How to grow nails on the forms of yourself. How to learn how to build nails at home. Step by step instructions and extension technique

In recent decades, nail extensions have become a very popular procedure. Of course, in such a delicate matter it is better to trust a specialist, but often, there are still doubts about the sterility of the tools used by the master. Therefore, the topic of nail extension at home is becoming more and more relevant. In this article, we will understand in detail how to perform the procedure correctly.

Contraindications to consider when performing an extension procedure

Modern girls and women strive to look perfect. But sometimes even a perfectly matched dress and new color hair is not able to give the fair sex full confidence in their appearance.

It often happens that the unrestrained rhythm of life is simply unsettling, and you do not have time to put your nails in order. In addition, many girls suffer from brittleness of the nail plate, and therefore cannot grow the desired length of nails. In such situations, the fair sex decides on a nail extension procedure.

However, before you begin the extension process, you should carefully read contraindications:

  • viral diseases such as herpes
  • disruption of the hormonal system
  • undergoing chemotherapy
  • violation of the circulatory process
  • allergic reactions to individual components that you intend to use during the extension procedure
  • diabetes
  • severe thyroid disorders
  • diseases of the cardiovascular system

In addition, if you are currently taking antibacterial substances, then you are also advised to temporarily abandon the extension procedure. Artificial nails simply can not hold well.

During pregnancy, you can also build up nails, because this excellent condition is not a contraindication.

At the same time, during the procedure itself, it is important to observe the following regulations:

  • In the process of building, use only new and high-quality tools;
  • During the procedure, ventilate the room well;
  • As a result of the extension, it is worth rinsing the nose with mineral water. This will remove substances that can be inhaled during work, which in turn can cause an allergic reaction.

Among other things, you can harm your own nail surface in such cases:

  • you hurt your nail, and therefore there is a bruise under the nail
  • in case the nails are damaged
  • if you have a virus or fungal infection

If you have not found contraindications in yourself, then you can proceed with the extension procedure. True, before this, you should familiarize yourself with the basic rules, which should also not be violated in the process:

  • refrain from taking a bath, going to the bathhouse and swimming pool directly on the day of building
  • pre-do a hygienic manicure and remove the cuticle
  • do not remove the nail under the root (the nail plate should protrude at least a few millimeters)

Step-by-step instructions for building nails yourself

To carry out the extension procedure, you should stock up on a set of tools and solutions that will be needed in the process.

The most important is the presence lamps with ultraviolet light. It is useful for any method of building.

If you have decided to make an acrylic build-up, then the usual, not the most powerful lamp will suit you. In case you decide to make an extension using a colored gel, then you will already need a 37 watt lamp.

In addition, for the procedure you will also need the following tools:

  • nail files: for gel - with a grit density of 100 grit, and for acrylic - 80 grit;
  • in many manicure sets there is a spatula with which you will remove excess cuticle;
  • tips;
  • glue;
  • flat brush (if using gel) and drop-shaped (for acrylic). Moreover, the first must be used synthetic, and the second only natural;
  • if you will be using molds you will also need tweezers

You can purchase the declared tools and substances in stores specializing in the sale of manicure and hairdressing products. As a rule, the price in online stores is lower than in regular points of sale.

In addition, the market offers specialized kits for the extension procedure at home. The sales assistant will help you in the selection process.

After you have purchased all the necessary accessories, proceed to the selection of the desired shape of the nails. You can choose classic or more modern and sophisticated options.

The former include oval, square, soft square or almond-shaped nails. More unusual and original options include bridges, stilettos, edges and pipes. Next, we will consider options for building using various materials.

Extension of artificial nails with gel at home

One of the most popular methods of nail extension is gel extension. This is a more complex procedure compared to acrylic extensions, however, this type of extension is not particularly difficult.

For it you will need the following tools:

  1. Disinfectants, this can be "Kutasept" for treating the surface of the hands, as well as "Bacilol" for treating tools
  2. Solution for degreasing and cleansing the nail - dehydrator
  3. Mounting material artificial materials with nail area - primer
  4. Bonder, also used to fasten the nail plate with synthetic material, the first layer of gel
  5. Modeling Gel
  6. Tack remover and topcoat

To begin with, you should do a regular hygienic manicure and leave a few millimeters of regrown nails, as well as remove the cuticle. After that, use the following algorithm of actions:

  • Sand the nail. Then you need to put on the finger form for extension, linking the edges of the form under the nail itself.
  • Next, apply the gel base first on the natural nail, and then extend the gel area in the form of the length you need. Dry the nail in an ultraviolet lamp.
  • After drying, apply the next layer of gel. At the same time, leave an area of ​​approximately 2 mm from the cuticle untouched. Dry your nails again under the lamp.
  • When the gel has completely set, carefully, without damaging the gel part, remove the molds and trim the resulting nails. Sand your extended nails.

At the end, cover the artificial nails with colored varnish and decorate to your taste.

Artificial nails extension with acrylic at home

For this method, you will need the following materials:

  1. Disinfectant materials
  2. Dehydrator
  3. primer
  4. Acrylic Powder
  5. Monomer
  6. Tack remover and top coat

You can build artificial nails with acrylic using both tips and forms.

Acrylic extension technique based on tips

  • disinfect the surface of the hands;
  • remove the cuticle;
  • treat natural nails using an antiseptic;
  • apply primer to the top of the nail;
  • choose the necessary tips based on the size of individual nails, three types of tips are usually used: for the little finger, thumb and other remaining nails;
  • apply acrylic to the mold (the amount of acrylic material depends on the desired length of the nails), wait until the acrylic is completely dry;
  • remove the form;
  • give the necessary shape to the edge of the nail plate;
  • at the end, you can cover the finished artificial nails with ordinary varnish.

This method of building artificial nails has several important advantages:

  • if you are good at this technique, you can easily carry out the procedure at home
  • ideal for ladies who have increased sensitivity in the cuticle area
  • you will not spend much time on this procedure, it is carried out much faster than the classic extension

Acrylic based extension method on bottom mold

  • First you need to treat your hands using a disinfectant. After that, remove the upper part of the nail plate with a coarse-grained file. Remove any remaining dust from the surface of the nail.
  • Take a fine-grained nail file and push back the cuticle area. Using a brush, apply the primer to the nail area, while avoiding contact with the skin area around the nail.
  • Attach the form to the surface of the finger so that it fits evenly on the nail. The form should be located at an angle of the nail plate itself. Otherwise, your nail will eventually crack. Firmly press the shape to the plane of the nail plate. Then connect the ends of the forms. Make sure that the tips of the forms are not closed. This is needed for beautiful shape artificial nail.
  • Apply primer again. Place a drop of acrylic inside the mold and spread it evenly over the plane of the nail. Wet the brush with liquid liquid and make a line in the shape of a smile.
  • Place a pink drop of acrylic material on the natural part of the nail. Apply in such a way that both the white and pink base intersect. Spread the next drop of acrylic on the cuticle area. Both the side of the nail and its overall area should be uniform (the nail area should be somewhat moist). Wait until the acrylic base is dry.

  • When the acrylic thinner is dry, remove the mold and smooth the surface of the nail. With a coarse-grained file, sharpen the side part and smooth the ends of the nails, holding the file at an angle. Sand the nail surface (with a fine-grained nail file from top to bottom, moving from the cuticle to the side of the nail).
  • Apply oil to the base of the cuticle, spread it over the surface of the nail. Now sand the surface of the nail so that the nail reflects the light. Finally, apply a colorless varnish.

When choosing an extension technique, pay attention to such properties of acrylic as a rather strong unpleasant odor. It can cause allergies. If you, your relatives or neighbors have allergic reactions to acrylic fumes, then opt for gel extensions.

Care of artificial nails

After you have grown your nails, it is important to remember that now your nails need special care.

  • The first thing to note to all owners of artificial nails: now that the nails are extended, refuse to steam in hot water. If you want to remove the cuticle, then it is better to use a special liquid that softens it and facilitates removal.
  • In some women, the cuticle grows quite quickly, creams that slow down growth will help to cope with this problem. In addition, use oils with vitamin complexes, special creams, as well as gels to nourish the cuticle. In addition, these products help your nails grow strong and strong.
  • To remove varnish from the surface of the nail, use products that do not contain acetone. In addition, it is necessary to paint nails with varnishes without acetone, and before applying colored varnish, cover the plate with a transparent base.

  • Also, artificial nails need timely correction. Otherwise, you risk damaging both the extended and natural nail. The average frequency for correction is a period of 3 or 4 weeks. If the nail is damaged, it must be removed with a special solution that stays on the nails for an hour. In such a case, it is better to contact the master.
  • You can grow nails within two years. After this period, you need to take a break of three months. During this period, the nail will be completely renewed, after which you can re-build. During such a "time out" treatment procedures for the health of the nails should be carried out using various oils.

Thus, if you wish, you can learn how to do nail extensions at home by following the instructions above. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to contraindications, as well as recommendations that should be followed before the crime before the procedure, as well as at its end. If necessary, always contact a professional, he will help you correct the nails, as well as give helpful tips for the care of artificial nails.

Video: Nail extension at home

If it is not possible to visit the master, you can master nail extension yourself. The procedure is simple, and with regular training, the result will be no worse than in the salon.

Types of building: gel and acrylic

  • The gel is a photopolymer with a special composition that hardens only under the action of ultraviolet rays.
  • Acrylic is a combination of acrylic powder and oxygen, as a result of which a thick viscous mass is formed, from which nails can be laid out. different lengths and forms. Acrylic hardens due to acid evaporation. This process is accompanied by a rather unpleasant odor.

The choice of method depends on the structure of the nail plate, which depends on the type of hand skin. The gel is recommended for use by women whose nail plates have a dry or normal structure. Acrylic is a more versatile substance suitable for all women.

However, acrylic has a minus - due to the acid contained in its composition, it dries out the structure of the plate. The gel, on the contrary, has protective, strengthening properties.

Gel extensions are inferior in durability to acrylic ones. Under mechanical action, the gel breaks like glass. Modern cosmetology does not stand still. Methods have been devised to help strengthen the gel coat. But acrylic still remain more durable. If you break them, then only with your own nails.

By appearance acrylic is easy to distinguish from the gel counterpart in thickness. Due to the fact that the gel extension is carried out using a special C-curve arch technology, such a nail looks a little thicker. The procedure, which uses acrylic, allows you to lay out a thinner layer. Due to this, acrylic looks more natural.

Another advantage of the acrylic method is the speed of the process. This material does not require prolonged drying under an ultraviolet lamp. Even considering the design, acrylic extensions are much faster.

The coating from the gel can be removed with any nail polish remover. Nail plates extended with acrylic require special care. Do not use cosmetic products containing acetone. It will destroy the structure.

An important difference between acrylic and gel extensions is the degree of their harmlessness. Gel is much easier to get rid of. Such nails are cut with special tools. Acrylic will have to be removed with a strong liquid that will ruin the structure of your nails. After that, a rather long recovery process will be required.

We select the form

There are many forms that can be achieved through extensions. You can choose the length and shape of the free edge. Square shape created thanks to visual parallels on the sides and a smooth tip. The master should pay special attention to the sides. There shouldn't be any voids. In addition to square, it is possible to order round, sharp, dagger-shaped or stilettos. It all depends on your desire and imagination.

Varieties of gel extension systems

Let's take a closer look at how to build gel nails. This variety is more popular among women than the acrylic method. There are three-phase, single-phase and two-phase systems of gel building.

A three-phase system consists of three stages. The first is the base, which is created from the base gel. It has a very liquid consistency and spreads easily. The base gel of some manufacturers has a pungent odor. It serves as a basis, allows you to firmly connect to the nail plate. The second phase is called modeling. It consists in applying a thick sticky gel, which is connected to the base. The final stage is the application of a fixing layer. Gel for connecting the first and second phases of a liquid consistency without a strong odor.

Single phase extension system. This system is more economical than the first. For it, you need to have only one active component. This procedure consists in applying a universal gel containing substances that replace the three phases of building. Due to this, you will have to spend much less money on the procedure, as well as time.

Features of gel extension

Failure to follow the rules of procedure can lead to disastrous results. The extension can quickly peel off. Or the protruding part of the nail will break. It often happens that during the procedure air gets under the nail plate, which completely spoils the result.

The surface of your nail should be rough and free of grease. On a smooth surface, an artificial nail will not last long.

Before proceeding with the procedure, a thorough manicure is required. Cuticles, as well as pterygium, must be completely disposed of, otherwise the overgrown skin over the nail plate will interfere with the smooth application of the gel. Pterygium is a thin layer of cuticle attached to the nail plate. It is practically invisible to the naked eye. However, it makes it difficult to do a neat manicure.

The overall physical condition of the woman affects the effectiveness and quality of the extension. Detachment can occur during pregnancy or hormonal disorders, while taking antibiotics or other medicines. Premature exfoliation can occur if the body rejects a certain type of gel. In this case, it is recommended to use another material.

materials

If you decide to have the procedure, you will need the following materials:

  • Flat brush.
  • A brush with a sharp end.
  • Forms. They are of two types - templates and tips. Templates are single or reusable. Tips are similar in appearance and function to templates. But they are made of plastic, glued to the nail plate with glue.
  • Guillotine - scissors for correcting tips.
  • Cleaning brush. You can purchase special equipment or use an ordinary male shaving brush.
  • Cleaning wipes for removing dispersion film and grease.
  • Degreasing fluid.
  • Several abrasive files of different sizes.
  • Base, modeling, fixing gels (for a three-phase system of gel building).
  • UV lamp.
  • Single phase gel (for single phase extension system).

Instruments must be disinfected regularly.

Design

Along with the length and shape, it is possible to choose the most attractive design. Stylish, elegant looks "French" using combinations of different colors. An interesting option design is an aquarium. Due to this effect, three-dimensional drawing, consisting of different details: dried flowers, pieces of foil or fabric, sequins, feathers, shells, sand, and even mini-photos. It seems that the drawing is as if under glass. Due to this, such a design is called an aquarium. In the process of three-phase build-up, bulk material is laid out in front of the modeling layer.

You can choose a simple design option - independently paint the finished nails with varnish of any color. There are also special acrylic paints with which you can paint anything you want. It is even easier to use ready-made drawings on your own - templates that can be purchased at the store. beautiful decoration all sorts of glitters and glitters will serve. But the picture should not be too bright and clumsy. Try not to overdo it with color, sparkles and volume.

How to remove extended nails

Sooner or later, a situation will arise when you have to get rid of extended nails. You can do it yourself. Acrylic extensions are easily removed with a special acid that breaks down the artificial nail plate. It will be much more difficult to remove nails extended with a gel. To do this, you need to get nail files of different abrasiveness.

With a guillotine or tip cutter, carefully cut off the free edge. Make sure that the fragments do not get into the eye. It is safer to carry out this procedure with glasses. After the edge is cut, we begin to remove the surface itself, starting with the thickest layer. This is done using a nail file with an abrasiveness of 100. Having reached a thin layer, we change the nail file to a thinner one, and process everything else. Masters do not recommend removing the gel completely, but leaving a small layer that will serve as a kind of protection for your nails. If all layers are removed completely, reinforce them with a special biogel.

Fake nails

The fastest, most economical option is to buy art tips complete with special glue, read the instructions attached to them and stick them on. But such a manicure does not look very natural if you stick the tips inaccurately. Their shape cannot be changed, and the drawing is not distinguished by fantasy and individuality. The kit includes ten tips, and the glue dries almost instantly. Without a certain skill, it is difficult to glue such tips evenly. The glue deforms the horn plate, pulling it up to the rigid tips. After such experiments, your nails may need to be treated.

First, adjust the length of the tips. This must be done before you stick them. The longer they are, the shorter they will last. Next, prep your nails. Remove old varnish, cuticles, hangnails. File it. Wash your hands, dry them dry.

Pick up false tips for each finger, arrange them in order so as not to get confused. Drop a little glue into the center of the false nail, spread it with the spout of the bottle over the entire surface. Attach it to the natural, press for ten seconds. Now remove the excess glue that came out from under the plate, cover the tips with your favorite varnish.

To remove false nails, put some acetone nail polish remover under the plate, gently lift it with a manicure stick.

Acrylic building on forms

Wash and sanitize your hands before touching up with acrylic. Make a manicure, file the length. With a grinder, go over all the nails, remove dust from the nail plate, as well as around it. Apply a special cleanser and let it dry.

Set the shape, glue its ends to create a future nail. Then pour the liquid into the container, dip the brush into the monomer. Wring the brush well from the liquid so that it remains almost dry. Then pick up a ball with camouflage powder with a brush. He should look like a hedgehog. If the balloon is wet, you won't be able to work with it. Acrylic will just spread. Wait until the ball is saturated with liquid, apply it to the form. Roll it out according to the shape and zone of the cuticle, stepping back from the cuticle itself by one millimeter. Create the form you need.

Keep building up until you get the desired result. You can give yourself a simple solid color design, or a French manicure with white and pink powder. And you can also make fantasy drawings using different colors of powder, acrylic paints, various accessories.

Remove the mold with tweezers. File the free edge and the entire surface, sand, polish it.

Correction

File the nail, paying attention to the border between the artificial and natural surface. Then coat the work surface with degreaser and hitch fluid. Avoid getting liquids on your cuticles. Start the coating by laying acrylic on the surface of the nail, model an exact copy of the natural one. Wait three to four minutes for the material to dry. The next step is washing down the surfaces. Polish the surface until it is smooth and shiny. Repeat the procedure with the rest of the nails.

Gel extension on forms

Do a manicure, remove the length of the nails, but not completely. For the form, there should be a free edge of two or three millimeters, grind their surface. Put on the extension form, interlocking its ends under the nail.

Apply one layer of gel on half of your nail plate, extend it on the form to the desired length. Dry under a lamp to cure for about one minute. Apply a second gel coat, one to two millimeters short of the cuticle. Dry again under the lamp. Carefully remove the extension stencil, attach desired shape.

Pick up a little more gel on the brush. Apply it to the middle of the nail and distribute it in both directions so that a tubercle forms in the middle. Turn your palm up for a few seconds, then dry again in the lamp in the normal position. Then use a file to give the final shape. Apply the last layer of gel - the thinnest. And dry under the lamp. Do not wet your hands after the procedure for thirty minutes.

Correction

The correction procedure is carried out in several stages. First, the cuticle is gently pushed back with a spatula. Then, with a rough file, about half of the old gel is removed. Then we file the nail that has grown at the cuticle for better adhesion with the new gel. The fingers of one hand are treated in turn with a disinfectant liquid, a primer, then a bonder, and placed under an ultraviolet lamp.

The next step is the application of the gel. It is better to do two or three layers, drying each under the lamp for a couple of minutes. We make the first layer the thinnest, the second and third - thicker. After obtaining the required thickness, the remaining sticky layer is removed with acetone. The final touch is the correction of the shape with a nail file (first coarse, then fine).

The correction procedure is almost the same as building. The only difference between the first one is that the nail needs to be cut very short, completely filed, treated with a primer, and the necessary tips glued. To cut the tips to the desired length, stock up on special wire cutters. The shape is given with a nail file. This technology gives a great look, prevents flaking and brittleness.

Contraindications

Before the procedure, make sure that there are no contraindications for you. Consult with your physician. Women suffering from regular bowel disorders or diabetes the desired artificial nails, most likely, will have to be abandoned. The procedure is also not recommended during the period of antibiotic treatment.

Try not to wear artificial nails all the time. At least once every two or three months for a week, let your nails “free” so that they breathe and recover.

If you fail to grow properly, it can cause them to grow in waves, or worse, curl inward or outward.

manicure care

It is not enough just to learn how to build up. It is also very important to know how to properly care for them. Pamper your hands from time to time. Rub nail oils or regular olive and apricot oils into them. The oil must be warm. You need to rub it with light massage movements. After finishing the procedure, take a suede polisher and polish your nails.

Do soda baths regularly to strengthen the nail plates. To do this, dilute a tablespoon of soda in a glass of warm water. Dip your fingertips into the prepared solution, hold for a few minutes. To achieve good result, carry out this procedure every day for a week and a half. Then take a short break and repeat the course again.

Make sure that the build-up and correction are carried out carefully. Never allow air to enter under the gel layer. Such an environment is a breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.

Do disinfection, filing and degreasing the surface. If you see a greenish area under the gel, immediately remove the extended nail and disinfect it.

It is not the procedure itself that brings harm, but getting rid of the coating. Use only cosmetic products for this, follow the instructions exactly.

After getting rid of the extended nail, regularly use products that promote the regeneration of the nail plate. No matter how carefully you build up, your nails will suffer anyway.

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More recently, many women signed up for a nail extension procedure at a beauty salon or used the services of private specialists at home. But today we prefer to independently give our nails the desired shape and length at home, to make a fashionable nail design with beautiful drawings or patterns. Thankfully, prices starter kits for nail extensions have noticeably decreased, and with the help of step-by-step video tutorials for beginners, any of us can easily cope with this procedure. If you have all the materials and tools necessary for work at hand and you strictly adhere to the correct gel nail modeling technique, then the structure of the natural plate will not suffer, the hardened gel will hide all defects, and extended nails will not peel off. Don't be discouraged if the procedure takes a long time the first time, as most beginners can complete the job in 3-4 hours.

From this material you will learn what you need to buy for home gel nails. One of the most necessary accessories from the list rightfully belongs to the ultraviolet lamp. The choice of this device should be approached with special care, since your comfort during the procedure, as well as the decorative attractiveness and natural appearance of extended nails, will depend on the quality and speed of polymerization of the gel layers. In addition to drying the gel coat, you can use a UV lamp to work with acrylic and gel polish. It is advisable to choose a device from famous brand with a power of 24-36 watts with the ability to place all fingers in the working area. For personal home use a device with fluorescent lamps is quite suitable, and if you are going to provide private manicure and pedicure services to clients, then it is best to buy a device with long-lasting LED lamps (LED-lamp). The presence of a built-in timer will be an obvious advantage of the selected UV lamp.

♦ WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THE START PACK

CUTTERS AND TONGS.


With professional nippers, you can easily and safely remove overgrown cuticles, get rid of burrs and protruding corners of the nail plates. This tool with a well-sharpened working surface is considered more reliable than a trimmer or scissors with curved tips;

BRUSHES.


It is advisable to have on hand a few flat brushes with a straight tuft of pile, a few thin ones and with a tapered tip at the end of the tuft. For applying the gel and modeling the nail, it is best to use brushes with fairly hard artificial bristles;

TIPSOREZ (BOAT).


If you use tips for nail extension, then you can buy inexpensive blanks with long tips, which are cut with a tips cutter and the shape of the free edge is corrected;

BRUSH.


After correcting the shape of the free edge and polishing the hardened surface of the gel coating, dust appears, which must be periodically brushed off with a manicure brush with synthetic bristles;


Materials:

GEL.



Now gel for nail extension has noticeably replaced acrylic powder in popularity, as high-quality material quickly hardens during polymerization in a UV lamp, and nails look natural after modeling. On sale there are single-phase, two-phase and three-phase gels for nail extension. Single-phase gel acts as a base, shaping and finishing agent. In a two-phase gel, modeling and protective functions are combined (used after applying the base). And the three-phase system provides for the consistent use of the base, modeling gel and top gel. Additionally, you can use camouflage gel with pigments in nude tones, with which the nail bed is visually lengthened;

FORMS.


Building on forms is the most popular way of laying out the gel to model the free edge. Most often used paper templates in rolls, from which disposable forms are separated, fixed under the tip of a natural plate and a gel is laid out on the surface of this thick paper. There are also so-called upper forms made of dense plastic, which are filled with gel and fixed on top. natural nail before curing in a lamp;

TIPS.


Tips are very convenient to use by beginners, since you don’t even need to have basic modeling experience, it’s enough to carefully study step-by-step video tutorials on nail extension on tips. These devices are made of very elastic and durable ABS plastic, which is easily processed with a nail file to give the desired shape. This artificial nail consists of a free edge area, a contact area (on which glue is applied) and a protrusion (stop line) between these areas to fix the natural nail;

ORANGE STICKS.


It is very convenient to use chopsticks to adjust the shape of the free edge while laying the gel on the molds (or tips), as well as to prevent the gel from spreading. With the help of sticks, it is convenient to transfer rhinestones, kamifubuki, broths and other small decor to the coating during the design of extended nails;

DEGREATER.


Before applying the base layer, each nail is treated with a degreaser so that the gel evenly fills the entire surface of the nail plates;

PRIMER.


Nails are treated with this tool for perfect adhesion of the gel coating to the natural plate. There is ultrabond (acid-free) for delicate dehydration of fragile nails and nail prep (acid bond) for active opening of the keratin scales of the plate;

CLINSER.


Special liquid for removing the sticky dispersion layer from the hardened gel after polymerization in a UV lamp;

CUTICLE OIL.


The cuticle is treated with emollient oil after extension so that the delicate skin is not covered with cracks and burrs;

LINT-FREE NAPKINS.


Sold in the form of a roll from which small pieces are cut to wipe the nail plates or dip in the product and process the extended nails.

♦ VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR BEGINNERS

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It is not necessary to spend time growing them. gel nail extension will allow you to make your fingers visually longer in just a few hours, give the nail plates the desired shape and prepare them for, for example, the French manicure that is popular today.

In this material you will find video tutorials for beginners, a simple master class with a photo, which describes the process of gel nail extension step by step, as well as a list of materials and tools for gel nail extension at home on forms or tips.

Long gel nails they look very natural, impeccably beautiful and are ideal for coloring with today's popular gel polish. It is enough to apply a base layer on the nails extended with gel and you can safely create a fashionable design with a beautiful pattern, with modern stenciled airbrushing, with a decoration in the style of "broken glass" or lay out a pattern on a jacket with rhinestones. The final layer will reliably protect your decorative art for at least a week.

Today in fashion magazines you can find photos of gel nails of two types: with polymerization in a UV lamp and with polymerization with an activator. Extension with polymerization with an activator gel is usually done in a beauty salon, where the master applies a special composition with a brush during work, lowers the nail into a liquid, where the gel quickly hardens. But at home, gel nails are usually polymerized in a special 36-watt UV lamp.

♦ NEW DESIGN FOR EXTENDED NAILS. PHOTO OF FRENCH MANICURE, WITH DRAWINGS AND RHINES, WITH VOLUME 3D GEL MODELING

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♦ GEL IN THE PROCESS OF EXTENSION OF THE NAILS IS APPLIED ON THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF TEMPLATES:

▪ Forms.
A special plastic template is glued to the nail plate and then the gel is applied to it. After the procedure, the template is easily removed. The method of building nails on forms is somewhat simpler than using tips and is more preferable for beginners.

▪ Tips.
Tips are artificial nail plates and differ in shape, size and color. Gel is applied to the tips and they are, as it were, a continuation of real nails.

♦ NAIL EXTENSION SYSTEMS

▪ Single phase system.
The sequential building process includes all procedures that give stability and the desired shape, modeling, connection. This is the easiest option for lengthening and strengthening the nail for beginners. The single-phase system does not require filing of the gel, the coating is easy to apply and level.

▪ Two-phase system.
At the first stage of extension, a layer with high-quality connection and modeling is formed, and at the second stage it is necessary to apply a layer for the stability and strength of the nail plate. This system also does not require special skills to quickly lengthen the nail at home.

▪ Three-phase system.
At the first stage, a component is used to safely connect an artificial nail with a natural one, at the second stage, the nail plate is modeled, and at the third stage, a component is used for a high-quality connection. As a rule, three types of UV gel are used for a three-phase system - base (adhesive for adhesion), modeling (builder) for shaping the shape and length, finishing for giving gel nails tightness and shine.


- in the photo: different forms of extended nails

♦ BENEFITS OF GEL NAIL EXTENSIONS

a safe method of forming a modern manicure on elongated nails;

Unlike the acrylic extension method, this method allows you to make more glossy nails that look very natural;

Unlike acrylic and other extension methods, this method does not violate the structure of a natural nail, and such a manicure, with proper hand care, does not lose its original appearance;

There are no unpleasant odors both during the gel extension procedure and after;

Thanks to the UV lamp, the coating polymerizes quickly during operation and there is no need to wait long for the next layer to dry;

Extended gel nails are easy to give the desired shape, they are easily filed;

All components included in the list of necessary materials for gel nail extension are absolutely non-toxic, do not emit dangerous volatile compounds during and after work, do not cause an allergic reaction;

It is very easy to apply gel polish on gel nails. You can quickly make any modern design - custom or colored jacket, ombre, with a pattern or pattern, with any decorations from the nail art set.

♦ HOW TO EXTEND NAILS WITH GEL ON FORMS

List of materials and tools:

what you need to prepare for pre-treatment of the nail:

liquid for disinfection (antiseptic);

orange stick;

A set of manicure files, pusher;

Buff (grinding bar for polishing the nail plate).

what you need to prepare for the nail extension procedure:

UV lamp (36 W) for curing;

Gel extension forms;

Flat brush for applying a layer, brush for removing dust;

UV gel for modeling the nail of the required length and shape;

primer;

Klinser (to remove the sticky layer after polymerization);

final gel.


Step by step master class for beginners with a photo of each stage:

❶ we treat the upper phalanges of the fingers with an antiseptic, remove the dirt with an orange stick and gently push the cuticle back with a pusher;

❷ now you need to polish your nails with a buff and apply a primer for good adhesion of the nail surface to the shape. We hold our fingers in a UV lamp for about a minute and remove the sticky layer with a clinser;

❸ We fix the form on the finger and apply the UV gel with a flat brush from the tip of the nail, turning the finger little by little so that the gel is evenly distributed. We place our fingers in a UV curing lamp until the gel hardens, remove the sticky layer;

❹ re-apply the gel with a brush to correct the extended nail and make an S-curve. Again - polymerization and removal of the sticky layer;

❺ now you can remove the form and start leveling the surface of the nail extended with a gel using a buff;

❻ remove the dust with a brush and apply the finish coat. We do polymerization in a UV lamp until the finish layer is completely hardened (about 2 minutes);

❼ it remains to remove the sticky layer with a clinser, degrease the nails and treat the cuticle with oil.


- in the photo: step-by-step gel nail extension for beginners


- in the photo: fixing the form on the finger

♦ HOW TO EXTEND NAILS WITH GEL ON TIPS

List of materials for the procedure and a lesson on nail extension on tips for beginners at home:


- click on the photo and expand the extension method on tips. You will also learn what you need to prepare for the procedure.

♦ VIDEO TUTORIALS FOR BEGINNERS

The variety these days is simply amazing. In the salon, the masters do incredible things with the fingers of their clients. Now you can not only different ways treat the cuticle and skin of the hands, but also change the shape of the nail plate. In most cases, special forms, tips and gels are used for this. This article will describe without extension. You can learn about the features of this procedure. Also find out what you need to cover your nails with gel.

Necessary materials and tools

If you decide to produce without building, you will have to arm yourself with some materials and fixtures. The most important thing in the work is the presence of a viscous substance, which will subsequently be laid out on the plate. The gel can be of several types. It is preferable to choose a well-known three-phase system. This includes the base, foundation and topcoat. Biogels have also recently become very popular. However, such materials do not stay on the nails for more than two months. They have to be completely removed during the correction and reapplied. There are also three-in-one system gels. Such a coating will replace your base, base and final layer. What to choose is a personal matter of each person.

In addition to the material, you will need tools. This includes abrasive files, buffs and napkins. Do not forget about the primer, which will hold the nail coating with the gel, and the degreaser. You can not do without How is gel nail coverage made without extensions? Step-by-step instruction will be presented below.

First step: preparation of natural nails

Before you start gel nails without extensions, you need to properly process the plate. To do this, you need a file of medium hardness. First, decide on the length of the nail and file the edges, making the same shape. After that, grind the top of the plate. This must be done very carefully, do not overdo it. You do not need to completely grind off the nail, but only remove the thin top layer.

When the work is done on all the fingers, you can start coating the plate with a primer. This tool will improve the adhesion of materials and help to avoid delamination in the future. Remember that after such a coating, you should not touch the upper part of the nails to other objects. Otherwise, the thinnest layer will be broken.

Second step: base coat

When the primer dries (usually within one minute), you can apply the base. This must be done in a very thin layer. The gel should not just be laid out on the surface of the plate, but as if rubbed into it.

The base coat must be dried in the lamp for two minutes. Remember not to touch foreign objects with your nails. This may damage the gel layer or cause foreign particles to adhere to it.

Third step: second layer

Covering nails with gel without extension necessarily involves the application of a modeling layer. If you increased the length of the plate, you would do it with this material. Take a brush and apply a thin modeling layer. If desired, this tool can correct the shape of the nail.

It is necessary to dry laid out in a lamp. Depending on the power of the tool, the exposure time should be from three to seven minutes. Alternately carry out the impact on the fingers and proceed to the next step.

Fourth step: shaping

Further coating of nails with gel (instruction) involves filing the lined layer. Arm yourself with an abrasive tool and give the gel the desired shape. If you are completely satisfied with the size and width of your nail, then simply level the modeling layer with a file or a hard buff. Remember that in the process of laying out the gel, you can not wash and wet your hands. A cloth soaked in a degreaser will help clean the nails from dust.

Fifth step: finishing layer

Step-by-step coating of nails with gel in the next paragraph involves the imposition of a finishing layer. It can have two types: sticky and non-sticky base. In the first case, you will need to use a degreaser and a grinding surface in the future. If the coating is non-sticky, then it will be enough just to dry it in a lamp.

Spread the finish layer very thinly. After that, the nail is not filed and is not modeled. When the layer is dry, you can safely wash your hands and start applying the design.

How to carry out the correction covered with gel?

Like an extended coating, your own nails under a layer of gel require periodic correction. It must be done in the following way.

  1. Saw off the top (finish) layer with an abrasive tool.
  2. Give the nail the desired shape.
  3. Apply primer and let it dry. Pay special attention to the processing of the free edge of the plate.
  4. Lay the base on a natural nail and dry it in a lamp.
  5. Cover the nails with a modeling layer and process it in an ultraviolet machine.
  6. Apply topcoat and dry.
  7. Wipe your nails with a degreaser.

The use of biogel

Increasingly, natural formulations are used in order to produce gel nails without extensions. Reviews of such funds are quite controversial. Some women are satisfied and confident that the gel is completely harmless. Other ladies do not recognize such material and prefer to use classical methods.

Biogel is applied in the same way as a standard coating. However, in this case there will be only one layer. Some materials do not require the use of primers or other bonding compounds. Biogel is dried in the usual way in the lamp. The service life of such a coating is approximately one month. After that, the layer is removed and a new composition is applied.

Application of the three-in-one system

This type of gel nail coating without extension is the simplest and easiest of all presented. To work, you need to follow the following instructions.

  1. Saw off the top coat of the natural plate. Do not overdo it.
  2. Wipe the nails with a degreasing compound and remove the resulting dust from them.
  3. Cover your fingers with primer and let it dry.
  4. Using a brush, apply the thinnest layer of gel on the nail.
  5. Place your fingers in the lamp and hold it there for 2 minutes.
  6. The next layer should be somewhat thicker. It also needs to be treated with ultraviolet light. However, you need to keep the pens in the lamp for up to five minutes.
  7. Wipe the coating with a degreasing solution.
  8. Buff the top coat. After that, you can start applying the design or coating with ordinary varnish.

Gel nails without lengthening

What are the advantages and meaning of creating such a coating? The nails of the fairer sex remain in their natural form. They don't get longer. After all, many women consider this technique vulgar.

The undoubted advantage of this treatment is that the plate becomes much stronger. You can do all the usual housework and not worry about the nail breaking or peeling off. Also, the design on such nails lasts a little longer than on natural ones.

Summing up the article

You now know how gel nails are applied without extensions. Photos of the final work are presented to your attention in the article. If you are not confident in your abilities or are absent necessary materials for work, please contact nail salons. Specialists and experts in their field will quickly decorate your nails and do what you want. Take care of your hands and be beautiful!