Gel for nail extensions is a modern safe material, which when hardened acquires a beautiful elastic shape. The properties of the gel are very similar to natural nails - it is plastic, has high strength and attractive shine.
Advantages of gel nails:
1. The gel has no odor
2. Do not irritate the skin around the nail
3. Allow the nails to breathe, let water and light, protect against fungus and other infections
4. Simple and easy to use
5. Suitable for any kind of manicure and nail design
The gel material for nails differs in composition and method of curing.
1. Light curing UV gels solidify under the influence of UV rays. To work with such material, a lamp (UV or halogen), which is supplied by the manufacturer of the gel, is needed. The advantages of this material are that it is non-toxic, adheres strongly to the nail, and is easily modeled. Discomfort in the building can be felt only by girls who are allergic to sunlight, so they should take care of an alternative form of manicure in advance.
2. Non-luminous gels . These materials are more dense and viscous in structure. For hardening, they need a special catalyst. Some gels harden under the influence of water, which provokes a chemical reaction. Often the structure of the gel nail is strengthened by a layer of fiberglass.
Stages of nail extensions
1. At the first stage, it is necessary to ensure a strong adhesion of the build-up gel with the nail. As an adhesive, special primers, bondexes can be used. Modern gels already contain reliable adhesives.
2. At the second stage of build-up, model the shape and length of the nail, applying a gel layer by layer.
3. Strengthening the narrowned forms, sealing the gel.
4. Grinding of nails, giving a glossy luster.
Gel nails can be grown in several ways.
Nail extensions on tips . Single-phase and two-phase gels are used. The base layer of the gel serves as a strong grip of the build-up material with the nail plate. Then, using a two-phase gel, the result is fixed, the nail is given a shine.
Forms are grown by means of three-phase gels. As a constructive gel, a dense resinous material is used to simulate the strong tip of the nail.
A couple of weeks after the build-up, gel nails need correction. If you want to remove the gel and go back to your natural nails, you will have to endure a long and complex procedure with an experienced master.
Gel nails are not easy to remove, most materials are resistant to acetone and other solvents. Most often the gel has to be cut, then the damaged nail plate is treated with a caring oil.
Non-light sensitive gels can be dissolved. For this, the nails are moistened with acetone or a special solvent and wrapped in foil for 25 minutes. Next gel-like gel is scraped off the nail with a spatula.