Every girl dreams of beautiful, well-groomed hands with long nails. But not all nature has endowed with strong nails that can not break at the most inopportune moment. Therefore, girls resort to the procedure of building. It is fast, convenient, high quality and durable.

But financially costly. It is expensive to grow nails in a beauty salon and not every girl can afford it. Therefore, there is a desire to create a masterpiece on the nails independently. And it is quite possible.

The main thing is to acquire the necessary materials at hand, the baggage of patience and the desire to learn. Nail extension procedures at home with the help of various materials will tell the article.

Materials for building

Long, neat marigolds are created with these materials:

• Acrylic.
• Gel.

They all vary in quality, density and price. Gel - the most sought after and popular. “Products” based on it are dense, non-brittle, non-toxic. It's easy to work with him. Beginners start working with him, so if you decide to build up on your own, we recommend starting to learn how to do it with gel.

Acryl is a mixture of liquid and special powder. It quickly hardens, dense in structure and does not burst. Differs from the gel opacity, that is, dullness.

Building acrylic and gel is done in two ways:

• On the form. It is a paper base that allows you to adjust the length and shape of the nail.
• On tipus. This is a plastic platinum intended for building.

Nail extension can not do without special tools. It will take:

• Lamp. It will be required for any type of extension. Accelerates the process of "freezing" of the material through exposure to ultraviolet rays. It is designed for drying nails, so suitable lamp with a minimum power.
• Grainy file
• Wooden spatula. Designed to separate the cuticle.
• The basis for building.
• Glue.
• A set of brushes for nail art.
• Material for building, means for disinfection, a basic and finishing covering.

When applying the technology with forms, you will need to purchase additional tweezers.

Gel extension

Immediately before the procedure, pretreatment of nail platinum is carried out. Initially completely disinfect hands. In the presence of damage to the nail plate - the procedure is postponed.

Cuticle before building is not cut off. She moves away with a wooden stick. Then nails are filed, they are made oval. With the help of a brush, dust is removed and the base coat is applied.

Step-by-step instruction:

• Fastening forms. They are sold in rolls. It will be necessary to tear off one mold, bend it and attach it under a natural nail. Give the paper the desired shape.
• Gel coating. The gel is applied initially in a thin layer and dried in the lamp for about half a minute. This is done to secure the form. For convenience of work, put on the forms on four fingers and cover them with gel. Then do it with thumb. The whole hand for drying in the lamp does not fit.
• After drying, the top layer of the applied material is cut. Sawed polished file. Be sure to remove the formed dust.
• Apply a second layer of material. Dry two minutes in the lamp. To avoid the spreading of the gel is to dry your hand palm up.
• Removed excess gel file.
• After that, paper molds are removed. The form has already been given, therefore it proceeds directly to the adjustment.
• Wipe with nail polish remover.
• Apply the third layer of gel. Dry for half a minute.
• Begin to decorate: draw, glue sequins and more at will.
• At the end apply another layer and dry for thirty seconds.
• We cover the "increased beauty" with a finishing coating. Dry it one minute in the lamp.
• Cuticle cut with oil.

After building it is forbidden to do a manicure, cut the cuticle, wet hands for one hour.

Acrylic buildup

Since the procedure for building up the forms has already been presented, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the technology of building up acrylic on tips.

Step-by-step instruction:

• Initially selected tips of the required length.
• The cuticle moves away.
• We cover the nail plate base. The material is toxic and causes contact with skin. allergic reaction. Be careful with this.
• After drying stick tips. Glue is applied to the tips, which is then applied close to the nail plate and pressed down for two minutes.
• Next is the desired shape with the help of a nail file. Excess cut down.
• We put a basic basis once again.
• Dissolve acrylic: take a brush, dip it in powder and apply.
• Leave to harden or dry in the lamp.
• Align the sides with a file.
• We put a finishing covering.

This build-up acrylic is completed.

Many are interested in how long the effect of building will last, how many nails will stick. This question cannot be unambiguously answered. It all depends on the lifestyle of the girl, nail care, quality of the material, etc. On average, “add-on beauty” lasts about two months. Then they require correction.

Correction

More often, the correction is carried out on the nails, which were built up with gel. Therefore, it will be about this case. Correction refers to the process of applying a new layer of gel to the previous one.

Step by step correction instructions at home:

• Move the cuticle away with a wooden stick.
• Half of the gel is sawn.
• Saw off a part of regrown nail platinum. This is done to compare the surfaces between the native and extended nails.
• Treat your hands with disinfectant.
• Apply a base coat to the nails. Dry for half a minute.
• Apply two layers of gel. Dry for two minutes.
• Wipe with nail polish remover. So the formed sticky layer is removed.
• To file the nails of the required form.

This completes the correction procedure.

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Well-groomed hands are no longer a whim, but a genuine necessity. If almost all women can do a manicure, only a few have mastered the nail extension technology so far. In order not to turn to the masters, it is better to study this technique and do your own professional modeling. To get started, read our article. In it you will find answers to the most burning questions about the gel buildup and will be able to lay the foundation for the subsequent practical experience.

Advantages and disadvantages of the gel coating

The gel used for modeling is similar in structure to a natural nail. Therefore, the extension procedure has gained such popularity. Gel nails are shiny, durable and beautiful. If the work is done professionally, they cannot be distinguished from natural plates.

If you have doubts about whether to make nail extensions gel at home, learn the advantages of this material:

• The gel does not irritate the skin of the fingers.
• After polymerization, it is able to transmit light and air, which provides the plates with natural conditions and protection against diseases.
• There is no unpleasant smell when working with the material.
• Gel has high level   adhesion.
• It is very convenient for them to work due to such properties: self-leveling, flexibility, multifunctionality and durability after drying.

Despite the apparent superiority of the gel over other materials, it is not without flaws. It is worth noting that modern compositions have a minimal set of minuses:

• Not yet developed a solution to remove the old conventional coating. Therefore, when it comes time to do the correction, you just have to cut the material, which takes a lot of time and is not very pleasant in sensations.
• If the artificial plate is damaged, the material will have to be filed and again the procedure of building up the gel, but only on one plate.

Recently, there has been a trend of preference for a conventional gel with its biological-based counterparts. This material is used to strengthen the natural plates. With it, it is impossible to increase the large length, as well as make a correction. But building biogel is considered absolutely safe, because does not require cutting.

The composition of the standard set for building

Proper gel buildup at home can be done only with all the necessary tools and materials. You can buy a starter kit for modeling as a whole, or collect it in parts. In any case, it should contain the following elements:

• UV lamp.
• Disinfectant composition.
• Lint-free napkins.
• Gel.
• Top cover.
• Nail files for natural and artificial nail plates.
• Brush.
• Tips or forms.
• Cutter for cutting tips.
• Primer.

For nail extensions using a gel, you will also need materials for the design. Their number and type depend on the type of chosen nail decor. If you do a classic french, then just buy a camouflage and white coating.

6 steps to build gel

Modern women have a unique opportunity to learn the subtleties of the art of manicure using the Internet. They do not have to learn from practicing masters how to properly build up nails with gel, but rather read the instructions and watch the training plots.

We describe the classical technique of building up the gel step by step:

1. At the preparatory stage, it is necessary to disinfect hands and tools, and only after that remove the cuticles and pterygiums.
2. Then the surface of the nail should be degreased and sanded, as well as filing free edge, giving the plate the correct shape.
3. Under the tip of the plate, a form is applied and the necessary amount of the modeling composition is applied to it, and then dried in a lamp.
4. The entire surface and free edge of the plate should be sanded with a file, remove dust and apply a color coating. This layer is also dried in the lamp.
5. Then you can make a design and apply a final coating on it, which should be polymerized.
6. After removing the sticky layer, treat the cuticle with oil and try not to expose the plates to loading, even for the first 24 hours after extension.

Thus, the modeling procedure is carried out using forms. Plates are flexible and at the same time durable. After 3 weeks, do not forget to make a correction.

Secrets of durability of the increased nails

Artificial marigolds last at least 3 weeks. If the procedure was carried out qualitatively, you will come to the correction with intact plates. Sometimes you have to do it ahead of time. This is due to delamination of the material or breakage of the artificial nail. Such troubles do not bypass the girls who do nail extensions using the gel at home, disregarding the rules and counting on the strength of the coating. To increase the service life of artificial plates, the master makes the following recommendations:

• Try to keep your hands in the water less - so your nails grow back a little slower. Unfortunately, the majority of women burdened with household chores cannot comply with this recommendation.
• If you work in the garden, protect your hands with gloves. In this case, the probability of detachment and damage is reduced to zero.
• Make a correction in time. If the nail has grown by 2 mm, you can wait a little longer, and 3 mm already indicate the need for an urgent update of the extension.

If you did nail extensions with Biogel, then the coating should be adjusted after the two-week period. This layer does not require cutting, it is enough to treat it with a special tool and then clean it. Therefore, the need for more frequent correction of biogel does not affect the health of natural marigold.

The technology of plate lengthening requires laboriousness and accuracy. With due diligence, you will quickly master it. But the masters recommend beginners at least once to visit the procedure of modeling and correction, before starting to practice independently. Do you agree with them? Your opinion can be stated in the comments under the article.

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A manicure - it's almost jewelry for women. And to make it look great, girls resort to tricks and even, one might say, play with the laws of nature. Now they can have a stylish manicure using a quick way to nail. In this article you can learn how to learn how to build nails at home.

In each beauty salon you can order a nail extension service, but there is not always time, or desire, to go to such places. Therefore, most of the procedures that are done to maintain beauty, we spend at home. And if earlier you couldn’t afford tools for manicure and varnish, now everything is possible! Next, we will talk about how to carry out the procedure for creating long nails at home.

One of the easiest ways is to use ready-made false nails. They can be purchased in many stores, they are different in shape, they can be decorated as you wish, and there are already decorated for a different occasion and for a different style.

Included with them should be a special glue in a tube. You can immediately throw it away, because it is not suitable for this procedure, because it holds the nail weakly. It is better to separately buy a product that is much better and will provide a good effect.

Getting Started

First you need to prepare the basis for "sticking". Cut off your nails as much as possible, trim the sections with glass and then with a polished nail file. These nails can not peek, otherwise get a marriage. Now you need to try on, take false nails and attach each to the corresponding finger. If everything came up, move on.

Apply a small amount of glue on a dry, clean nail and distribute evenly throughout the whole area. Apply a nail so that it does not stick over the skin and does not go under it. It must be docked with the cuticle. Now press it down with your thumb and hold it a little so that the air comes out and it is firmly stuck. Also see that the pressure is on the entire area where there is glue.

The basis for your home manicure is ready. If you do everything right, you can enjoy your creation for about a week, because false nails tend to fall off. Those that still hold, you can gently remove the natural nail plate without harm. To do this, cut them to be the same length, dip them in acetone and then file them with a nail file. You should not forcibly tear off the piece, otherwise you will have to restore the health of natural nails with the help of therapeutic agents.

This method is more complicated, but the effect is worth it. Only if you perform the procedure incorrectly, you will spoil all efforts. And so that this does not happen, you should read about the nuances and take into account all of them.

It is best to take a course of nail extension, or simply consult with experts who can help you in choosing the means for gel nail extension, and also they will tell you what to do later. The main attention should be paid to the preparation of nails. One wrong move, and the gel part will fall off.

The most important rules for building up include some restrictions on this procedure.

If you have to start these days soon, you should postpone the procedure. Do not use any nourishing and moisturizing hand creams per day when you are planning to build gel nails. Your real nails should be thoroughly polished and cleaned, so that there is no air between the gel part and your own nails. Also trim the nails and remove the cuticles.

Now we will discuss the procedure itself. Use a nail file to clean the entire surface of a natural nail. It is necessary to do so that there is not a small area left, as this will lead to flaking. Don't choose much long nailsbecause you get tired of adjusting them. Use a special stencil before applying the gel.

1. To begin with, apply the gel on the upper half of the nail and, using a stencil, lengthen the shape to the desired size. After that, under ultraviolet light, dry it for a minute (for this you will need a lamp for drying manicure).
2. Coat a large part with the second layer; at the same time, leave about three millimeters of the free zone near the cuticle. Then also dry in the lamp.
3. Gently remove the stencil and use a nail file to give your nails the desired shape. At the center nail plate   apply a third layer of gel and distribute in all directions so that the “bump” remains. Turn your hand palm up and in this position for half a minute. Now, to consolidate the effect, dry it under ultraviolet for three minutes.
4. It remains to apply another layer of gel. Using a nail file, make the residual shape of the nail. And apply the last layer with a thin ball with a brush. To manicure is not yellowed, cover it with ultraviolet light. Now you can use hand cream. Just try not to get your hands wet for an hour after the procedure, because it can negatively affect the quality of work.

If a gel ball has been peeled off from time to time, it is possible that you are pregnant or have taken potent drugs. Naturally, much depends on the individual characteristics of the organism.

Acrylic

This is another popular way to get gorgeous long nails in a fairly short time. Acryl used to be used for medical purposes, but recently it moved to cosmetology. Now it is considered the basis for creating the perfect manicure.

To build up acrylic nails, you need to buy special tools: a brush, manicure tools, a means for “sticking” an acrylic layer to the natural nail, a degreaser and acrylic itself.

The first thing to do is, as always, prepare your nails for the procedure.

1. Rinse hands well and disinfect them. After that you can proceed to normal manicure, during which you need to cut, and then file the nails, and remove the cuticles.
2. Using a polished nail file, remove dust and remnants of cut nails, and then treat the surface of the nails, after all this, apply a cleansing agent. Wait a moment for everything to dry. When the shape of the nail is formed, proceed to the next step.
3. Take a brush and soak in liquid, squeeze out, so that the pile of the brush is not very wet, but almost dry. Use a brush to collect powder to form a ball on which there should not be a flat surface. It should look like in needles. In this case, in any case do not soak the ball, otherwise it is not suitable for the procedure.
4. Soak up the camouflage powder with liquid, and now you can proceed to applying the product to the nail. At the same time form it, rolling the ball in all directions and ensuring a uniform application of a layer of acrylic. Near the cuticle need to leave a free space one millimeter wide. Then again correct the form.
5. Acrylics are applied until the result satisfies you. This method allows you to make strong nails that can protect the natural plate from the environment. There is a colored powder, which is used to make a French manicure. Thanks to her, you can not worry about the appearance of a manicure, but only enjoy beautiful well-groomed hands.

To keep your hands beautiful as long as possible, you should regularly adjust acrylic nails. Do this at least once every two weeks. To do this, using a nail file, correct the shape of the manicure. Defat the surface of the plate and apply acrylic fixing agent. Use this tool carefully, so as not to catch the cuticle. Apply acrylic to accurately repeat the shape of the past manicure. Then leave your hands alone for the material to stick and harden. And in the end polish to a shine a nail plate.