Well-groomed and beautiful hands are considered the “second face” of a girl, so in order to always look beautiful, you need to do a manicure. Recently, many representatives of the fair sex prefer to build up their nails, because in this form their shape and originality of design has been preserved for a long time. This procedure is simple, with simple skills and the desire to complete it at home is realistic.
Features of the procedure
Increased marigolds are an excellent solution for those girls who want to have a perfect manicure, spending a minimum of time on its design. Using various materials and equipment, you can independently make acrylic or gel building. Since these materials are characterized by varying degrees of hardening, the gel is recommended for novice masters (it sets more slowly and is easier to work with), and acrylic is recommended for girls who have certain experience in nail modeling (such a coating instantly turns into a solid polymer).
In addition, it is important to bear in mind that acryl is able to dry out the plate, and the gel - to have a detrimental effect on it. Despite the disadvantages, the latter type of material has a lot of advantages: it is odorless, durable and allows you to create an original design, so it is most often chosen for extension.
Gel extension differs from acrylic in that it requires the presence of a UV lamp. This is due to the fact that the material is a viscous substance that can harden only under the influence of ultraviolet rays. For manicure usually use several types of gel: stained glass, camouflage and designing. In addition, the gel can be applied in several ways. The three-phase method involves the use of the base, the designer and the fixing top; with a two-phase use only the base and top. Single-phase is carried out by one substance, since it consists simultaneously of the base, the top and the designer.
In addition, marigolds can be extended both on tips and on forms. Tips are a material made in the form of artificial plates, they are usually used when working with the gel, because acrylic provides strength to the plates and without them. Tipsy differ in rigidity and the higher their elasticity, the more natural looks manicure. Forms are a template, they are placed under the edge of a marigold for laying out acrylic or gel. Working with forms takes longer, takes on average up to 2 hours, as filling of the material requires accuracy.
Despite the fact that the coating on the form is a complex procedure, it is still more popular. The design of this method allows you to give the nails a perfect look, hiding all their defects. The base and the tips of the plates are evenly strengthened, become durable and difficult to break. In addition, air is completely excluded under the accrued part, which protects the nail from peeling and development of the fungus. The lack of extension tips is due to the fact that they limit the correction of the shape of the marigold, the disc is simply lengthened and looks wider.
Advantages and disadvantages
Before you start to grow marigolds at home, you need to weigh all the pros and cons of this procedure.A manicure made in this way looks spectacular and lasts a long time, but it can also cause damage to the nail plates. The benefits of building.
- Ease of implementation. Everybody can independently grow marigolds. To do this, it is enough to have all the necessary material, tools and a little practice.
- Ability to hide the unevenness of the plates. Thanks to acrylic or gel, it is possible to give the nails a well-groomed appearance and perfect shape. With proper expansion of the plate is difficult to distinguish from natural.
- Strength. Artificial material reliably protects the surface of the plates from mechanical damage, ensuring manicure durability. In addition, the nails are less subject to breaking and stratification.
Also building helps to fight the habit of biting nails and fingers. After the first wearing of such a manicure, the result will be noticeable immediately. This procedure is not without its drawbacks.
The main disadvantages of building.
- High price. Despite the fact that the procedure can be performed independently at home, saving on payment to the master, you need to have high-quality material and tools. To purchase them will have to pay a decent amount.
- Possible harm to marigolds. Modern cosmetics for building are produced mainly from natural raw materials, but they limit the access of oxygen to the surface of the plates. This adversely affects the functioning of horny cells.
- Inconvenience. It is difficult to build marigolds on your own, especially when applying material to the leading hand Compared to salon manicure, at home the procedure can take several hours longer.
- Regular correction. No matter how beautiful the manicure is, in three weeks it will lose the effect of grooming and require correction.
- Side effects. Some girls may experience allergic reactions to acrylic or gel. In addition, with improper building under the plates voids are formed, which become a place for the development of various infectious diseases.
Necessary tools and materials
It is necessary to start building up not only with the choice of design, but also with the acquisition of tools and materials. To create the desired shape and length, you need special shapes or tips. Stencils are considered the most convenient and popular in building, they can be both paper and teflon; for work at home it is best to give preference to the latter.
Unlike paper, they are reusable, they are easy to design using acrylics or gel, but constant disinfection is required. As for tips, it is recommended to use them on narrow plates, since after building the false nails will give natural plates not only additional length, but also width.
Depending on what material will be coated, you should buy a gel or acrylic. At the same time the gel extension technique provides for the presence of a UV lamp. You need to stock up and base, it is applied to the nails to strengthen their structure.
Additionally, you will also need the following supporting materials:
- primer;
- universal remedy for removing the sticky layer;
- orange sticks;
- makeup brushes;
- tweezers, nail files;
- polishing pad.
Preparation and precautions
In order for the accrued marigolds to enjoy a well-groomed effect for a long time, it is necessary not only to use quality material, but also to prepare the plates well. You can not perform this procedure on the bitten nails, in the presence of inflammation of the cuticle, open wounds and cuts. There are contraindications to build-up and diseased plates that are affected by the fungus, have increased fragility and exfoliate. The procedure is not recommended during chemical exposure, when taking antibiotics.As for pregnancy, it is not the reason for abandoning the enlarged marigold; the only thing that during this period in women is a hormonal change in the body and the gel can fall poorly on the too oily and moist surface of the plates.
It is necessary to begin the procedure by selecting the shape of the marigold Recently, square, almond and oval have been very popular. This is a classic form options. Bright personalities can choose extraordinary forms: stylet, “pipe” and “bridget”. The main thing is that the manicure matches the image and is comfortable to wear.
After everything has been decided with the stylistics, proceed to the immediate preparation of the plates.
- The form is being updated. The edges of the marigolds gently align, trim and clean from the previous coating. In the event that the plates exfoliate, they are filed with a small abrasive nail file. Movement should not be transverse, but longitudinal. In addition, attention is paid to the cuticle: it is softened and pushed to the center of the base with the help of a pusher or orange sticks.
- Then the surface of the nail degreased and remove the top layer.using a coarse buff. You only need to remove the glossy layer, polishing is carried out to obtain a matte shade. This process requires accuracy, otherwise with a strong pressure of the instrument, the plate can be too thin and it will take a long time to restore it.
- The preparation is completed with the treatment of nails from grease and dust. After that, they are dried and you can proceed to direct building.
Step-by-step instruction
Recently, to grow nails at home has become easy. To do it yourself, you need to have all the necessary tools, as well as gel or acrylic. At the same time, it is important to take into account the fact that regardless of which capacity technology is chosen, it must be carried out correctly. The easiest way to carry out the procedure at home is to build on the tips. It is fast and does not require special skill.
To get beautiful nails in this way, you should follow the sequence and perform the following steps.
- First, a classic manicure is performed and hands are treated with a special solution based on alcohol. This is usually done with an antiseptic or tonic. Then in size for each nail are selected tips. A drop of glue is applied to their well and pressed to the plate for 15 seconds. If glue remains, they should be removed immediately before drying.
- Further, the recorded tips are processed: they cut the length and give the chosen shape with the help of the buff. After they coat it with a primer and apply the gel, drying the surface under a UV lamp for several minutes. Then re-coat the nail with a second layer of gel and again dried in the lamp.
- The procedure is completed by cleaning the skin from sticky fragments and lubricating the cuticle with nourishing oil.
The above technique requires a minimum time to perform, but it does not suit the owners of wide plates, which after building become more voluminous. In this case, the wizard recommends replacing tips on forms. Step by step the process will look like this.
- First of all, perform a regular manicure and degrease the plate. Then the base is applied, it dries under the lamp for 3 minutes, stencils are fixed on the upper edges of the nails. If the extension is done in the lower way, then the form is placed under the nail.
- Then from the free tip of the plate put the gel, evenly distributing it over the entire surface. Everything is dried in the lamp and nails are covered with a second layer of gel. When using the lower forms, you need to form an S-bend before re-applying the composition.
- At the end, the stencil is removed and the adhesive layer is removed. The surface is carefully polished, removing minor irregularities. From the nails, dust is cleaned and a topcoat is applied, which must be dried in the lamp for 2-3 minutes. Oil is rubbed into the cuticle and the manicure is ready.
How to remove extended nails?
Regardless of what material the marigold was made, sooner or later it must be removed. The reasons for this can be many, starting from allergic reactions and ending with the fact that the plates are given time to recover. Removing the gel or acrylic, it is important to follow a number of rules, otherwise you can damage natural nails. This procedure is not complicated, but at home it can take several hours. For beginners, experts recommend sticking to the following instructions for removing artificial marigolds.
- At the first stage it is worth preparing records. For gel and acrylic coating preparation is the same. Using scissors or tweezers, cut off the free edge. This should be done carefully, so as not to injure yourself with the sharp edges of the tips.
- At the second stage, the removal is different technology, for acrylic and gel, it is different. If it is an acrylic marigold, then they are first softened. To do this, pre-prepare 10 cotton swabs and moisten them abundantly in acetone. Tampons are applied to each plate and secured with foil, wrapping the edges of the fingers. After an hour, the acrylic will acquire a jelly structure and must be cleaned immediately, otherwise it will re-harden.
- To remove gel nails can be used as ordinary nail files, and grinding machine. Since the latter device is expensive, then for home conditions plastic or wooden files with abrasive spraying are perfect. Attention is drawn to the fact that glass and iron tools for removing the gel are not suitable. With the help of a file with an abrasiveness of 80 × 100, they cut off the marigolds, performing horizontal rare movements. This should be done carefully so as not to cut off the natural plate.
- Throughout the work on removing the gel on hand, you need to have cotton swabs dipped in acetone. They should periodically wipe the surface of the nails. After the first cutting, the second is started, using the nail file with an abrasivity of 150 × 180. It is much softer and allows you to finally clean up the remnants of the material.
- At the third and final stage, the plates are given an aesthetic look. They are lightly polished with 180 × 240 abrasiveness. Then the handle is immersed in a container with a decoction of herbs or sea salt. The cuticle is coated with nourishing oil and a moisturizer is applied to the hands.
Summing up, we can say that removing gel nails is much more difficult.than acrylic, as the procedure requires not only a lot of time, but also patience.
Regardless of the type of coating and the chosen technology for its removal, it is necessary to observe all precautions. The slightest mistake or misstep can cause damage to natural marigolds, the restoration of which later will take a lot of time and effort.
Aftercare
After removing the extended nails, no matter how careful it is, you can see that the condition of their own has deteriorated significantly. To protect the plates from subsequent breakage and disease, they need to provide proper care. This procedure is performed both in beauty salons and at home. For damaged marigolds, it is recommended to make nourishing baths several times a week, with the addition of linseed and olive oil to the water. In addition, with the help of therapeutic oil, you can additionally perform a massage - this is the most effective and fastest way to restore the previous condition of the nails.
To date, the cosmetic market is represented by various useful and vitamin preparations intended for the care of marigold. They are sold in ampoules and can be rubbed directly into the nail plate. In addition, it is also important to review your diet, replenishing it with fruits and vegetables. We must try to spend more time outdoors. A healthy lifestyle and proper nutrition will speed up the recovery process.
Since after removing the gel or acrylic, natural marigolds look unattractive and spoil the image of the girl, it is necessary to arrange a fresh manicure. It should be made without the use of varnishes and other harmful coatings, as this is due to the rules of subsequent care. As a rule, aesthetic manicure is performed on well-polished nails. They are adjusted using a glass nail file, giving the desired shape and length. At the initial stage of recovery plates long manicure is not recommended, so they are shortened.
The correct solution will be the design and biological manicure. It is gentle and is made after regenerating baths prepared with the addition of a large amount of nutrients and oils. When the skin softens, you can gently clean the surface of the hands from the dead epidermis.
Particular attention should be paid to the care of the cuticle: it is softened with a special preparation for nourishment or restoration masks and serums are used. The above means must be rubbed into the skin and damaged plates with massage movements.
Good help in the care and paraffin baths, made after the nutritional procedures. They provide fast and amazing results. Beneficial microelements under the influence of high temperature of paraffin quickly penetrate the cells. At the end of the procedure, you need to apply a nourishing cream on the skin of your hands, which contains nutrients and vitamins. If desired, the cream can be replaced with special regenerating oils.
After the biological manicure is done, the nails can not be painted. Do not rush with the use of air conditioning. This is due to the fact that the plates are covered with an oil film from nutrient elements and any coloring agents will not stick to their surface. Summing up, we can say that the procedure of nail restoration after removing the gel or acrylic is difficult, so it is problematic to carry it out at home. It is better to trust the specialists who will select the right program to strengthen damaged nails.
Tips masters
Any wishing girl can learn to grow nails at home, most importantly, be patient and acquire the necessary tools and materials. For beginners, this procedure will initially seem difficult, but over time, experience will appear and you can quickly create a beautiful manicure. In order to succeed in this matter, the following recommendations of specialists will be useful to beginners.
- Begin the workflow with respect to hand hygiene. Since the enlarged nail will last for at least three weeks on a finger, the neglect of disinfection and cleanliness can cause the appearance of an infection and further lead to disastrous results. Therefore, hands should always be washed using special detergents and treat them with disinfectants that protect against viruses and dermatological diseases. Kutasept, sterillium and bacillol are considered to be good means for cleaning the skin and marigolds. In addition, the tools after building should be well cleaned and washed, and during the work process you should always have clean napkins on hand.
- The pledge of a good manicure is considered to be a properly equipped workplace. It should not only be kept neat and clean, but also hide all chemicals in special boxes. The table where you plan to build, you need to equip a bright lamp. Good lighting will help to notice defects in time and correct them at the initial stage.
- It is impossible to use nourishing hand cream on the day of nail extension. It forms a greasy layer on the surface of the plates, which will degrade the adhesion of the gel. The material may not even be fixed.
- Before this procedure, it is important to carefully remove the cuticle. In this case, it is strictly forbidden to cut.Any damage to the skin is a contraindication to build-up.
- During critical days, taking antibiotics and during pregnancy, it is better to delay buildup. Hormonal changes in the body during this period prevent the adhesion of the gel or acrylic to the nail. This also applies to sick nails: they must first be cured, and then exposed to the effects of modeling agents.
- In the event that the procedure is performed for the first time, the correction will have to be done twice a month. In the following months it will be enough to hold it once.
- Choosing between gel and acrylic, it is best to give preference to the first. The gel allows you to create different designs and looks naturally on the nails.
In addition, the gel dries only under the influence of ultraviolet rays, so it is ideal for beginning masters who can slowly apply the composition and correct the shape.
On how to grow nails gel, see the following video.