Camouflage in French means "disguise." Most often, this concept is associated in people with camouflage military tactics. But camouflage is also necessary for those who want to make their manicure stylish and flawless.
Camouflage gel
This is a special tool to lengthen the nails and hide their possible flaws. It is at the same time a sculptural material for modeling and possesses the properties of ordinary colored varnish. Camouflage gel strengthens nails, masks all the irregularities and roughness, makes the manicure perfectly smooth. When building it gives the surface of the nail plate the desired shape and volume.
What is it?
The camouflaging gel is opaque, it has a different density and natural color. As a rule, these are pastel shades of pink, beige, peach, and ivory. This range makes any manicure very natural. In addition, a properly selected color creates a soft transition from the nail to the extension of the artificial edge. In transparent light camouflage gels, you can enter acrylic powder. She will add viscosity to it, and to the coating - dullness.
pros
The use of this tool for nail has the following advantages:
- nails treated with camouflage gel look natural, perfectly groomed and shiny, even without applying varnish;
- the manicure becomes more voluminous, it does not show cracks, irregularities and other defects;
- this tool lengthens the nail plate with a short bed and makes the shape of such nails more perfect;
- camouflaging gel covers the edge and hides the growing areas;
- It strengthens the structure of the nail plate;
- this coating protects nails from fungal diseases;
- this tool is breathable, so this manicure can be used for a long time without harm to nails;
- ideal for lovers of French manicure.
Minuses
But this method has its drawbacks.
- In camouflage gel may contain substances that cause allergies.
- If the master is not sufficiently qualified, then nail damage from the use of a UV lamp is possible. Removing the stackable layer is also fraught with injuries if the master is inexperienced.
- Such a manicure requires mandatory visits to the salon once every three weeks for correction.
- Nail extension with camouflage gel is quite expensive.
Varieties
- Single phase system. It is the most popular and combines 3 layers: basic, modeling and protective. Special gel for this procedure has a thick and dense texture, it is difficult to apply. But it dries quickly and is easily removed. Such gel lays down smoothly, without bubbles and perfectly fastens the nail and the coating.
- Two phase system With this build-up, a less dense camouflaging gel is used, which is applied in several layers. The base layer holds the nail and cover. A denser modeling layer creates a shape. Finishing - aligns the nail plate.
- Three phase system. This gel is liquid and requires more layers. In the process, bubbles may form. But it is the most resistant look. Nails with this coating are very strong and resistant to various damages.
Building up
Nail extension with camouflage gel consists of several stages.
- Preparation of nails for modeling includes treatment of the cuticle with a soft frieze, degreasing and thorough cleaning of the surface.Then apply a primer (special primer).
- The artificial form is separated from the glue base and combined with the nail so that the centers coincide. Next, the master places a small drop of camouflaging gel on the brush and applies it in the middle and on the edge, and then - above to the cuticle. Then the gel is dried under a UV lamp for about 2 minutes. Then the substrate is pressed against the nail and held for a few seconds to connect. Nails are dried for another two minutes.
- The dispersion layer is removed, the shape of the edge is corrected by a nail file. Master thoroughly cleans and degreases the coating. Then a camouflaging gel is applied in two layers with a brush, each layer is dried for 2 minutes under the lamp. Then the surface is covered with a finishing layer and dried again for 2 minutes. After a certain time, the form is removed and the build is completed.
Thanks to the use of a camouflage gel, the artificial surface looks very aesthetic when it grows. And the whole manicure looks natural and impressive. Perfectly groomed nails of delicate shades will make your look very romantic and feminine.
How to make a nail gel on the forms, see the following video.