Features of the extension procedure for short nails

It is not so easy to build up nails of the required length and protect them from damage and breakage. Often, due to one nail, injured by negligence, it is necessary to adjust their length on all fingers. This means that several weeks spent on growing are wasted. Therefore, many people prefer to build up nail plates on their short nails. The article will focus on the features of the gel nail extension procedure.

It should be noted right away that there are no restrictions on the length of a natural nail for the extension procedure. Gel or acrylic can be built up even on very short bases.

There is a huge plus in building up: you will not need to wait until your own marigolds grow to the desired length. In addition, artificial ones are much stronger. And if one or a couple of artificial nails is broken, you can easily and quickly restore the plates on your fingers by contacting a master.

At the moment, masters use two materials to build up an artificial nail coating: acrylic and gel. In many ways, they are similar, but there are some differences.

Pros and cons of acrylic.

• A significant advantage is the strength of the extended plates. To remove acrylic sheets, it is not necessary to carry out a relatively slow sawing procedure. Acrylic nails are removed using special solvent compounds. The coating of this material is smooth and neat, well imitating a natural nail.
• The disadvantage of this material is a rather noticeable smell, which is present for some time after building.That is why more and more often the choice of masters and those who want to build up nails themselves falls on the gel composition.

The advantage of using this material is that it takes less time for the entire procedure. This substance hardens very quickly under the influence of special drying lamps, which are in every salon. The gel is odorless and hypoallergenic. In the case when the extension is carried out on short nails, the master uses tips as a basis for the gel. The extended gel plates look much more natural than acrylic ones.

The downside is that gel plates are much more likely to break on impact. Another disadvantage, which was mentioned above, is that the procedure for removing the gel plates is rather slow. The hardened gel cannot be dissolved and quickly removed; it must be carefully sharpened and cut down in stages with special manicure tools.

In addition, gel nails do not tolerate sudden changes in temperature very well. For example, when entering a severe frost from a warm room, the gel coating becomes much more fragile and inelastic. Therefore, in such situations, you should take care of your artificial nails.

The main condition for the extension is the absence of wounds, injuries or cracks on the nails and in the nail zone of the fingers. Therefore, the master should take a good look at your hands before starting work.

The first step is preparation.

1. The nail plates are degreased. If necessary, the master carries out a shape correction.
2. The cuticles are treated with an unedged method to avoid injury to the nails or skin.
3. For better fixation of the applied material, the surface is sanded with a soft file or machine.
4. Then a special composition is applied to the nails - a primer. It dries the surface a little, removing excess moisture.
5. Before starting the procedure, the technician will hold your fingers under a UV lamp in order to disinfect the skin.

After the preparatory stage, the very process of building up with a gel begins.

The process is carried out as follows.

• The master glues tips on the nail plates prepared for the procedure.
• The gel is applied to the tips in layers. Each layer is dried under a lamp. The gel hardens very quickly, so the time between layers is very short. Usually, two applications of the building-up compound are enough.
• After the final layer is fully cured, the master will process the new artificial nails and give them the desired shape. This is done with a nail file.

Correction of the shape is recommended twice a month. Artificial gel nails can be decorated in all ways that are possible for natural nail plates. You can do your own manicure at home. The only important rule of thumb is that nail polish remover should be acetone-free. This component is too aggressive for a gel coat.

After removing the gel, carry out procedures to strengthen your own nail plates. It is useful to make nourishing baths with iodized sea salt. It is also recommended to periodically arrange masks of essential oils or natural juices on your fingers.

Advice from professional masters for manicure and nail extension.

• During the procedure for applying the gel, it is important to try not to move your fingers and hands. The composition that has not yet hardened can be easily damaged, and the master will have to remove the defective layer and start processing the nail from the very beginning.
• Try to monitor the condition of the nail plates and cuticles.It is highly undesirable to have burrs, uneven, gnawed edges at the nails, damaged or broken nail edges.

Problem nails significantly complicate the task of the master. We'll have to carry out a number of additional preparatory procedures. In many cases, it may be necessary to postpone the build-up for the time it takes to fix the defects.

• Two days before the procedure, it is advisable not to use creams, gels, lotions and other products applied to the skin of the hands and fingers.
• In no case do not try to remove the extended artificial plates from the nails yourself. This requires a certain amount of knowledge and skill. If you need to remove your gel nails, see a professional.
• If you have not previously worn long nails, it is recommended that you choose not too long for the first experience. It will take you a while to get used to the different sensations. It is best if the extended part of the plate will not be more than two-thirds of the length of your nail.
• If you plan to use heavy elements (for example, rhinestones) to further decorate the gel plates, do not overload the tip. Try to compose the composition so that the weight falls on half of the nail closer to the base and to its middle.

Acrylic extension for short nails occurs in almost the same way. After preparing the nail plates, the master fixes the tips for the base on them. Next, there is a layer-by-layer imposition of artificial material to simulate a marigold of the desired length.

Acrylic can also be used for any decoration.

How the process of acrylic nail extension takes place, see the video below.