Every girl has dreamed of long nails at least once in her life. And if in the past this could only remain a dream, now in just a few tens of minutes you can “grow” beautiful nails of any shape and length. And, of course, extensions and materials for them help with this. But how to choose the highest quality products that guarantee results that will please you or your client for many weeks? It’s very simple, because we have already compiled a selection of the best products!
Since many brands present several products (or their lines) in their assortment at the same time, in this rating we will focus on all products from each brand in general. But more on that a little later, and we’ll start with the types of materials.
Extension methods and types of materials
Acrylic extensions
In the process of this extension method, acrylic powder is used, when working with which there is no need for a lamp for polymerization. The coating begins to harden in air after interacting with a special monomer. The material lends itself perfectly to distribution over the nail plate and modeling of an artificial nail. The required shape is achieved by filing.
Gel extensions
During this type of extension, a special gel is used, which requires a lamp to harden. The material is completely safe because it has a structure identical to natural nails.
Types of gels:
- Single-phase, simultaneously combining the properties of base, main and top coatings.
- Included in a two-phase system, represented, respectively, by two means: one plays the role of a base, and the other - a sculptural and finishing layer.
- Part of a three-phase system, within which 3 separate products are alternately used: base, sculptural and finishing.
- Polygel (acrygel, combigel) is an innovative material that combines the advantages of two (acrylic and gel) modeling methods. The drug is gaining popularity among hairdressers and is already ready to supplant its “colleagues in extensions.” The product is very flexible, has no specific odor and perfectly strengthens the nail plate.
It is necessary to take into account that for the procedure of nail extension and modeling it is important to choose products from the same manufacturer so that the materials are best combined with each other in composition. This, of course, has a direct impact on the result.
Manicure for short nails with streaks
A variety of designs with streaks distinguishes short manicures. And in beauty it can compete with long nails. Therefore, we feel free to add watercolor stains to short nails, paint with gel polishes, or create intricate patterns using sliders. In any case, this design is a trend and allows you to approach the nail solution creatively.
Criteria for evaluating the best materials
When choosing a brand that produces the most wonderful extension materials, we paid attention to a combination of such important factors as:
- increased strength of created nails;
- durability, resistance to external damage;
- viscous and plastic consistency, as well as an average degree of viscosity;
- no pungent odor;
- no burning sensation during polymerization;
- Availability of a full range of products for extensions, including related ones;
- price: the lower, the better for the user (if you don’t think about quality).
Check out the point system that formed the basis of our rating of the best materials for nail extensions and modeling.
By quality:
- 1 point
for strength (compliance with the declared); - 1 point
for wearability; - 1 point
for optimal consistency; - 1 point
for neutral odor; - 1 point
for no burning sensation during polymerization; - 1 point
for having a full range of extension products in stock; - -1 point
for complaints from allergy sufferers.
By cost:
- 5 points
for costs up to 300 rubles; - 4 points
for a cost from 300 to 600 rubles; - 3 points
for a price from 600 to 900 rubles; - 2 points
for a price from 900 to 1,200 rubles; - 1 point
for a price over 1,200 rubles.
By popularity:
- 4 points
for more than 9,000 queries in Yandex per month; - 3 points
for 6,000-9,000 queries in Yandex per month; - 2 points
for 3,000-6,000 queries in Yandex per month; - 1 point
for less than 3,000 queries in Yandex per month.
We remind you that we are not considering individual materials (such and such a gel or such and such powder), but the brand as a whole: how good are the different (!) products of the same brand, which manufacturer produces the best products for nail extensions of any type.
When collecting information about products, we used: sites with reviews of real customers, personal sales statistics of KrasotkaPro, open data from the Yandex search engine.
Fashionable manicure design: fall 2022 trends
In the fall, the trend is more muted and darker colors of nail polishes; in 2022, choose shades of blue, green, red, burgundy, brown, black, and don’t forget about a nude palette. Simple patterns or a single-color manicure will do, or you can make a design in an autumn theme: leaves, branches, raindrops. Look at the photo for the best autumn manicure ideas:
Final rating table of materials for nail extensions
| Material | Quality points | Points for value | Points for popularity | Total points |
| TNL | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 |
| ruNail | 3 | 5 | 3 | 11 |
| IRISK | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 |
| Patrisa Nail | 5 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| IBD | 5 | 1 | 1 | 7 |
What does the table show us? What makes products of a certain brand in demand are 2 main (and unchangeable) factors: popularity among buyers and the classic price-quality ratio. Take another look at our TOP 5, draw conclusions and choose the best materials for nail extensions, but according to criteria that are important exclusively for you. And let’s add that if you have already found the ideal products for yourself, then we recommend that you rely only on your own opinion.
Long nails design with streaks
Long nails are good because they can be used in different designs. If you look towards manicure with stains, then its types are varied, from very juicy to delicate. And in classic colors: black and white, beige and gray, brown and green. Where decor and colors can be freely combined at your discretion.
Extended nails: new products and trends for 2022
This year, naturalness and naturalness prevail in nail design. Priority is given to short and medium-sized nails with a neat oval or almond shape. As for shades, pastel colors are very popular: beige, light pink, brown, nude. In the form of extended nails, the natural, natural form also prevails, which replaced pointed nails.
In 2022, classic pastel shades are being replaced by rich, eye-catching tones that look great on almond-shaped nails. Rhinestones, matte and glossy coatings, acrylic sand, and gradient are actively used for decoration. Despite the active promotion of the natural shape of nails and natural shades, the number of lovers of maxi-length nails is not decreasing.
Great photo ideas
On a classic French jacket, it is not necessary to use two colors. You can diversify your manicure with the help of designs on extended nails, because this way the design becomes more complete and impressive.
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When creating designs on extended nails, artists often resort to using matte varnishes, because this way the design looks more delicate and elegant, emphasizing every stroke of the design.
@narine_nails_studio
Ribbons are often used for geometric designs. But if you feel that such a simple solution is not for you, draw it yourself or ask a specialist to make drawings for you on your extended nails.
@simanogotki
For different times of the year, fashionistas choose thematic seasonal designs:
- Winter is characterized by snowy motifs, sweater nail designs, Christmas trees and other designs on extended nails.
- In spring, girls choose willow branches, tulips, lilies of the valley and other primroses.
- In summer, designs on extended nails in marine and beach themes, with fruits and ethnic motifs are typical.
- In autumn, ladies prefer voluminous designs on extended nails in the form of raindrops, autumn falling leaves and other autumn motifs.
@beauty_bar_kol
@vi_vi.nails
@nogti.best
@wow_studio_kh
Try creating designs on your extended nails yourself or contact a specialist to make your manicure truly unique!
@kabira_nail
@sova_nails_obninsk
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