Features of the extension procedure for short nails

It is not so easy to build up nails of the required length and to protect them from damage and scrapping. Often, because of one injured nail due to carelessness, it is necessary to adjust their length on all fingers. So, a few weeks spent on growing, are coming down the drain. Therefore, many people prefer to build up the nail plate on their short nails. The article deals with the peculiarities of the procedure of building marigold gel.

Immediately it should be noted that there are no restrictions on the length of the natural nail for the procedure of extension. Gel or acrylic can be extended even on a very short basis.

In building there is a huge plus: you will not have to wait until your own marigold grows to the desired length. In addition, artificial far stronger. And in case of breaking one or a couple of artificial nails, you can easily and quickly restore the plates on your fingers, turning to the master.

At the moment for the implementation of building an artificial nail cover masters use two materials: acrylic and gel. In many ways, they are similar, but there are some differences.

Pros and cons of acrylic.

• A significant advantage is the strength of the extended plates. To remove acrylic plates, there is no need for a relatively slow cutting process. Acrylic nails are removed with the help of special solvent formulations. The coating of this material is smooth and neat, well imitating a natural nail.
• The disadvantage of this material is quite noticeable smell, which is present for some time after building. That is why more and more often the choice of masters and those who wish to increase nails falls on the gel composition.

The advantage of using this material is less time required for the entire procedure. This substance hardens very quickly under the influence of special drying lamps that are in each cabin. The gel is odorless and hypoallergenic. In the case where the extension is carried out on short nails, the master uses tips as the basis for the gel. Increased gel plates look much more natural than acrylic.

The weak side is that gel plates break more often upon impact. Another disadvantage mentioned above is that the procedure for removing the gel plates is rather slow. The hardened gel cannot be dissolved and quickly removed, it has to be gradually eroded and cut away with special manicure tools.

In addition, gel nails are not very well tolerate sudden changes in temperature. For example, when going to a hard frost from a warm room, the gel coating becomes much more fragile and inelastic. Therefore, in such situations, it is worth keeping your artificial nails.

The main condition for the extension is the absence of wounds, injuries or cracks on the nails and in the prongytean zone of the fingers. Therefore, the master should have a good look at your hands before taking up work.

The first step is preparation.

1. Nail plates are degreased. If necessary, the master conducts the correction form.
2. The cuticles are processed by the uncut method to avoid nail or skin injuries.
3. For better fixation of the surface material, the surface is polished with a soft file or a machine.
4. Then a special composition is applied to the nails - primer. It slightly dries the surface, removing excess moisture.
5. Before starting the procedure, the master will hold your fingers under a UV lamp in order to disinfect your skin.

After the preparatory stage begins the process of building gel.

The process is as follows.

• The master glues the tips on the nail plates prepared for the procedure.
• Gel is applied to the tips in layers. Each layer is dried under the lamp. The gel solidifies very quickly, so the time between the imposition of layers is very small. Usually there is enough of two application of the composition to build.
• After complete fixation of the final layer, the wizard will process the new artificial nails and give them the desired shape. This is done with the help of a nail file.

Correction of the form is recommended twice a month. Artificial gel nails are allowed to decorate in all ways that are possible for natural nail plates. You can do a manicure yourself at home. The only important rule is that the varnish remover should not contain acetone. This component is too aggressive for gel coating.

After removing the gel, carry out procedures to strengthen your own nail plates. It is useful to make feeding baths with iodized sea salt. And it is also recommended to periodically arrange your fingers with masks from essential oils or natural juices.

Councils of professional masters on manicure and nail.

• During the procedure of applying the gel, it is important to try not to move your fingers and hands. Still not frozen composition can be easily damaged, and the master will have to remove the defective layer and begin processing the nail from the outset.
• Try to monitor the condition of the nail plates and cuticles. The presence of burrs, uneven, gnawed edges at the nails, damaged or broken nail edges is very undesirable.

Problem nails significantly complicate the task of the master. We will have to carry out a number of additional preparatory procedures. In many cases, it may be necessary to postpone the build up for the time it takes to eliminate defects.

• Two days before the procedure, it is advisable not to use creams, gels, lotions and other means applied to the skin of the hands and fingers.
• Do not try to remove the accumulated artificial plates from the nails yourself. It requires certain knowledge and skill. If necessary, remove the gel nails, consult a professional.
• If you have not worn long nails before, it is recommended that you choose not too long for the first experience. You will need time to get used to other sensations. Best of all, if the extended part of the plate will not be more than two thirds of the length of your nail.
• If you plan to use heavy elements (for example, rhinestones) to further decorate the gel plates, you should not overload their tip. Try to make a composition so that the weighting falls on half of the nail closer to the base and in its middle.

Building acrylic on short nails is almost the same way. After preparing the nail plates, the master fixes the tips for the foundation on them. Next, layer-by-layer overlay of artificial material to simulate the nail of the desired length occurs.

Acrylic can also be subjected to any decoration.

About how the process of nail acrylic, see the video below.