Acrylic nail modeling and design with colored acrylic powders

Girls always want their manicure to look neat, fresh, and natural, but they do not always take proper care of them, using care products and rubber gloves when working with chemicals. Because of this, the structure of the nail plate gradually begins to deteriorate, becomes thinner, and breaks.

To restore the broken length of the nail surface, you can perform nail extensions with acrylic powder. It is safe for the structure and helps fill cracks, damage, and chips.

How acrylic powder works

Girls often do nail repairs with acrylic in the salon, since the material is hypoallergenic and therefore absolutely safe for the structure of the client’s plate, carefully filling in all the unevenness and damage.

To work, acrylic powder is mixed with monomer - a special liquid that dilutes it to the desired dense consistency, which is easily and evenly distributed over the client’s nails.

There are several types of acrylic that are used for manicure:

• Transparent. A universal type, which is usually used for extensions, but can be used to strengthen nails before applying a decorative coating;
• Color. Used to cover the entire surface or create an unusual design;
• Camouflage. It adapts to the shade of the plate and has a loose consistency, so it is applied in a thin layer. Needed to level out unevenness and defects so that they are not noticeable after applying a color coating;
• Finishing. Topcoats based on acrylic powder are used to preserve the results of the work for a long time. Can be glossy, matte or shimmery (with small sparkles).

The powder contains polymers that practically do not harden in air, so you need to dry your nails after applying the solution in a special ultraviolet lamp. The effect polymerizes for one minute.

Many masters recommend using the composition, as it has positive aspects:

1. Safety.
2. Versatility. Can be used for extensions, as a base coat or used instead of regular gel polish.
3. When distributed evenly over the plate, it creates the effect of smooth nails, completely masking damage, dents, unevenness and roughness.
4. Easy to remove. Correction of work for which the acrylic mixture is used is carried out quickly, like the main session.
5. It has restorative properties, helping to gradually strengthen nails.

If you use a high-quality composition and apply it correctly, you can perform the manipulations at home. The effect will look neat and natural.

What to consider?

Acrylic powder is not a universal powder that is used for all types of applications. In fact, there is a different powder for each function. It differs in production volume, particle size and often quality, which is noted by highly qualified nail service professionals. The product that is used for sprinkling and extension may not be suitable for decorating nails, especially if you want to create a small pattern. In addition, the powder can have different textures. If one variety can be coated on top with a sealing agent, then the other does not need it. The same can be said about polishing: this phase is not needed if a relief pattern is created with acrylic powder.

As for the file material, you cannot use a metal product in your work. When purchasing the desired product, you need to carefully study its characteristics on the label. When the monomer and powder come into contact, the acrylic substance compacts and dries quickly. You will have to work quickly and minimally rubbing the layer over the same place. It is worth noting the price issue, since often among cheap materials there are products that are harmful to the skin and nails themselves

It is also important not to forget about resting the nail plates, because from constant extension and strengthening they can weaken

Contraindications and restrictions

Despite the fact that acrylic powder is absolutely safe for nail health and hypoallergenic, nail technicians do not always recommend extensions to prevent damage to the surface.

Contraindications are prescribed in the form of recommendations from cosmetology, so the client himself decides whether to comply with them or not:

• Diabetes;
• Pregnancy (mostly early stages);
• Undergoing chemical therapy;
• Taking antibiotics and hormonal drugs;
• Allergic reaction to acrylic;
• Hormonal imbalances due to stress and depression.

Failure to comply with the master’s restrictions can lead to a premature decline in the effect of manipulation, which is associated with changes in the girl’s hormonal levels. However, keep in mind that the presence of allergies to the products used can affect the client’s health, so it is important to take this parameter into account.

You can first test for the presence of acrylic powder by applying it to a sensitive area of ​​the skin for 30 minutes. Despite the hypoallergenic composition, sometimes women experience individual intolerance to it.

However, there are factors that can affect the health of natural nails:

• Fungal infections of the plate;
• Damaged nails (increased thinness, brittleness);
• Damage to the sensitive skin of the fingers under the plate.

If you apply nail extensions or regular decorative coating in the form of gel polish for a long time, the structure of your nails may begin to deteriorate. To prevent this, it is recommended to periodically take a break after the last correction for 1.5-2 months. During this period, the nails will recover and partially grow back.

Features of nail care

Important! Failure to follow the rules for wearing acrylic nails sometimes leads to disastrous consequences. If the coating begins to peel off, fungus or bacteria may get underneath it.

To prevent this from happening, you need to follow the rules of care:

1. After a shower, swimming pool or any water procedures, excess moisture should be removed with napkins or a towel. If your hands sweat, you should periodically use baby powder;
2. Carry out hygiene procedures with antibacterial soap;
3. If after extensions part of the coating breaks off, you should immediately contact a specialist. Removing a small chip is cheaper and safer than redoing the work;
4. Correction of acrylic coating should be done 2 times a month in the salon. In between procedures, you can cover your nails with clear varnish at home. This will make the manicure look neater;
5. If you want to remove nail polish, you need to take a product without acetone; it does not spoil acrylic or damage the cuticle;
6. Acrylic can cause dermatitis. The skin around the nail peels, dries, and turns red. You can try to relieve dryness with nourishing creams. If the symptoms do not go away, then the acrylic coating must be removed;
7. Without care, nails become hard and can break. To keep the plate flexible, you need to lubricate it every day with oil, for example, peach oil.

Strengthening nails

Important! It is imperative to avoid hitting your nails hard on hard surfaces, as there is a high risk of damaging the coating. In difficult cases, the nail under the acrylic layer may crack.

Necessary products for acrylic extensions

If you take into account the recommendations and instructions for applying the acrylic composition, you can use it at home. It does not have a pungent odor and is safe for the client, so there are no special restrictions or prohibitions on the equipment of the place of work.

However, you first need to prepare consumables and tools to perform the manipulations. The acrylic powder itself must be of high quality, make sure it is certified to prevent irritation of the epidermis.

In addition to acrylic powder and monomer for diluting it, during work a degreaser, primer, and colored pigments are used for applying a decorative coating (including base and top).

Prepare supplies in advance:

1. File.
2. Bafik.
3. Pusher for pushing back cuticles.
4. A machine with manicure cutters (or cuticle nippers).
5. Extension form.
6. Brush.
7. Container for mixing the solution.
8. UV lamp.

Pre-prepare an antiseptic to clean your instruments before use. If you ignore the recommendations, there is a risk of infection and dirt getting under the skin during work, which can lead to blood poisoning.

Materials

Materials and equipment for nail extensions are currently freely available on the market, and therefore anyone can buy them. Accordingly, in order to carry out home extensions, you only need to have a certain amount of money and free time.

All materials are quite expensive, and therefore home extensions can be more expensive than salon extensions. However, the purchased materials are not enough for one time, and therefore if you are going to carry out home extensions many times, the benefits will still be obvious. But the result, especially the first few times, will be incomparably lower than that of the master. So, in order to perform acrylic nail extensions, as in the video, you will need:

1. Acrylic powder for creating nails;
2. Monomer to create a plastic mixture;
3. A set of files for grinding, polishing and sharpening artificial nails;
4. Acrylic brushes that are convenient for you;
5. Acrylic remover used for hair extensions and for washing brushes;
6. Degreaser;
7. Primer;
8. Forms or tips (if tips, you will also need glue and nippers for them).

It is worth mentioning that it is much easier for a novice master to create acrylic nails using tips, since the extension technology is quite simple. If the master lacks skills, they turn out more beautiful than those made on molds. However, when applied to molds, the plates become more natural. Video tutorials on acrylic nail extensions for beginners can clarify the entire process.

https://youtu.be/qkfu5Utsi_Y

How to properly and effectively extend nails with acrylic powder

You can perform the manipulations at home. If you choose consumables, acrylic powder and other compounds wisely, applying them will be convenient, and extensions will not take much time. Before getting your nails done, pay attention to a proper manicure.

To do this, you cannot use nail scissors to cut off the free edge; it is recommended to choose a file with high abrasiveness, moving it in one direction to prevent the formation of detachments. Push back the cuticle with a pusher, and then, if necessary, cut it with a red cutter or remove it with pliers.

Once the manicure stage is complete, remove the sawdust with a brush and degrease the surface so that the products apply evenly and last a long time.

After this, you can begin extensions with acrylic powder:

1. Apply primer to the entire surface of the nail in one, thin layer. There is no need to dry it in an ultraviolet lamp.
2. Cut the shape to the desired length of the future nail and install it. It should become a natural extension of the nail plate, not dig into its base too much. She herself is put on under the base of the nail, and the side wings are folded, creating a cone.
3. Mix acrylic powder and monomer in a separate container. Using a brush, take a small drop of product and apply to the nail. Using smooth but firm movements, spread over the entire surface.
4. Turn your finger over to allow the solution to drip into the center to ensure an even coating. Hold your hand in this position for 10-15 seconds and correct any unevenness with your brush, if any.
5. If there is not enough mass in any area, re-dip the brush into the solution and apply it to the nail. Turn it over again and distribute the mixture evenly.
6. Place your hand in the ultraviolet lamp for a minute.
7. Carefully remove the mold from the attached acrylic. If there are chips or damage to the surface, you can cut it down and repeat the manipulations. However, there is no need to pick it out with your finger or a pusher, as this helps remove the upper layers of the nail, which causes it to deteriorate and detachments to form.

You need to do the extensions gradually, working with each nail in turn. You should not work with your entire hand at the same time, and only then dry the result in a lamp, since while working with some nails, the composition on others will begin to blur, losing their shape.

Typically, extensions take about an hour or an hour and a half. After this, you can apply the base and perform the usual decorative gel polish coating.

Nails extended with acrylic last a long time until the moment when the girl herself wants to remove the effect. You need to care for them in the same way as regular ones, and remove the length with a file, moving it in one direction. If chips or cracks form, you can always make additional extensions, since acrylic tightly fills the damage.

What it is?

Acrylic, now used in cosmetology, once came here from the dental field - doctors used it to create fillings and removable dentures. It turned out that this unique material can also be used in nail art. Thanks to its plasticity and lightness, it can fill all microcracks and unevenness of the nail plate, as well as solve the following problems:

• Restore the structure after prolonged “wearing” of extended “claws”;
• Strengthen and give additional strength;
• Slightly change or adjust the shape;
• Create breathtaking three-dimensional figures (stucco moldings) on the surface.

In our case, the so-called acrylic powder deserves special attention, which, when mixed with glue or monomer, creates a porous coating that can allow air to pass through it. In addition, there is no need to turn on a UV lamp to dry the composition - hardening can occur under natural conditions.

Tips from nail technicians

• Before the process, you should thoroughly wash your hands with antibacterial gel or soap.
• It will be easier for beginning craftswomen to work with tips rather than with forms.
• Professionals recommend that girls who are planning to do their own nail extensions using acrylics should purchase only high-quality materials, preferably from the same company. Otherwise, even with the right technology, the results may be disappointing.
• One of the disadvantages of the material is its pungent odor. Therefore, extensions should be done in a well-ventilated room. If possible, you can carry out the transformation in the open-air garden.
• In addition to the pungent odor of the polymerized substance, another problem is dust from leveling the plate with a file. To protect yourself, you should use a medical mask.
• Do not use the substance if there is a fungal disease on the nails or if there are injuries.

Acrylic nail powder is considered a useful invention that helps tidy up your nails at home. The advantage of the procedure is that the acrylic coating lasts for a long time. After working magic on your hands for 1-2 hours, you can free yourself from any actions with your nails for several weeks.