Features of building short nails

In recent years, many girls prefer to build up a little marigold gel. This is due to the fact that such nails are neater, they look natural, are comfortable to wear and are perfect for any look. In addition, the extension of short nails provides strengthening plates and allows you to create an original design.

Short accrued marigolds are very popular in modern nail art, since they fully comply with fashion standards and give the pens a natural, well-groomed look. Such a manicure does not interfere in everyday life and is easily created at home.

Often masters recommend their clients to grow small nails as a firming procedure, as the gel reliably protects the horny surface from lamination and breaking.

Growing marigolds usually perform gel or special biological agents. In the first case, the plates do not look quite natural, but are characterized by increased strength. As for biogel, it is applied with a small layer, while the flexible structure makes the nails "alive."

Sometimes acrylic is also used for extensions, but it is in minimal demand because it has a sharp odor and quickly loses shine in the process of wearing.

Despite the minor drawbacks of such an extension, Many ladies decide on the procedure and choose exactly the short length, because it has several advantages.

• Versatility and practicality. Small nails look elegant, delicate and are considered graceful. Short manicure goes well with any outfit and is suitable for both daily and evening look.
• Easy to build. Unlike long nails, short variants are created faster and easier, and this means that every girl will be able to cope with this technique at home.
• Huge possibilities for design. Saturated and contrasting tones look best on shorter plates, complementing the image of a fashionista with charm and elegance. On long nails, a manicure in a similar design may seem vulgar and challenging.
• Uncomplicated care. Plates need only periodic shortening and shape adjustment.

The process of building up short nails with gel is no different from other types of building that are carried out by modeling materials.

At home, the extension includes three basic actions: the nail is covered with a protective compound, gel modeling is performed and the manicure is given a final look by creating a smooth surface.

Experts recommend that beginning masters build their work in stages and follow the simple instructions described below.

• First of all, you need to prepare your hands and do the usual hygienic manicure. The cuticle cannot be steamed and cut off - it is enough to treat it with an emollient and move it to the base with an orange stick.The surface of the plate itself should be sanded with a nail file and degreased - this approach will provide further strong adhesion of the nail surface with the gel. Then the plates to remove excess moisture covered with primer.
• After that, proceed to the most crucial moment - build. Tips or special forms are glued to each finger and stained with gel with a small brush without touching the edges of the skin. In this case, the edges of the forms should remain loose on a few millimeters. The nail is dried under a UV lamp - a similar procedure is needed not only to fix the gel, but also to remove fungi and microbes. It is important that while drying the fingers are motionless, otherwise the gel that has not been worked up to the end can be damaged.
• After the marigolds have dried in the lamp for no more than two minutes, the modeling means is reapplied and the procedure is carried out similarly to the first stage. The second layer will provide manicure greater hardness and durability.
• The final stage will be shaping the nail and polishing.

In addition, short nails can be increased gel, which consists of natural ingredients. Biogel is considered harmless. It protects the nail from brittleness and provides air penetration to the horny cells. The procedure for creating a manicure is carried out similarly to the process with a conventional gel.

To achieve a high result, you must consider the following recommendations:

• the length of the extended nail should not exceed 2/3 the length of the natural plate, otherwise the manicure will turn out unnatural and coarse;
• putting biogel, it is important to control the center of gravity - it should be on the main line of the "smile";
• When working with natural materials, it is best to use not modeling forms, but tips, which are artificial nails, applied half the length of a natural plate and fixed with a gel.

Regardless of whether the usual gel or biogel was applied during the extension, short plates need to be regularly updated and corrected. Remove the gel from the nails can only be cutting, which is desirable to carry out in specialized salons, as due to inexperience in the home there is a risk of damage to the surface. In addition, after removing the gel, the nails must be provided with regenerative care.

No less popular for building short nails such as acrylic. It is a powder that is mixed with a special agent. To work with acrylic requires experience and skill, as it quickly hardens.

The advantage of acrylic manicure is that it does not require drying under a UV lamp. The downside is the fact that during the simulation it has an unpleasant smell. Acrylic is applied only on tips and removed with a solvent.

Modern nail art is represented by various designs, but small nails are considered the most fashionable and stylish. The trend of naturalness is relevant not only this season, but also in the future.

Growing marigolds can be made into one of several options.

• French millennium. This is a kind of French manicure, in which the “smile” line is decorated with lots of sparkles. In addition, the classic jacket on small legs can be supplemented with other decorative elements and colored rhinestones.
• Solid design. Bright matte coatings will look gorgeous on small plates. Contrast colors do not require decorations and patterns, as they create a stunning effect on their own.
• Ombre. Ideal for short plates and characterized by a smooth transition of colors. For this design it is necessary to use “pure” colors and combine them with mother of pearl.

More short nail design ideas in the next video.