Such a procedure as gel nail extension has already become familiar to many girls. There are more and more masters who master this technology, many of whom work at home. Some study the nail extension with a gel in order to make beautiful and neat nails for themselves, saving money on going to the salon or to a private craftsman.

To grow nails, it requires a sufficiently large number of various materials. However, you should not despair, because you can simply purchase a ready-made starter set so that you can make gel nails yourself, following the step-by-step instructions.

The ready-made starter kit is quite expensive, so professional masters recommend beginners to type in consumables separately. Gel nail extension technology includes the following materials:

• Ultraviolet lamp;
• modeling gels (three phase or single phase);
• brushes for the calculation of the material (classical square and beveled);
• non-acid primer;
• degreaser;
• top with or without a sticky layer;
• liquid for removal of the dispersion layer;
• orange sticks;
• nail files of various abrasiveness;
• grinding buffs (one quadrilateral is possible);
• forms;
• tweezers;
• tubules for C-bend.

Gel nails in the process of modeling can not do without these tools and materials. They can be purchased in the finished set, where in addition to the minimum list there are additional, not always necessary materials, which still raises the cost of the set.

The technique of nail extension is studied in special courses; it is problematic and sometimes unreal to master it yourself only through video lessons and the advice of the masters.

Nail preparation

This is the most important stage of building. From how well prepared nails, depends on how long and well they will hold. And how beautiful will be, for example, gel nails french. Below is an example of a classic neat beautiful French manicure with the correct placement of accents and a smile line.

Gel nail extension begins with preparation. First, remove the old coating from the nails, saw off the free edge to 1 mm, grind the nail plate. Degreaser removes fatty film, invisible to the eye, applied primer, which dries in the air in just a few seconds.

On nail bed  a thin layer of a transparent base gel is laid out, which is dried in a UV lamp for only a few seconds. Later the form is given an “arch” with the help of metal tubes. Forms are substituted for 1 mm of the free edge of a natural nail, securely fixed. Technique nail in the salon, for example, does not imply the use of tips, only forms.

Therefore, it is very important to know exactly how they need to be properly substituted, cleaned up, used in work. The large detailed video below describes the master class on building up, where it is shown how to set up the forms so that they do not fly during the procedure.

In order to really grow nails, it is impossible to touch the nail bed after applying the primer. This is the only way to ensure good adhesion of the material and the natural surface.

Building up

To gel nails were strong, you need to choose the right length. Owners of a short nail bed is better not to count on very long nails, which under their weight and size can break at any time.

Gel nail extension technology involves laying out the substrate in the form that will be the free edge when modeling. So, for example, it can be a soft square, which is successfully made with a glitter jacket, and maybe a gentle “homemade” stylet.

The substrate is never dried in the UV lamp for a long time - just a few seconds for the material to “grab”, but not dry.

After the substrate grabs, remove the form. At the same time, if necessary, the nail is pressed with tweezers so that it takes the correct form. Camouflage gel is spread on the nail bed, if French manicure is performed next. After drying the material in the lamp, it is carefully sawn and polished, then a free edge is formed.

If we are talking about such a concept as gel nail extension under a varnish, then nail modeling takes place differently - the material is laid out immediately on the entire nail.

After the formation of the entire nail, it is carefully sawn and polished, covered with painting, if necessary, fixed with the help of a top with a dispersion layer or without it. It is advisable to apply oil on the cuticle.

It is important to know in detail what is the sequence of gel nail extension in order to properly perform the procedure. One missed stage and the nail will break upon impact or grazing.

The video shows how easily and quickly the master in the cabin copes with its task, modeling nails at ease, in compliance with all rules and regulations.

It is necessary to apply the material on the nails so that the model was as close to natural as possible - not flat, but convex, with the correct apex and a smooth smile line. To achieve this from the first time is quite difficult, so the masters spend a lot of time training.

And many still wonder how to properly build up the nail gel. First of all, you need to choose a good material. One that will not spread, and easily stretch along the surface. Secondly, it is advisable to keep the marigold tilted so that the excess gel is bound to the free edge and not to the cuticle. And, of course, the material should not fall on the skin, otherwise there will be detachments and air "pockets", where there is fertile soil for the development of bacteria.

It is advisable, before building up gel nails for yourself, to take courses at the master, otherwise there is a risk of causing injury to natural plates.

If the nails are irregular or not long enough, you can increase them with the help of a modern procedure for building a gel. It is convenient, fast and beautiful. To do this, use a variety of ways to build.

Of great importance for the final result and convenience of work is the choice of gel for nails.

Jelly gel for nail extension (where to buy, features)

Its structure is an air mousse. It perfectly keeps on a brush and does not flow down. The gel remarkably lengthens the natural nail plate and hides all defects.

Shades are represented mainly solid, beige and pale pink. White gel is used for french.

Jelly Gel Features:

• when drying does not change color;
• does not require careful cutting after curing.

Gel-jelly application requires experience.

Since it is complex in sculpting compared to UV gel, it is poorly leveled.

To date, the gel is presented in sufficient range in online stores. Buy it will not be easy. The main thing is when choosing a manufacturer to see reviews to avoid buying low-quality goods.

Cosmo gel for nail extension (where to buy, features)

Cosmo is a Polish camouflage gel.

1. It has a dense jelly-like texture, which greatly facilitates application.
2. Unlike gel jelly, Cosmo perfectly self-leveling, forming a smooth surface.
3. Easy to cut.
4. When wearing does not appear chipped and cracked.
5. 60 seconds is enough for full polymerization.
6. A wide range of colors is available in retail stores and online.

Gel for nail extension Cody (where to buy, features)

It has its advantages.

• Reduces and simplifies the process. Light texture and a high degree of self-leveling make it possible for both professionals and inexperienced specialists to cope with it.
• Three-phase gels model nails of various lengths and shapes. The drying process takes only a few minutes.
• It is capable to keep resistant color and gloss within three weeks.

Note!  Although some have a watery texture, this is not a serious obstacle.

The brand is spread all over the world and ranks first among manufacturers of gel formulations. Any master can purchase the products of the company Cody in any store that sells products for manicure.

What you need for nail gel: list

Only properly selected inventory will provide quality coverage.

Tools used in the process of modeling nails:

1. UV lamp. Without it, gel polish will not catch. To ensure the best quality of setting materials and optimal drying speed, choose a lamp with a power of 36 watts. Professional models are even more powerful. Instead of a model of a rare design with additional features, choose a simple model with a timer.
2. For the best application of the gel using high-quality brushes, artificial or natural pile that does not push and keeps well. You may need an oval, square brush or with a refined tip. When choosing a brush, draw on the consistency of the gel: with a liquid, choose a narrow, with a thick - wide.
3. Files of different levels of roughness. The most popular files of fine grain - 180 * 240 grit. They come in different shapes: straight or curved. Additionally acquire a buff - saw in the form of a volume rectangle.
4. Pusher or a few special orange tree sticks to push back the cuticle.
5. Conventional nail scissors to cut nails, burrs, or nippers, which will allow to better cope with the task.
6. Boat - cutting pliers for tips.
7. Brush, designed to sweep away the dust after processing files and buffs.

Necessary materials:

• Natural build-up nail plate  carried out using tips or forms. Tips can be of different thickness. Initially, they should be tested for elasticity, they should be easily bent without the formation of strips. Choose a material with a wide adhesive zone - it will stick stronger. Forms are made of plastic or paper. Plastic used repeatedly, disposable paper.
• Glue, which will be attached tips.
• Lint-free wipes for rubbing nails. Available in roll form.
• Extension and masking gel, which is called camouflage: single-phase, two-phase or three-phase.
• Primer. Adhesive composition that improves the strength of the connection of materials with the nail. It happens acidic and acid-free.
• The foundation.
• Finish - will help to achieve shine and smoothness of nails.
• The liquid that helps to remove the sticky layer. Can be replaced with ordinary alcohol.
• Moisturizer for cuticles.
• Acrylic-based paints, colored gels, rhinestones, glitters, and the like are useful for creating nail designs.

It is necessary to choose high-quality materials for gel nails, especially at home

Before buying read reviews. If the materials are of poor quality, the manicure will be short-lived, and its creation will be time consuming.

Starter kit for nail gel, where to buy

First of all, the contents of the set depends on the price. Often brand manufacturers put up starter kits for sale. Sometimes they are formed in the warehouses of online stores and are sold as an exclusive offer.

You can create a set yourself, but it is desirable to purchase ready-made kits, this will greatly facilitate the work. In addition, the materials and tools in such kits are often intended for non-professionals.

The starting set of tools for nail modeling includes:

• UV lamp.
• Several brushes for comfortable application of the gel.
• Gels of 6 varieties: basic (for modeling), transparent, pink, camouflage, white, top.
• Antiseptic for hands and nails.
• Primer.
• Dehydrator
• Forms, sometimes come complete with tips.
• Special agent to remove sticky layer.
• Files of different grains.
• Grinder.
• Lint-free napkins

Some starter kits come with instructions. Before buying does not hurt to carefully examine the equipment.

Gel nail extension - step by step instructions with photos

Some newcomers are interested in whether the gel varnish is built up and where to find walkthrough. So, gel polish is a decorative coating, they do not build it, for this purpose they use a special gel.

As it was already possible to understand, either tips or forms are used as the basis for the gel. Let us consider in detail how the build-up process is carried out in either case. First you need to choose a place with good lighting, while halogen lighting is not suitable, otherwise the gel will start to harden quickly.

Nail extension with gel on forms (step by step instruction)

Step-by-step instruction:

• First, the hands of the nail master and the client are disinfected: they use an antiseptic or they simply wash their hands with soap and water.
• Treat the nails as usual, putting them in order, if necessary. Although it is advisable to do it in advance for a day or two.
• Removing the top layer from the nail will help the base coat to bond more tightly to the surface. After that, be sure to remove the resulting dust.
    The form is fixed. Be sure to ensure that the form was fixed smoothly, without gaps.

• The surface is degreased and primer applied. Dried.
• Next, the first thin layer of gel is applied. This is followed by drying under ultraviolet (at least 3 minutes). After drying, remove the top layer.
    Brush gel overlay the middle part of the nail. The hand is placed under the lamp for another three minutes.
• When the layer dries, the liquid removes the sticky layer. The template should also be carefully removed.
• The topcoat should be applied after thoroughly grinding the nail, slightly going beyond the applied gel.
• Then it is dried again under ultraviolet light for several minutes. At the end of the nail is degreased.

Gel nail extension on tips (step by step guide)

The sequence of the process:

• Hands are disinfected. It is important that the surface of the nail becomes dry.
• The cuticle should be removed with a spatula or a stick.
• Then you need to give the nails the same shape as the tips and polish the surface.
• Using a lint-free cloth, dust is removed.
• The size of the used tips should be selected for each nail separately.
• A little glue is put in the hole of the tips (if the nail is wavy, gel is used) and it is pressed strongly for 11 seconds. Remnants of glue should be removed.
• Tweezers give the desired length and form a contour with a nail file.
• The nail is treated with a buff and a primer is applied. As soon as the liquid dries, the surface should be covered with gel. Drying takes 4 minutes.
• Then the gel layer is reapplied and dried. Special liquid removes stickiness.
• The finish is applied after degreasing the surface. The hand is placed under ultraviolet light for another 4 minutes.
• At the end of the cuticle is oiled.

Gel nails without buildup

First, the cuticle and nails should be treated with an antiseptic.

1. The nail surface is polished with a grinder or nail file of medium hardness and shaped into a nail plate.
2. Then you should apply a primer that improves adhesion of materials. One minute is enough to dry.
3. Now the nail is covered with a base thin layer of gel, as long as it is not too close to the cuticle. The hand is placed under ultraviolet rays until the gel is completely dry (2 minutes).
4. After it is necessary to apply a modeling layer of the gel. It is dried in the lamp for 3–7 minutes.
5. It is necessary to carefully handle the nail plate with gentle polishing. and remove dust from it with a napkin.
6. The finish is applied to the nail. If the finish is sticky, degrease and polish. With a non-stick coating, these operations are not necessary.

Gel nail extension technology: french - beautiful and stylish

French is created using two layouts and hand-drawn technologies. In the first case, the tip of the nail is done with white (or another color) gel, in the second case, it is drawn with gel-paint or varnish on the finished nail.

Layout technology:

• Initially, a standard antiseptic treatment. Then the cuticle is removed, the nail is polished and degreased, the dehydrator and primer are applied.
• The form is fixed on the finger.
• Then, starting from the tip, put the base.
• Then carry out the formation of the plate.
• After the coating is dried under the lamp for several minutes. Gel is applied in a soft pink or beige shade, up to the border of the beginning of the white tip.

• Irregularities or defects hide the repeated layer of the gel.
• After drying, the stickiness is removed with a napkin and the form is removed.
• Next, the nail is sawn and the smile zone is buffed.
• Gel is laid out in white, then the hand is placed under ultraviolet light for four minutes.
• The surface is ground and adjusted to shape. At the end of the jacket, finish with a finishing gel and dry again. The final touch is to remove the sticky layer and soften the cuticle.

It is important to know!  If you want to give the effect of glossy shimmer, then apply pearlescent gel.

Single phase gel for nail: how to use (technology)

The technology of application is as follows:

• Initially, the hands must be treated with an antiseptic.
• The cuticle moves away.
• Files of varying degrees of roughness of the nail is polished and filed so that it corresponds to the size of the tips.
• Tips are attached. Tipresorez is used to create the required length, and a nail file is used for the mold.
• After that, the seam of the tips is carefully processed, and the nail is washed down to remove shine.
• Then primer is applied. When it disappears, a single-phase gel is laid out.
• The nail is dried under UV rays.

If irregularities appear, the sticky layer is removed, the nail is washed away, and the gel is applied again.

• At the end, a nail file is filed with a soft nail file, and the cuticle is moistened. Now gel nails are ready to create a decor on them.

Gel nail extension at home: step-by-step instructions for beginners

Self building is carried out as follows:

1. The nail surface is cleaned and the cuticle is cut off.
2. A polishing file removes the shine from the nails, then levels the surface.
3. The nail is degreased.
4. For beginners, the extension method for tips should be suitable. They should be pasted on already prepared nails. After the glue dries, the required length is formed. A nail file aligns the nail surface and creates a preferred shape. After degreasing a gel layer is applied.
5. The hand is placed under ultraviolet light for a few minutes.
6. Then another gel layer follows, and again under the lamp for five minutes already.
7. With the help of a liquid, the sticky layer is removed, the gel is applied, and the nails are dried under a UV lamp for at least ten minutes.
8. After full polymerization, the form recovers and sealant is applied.
9. Note! When using a new brush, you must remove the factory glue from it.
10. To do this, the index finger of one hand is wrapped in a paper napkin, the hands are held in the other hand, and they are easily tapped on the napkin for a minute.

Gel nail extension: photo with various designs

Options for building and decorating a lot of nails. Consider the most popular.

3D modeling

This is not an easy way to nail design, as long-term work is needed. Gel for 3D modeling holds its shape remarkably well, it does not crack and does not spread.

Of course the process of performing 3D modeling is very laborious. Each layer is not complete without painting or accessories in the form of acrylic flowers, curlicues, decorations, which are formed by a brush.

Art painting

Today it is the most frequently used technology for decorating nails. In this design, gel polishes, watercolor, acrylic paints are used.

Drawings are applied with a needle, thin brush or sponge. To create a geometric pattern, use strips on the basis of glue. The most frequently used designs include Zhostovo, Chinese, Gzhel.

Stamping manicure

To apply the pattern on the nails, apply a specially created plate-stencils. This is probably the easiest way to create a complex and interesting design. Stamping manicure looks bright, catchy, spectacular.

Often, stamping is used to model a wedding manicure in the form of lace. The leader among manufacturers is Konad.

Combined design

A professional nail art artist can masterfully combine various types of design at the same time.

The result is a very beautiful manicure options.

How much does nail gel in the salon

On average, the price of increased gel nails in the salon varies from 1,200 to 6,000 rubles. In some stores, this price does not include, for example, design. It is paid separately and depends on the complexity. If the price in the salon is less than 1000 rubles, then most likely the client will receive poor-quality and unstable manicure, as in this case cheap and low-quality materials are used.

Gel nail extension: video tutorials for beginners

The training video building gel nails from scratch. Video tutorial for beginners

How to grow nails: instructions for dummies. Watch useful video:

Many girls dream of long nails  beautiful shape, but for various reasons to achieve such a result on their nails, not everyone succeeds. To realize this dream, one of the popular manicure technologies will come to the rescue - gel nail extension on the forms.

Gel extension allows you to select the desired shape of the nail with the help of special templates. These nails look natural and stylish. The gel allows you to make them strong and durable, to hide the flaws and irregularities.

Disposable. This form is made of paper, foil or flexible plastic. Its advantages:

• can be customized to fit the free part of the smile line for ease of use;
• create an individual template outline.

Reusable. Presented in the form of a stand made of metal or hard plastic. This form is more expensive, but is used for a long time.

Gel nails on the form may vary in technology:

• Top build. The gel is applied to the prepared in advance form, and then pressed against the nail plate. It differs from tips in that it is removed from the nail after the gel hardens.
• Lower capacity. The template is fixed under the free edge of the nail, and the gel is applied on top.

Grown nails, unlike acrylic, look more natural. The gel does not penetrate deep into the nail plate, and therefore less harmful. The advantages of the gel over acrylic are that it dries longer. This allows you to make building more accurate, as it is easy to correct the unsuccessful coating.

The disadvantage of gel buildup is the fragility of such a coating. Violation of the procedure technology can lead to cracks and rapid detachment of extended nails. These nails after cracking the gel can not be repaired.

How to grow nails gel on forms: the main stages

To increase the gel nails can be both in the salon and at home.

For a successful procedure, you need to know how to increase the nail gel on the forms. To this end, it is advisable to visit the salon, where such capacity will be done professionally.

Salon procedure will undoubtedly give a good result. However, if the nail is done constantly, you can master this technology for self-fulfillment in order to save.

To carry out the extension procedure you will need:

• aids;
• three or four hours of free time;
• accurate implementation of all stages of the procedure.

How to increase the gel nails on the forms:

1. To decide on a workplace. In addition to natural light, artificial light is required, and it should not be ultraviolet or halogen, as this will cause the gel to freeze quickly during operation. Prepare the necessary tools. Wash hands with soap or treat with antiseptic. Make a classic or European manicure to handle the cuticle. If possible, work with the cuticle to produce a day or two before building up. It is important to carefully treat the cuticle. The slightest pieces of skin on the nail plate can lead to flaking of the gel.
2. The work with the nail plate consists in filing the free edge of the nail and grinding the nail plate. For gel extension, you need to leave a few millimeters of free edge. Sawing from the edges to the center. Baf or sawing nail remove shine from the nail plate, making the grinding in the direction from the beginning of the growth of the nail to the free edge. Clean your nails with a brush.
3. Put on the nails selected forms. You can work with each nail separately. With the experience of building it is convenient to carry out the procedure on four fingers and separately two large ones. The form must be carefully secured. Pay special attention to the place of docking with the free edge of the nail along the smile line. If the form allows, trim it so that it is as close as possible to the nail plate. After fixing, check the evenness with the surface of the nail, looking from the side (can be pulled up or lowered).
4. Degrease the nails, apply primer (if provided for a particular gel). Dry according to the instructions, but not less than three minutes. Work with gel: Apply a thin layer of the first layer of gel. In this case, be sure to retreat from the cuticle and side rollers about a millimeter. The gel is applied to the selected length on the markup form. Dry in the UV lamp for 2-3 minutes. The second layer of the gel is applied in a thicker layer onto the middle of the nail, gradually thinning to the cuticle and sides of the nail plate. Do not apply too thick a layer of gel, as it may not dry out in the middle. It is better to break this stage into two or three times. Dry in the UV lamp for at least 3 minutes. Remove the adhesive layer with a special agent or degrease it.
5. Remove the forms with caution, tilting them down to the palm. If the extended nail is bent together with the form, it is still dry.
6. Fill up nails, giving them final shape. Buff or file for the final coating. At the same time, polishing along the edges of the nail and near the cuticle should be carried out so that the coating is practically reduced to nothing.
7. For gloss coating apply the final layer. It should be very thin. At the same time also cover the previously left areas of the nail near the rollers and cuticle. Dry, remove the sticky layer. Rub oil into the cuticle and massage.

When the nail grows, it is possible to make a gel correction. When flaking off the gel, it is necessary to remove the accumulated nail. You can not seal exfoliated gel, as this can lead to serious diseases of the nails.

One of the most striking indicators of how a woman appreciates and loves herself is her beautiful, neat and well-groomed nails. It is also one of the most important requirements for creating an image of a successful modern woman. But, sadly, unfortunately, nature is far from giving us all long and strong nails. But sometimes you want to decorate them, for example, with a subtle pattern or cover them with picturesque flowers. But what if the nails are too short, and it is unlikely that they will be able to carry out their plans? In this case, nail extension with the help of a gel comes to the rescue.

In fact, nail extension with the help of a gel is a way to increase the length of the nails, or to change their shape by coating the nail plates with artificial materials. These materials make the nails beautiful and durable, and, moreover, they can not be distinguished from the natural. Gel nails can be given any shape, and at the same time they always look natural, stylish and fashionable.

The basis of the technology of nail extensions gel is a special material - gel, quickly hardening under the influence of ultraviolet rays. It is for this reason that the gel nail extension technique assumes that nails made from this material should be exposed to a special lamp with an ultraviolet spectrum of rays. In the same way as acrylic nail extension, gel nail extension can be carried out on forms or on tips. Depending on the type of material used for nail extension, there are several extension systems.

Three phase system  extension is the extension of nails with the help of three components, each of which performs its function: in the first component it is the gel adhesion to the nail, the second component is responsible for modeling, and the third is necessary to ensure durability.

Two phase. In this system, one component is responsible for adhesion and modeling, and the other is responsible for the strength of the nail.

Single phase system. There is only one drug that performs all the basic actions needed - grip, modeling, and strength.

Step-by-step instructions for nail gel.

We'll talk about the differences in nail extension technology on tips and on forms a bit later, and now we will be presented with a general instruction on nail extension with gel. It should be noted that in this way they grow nails using a three-phase technique, and depending on the materials used, the techniques may differ somewhat from each other. So, let's begin.

1. Move the nail cuticle.
2. We remove the extra length.
3. We clean the entire surface of the nail, removing the shine with a large file. The ultimate goal of this stage is a well-cleaned pterygium.
4. Degrease with the help of an antiseptic nail plate.
5. Prepare our chosen form.
6. Apply primer (bondex), trying not to brush twice on the same area.
7. Apply base gel. Thoroughly dry it with an ultraviolet lamp.
8. Gently apply a butt to the natural nail to form a free edge of the nail. Dry it a layer.
9. Remove the form from the nail.
10. We spread on the nail sculptural gel. Dry thoroughly again.
11. Completely remove the dispersion layer.
12. Fill the excess gel, give the nail the desired shape, grind it.
13. Degrease the nail.
14. We apply a protective gel on our nail.
15. Remove the dispersion layer.

Creating a nail is completed, you can now begin to apply the picture.

Stages of nail extension gel

How usually happens step by step gel nail extension, we have already talked. Now consider the main stages of nail with tips and with the help of forms.

Tips are artificial nails that are available in various shapes and sizes. With the help of special glue, tips are attached to natural nails, however, they should not cover more than half of its surface. After gluing the nails gel is applied to the nails. This method  It is popular because it suits almost everyone. Moreover, even if the client has his own nails very short, building up on tips is still feasible.

Nail extension with the help of forms - this is actually building with the use of a special stencil, made of almost any material. Technically, everything is done quite simply - the form falls on the nail so that the existing window is exactly under the edge of the nail. After that, a gel is applied over the stencil evenly. After complete freezing of the gel, the form is removed. In contrast to the nail extension with gel on tips, with this method it turns out like a continuation of a natural nail. However, this method has one drawback, because of which this technique cannot be used by everyone - the client’s nails should be long enough.

There is another method by which gel nail extension is performed without the use of tips and forms. If the nails have a sufficient length, however, they break and stratify, then their strength can be significantly increased by simply covering them in several layers with a gel. In such a case, the use of tips and forms is not required.

The rules of nail gel.

If you want that later there would be no problems with your gel nails, regardless of whether you are doing this procedure in the cosmetology salon or independently, you must follow certain rules. Only the observance of these simple recommendations will allow to carry out the correct gel nail extension.

1. It is not necessary to use hand cream on the day when the procedure is performed. This is due to the fact that between the nail and the gel, a cavity may form due to the cream, as a result of which the buildup will not succeed, as the gel cannot consolidate.
2. Before the procedure you need to thoroughly clean the nail cuticle.
3. You should not do such a procedure as nail gel french extension during critical days or the day before.
4. You can not combine the procedure of nail gel with antibiotics or hormonal drugs. These drugs can interfere with the binding of the gel to the nail, so something one you have to postpone.
5. Do the extension procedure only when healthy nails. If your nails are stratified, then you need to cure them first.
6. Remember that in the first month after the buildup, you will need to double their correction, and in the following months the correction is necessary once a month.

Gel extension today is considered the most common. This is not surprising, since gel, unlike acrylic, does not smell in the process of working with it, it does not cause allergies, and it looks more like real nails. The surface of the nail, provided that the procedure and procedure for nail gel were observed correctly, will be smoother, more even and shiny.

At the same time, gel nails are more fragile than acrylic, and with a significant temperature difference, they can crack. At the same time, these nails are not subject to repair.

So, summarize the pros and cons of gel nails.

Advantages of gel nails:

• Used gels have no odors.
• Gels are not allergens, they do not cause skin irritation.
• They allow moisture, air and light to pass through (which means that nails breathe and are reliably protected from all kinds of fungi).
• The gel is convenient for work (it practically does not peel off, and does not require strong filing).
• Gels have good adhesion.
• Gels are multifunctional (they can be used for modeling and french manicure).

Disadvantages of gel nails:

• The gel is a rather fragile material and is inferior in strength to acrylic.
• A cracked gel nail is often beyond repair.
• Gel nails are difficult to remove.

The bulk of the acetone gels used for nail extensions is stable, and therefore it will not be possible to remove the gel with a solvent. Acetone-resistant nails can only be removed by cutting them layer by layer, and this is a very lengthy and tedious process.

With this information, you can always determine for yourself what is best suited exactly in your particular case - gel nail extensions or nail extensions using acrylic.

All girls dream of graceful fingers with flawless nail plates. But, unfortunately, nature has its own opinion on this, and natural beauty can be completely different from the ideas of modern fashionistas. To help all the representatives of the beautiful half of humanity, a modeling procedure was invented, thanks to which it is possible to give their plates the desired shape and length. If earlier this art was available to very few, then with the advent of video instructions for nails on the forms, each of us had the opportunity to master it perfectly. Gel modeling is a simple and interesting technique. After reading our article and viewing the training plots, you can quickly master the art of creating beautiful nails from the gel.

Advantages of gel buildup on forms

The wide distribution of the video on the nail gel on the form due to the fact that this procedure has a huge number of advantages. With its help it is possible to mask various defects of the plate, to protect it from mechanical damage  and just make it more graceful and attractive. This material is easy to use, affordable and harmless. The gel has a viscous consistency, natural luster and the ability to evenly spread over the surface.

After reading the instructions, even beginners quickly grasp the essence of the methods of building on the forms and reproduce them without any problems. Artificial plates of this material can be decorated with any decor, and they serve at least 3 weeks, after which they are quickly removed by cutting.

Design options

Beginners face certain difficulties when choosing the shape of the future plate. According to the opinion of professionals, the view should be chosen in this way:

• Owners of thin graceful fingers can wear square marigolds. They are very popular with young girls and all those who are used to keeping up with fashion.
• The video is easy to learn to build nail shape "oval". This is worth doing to those who have full pens and are complex about the insufficient length of the fingers.
• Almond-shaped outlines fit all without exception. These plates look both elegant and original, giving charm to the hands.
• Practical girls are learning to build in the style of "pipe". They have high level  strength and can withstand even strong mechanical stress.

There are other types of outlines of the nail plate. But all of them, one way or another, belong to one of the categories listed above.

Techniques of modeling nail plates

There are two main types of gel extensions: with the help of paper devices with an oval cut in the middle and plastic. Most often, the wizard uses the first option. The technique of modeling with the help of upper plates has already begun to gradually replace the traditional one. There are more and more videos on the Internet for learning how to build up gel on top forms. The technique is gaining popularity because it does not involve the painful filing of artificial plates. Due to this, the elongation procedure is shortened.

Consider the technique of artificial lengthening on the upper devices. The whole process consists of the following steps:

1. Treat your hands with an antiseptic solution.
2. The cuticle must be pushed aside.
3. Then, using a 180 grit file, remove the gloss from the surface of the plate.
4. Use a diamond cutter to remove the pterygium, dust the brush with a brush.
5. Nails need to be treated with a degreaser and apply a primer ultrachip on them.
6. Choose a suitable size.
7. Apply to the nail gel base.
8. Put the construction gel into a removable plate in the area of ​​the free edge and dry it in a rotary lamp for 20 seconds.
9. Then apply the same material to the area of ​​the cuticle in the form and, without drying in the lamp, apply it to the natural surface, then squeeze out a small amount of  gel.
10. Dry the plate in the turn lamp for 20 seconds.
11. Remove excess material and dry for another 3 minutes in a conventional lamp.
12. Remove the form and remove the sticky layer from the surface.
13. Free edge file sawing 100 grit and remove dust from the plate.

The procedure is quite simple to perform and is available for home use. The following video shows how to use the top forms step by step. With such a lesson it will be easier for you to master the technique of modeling.

To learn how to make nail extensions on forms in the style of "French", you also need to watch the video we prepared and practice. The next lesson will demonstrate the technique of modeling a smile zone with a gel.

Adherents of the classic technique is worth watching the lesson of Elena Dzyk. In her lesson, she will reveal the secrets of modeling with disposable extensions. A detailed step by step description will help beginners and just amateurs.

Modern girls like nail form "pipe". Therefore, the following video lesson on modeling tubes at a free edge will be useful for future manicurists.

Many professionals with high qualifications mastered the build-up on the forms for video. They allow you to learn how to model “oval”, “square”, “spikes” and other common nail shapes, as well as make french, gradient, aquarium manicure, etc. Unfortunately, in practice it does not always work as shown in the video. Have you encountered such problems? Share in the comments your learning experience on the subjects of other masters. This information will be very useful for beginner manicurists.