Updated: July 12, 2022, at 15:27
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Many girls cannot grow long nails for various reasons: lack of vitamins, poor diet, environment, work. But you really want to have a long manicure and well-groomed hands. Acrylic extensions will help solve this issue. Many salons offer this procedure, but if you wish, you can learn to do it yourself at home. We will talk about this and much more today.
Nail extensions with acrylic
To perform various designs in the nail service, such popular materials as gel, acrylic and shellac are used.
Any of these compositions has both pros and cons. It is worth noting that acrylic is the basis for creating gel and shellac.
Any of the presented products can be used as a material for nail extensions and manicures.
Moreover, it can be done in the salon or at home. Representatives of the fair sex can give preference to any of these compositions.
The extension process is performed in the following ways:
- on forms;
- for tips;
- on your nails.
Let's look at how nail extensions are done using acrylic:
- first we treat the nails with a manicure tool;
- We polish the surface of the nail for better adhesion to the material;
- degrease the nail plates;
- mix acrylic, cover the nails with it in accordance with the selected extension model;
- We grind the nail plate and remove unnecessary material from it with a file.
Once the shape of the nails is prepared, you can begin to design.
Acrylic extension on forms
This type of extension involves the use of disposable or reusable forms. Disposable forms can be paper, foil, or plastic; reusable ones are made of plastic, Teflon or metal. Perhaps using reusable forms will save money, but we still recommend using disposable forms - they make your nails more natural and beautiful.
Extension using forms has a number of advantages over extension using tips if:
- the nails are badly bitten, and it is quite difficult to glue tips
- the nail has a wavy structure, then when gluing the tip there will be bubbles
- nails are thin or soft, which makes it difficult to stick the tips well
- the future owner of nails comes into contact with water a lot. The glue gradually dissolves when interacting with water; when extensions are made, there is no glue on the forms
So let's start building up. Refer to the description of nail extensions on tips above; when doing nail extensions on forms, you will not glue the tips, otherwise the process is similar. Treat your nails and remove the gloss. Place the form on your finger and prime the nail with primer. Take a ball of acrylic and apply it to the desired length of the nail. The marks on the forms will help you choose the length. Gently spread the acrylic. Remove the shape and use a file to give your nail the look you want. Polish your nails, your extensions are ready!
It is believed that extensions on forms are much more difficult to perform than extensions on tips. There is some truth in this, but if you succeed once, there will be no difficulties the second time!
Knitted manicure with acrylic powder
The demand for its design increases with the onset of spring and autumn.
A characteristic feature of this design is the presence of patterns reminiscent of sweater knitting. In the photo you can see what a similar acrylic manicure design looks like.
Gel nail extension video tutorials
Naturally, if you prefer this material, then the courses called “Gel nail extension video lessons” may come in handy for you. They are also placed on several disks and include theoretical and practical material.
By the way, gel nail extensions are a more labor-intensive and time-consuming process, so training will take a little longer. There are several nuances in gel nail extension technology that should definitely be taken into account.
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Firstly, the gel is applied in several layers, each of which is “baked” under an ultraviolet lamp.
Moreover, you should pay special attention to this stage, because not completely dried gel can transform and because of this, the nails will lose their ideal shape and will not look very beautiful.
Among the advantages of the material, the main one is that the gel is an ecological product. It does not clog your nails, allowing them to breathe and letting in sunlight.
The master will definitely tell you about all these and many other nuances of gel nail extensions in his video lesson.
In order to avoid mistakes in the future and become a real professional in the field of nail art, you need to be attentive and persevering, be a diligent student and try to understand all the intricacies of this amazing and very interesting process.
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Monograms with acrylic powder
Monograms are also a popular option for manicures. This design looks impressive. In this case, the powder can have a different shade, allowing you to complement the effect of the manicure.
Aquarium manicure with acrylic
On the flat surface of the nails, under the transparent acrylic layer, colorful designs and patterns are visible.
How to do aquarium nail design? The following is the execution technique.
- The first stage is the treatment of nails with special tools.
- Using a nail oil remover.
- Apply an initial layer of acrylic.
- Modeling and design of the nail plate using sculpting or appliqué.
- Covering the finished design with a second layer of acrylic, under which all the decorative elements (glitter, rhinestones, shiny sand) are visible. This is a great option for creating a New Year's manicure.
Pros and cons of acrygel
Acrigel intended for nail extensions has both positive and negative sides.
Before carrying out the procedure, it is recommended to familiarize yourself with all its features:
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It is not recommended to wear artificial nails on a regular basis, since the natural plate needs to rest and breathe. To strengthen and treat the plate, it is advisable to use vitamins and use proper nutrition.
French acrylic design
French acrylic manicure is in great demand among women and girls. Due to the fact that acrylic nails will have to be worn for 3-4 months, the chosen design must match any outfit.
We recommend reading:
- Minimalist manicure: 145 photos of top ideas for fashionable and beautiful manicure designs
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How does acrygel differ from other types of materials?
Acrigel for nail extensions makes it possible to achieve maximum effect in comparison with standard formulations. It can be applied in a very thin layer than acrylic. Ultimately, the nails look more natural.
Compared to acrylic, acrylic will not harden under a lamp without drying. Due to this, it is easier to work with it and the time period for carrying out the procedure is reduced.
Acrigel remains in one area and does not spread, unlike gel polish. Thanks to this, you can experiment with different shapes and use it when modeling the upper nail forms. The use of gel allows specialists to save money, since the consumption of the composition is minimal.
How to use acrylic powder to strengthen your nails
Nail design masters use acrylic powder not only to design nails. This material also serves to strengthen and strengthen nails, and also affects rapid growth.
If you want to improve the condition of your nails in this way, you will need information on how to strengthen nails using acrylic powder so as not to use extension services.
In addition, nail art experts advise covering your nails with acrylic under a layer of gel polish. This way your nails will become durable and beautiful for a long time.
Let us describe a step-by-step sequence of actions with which you will be able to properly strengthen the structure of your nails:
- thorough treatment of nails with a degreasing agent;
- applying a primer: if your nails are not weak, the free edge and side ridges are allowed to be treated with the product, sore nails are treated completely;
- Apply a base coat on the nails over the primer, then carefully sprinkle acrylic powder on them without drying;
- we send the nails under a UV lamp to dry thoroughly;
- remove excess material from the surface of the nails with a special brush;
- Finally, we apply a decorative varnish of a suitable color or any top coat to the nails.
So, acrylic manicure has been trending for a long time. And for good reason, because acrylic has many advantages. After it, the nails become firm and at the same time elastic.
The coating on the nail plate does not look dense, but looks neat and elegant.
If the acrylic layer is damaged, there is no need to remove the entire extended nail; it can be restored at home. Below is video material on this topic.
Disadvantages of acrylic
In addition to the advantages of acrylic, it also has disadvantages. For example, during the procedure an unpleasant odor is produced, which means that the girl will feel uncomfortable doing extensions at home. Another disadvantage is the fact that nails under acrylic do not breathe and there is a possibility of developing nail diseases or fungal infections.
After removing acrylic, natural nails may become weak and require restoration, many complain about this fact, because sometimes after acrylic, dents and unevenness appear on real nails.
In order to do acrylic extensions, you need to prepare all the necessary tools and, of course, decide what kind of manicure will be done. Usually girls prefer French manicure, as it suits long nails and lasts a long time. Also, French manicure is suitable for any events and for everyday life.
Due to its elasticity and durability, acrylic nails can be applied to any coating, both regular varnish and gel polish. Sometimes acrylic is used to model some designs on the nails.
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