What can (and cannot) be done with extended nails?

Proper cuticle care

When caring for extended nails with gel, do not forget about the cuticle. In some people it grows quickly and requires the use of specialized products that can slow its growth. If you don’t do this, your manicure will look sloppy over time. And this despite the fact that the gel itself will remain in perfect order.

To soften the cuticle, you can use special softening oils that contain vitamins. They must be rubbed into the base of the nail plate. It is advisable to do this several times a week.

Features of gel polish

I really love this coating, because if you do everything correctly, you get a stunning effect:

1. The varnish lasts for a couple of weeks without losing its luxurious appearance.
2. Manicure does not require daily attention and filing.
3. You can increase the length of the nail if desired.
4. The composition dries quickly, so the procedure does not take much time.
5. An experienced master will remove the coating without harming the nail plate.
6. It is possible to apply regular varnish on top; it can also be easily removed.
7. No chemical smell.

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An artificial nail is hard, can be done quickly and saves time, which is extremely valuable in today’s frantic pace of life.

You can’t get your nails wet before getting a manicure! Only completely dry hands will ensure a good grip. The master, of course, will treat the surface with dehydrators, but I recommend being safe.

How to properly apply polish on extended nails

For several weeks it is not necessary to save the drawing that was made by the specialist during extension or correction. Girls sometimes want to change the color of their manicure more often than every correction. But to paint your extended nails yourself, you need to know a few rules:

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• nail polish remover should not contain acetone - it damages the surface of the extended nails;
• the varnish chosen for application should also not contain acetone;
• before applying varnish, you must use a base varnish;
• The varnish is applied in no more than 1-2 layers, because it lasts much longer on artificial nails than on natural ones;
• the choice of varnish should be based on its quality - it is better to have several bottles of good varnish than many colors of poor quality;
• Don't repaint your nails too often.

Performing a manicure at home

It happens that a manicure gets boring if it remains the same for several weeks.
If desired, the extended nails can be repainted, giving them a new look. To do this, you first need to wipe off the varnish. It is necessary to use special means to cope with this. They must be designed for extended nails. You definitely need to pay attention to the fact that they do not contain acetone, otherwise it will simply soften the gel. The varnish layer is usually removed without any problems. On top, you can paint your nails any color. However, you should choose only high-quality varnish. It should be applied to the plate in a thin layer. There is no need to try to make several layers, otherwise this measure will lead to impaired breathing of the natural nail. As a result, it will be severely damaged.

If all the rules are followed, the extended nails will last quite a long time. Despite this, they should be removed after 1.5–2 years. Do not forget that your own nails need rest. The break period must be at least three months. Only after this can the procedure be carried out again.

How long should you not get your nails wet?

The period during which the client is not allowed to wet their hands usually depends on the quality of the compounds that were used in the salon and applied to the nails, since they have different drying times.

Most often, it is recommended to refrain from wet procedures for 2-3 hours. Most dyes completely harden during this time, so the girl does not have to worry about the integrity of the work. However, when working with shellac, this time is reduced to 1-2 hours due to the improved composition and the small amount of diluents in the composition.

Do not use creams on the day of your manicure.

Cuticle creams and oils are, of course, the most important elements of your daily skincare routine, but not the day before you go for a manicure. Particles of oil-containing products remain on the skin for a very long time, which makes it much more difficult for the specialist to process it. Dry cuticles are much easier to work with and give cleaner results. In addition, all these remaining oils and creams clog the master’s tool. Don't worry about dry skin: once the manicure is completed, you will be offered cuticle oil and hand cream.

Nail correction

Correction, carried out efficiently and at the right time, is an important principle of caring for extended nails. The master will apply the necessary material to the grown part of natural nails. If you skip the correction procedure or rarely perform it, your nails will become brittle and brittle and will look very sloppy. Correction must be carried out at least every 3-4 weeks

If your nail is damaged, it is best to contact a nail technician. There is no need to try to remove the extended nails on your own - this can seriously damage your own. If this is still urgently necessary, then you need not just cut the nail, but purchase special products. Gel nails can only be removed in salons.

Every two years, natural nails must be given a break from extensions. The break should last at least three months - this is the time needed to completely renew the nail plate. At this time, you need to actively apply various restorative procedures and use restorative agents.

Advice to the client about nail extensions

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For those who decided to get their nails done for the first time, you need to know some things. They will save your time and keep your nails in excellent condition as long as you wear them.

• Try not to grow long nails for the first time. They cannot be removed like false nails, the moment they get in the way and put on again, until the next visit to the master they will be part of your hands. You need to get used to them gradually. After some time, a couple of days or a week, you will no longer separate yourself and your hands with long nails
• Try to be careful in ordinary situations, for example, when opening the door of a refrigerator or car. Skill will be required when typing on a computer keyboard or using a telephone, and fastening buttons or zippers. Over time, this accuracy will be performed automatically, giving a certain character or even charm to your movements.
• When choosing a design or shape, describe in detail your wishes to the master, tell us what kind of work you often have to do with your hands, be sure to listen to his advice after he looks at your hands. He may recommend not the longest nails for the first extension, perhaps not the shape that you would like to get right away, but you will have to make a decision about what nails you will wear yourself
• Acrylic and gel nails can be removed by contacting a specialist; it is not that expensive, but it takes some time, from 30 minutes to an hour. You can do this even if you don’t plan to build them up, but walk around with your nails after removing them
• Never try to remove nails yourself. You can damage the area where the nail is formed, which can lead to very sad consequences. It may take a lot of effort and time to correct the situation. You may even have to wear extended nails for a long time in order to hide the defect.
• If natural nails grow in an irregular shape (flat, concave or very short), by extending artificial nails, you can straighten their shape and achieve the desired length. For many people, nail extensions help them get rid of bad nail habits and transform the appearance of their hands in one day.
• Do not tap the ends of your nails on hard surfaces, do not use your nails to open anything, do not squeeze or try to bend them. Modern materials with appropriate nail care do not have a negative effect. In addition, your fingers and nails are periodically examined by an experienced master, who can always tell you what to do so as not to harm your nails.
• It is not advisable for pregnant women to have artificial nails, or if you are taking hormonal medications or antibiotics.

The most common Rumors and Myths about nail extensions Myth 1. Nail extensions spoil your natural nails.
Reality: The materials used in extensions do not damage nails.
Both acrylic and gel are safe for natural nails. Nails are damaged by inexperienced, unskilled nail technicians by heavily filing the client’s natural nail. The clients themselves save money on removing and tearing off artificial nails from natural nails along with the top layer of the nail plate, disfiguring the cuticle area with files. While wearing artificial nails, natural nails are in a protected sealed state and are not subject to any aggressive external influences. In most cases, with constant wearing of extended nails, even a damaged natural nail acquires the correct direction of growth and shape, stops peeling and can completely acquire an aesthetic appearance. Extensions are also recommended for those who have a lot of stress on their nails. Myth 2. All masters are the same and do the work the same way and there is no difference where and to whom to go to get your nails done.
Reality: Nail extension is a procedure that requires constant improvement and training from the artist.
Diligence, but at first glance the procedure does not seem complicated. Good masters train for years. Pay attention to the availability of advanced training diplomas. Visiting expensive salons does not guarantee the quality of work. In a salon there is also a much greater chance of running into an amateur or a novice master than with a master at home. As a rule, novice masters go to the salon to work. And most importantly, there is no good nail technician who can do nail extensions for 3 kopecks. Myth 3. Is gel better than Acrylic or vice versa?
Reality: I wonder who started the rumor among the masses that gel is better than acrylic and does not damage the nail.
Acrylic and Gel belong to the same group of chemicals. Acrylates. Myth 4: Extended nails require frequent and difficult care.
Reality: Artificial nails require maintenance only once every 2-4 weeks (correction).
On extended nails, even the cheapest varnish lasts an average of 2 weeks. With artificial nails, you are much less likely to have to do a trimmed manicure with steaming. Dirt collects under such nails less often, and you can forget about hangnails altogether. Myth 5. You can’t fiddle around in water for a long time, do laundry, wash dishes or floors, etc.
Reality: All this can be done, many advise wearing gloves, and this will protect not only your nails, but also the skin of your hands from harmful caustic substances, but washing dishes and without gloves it does not cause much harm.
Myth 6. Natural nails do not breathe under acrylic/gel.
Reality: The very concept of “breathing” is no longer true.
Even an ordinary person who knows how to think logically will understand that this is not so. Nails are keratinized tissue that allows moisture, fat, etc. to pass through small pores. Nail nutrition occurs in the matrix, in the area under the cuticle, and through capillaries, so just use cuticle oil, drink vitamins and your nails will receive the necessary nutrition and be healthy ! Myth 7: Artificial nails break quickly.
Reality: In fact, extended nails are very strong and very difficult to break, provided, of course, high-quality materials and a good master.
Exceptions: excessive sweating of the hands, pregnancy, taking hormonal medications (including contraceptives). So if the material begins to peel off, crumble, or does not stick at all, look for a problem in the master or in your health. Myth 8: Extended nails require frequent and difficult care.
Reality: Artificial nails require maintenance only once every 2-4 weeks (correction).
On extended nails, even the cheapest varnish lasts an average of 2 weeks. With artificial nails, you are much less likely to have to do a trimmed manicure with steaming. Dirt collects under such nails less often, and you can forget about hangnails altogether. Myth 9: Extending toenails is nonsense.
Reality: In fact, toenail extensions can solve the problems of many women.
Of course, we mean problem nails. In addition, such a service can be very useful in the summer, when you want to look perfect. Moreover, it is even easier to care for extended toenails, and for those who have good toenails, you can simply seal them with gel, either colored or in the form of a “French manicure.” This coverage will be enough for 5 weeks for sure, or even more. Nail correction, what is it for?
Nail correction is important!
Nail correction is an important procedure that should not be neglected. During it, material is added to the nail area, next to the cuticle, the smile line is raised (if possible), and the beautiful shape of the nail is restored. It is very important to observe certain time intervals between corrections, which should be about 2-3 weeks. This period is explained by a certain growth rate of natural nails. If correction is carried out during the procedure, this will avoid deformation of the material, ensure the stability of artificial nails and require a minimum of time and expense. Thus, when applying nail extensions, it is necessary to carry out corrections regularly. Sealing techniques may be used during the procedure. Correction is necessary due to the fact that after extensions the nail grows, and after a while the hole area ends up without the material used (gel, acrylic), the nail tip becomes longer and, as a result, there is a risk of breaking it off. Nail correction is carried out efficiently, but requires at least 1 hour. There should be no visible discharge of material. In case of detachment, it should not be more than 1 - 1.5 millimeters. Even in this case, you need to think about whether the material used is chosen correctly. In addition, the cause of detachment may be careless handling of nails, the use of active alkaline products in everyday life, a large length of the free edge, exacerbation of various chronic diseases, and the use of antibiotics. Why does nail peeling occur?
You got your nails done...
You are happy that your nails are now like an example of beauty and grace. But very little time passes and you begin to observe that your nails begin to peel off. You get upset and start scolding the master. After all, you place all the blame for detachments on the master. But is the master always to blame here? But according to statistics, quite often extended nails peel off in the very first days. But the master has absolutely nothing to do with it. Other reasons play a role here. Which? Below we provide a list of small rules and tips:

• A few days before the procedure, try to wet your nails as little as possible. The main task is to make the nail plate less saturated with moisture.
• The procedure should be canceled if you feel unwell. After all, if you took hormonal or antibiotics, it is because of these drugs that detachment may begin in the very first days.
• If you are pregnant or already breastfeeding, this procedure is definitely not for you right now. A special hormonal background will be to blame for the detachments.
• If you have high humidity on your hands, warn your technician in advance - this feature can sometimes lead to rapid detachment of nails.
• have you started your period? – it’s better to wait a few days and only then go for the procedure. After all, it is known that these days it is not recommended to paint or extend nails.

You see, there are a number of reasons why nail peeling occurs, and the master has nothing to do with poor-quality work. Most likely, the layers depend primarily on you. After all, if you learn these simple rules, your extended nails will last you longer than usual and will delight not only your eyes, but also the eyes of the people around you.

Kagramanyan Christina

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18.11.2011

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Modeling nail plates using forms

When carrying out the nail extension procedure, a gel is applied to it, and under the influence of ultraviolet rays it hardens.

Before carrying out this procedure, the master is obliged to familiarize the client with its nuances. After all, extensions can have a bad effect on human health, because the gel blocks the access of oxygen to the tissues.

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Women should always be interested in the question of how to strengthen their nails after extensions.

Restoring varnishes and wax

To maintain beauty and complete competent care, it is necessary to use special restorative products. Restoring varnishes are widely used. There are several options, some can completely replace the classic color coating or be used as a base, others are used in courses for intensive restoration of the damaged nail plate. Both options received positive reviews from both specialists and ordinary users who practiced nail treatment after gel polish at home.

Natural wax improves the condition of the nail well, but it must be used for quite a long time, for two to three months. The wax is rubbed into the nail plate and the skin around it. The procedure is carried out once or twice every two weeks. This method can be used to restore nails after gel polish at home.

Therapeutic varnishes for restoration

Healing varnishes are the best alternative to cosmetics that contain acetone. After all, they are the ones who restore damaged and brittle nails well.

Doctors often advise using these products as a preventive measure, and even as a treatment for a diseased nail.

We cannot neglect the health of our hands and nails; everything in our body is interconnected.

Hands reflect our well-being and condition.

Is it true that the gel is very harmful, its properties

Light-curing gel is considered one of the most popular materials for creating artificial nails. This gel hardens under UV rays, which in small doses do not harm human health at all.

Gel is a synthetic substance, the consistency of which may vary. It contains pine needle-based polymers and methacrylic acid derivatives. Unlike acrylic, gel is ready for use.

Advantages of the gel:

• Self-levels well;
• Has a glossy surface;
• Bactericidal properties;
• Elasticity;
• Transparency;
• The material is breathable;
• Protect and strengthen the nail.

Disadvantages of extension material:

• Unlike acrylic, it is fragile;
• Correction of nails after extensions will force the material to be cut down;
• Not easy to remove;
• Do not adjust frequently, otherwise small burns and other damage may occur.