Today they are long, strong and beautifulNails of any shape and color – no problem! To achieve this, it is not necessary to grow them, constantly strengthen them, monitor their shape and condition. Moreover, it is very difficult to do this if your nails are naturally thin and fragile, prone to splitting and fragility. In order to acquire beautiful long nails, you can undergo the extension procedure in any beauty salon. The extension procedure is quite simple, but time-consuming, because all 10 fingers need to be processed. Materials such as gel and acrylic are usually used for nail extension. After the extension procedure, you get long nails of the desired shape. The varnish on the extended nails lasts more than two or even three weeks. The shape of the nails does not need to be constantly corrected, it does not change until the correction procedure. Nail correction is carried out once every few weeks. It depends on how quickly your own nails grow. Growing, the nail reveals a space not filled with the extension material. Accordingly, it is not covered with varnish and differs from the main extended nail. Therefore, correction must be carried out when the need arises.

Types of building

Today, there are many types of nail extensions. Every woman can choose any suitable type of extension for herself.

• Fake nails

This is the simplest and cheapest type.extensions, previously only it was available to women. False nails are made of plastic and are attached with glue directly to the nail plate over its entire surface. This method of extension can be done independently at home, it is not difficult, but also short-lived. Moreover, the glue that is used to attach false nails is very harmful to your own nails, penetrates under the nail and into the skin.

• Type building

This type of extension is a bit reminiscent offalse nails, but tips are attached to your own nails not with harmful glue, but with other materials. Usually, gel or acrylic is used. The tip is attached to the nail by pouring a certain substance. Tips are also made of plastic, and gel or acrylic are less harmful to nails than glue.

• Acrylic build-up

This method of extension is performed with the help ofdisposable paper forms. The form is placed under the edge of your nail, and the nail is filled with acrylic on top. Acrylic is a mixture of acrylic powder and activator liquid. The brush is dipped in the liquid, then in the powder, and the mixture is immediately applied to the nail. A homogeneous, quickly hardening substance is formed. Acrylic is not only applied to your own nail, it is also given a certain length using a paper form. Then the nails are filed to the desired shape, polished from irregularities with a special machine with a set of cutters and grinding attachments. The nail is covered with varnish.

• Gel Extension

For this method of extension, a gel is used -a ready-made homogeneous mass, slightly reminiscent of nail polish in consistency, only thicker. Extension is also performed using paper forms. But for the gel to harden, hands are placed in a special ultraviolet lamp to dry the gel. After complete drying, the nails are given the necessary shape with a filing and grinding device. Acrylic and gel nails are the most popular type of extension today. It is believed that acrylic is much more durable than gel. However, it also harms our nails more. But there are many varieties of gel. Biogel includes natural components and organic resins. There is also gel with an admixture of silk fibers and gel nail polish. Gel is less harmful to our nails, but less durable and long-lasting compared to acrylic. In addition to visiting a manicurist, self-care for extended nails is necessary.

Care for the expanded nails

Nail extension involves the following:regular corrections, where the master will take all the necessary steps to care for them, change the shape and color of your nails according to your wishes. However, you should not limit yourself to just visiting the salon. Caring for extended nails at home will provide you with beautiful and neat nails and a well-groomed look of your hands. Here are some basic rules and tips on how to properly care for extended nails, which will always keep your hands in perfect condition.

Getting used to nails If you wished that yournew nails were long, you will need some time to adapt. You will be able to get used to the new length in a few days. Extended nails are very durable, but still do not put them to the test, as they can split or crack. Extended nails are literally poured into your natural nail, so if any injury occurs, the nail will be damaged along with your nail. Be careful!

We make corrections on time Correction of extensionsnails are done on average once every three weeks. However, this can happen more often or less often, depending on the growth rate of natural nails. As the extended nail grows, it reveals an area of ​​the natural nail that is not covered by the extension material. If you do not correct it in time, air can get under the extended nail, and it can even break off. Correction should be done in time, or even more often than necessary.

Acetone-Free Products Acetone can destroy yourextended nails, it dissolves gel and acrylic. If you want to change the color of the varnish you are tired of on your own, use a special nail polish remover for extended nails or at least an acetone-free product. Household chemicals should also not contain acetone, or work around the house in gloves.

Special nail polishes It will be better if youbuy special professional varnishes for extended nails. In this case, you will be able to change the color of your nails as often as you want, without waiting for correction. However, if you do not have this opportunity, check that the varnish has a normal consistency and expiration date.

Special files Forget about usingscissors and nail nippers, they are only suitable for natural nails. Such tools can simply split extended nails, leaving cracks on them. To change the shape or length of the nail, use special files for extended nails. They will have a mark with the numbers 100/100 or 80/80 - this is the abrasiveness of the file that will cope with gel or acrylic. Do not use metal files for filing and polishing.

Cuticle care During the process of extension andcorrection procedures, the manicurist processes the cuticle with a special device. The cuticle is sort of filed down and cleaned off with a special grinding attachment. However, caring for extended nails also involves self-care of the cuticle between corrections. Do not forget to trim the resulting hangnails and nourish the cuticle and skin around the nail with oils.

Avoid temperature changes Extended nailssensitive to sudden temperature changes, which can make them more fragile, even crack or split. Avoid prolonged heating in a bathhouse or sauna, and after leaving the steam room, do not jump immediately into an ice pool, let your nails cool naturally.

Removing extended nails If you decide to removeextended nails, consult a specialist. Extended nails are dissolved using a special compound, and the remains are filed off with a grinding or polishing file. It is unlikely that you will be able to do this yourself at home.

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