Correction of nails: what is it and how to do it?

To look perfect, you need constant work on your face and body. Don't forget to take care of your fingernails and toenails. A neat manicure on hands and feet can instantly transform them. Well-groomed arms and legs look perfect and make you feel more confident and stylish. But what to do if the shape and size of the nails are far from ideal, and you really want to have nails of the correct and beautiful shape. In this case, a nail extension procedure or a manicure with the application of gel varnishes will come to the rescue. After such a procedure, you do not have to worry about the beauty of your hands for several weeks. After 3-4 weeks, the marigolds begin to grow back, which affects their appearance, so they should be corrected.

Correction of nails is the most important procedure for extension. Those looking for a perfect manicure within a month should consider a nail extension. But before this procedure, it should be borne in mind that after a few weeks they will need correction. If this procedure is not done in time, the appearance of the marigolds will not be so ideal. The nails cease to look aesthetically pleasing, as they grow back, moreover, the transition between the natural nail and the extended plate becomes clearly visible. If a design was made on the nails, then it looks already careless.

If the manicure is not done on time, over time, detachment of the material may occur, which is visually visible, and is also inconvenient for a woman. In order for the manicure to always look perfect, it is important to do the corrective procedure on time. In short, the correction work consists of the following stages:

• removal of strictly material;
• giving the nails the desired shape;
• removal of regrown cuticles;
• applying gel polish.

Correction of nails is needed in several cases. It must be carried out when breaking a marigold. If this happens, you should try to glue the damaged area. But this is possible if a minor breakdown has occurred. If the breakdown is more serious, the work of an experienced craftsman is required.

Correction of nails is done with acrylic or gel. The essence of the procedure is that a special material is applied to the grown nails. It should be borne in mind that the correction uses the originally selected material. There are the following types of correction of regrown marigolds:

• if they have small damages or chips, scratches or detachments, then a small correction is carried out;
• medium correction is carried out when the nail grows back, it is necessary in order to smooth out the difference between the extended and natural marigold; such a procedure is done a few weeks after the initial procedure or after correction, and the time depends on how quickly the marigold grows;
• in case of detachment of the nail plate, displacement or fracture, a more serious and larger correction is required.

Many are interested in the question of why after the procedure there is a detachment of the enlarged marigold. There are the following reasons for this:

• first of all, detachment can occur due to the fact that the nails are handled carelessly;
• the length of the nails was initially chosen incorrectly, that is, if the nail is too long, it may deform, which leads to detachment;
• allergy to the applied material; in some diseases, for example, in diabetes mellitus, detachment of the material may occur;
• negligence in work, which occurs with the inexperience or absent-mindedness of the master; When turning to a master for the first time, you should make sure of his professional qualities, see if he has certificates, data on trainings, courses, and also look at previous options for his work.

After the procedure, the marigolds become very beautiful, and the hands look well-groomed and tidy. After visiting the master, you can not worry about their beauty for a month. After 2-3 weeks, the nail begins to grow back, the transition becomes noticeable, which indicates that the time has come for their correction. If there is no time or desire to do this procedure often, only a small correction can be made. To do this, using gel polish, the resulting space between the natural nail and the material is filled. This procedure is less expensive, and at the same time it will take less time.

If a medium correction is made, the time required for its implementation is from 1.5 to 2.5 hours. More complex designs take longer. An experienced master will be able to make a certain design during the procedure, draw letters, drawings, decorate the nail plate with rhinestones, sparkles, use acrylic and watercolor paints in the work. The choice of shape depends on how good the chosen design will look. For each specific client, the master selects the correct shape of the nail, while giving a full consultation on the care of the nail plate and cuticle.

The extension procedure has the following advantages:

• it is possible to make any shape or length of the nail;

• hands always look well-groomed;

• the nail plate is strengthened;

• natural nails are reliably protected from adverse influences.

Considering the disadvantages, it is worth noting the following:

• after removing the extended nails, it takes time to strengthen and heal them;
• there is a need to regularly carry out a corrective procedure;
• in case of unsuccessful work, a void can form between the natural and artificial nails, which often leads to infection.

To carry out nail correction, you need to have special materials and tools. The master needs to prepare an acrylic or helium set with material, brushes and other necessary gizmos. The manicure master's arsenal includes the following tools and materials:

• LED or UV lamp;

• nail files;

• buff;

• gel varnishes of various shades;

• basic coverage;

• foil;

• liquid for removing gel polish;

• lint-free napkins;

• brushes;

• antiseptic;

• nail scissors;

• cuticle softening oil.

For the treatment and strengthening of the nail plate, masters recommend using a base-corrector for manicure. It can be products from Smart Enamel or AVON. Nail care from these companies has long won the attention of fans. An excellent assistant for a manicure master will be a corrector pencil. When working on the design of the nail plate and stamping, you can use the contour corrector. The liquid tape will protect the skin around your nails from excess nail polish.

It is possible to make a correction of a regrown nail not only with a professional master. With little skill, you can carry out this procedure at home. Perhaps, at first, this manipulation, performed at home, will not be so ideal. But over time, you can learn to do it more professionally, while the processing time will take less and less. For the correct execution of manicure and correction of the nail plate, it is important that all actions are carried out in a specific sequence. This will allow you to do the job at a decent level.

You need to learn how to use devices and tools for correcting the nail plate. The gel layer is recommended to be removed with a special apparatus. It is better to use a router to remove the old layer. This is a special machine with various attachments for filing and polishing nails. When working with cutters, you can quickly remove the varnish without damaging the plate. All manipulations should be done step by step, which will ensure the quality of work and durability.

The technique of carrying out the correction procedure at home includes the following steps:

• before the procedure, hands should be disinfected;

• old varnish is removed from the nail plate;

• using a special tool, they remove the cuticle;

• after removing the old layer, the nail plate should be degreased; the degreaser is applied to the nails, trying to capture the skin of the fingers;

• processed with a file, the places of delamination are cut off with it; during work, the nail file must be kept parallel to the surface to be treated;

• with the help of a file, the edge of the nail is processed, as well as the stress zone, while the material is removed by 2/3; a lot of dust appears in the process of work, it should be removed with a brush;

• the nail should be disinfected;

• after that, another layer of material is applied to the nail - it can be acrylic or gel coating; when applying it, it is important that the material does not get on the skin in the periungual zone, while it is better to use a wide flat brush, which will allow to paint over the base evenly and avoid staining;

• after carrying out this manipulation, the hands are placed under an ultraviolet lamp to harden the applied material;

• make sure that the nail plate is perfectly flat; if there are irregularities, they are leveled with a nail file, while the processing is performed with a coarse file, and the plate is sanded with a soft file;

• if there is a detachment of the native and artificial nail, it is glued or cut;

• at the final stage, varnish is applied to the plate and design is made.

After all the manipulations, a special oil is applied to the cuticle. For softening, you can use grape seed oil, coconut oil or almond oil. If the procedure is done at home, then the material for building usually does not change. If desired, you can change the color of the manicure. It is not recommended to change the color to a light one, as the previous shade may shine. If you want to change the color, you should completely remove the previous coating and then apply a new one.

For those who carry out the procedure at home, it is worth listening to the advice of professionals.

• So that the transition is not very visible when the plate grows back, it is better to do a French manicure. When the nail grows back, the place near the cuticle is filled with gel polish, and the length is filed. This allows you to revive the manicure for the near future.
• Get a moon manicure. When the nail grows back, the area can be corrected by performing a lunar manicure. They make it in the shape of a crescent moon.
• To "hide" the overgrown part of the marigold, it is pasted over with rhinestones. This allows not only to mask the flaw, but also to update the design.

In order for the coating to last as long as possible, you should regularly and properly take care of your nails. Many women know how water and detergents can be detrimental to their hands. The same applies to nails. It is worth adhering to the following recommendations:

• when doing housework, gloves should be worn;

• it is better to wash your hands with liquid soap;
• after washing, you need to use a moisturizer or nourishing cream;

• it is better to use natural oils to nourish the cuticle; a very good result is obtained by applying grape seed oil, peach or almond oil to the periungual space;
• it is not recommended to bang with your nails or use them as a screwdriver or opener;
• if necessary, helium nails can be filed using a fine-grained nail file;
• when a crack appears, it must be glued;

• when processing fresh meat or fish, gloves should be used on the first day after correction in order to avoid infection through the treated cuticle;
• in case of stratification, you need to consult a specialist in order to prevent the appearance of infection and inflammation;

• from time to time you should take a break between building; letting your nails rest for a few weeks is enough for them to fully recover.

How to do nail correction at home, see the video below.