Nail extension with tips: features of the technique, step-by-step instructions (40 photos)

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There are situations in life when you simply need to turn into a prom queen in a short time, so that no one has any doubts about it. An ideal manicure is one of the components of transformation, which not only complements your image, but also helps you gain confidence in your own charm.

It's no secret that real design masterpieces are achieved on long nails, but growing them naturally often lacks the patience and desire. In addition, nails often peel and break, and manicure turns into a terrible sight . Fortunately, modern cosmetology offers an alternative to tedious nail growing - artificial nail extensions. There are different extension technologies, but the technology of nail extension with tips is the simplest procedure in terms of technique.

give their nails a presentable and impeccable appearance in just a few hours . Let's take a closer look at what extension tips are and what they come in, and together we will look at step-by-step instructions with video training on how to properly do nail extensions with tips.

Photo of the final result after nail extensions using tips

Features of the technology

Tip extensions on natural nails are a completely safe and painless procedure. Anyone can do it on their own, just knowing some rules and having instructions in front of you, which you can find below.

To extend a nail using tips you don’t need many tools, and the first time will only take a couple of hours. But the result obtained with acrylic or gel extensions with tips will exceed all positive expectations!

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Also, for nail extensions on tips, special glue can be used, and the products themselves are disposable.

This technique is used when extensions on natural plates using forms are impossible or very problematic.

This happens in such cases:

severely bitten nails, without a free edge;
breaking off the natural tips of the nails;
uncomfortable sides on the nail plates.

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Preparatory work

Before you extend your nails with tips at home, you will need to know some features.

For proper work and an excellent final result, you need to have all the necessary tools, as well as experience in nail service.

Anyone who learns this skill at home can try doing extensions first on their relatives, and then do it professionally.

What is the list of special tools and necessary materials required for the job?

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tips and tip cutters;
gel;
UV lamp;
cotton pads;
brushes, manicure tools;
degreaser and antiseptic;
a product that can make the gel more liquid.

Each of these tools should be at hand during work. Manicure tools must be treated against infections.

Types of tips and which ones to choose

Types of tips are divided into several categories:

By appointment. It all depends on what kind of manicure you are going to do. For example, for a classic French style, thicker tips are chosen; for building up and covering the plates with colored gel, transparent tips are chosen; if you are going to decorate the tips only with a design, you choose colored ones or use ready-made solutions that just need to be covered with clear varnish.

According to the form. The difference in tip shape is important, and the choice depends on your preferences and the individual characteristics of natural marigolds. The classic version of tips is most similar in appearance to natural nails. Other tips for modeling nail plates are non-contact, tapered, “American” and for almond-shaped nails.

Tips of different shapes

By color. The color range of products is very wide. There are transparent options, nude, colored - matte, glossy, with a pattern, with a design, French tips to create a smile.

Multi-colored tips for extensions

Based on manufacturing materials. In production, when producing tips, three materials are usually used. These are polyflex, ABS plastic and nylon.

Tips made of different materials
When choosing and purchasing tips, pay attention to the following points and details:

Products must be intact, without nicks, chips, rough surfaces or scratches.
Consider what shape and thickness the blanks should be so that the design on artificial nails looks natural.
Choose high-quality tips so that they are strong. Even though the purchase will cost you a little more, the item will be much more reliable.
When choosing template sizes, try to guess the size. It’s okay if they are a little larger than the nail, so the shape will fit better on the manicure.
If you are going to do your own manicure with tips all the time, buy sets that will definitely have templates that are ideal for you.

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The most common types of tips:

Tips-tips

These are disposable products that are attached to the edge of a natural nail using a special glue that comes with them.

Most often, one set of such templates includes products of different sizes, so that you can choose the shape individually for your manicure.

The technology of extensions using tip tips is very simple, the template does not reach the cuticle area, so you do not have to struggle with glue for a long time, trying to adapt the tips to the cuticle.

Tips for extensions

Upper forms

These are special reusable forms of different sizes. The material is laid out inside the product, pressed against the nail, under the cuticle, and dried in a lamp. Holding the tips of the plates, the tips are removed and the nails are given the correct shape with a file.

Liquid tips

These forms are also reusable, but unlike the upper forms, here you give the future nails an outline, a base layer. Then, after drying in a lamp, the liquid tip is removed and the nail is laid out in layers of gel, drying each layer.

Classic tips

These are disposable products on which glue is applied. It is easiest to grow your nails with classic tips; this action does not require you to have any specific skills in nail design. You just need to select the tips of the correct shape, apply glue and firmly fix the shape on the nails. The excess length is cut off with a regular nail file. To apply the glue, use the brush that comes with the kit.

Helpful information

If you decide to add length to your nails, you should learn some basic rules that will help you achieve maximum naturalness of your nails.

Correctly chosen tips are the key to a successful manicure. Each nail should be given special attention, since cutting out the desired shape of the nails of the right hand may not coincide with the left.
The tip application should take up a little less than half of the entire nail. If the artificial nail takes up more space, it needs to be cut down.
Do not ignore the process of polishing the nail plate. You should not file off the entire nail, just remove the glossy layer for a strong grip.
It is better to apply the glue to the tips using a toothpick. Remember, the specially designed material dries within 15 seconds, so act quickly.
For beginners, it is better to purchase a special gel glue, as it takes longer to dry. Its adhesiveness is high, but at the same time you have time to apply it evenly and carefully glue the tips.
The artificial material is so versatile that you can apply regular nail polish over it to create a “quick manicure.”

An artificial tip will serve you for quite a long time, but as the nail grows, you will have to resort to correction.

Do not forget that chemical compounds have a detrimental effect on your nails, so take breaks between extensions. At this time, take nourishing baths to strengthen your nails with the addition of sea salt or special restorative mixtures for nails.

Required tools and materials

Of course, for nail extensions using tips, you will need the tips themselves that you choose.

You will also need:

lamp for drying nails;
glue for gluing tips;
a manicure machine or several nail files with different abrasives;
tip cutter, which removes the excess length of the tip;
buff for filing artificial ends;
pusher for moving away contact areas (cuticles and side ridges);
brush for applying gel (acrylic, biogel, etc.);
lint-free wipes that will not leave small lint on artificial plates;
degreasing liquid;
acidic or acid-free primer;
base, to create durable nails;
a topcoat used on artificial plates to give a shine or matte finish.

Before applying the top, you can use a colored gel coating, so that later you can proudly show off your perfect manicure, saying, “Wow, how good I am at doing my own nails!”

Tools for nail extension with tips

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Preparation

Before you add nail extensions, you need to do a regular manicure. For this:

Remove cuticles, remove pterygium, trim nails.
Using a file with a fine abrasive or buff, remove the top shine of natural nails and remove dust from the nails.
Coat your fingers with a degreaser.
Apply primer to the plates and wait for it to dry in the open air. For gel and acrylic coatings, applying a primer is mandatory.
Apply the base and then dry it in a lamp. Regardless of whether you are inclined towards gel or acrylic extensions, the sticky layer of the base does not need to be removed.

The next stage will be the actual nail extension using tips.

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How to extend nails using tips at home

When performing manipulations yourself, you need to be as careful as possible so as not to spoil the quality of the manicure. To do this, first make sure of the quality of the compounds used, which can harm the health of your nails.

Also focus on the health of your nail plates. Painful, thinned nails are not suitable for this technique, because it can only ruin them, which is associated with a high mechanical load on the edge.

Any design for this technology is suitable if you choose the classic colorless tip version. For example, many girls use a camouflage base instead of a standard transparent adhesive base; then, after fixing it, they just need to draw a smile line and get a French manicure.

It is recommended to perform work correction once every 2.5-3 weeks. You shouldn’t remove it too early, since the fresh gel sticks on strongly, which is why there is a high probability of damage to the upper stratum corneum of the nails, but there is no need to re-wear them.

Extension technology step by step

The presented instructions tell you how to do nail extensions using classic (disposable) tips:

Select templates of the required size and, for convenience, lay them out in front of you in the order of gluing.
Glue the tips onto your nails using special glue and pressing the shape firmly, holding it from above and below.
Using a tip cutter, cut off the excess length of the nails and file down the free edges.

Apply camouflage on top, model the natural tubercle and shape of the nails, dry them under the lamp. To apply gel (or acrylic), use a special brush.
Remove the sticky layer from the gel.
On false nails, the camouflage lays flat, but you still need to trim it, removing thickness and length if necessary.
Apply topcoat and colored varnish with decor as you wish.

Your manicure on tips is ready!

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Applying gel polish to the substrate

To properly apply gel polish to the palette, you should determine the degree of its transparency. Opaque coatings are applied in two layers, translucent ones in three. Cover the top with top. If the gel polish is translucent - a haze for a jacket or berry, then make a base: the first layer is painted with a dense nude shade, similar to the color of a natural nail.

You can make several options for this coating for beige, peach, and pink substrates. Each color can be warm or cool, which increases the number of options. With such a palette it will be easy to determine the natural color of the client’s nails and show her how gel polishes will look on her hands.

If the gel polish is neon, a white base is made for it - the same as for nails. Then it will be bright. For gel polishes of the “cat’s eye” series and for mirror rubbing, a black base is made.

Care Tips

To ensure that your manicure pleases you and those around you for as long as possible, follow these tips:

Regularly apply cream to the skin of your hands, thoroughly rubbing it into the cuticle area.
Always use gloves when handling household chemicals.
Avoid steaming your palms too often.
During the cold season, do not go outside without gloves.
Do not hit your nails on hard surfaces or try to pick anything out with them.

These are the basic tips for caring for extended manicure, which every self-respecting girl should adhere to.

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Photo ideas

Manicure with tips is a very reasonable choice for girls who value their time. This design turns out no less beautiful than extensions using forms, and much less time is spent on its creation.

Below you will find the best photo ideas for manicures made using tips, as well as beautiful photo examples of manicures using ready-made tips.

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