee that the seller must give.
It is worth noting a number of important selection criteria:
- the height of the stand must be adjustable;
- lift adjustment should have up and down buttons;
- the distance from the cartridge head should be 3 mm;
- stand should be included in the cost of the printer;
- It is important to select models based on hp, which began to produce in 2014;
- the model should have additional galleries in Russian;
- can not ignore the possibility of software.
Consider that all manicure printers are made in China today. They are collected manually, in addition to printing on nails, they can be useful for transferring images to flowers, various souvenirs and even mobile phones. If you want your device to be multifunctional, you need to consider the type of surfaces for which it can be used in addition to nails. At the same time pay attention to the fact that the coasters for each type of printing will be different. In addition, they are not always included in the instrument package.
Print Design Ideas
To date, fashionable patterns on the nails are prints of various flowers and plants, a variety of laces and monograms. As for the clear lines and small elements peculiar to the printers for the neil art, among such drawings can be distinguished photos of media personalities, celebrities, and even presidents of different countries. And also today patriotic designs with flags are in fashion.
Other options include emoji images. In a creative manicure it can be not only smiles, but even faces with different emotions.Such a design is liked by outrageous individuals who prefer to stand out from the crowd at all costs and be remembered by others for a long time.
Reviews
Photo printer for nails, according to some masters of nail service, is considered an interesting device. They note that the printer simplifies design work and is good for express manicures, where every minute of reduced technology is important. However, a full-fledged design, in the opinion of many specialists in nail art, can be done in the only correct way - manual. And professionals are sure of this.
In the next video you will find a review of the nail printer O'2Nails.
