Features of extension of short nails

Recently, many girls prefer to build up small nails with gel. This is because such nails are neater, natural-looking, comfortable to wear and perfect for any look. In addition, the extension of short nails ensures the strengthening of the plates and allows you to create an original design.

Short extended nails are very popular in modern nail art, as they fully comply with fashion standards and give the handles a natural well-groomed look. Such a manicure does not interfere with everyday life and is easily created at home.

Often, masters recommend their clients to build up small nails as a strengthening procedure, since the gel reliably protects the corneal surface from flaking and breaking.

Marigold augmentation is usually performed with a gel or special biological agents. In the first case, the plates do not look quite natural, but are characterized by increased strength. As for biogel, it is applied in a small layer, while the flexible structure makes the nails "alive".

Sometimes acrylic is also used for building, but it is in minimal demand, since it has a pungent odor and quickly loses its shine during wear.

Despite the minor disadvantages of such a build-up, many ladies decide on the procedure and choose exactly the short length, since it has a number of advantages.

• Versatility and practicality. Small marigolds look elegant, delicate and are considered graceful. A short manicure goes well with any outfit and is suitable for both daily and evening looks.
• Ease of extension. Unlike long nails, short versions are created faster and easier, which means that every girl can handle this technique at home.
• Huge design possibilities. Saturated and contrasting tones look best on cropped plates, complementing the fashionista's image with charm and elegance. On long nails, a manicure in a similar design may seem vulgar and defiant.
• Easy care. Plates only need periodic shortening and shape adjustments.

The process of building short nails with a gel is no different from other types of building that are carried out with modeling materials.

At home, extension includes three main actions: the nail is covered with a protective compound, modeling with a gel is performed and the manicure is given the final look by creating a smooth surface.

For beginners, experts recommend building the work in stages and adhering to the simple instructions described below.

• First of all, you need to prepare your hands and do a regular hygienic manicure. The cuticle cannot be steamed and cut - it is enough to treat it with an emollient and push it to the base with an orange stick. The surface of the plate itself should be sanded with a nail file and degreased - this approach will ensure in the future a strong adhesion of the surface of the nail with the gel. Then the plates are primed to remove excess moisture.
• After that, they proceed to the most crucial moment - building up. Tips or special shapes are glued to each finger and, using a small brush, without touching the edges of the skin, they are painted over with gel. In this case, the edges of the forms should remain unattached for a few millimeters. The nail is dried under a UV lamp - a similar procedure is needed not only to fix the gel, but also to remove fungi and microbes. It is important that the fingers remain motionless during drying, otherwise the gel that has not been completely processed may be damaged.
• After the marigolds have dried in the lamp for no more than two minutes, the modeling agent is reapplied and the procedure is carried out in the same way as in the first stage. The second layer will provide the manicure with greater firmness and durability.
• The final stage will be the formation of the marigold and its polishing.

In addition, short nails can be extended with a gel that contains natural ingredients. Biogel is considered harmless. It protects the nail from brittleness and allows air to penetrate the corneous cells. The procedure for creating a manicure is carried out in the same way as with a regular gel.

To achieve a good result, you must take into account the following recommendations:

• the length of the extended nail should not exceed 2/3 of the length of the natural plate, otherwise the manicure will turn out to be unnatural and rough;
• when applying biogel, it is important to control the center of gravity - it should be on the main line of the “smile”;
• when working with natural material, it is best to use not modeling forms, but tips, which are an artificial nail superimposed on half the length of a natural plate and fixed with a gel.

Regardless of whether a regular gel or biogel was applied during the build-up, short plates need to be regularly updated and adjusted.You can remove the gel from the nails only by cutting, which is desirable to be carried out in specialized salons, since due to inexperience at home there is a risk of surface damage. In addition, after removing the gel, the nails must be provided with restorative care.

No less popular for building short marigolds is such material as acrylic. It is a powder that is mixed with a special agent. Working with acrylic requires experience and skill, as it hardens quickly.

The advantage of acrylic manicure is that it does not require drying under a UV lamp. The downside is the fact that during modeling it has an unpleasant odor. Apply acrylic only to tips, and remove with a solvent.

Modern nail art is presented in various designs, but small nails are considered the most fashionable and stylish. The trend of naturalness is relevant not only this season, but also in the future.

The grown marigolds can be decorated with one of several options.

• French millennium. This is a type of French manicure in which the smile line is decorated with a lot of sparkles. In addition, the classic jacket on small nails can be supplemented with other decorative elements and colored rhinestones.
• Solid color design. Bright matte coatings will look gorgeous on small plates. Contrasting colors do not require decorations and patterns, as they create a stunning effect on their own.
• Ombre. Ideal for short plates and is characterized by a smooth transition of shades. For this design it is necessary to use “pure” colors and combine them with mother-of-pearl.

More ideas for short nail designs in the next video.