Application of gel polish strengthened with acrylic powder video

There are quite a lot of factors that can affect the health of natural nails: nutrition, ecology, the girl’s activities, and how she cares for the sensitive area. For many, a thinned nail plate is a natural defect that is almost impossible to eliminate using cosmetic methods.

Because of this, it is now quite common to strengthen nails with gel at home; for beginners, this technique is quite simple to perform step by step if you correctly follow all the subtleties and features of the technique.

Benefits of strengthening nails with gel

Gel nail strengthening

Painful-looking nails are prime candidates for strengthening with gel. This procedure helps to get rid of problems such as

• fragility,
• yellowness,
• subtlety,
• foliation,
• slow growth.

The gel will not eliminate the internal cause, but the condition of the nails will noticeably improve for a while. If nail problems become chronic, you should look for the cause in the body.

Strengthening with gel is the same manicure as any other. The difference is that strengthening gels contain a complex of vitamins and minerals , and their coating does not seal the nail . At the same time, the hands look elegant, healthy and natural.

Gel-strengthened nails can be coated with decorative varnish.

Colored varnish, designs and other decorative elements can be applied to the reinforcing coating without harm.

First of all, strengthening with gel allows you to give your nails the desired shape and maintain their attractive appearance. The gel also helps to cope with many problems.

The great advantage of this strengthening is that the nails can “breathe” and receive the necessary vitamins, and after removal no side effects . In addition, strengthening is much cheaper than extensions.

Types of firming gels

Procedure for strengthening nails with extension gel

• Nail extension gel is most often used as a strengthening agent . The product is polymerized in a UF or LED lamp. You should file your nails first. The procedure takes 1.5-2 hours. The manicure is very durable and strong, looks attractive for an average of 3-4 weeks, and can be corrected. The gel can be removed by filing, but this can injure the nail. It is better to use special means.
• Biogel is designed to strengthen natural nails and differs from other products in its medicinal properties. This polymer product has elasticity, which allows you to make your nails flexible. Using biogel, you cannot significantly lengthen them, by a maximum of 2 mm. This product significantly strengthens and gives a neat and natural look to your manicure. The procedure takes an average of 40 minutes, the product is dried in a UV lamp. The wearing period is 2-3 weeks. Biogel must be removed with a special liquid. The disadvantage of this material is that it cannot be corrected.


Firming gel powder

• Gel polish is a mixture of gel and varnish that is cured in an LED lamp or UF lamp. The procedure for applying gel polish is 20 minutes. Gel polish cannot be used to lengthen a nail, only to strengthen it. Suitable for any natural nails, does not require preliminary filing and is easy to correct. Gel polish can be removed by soaking.
• Gel powder is used when you need to give your nails a natural, rich color. It nourishes and strengthens them. This product does not require drying with a lamp. This manicure requires correction after 3-4 weeks.

Preparation for application

It is enough to simply strengthen your nails with gel at home. However, for this it is necessary to carry out some preparatory procedures. First of all, make sure that you are not allergic to the components of the procedure. Even if you have previously had your nails strengthened or extended, it is still better to conduct a small test for an allergic reaction before the procedure.

Check the sterility of your instruments. This is even more important if the procedure is performed by a specialist, since you do not know which client was before you. However, even if you are the only user of a manicure set, it is better to treat it with antiseptic agents or boil it. It is also important to treat your own hands and the hands of the specialist with an antiseptic if the procedure is performed in a salon.

Tools and materials

First of all, you need to decide on the end result and the tools you can afford. To nourish weakened nails, biogel is better suited. To create a chic long manicure, of course, use regular gel. Gel polish has the same strengthening properties as gel powder, but requires drying with a lamp. You should also consider whether correction or re-strengthening can be afforded.

Brushes for applying gel to nails

All of the listed types of strengthening materials are suitable for natural nails, so price plays an important role in this matter. Any of these types of gels can be purchased separately or in a special set to strengthen nails.

Depending on the properties of the gel, it is necessary to acquire a suitable catalyst or lamp with a power level that suits the type of strengthening gel. You should also prepare degreasers, a manicure base (bond and primer), a polishing file (buff) and a simple nail file, and brushes for applying gel.

Strengthening nails with gel: step-by-step instructions

Before starting the procedure, it is necessary to thoroughly disinfect the hands of both the master and the client. Then the nails are filed to remove the glossy surface. You should take time to cuticles and give your nails the desired shape. Then the nails are degreased.

To prepare nails for strengthening, it is better to use a file with an abrasiveness of 240 units.

Nail strengthening technology:

1. The first layer of gel should be applied to the dry surface .


Strengthening nail plates with gel

2. The nail is dried in the lamp for 2-3 minutes (depending on the type of gel).
3. Repeat 3 times , increasing the drying time.
4. Apply sealer or protective gel.
5. Remove any remaining gel from your fingers.
6. Apply oil to cuticle .

The thumb is always treated separately and last.

This video tutorial demonstrates in detail the entire process of strengthening nails with gel:

Peculiarities

The material under discussion is a hybrid of gel and acrylic. Initially, manicurists had to mix them manually, carefully selecting the proportions. But now such a product can be bought ready-made, which makes the work much easier.

When preparing a polygel, a high-quality construction gel is mixed with a minimal amount of acrylic powder. The resulting product has a consistency similar to plasticine.

Main features of the material (in descending order of importance):

1. The nail extension process takes place without a pungent aroma (unlike pure acrylic), and after treatment with a lamp the plates become very dense and do not break (unlike the usual gel). The material does not cause allergies and is suitable even for people suffering from AS src=»https://ladysdream.ru/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/naraschivanie-nogtey-poligelem-1.jpg» class=»aligncenter» width= "600″ height="338″[/img]
2. The polygel is easily leveled, and the remaining product is instantly removed and can be used further. As a result, the time spent on the entire extension process is significantly reduced.
3. Initially, the material was intended exclusively for working with upper forms. But today it is successfully used to build up the lower ones. Interestingly, the product is laid out almost in the same way as acrylic. Only it does not harden instantly, but retains its plasticity until processed in a lamp. The main thing is to properly prepare your nails.
4. When working with the material correctly, various errors are completely eliminated. For example, detachments and “pockets” filled with air. These problems are common with acrylic.
5. In sawdust, the material is harder than gel, but softer than acrylic.
6. Polygel does not lag behind the nails in the free edge.

Without polygel, it was difficult for the craftsmen to work with the upper forms. When regular gel was placed on them and transferred to the lamp, it began to flow out heavily. And then it could form unsightly bumps in the cuticle area that needed to be cut out, which severely injured the delicate skin. Such problems do not arise with the new product.

Recommendations for strengthening nails with gel

There are no contraindications for using the strengthening gel, but before the procedure you need to get rid of nail diseases, if any. The proteins that make up the gel nourish the nail plates, and the product itself is neutral in impact.

You need to carefully use the lamp to dry the gel coating.

The main precaution may be to use the lamp in moderation . The drying time and temperature must be correct, otherwise the gel will not harden or will simply boil, and your fingers will get burned.

Gel coating will help your nails grow and make them stronger. Strengthening with gel will also help get rid of flaking and brittleness. This coating protects nails of any length from damage and gives your hands a well-groomed appearance.

Which one is suitable for long-lasting manicure?

The health of the nail plates and the beauty of the manicure depend on the choice of brand of materials.

Gel polishes are divided into:

• single-phase, when the base, colored gel polish and top are already mixed. Usually applied in one or two layers;
• two-phase, when the base already has color and is strengthened with a top;
• three-phase, when a base, colored gel polish, and top coat are applied to the nail;

Single-phase coatings are the easiest to use and significantly reduce the time of manicure application. However, the quality of this varnish is worse than others. It is more difficult to level and lasts less time.

Using a base when applying two-phase gel polish increases the service life, evens out the nail plate, and prevents the colored pigment from penetrating the nail or flowing under the cuticle.

Three-phase gel polish is considered professional. It must be applied step by step: degrease the nail, then apply the base, color and top coat (finish coat). Next, all this is treated with a special liquid to remove the sticky layer. Three-phase varnish requires a special application technique, but it looks better and more presentable.

The table shows the most popular brands of gel polish, their features and disadvantages:

If the manicure is done in good faith, then shellacs will meet all the above characteristics.