It is probably difficult to find a woman now who has not heard of this method of nail extension, such as liquid tips. This technology helps you create beautiful manicures using reusable plastic forms. They serve as the basis for an artificial nail. And the main advantage is the ability to create a complex and unique “aquarium” design in advance. What kind of technology is this and how safe is it? We'll find out in our article.
What it is?
Liquid tips are a completely new approach to nail modeling. In fact, this is a revolutionary technology in the construction industry. The mold itself is made of flexible polymer. Ideal for working with gel and acrylic. Last but not least, these modules are reusable. The conclusion suggests itself: savings.
Thanks to this technology, even on crooked nails you can create a flawless and beautiful manicure. And most importantly, this method is completely safe, since no toxic glue is used during construction.
In addition, it is now possible to create a complex and unique pattern on the nail in the shortest possible time. This allows you to significantly reduce the time for nail modeling.
How to choose tips?
Tips are special products in the form of tips for nail plates. This assumes the possibility of successful gluing of structures, thanks to which the length of the nails can reach the optimal value. Nail tips come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, making your manicure stylish. In this case, the procedure at home is carried out quickly and easily.
Tips for extensions
First of all, you must choose a suitable option that will match the arch of the nail plate. You cannot choose any products, as they may be larger in size than your natural nails, and they will not be as reliable as you would like. Agree, even if you carry out the procedure at home, you want to achieve the best results and guarantee long-term preservation of a stylish manicure.
In order to avoid unfavorable results, you should choose products that match the size of the plate, and you need to choose a special product for each nail.
What is the best thing to do for girls who have flat nails? Unfortunately, flat nail tips are not available. Despite this, a decent way out of the current situation can be found. You can use the flat parts of the products to independently model the desired shape. This stage requires a minimum of time and effort.
Note It is imperative to note the correspondence between the width of the nail plates and the selected tips. You need to understand that the width of each nail is individual.
Thus, the approach to choosing a product should be as responsible as possible. You can choose the widest tips in order to subsequently file off their ends.
The contact zone should be in the third part of the nail plate. Another option is a location in the middle of the plate.
Why is this technology needed?
First of all, this nail extension technology will be an ideal assistant for a novice master. After all, quickly mastering the ability to replace onions correctly is quite difficult. This must be done so that the gel does not come out. And liquid tips are the way to go. Any beginner in nail service needs to take courses, after which he can easily master this simple skill.
One of the main advantages of this technology is that it does not require the use of glue, which is very toxic and dangerous.
In addition, every nail technician has a lot of advantages. It became much easier for them to build. Liquid tips save time. As a result, more clients are served.
If you work with this technology, the cost of consumables is significantly reduced. Also among the well-known products you can see a series of modules. Liquid tips in the amount of 50 pieces cost about 1,500 rubles. Experts confirm that it is best to purchase materials from reliable and trusted suppliers. This will definitely affect the quality of work. The modules can serve the master for a long time, saving money. Many masters have already appreciated the advantages of the considered nail extension technique. Now they don't need to breathe dust when feeding. And most importantly, you can create an unusual design before the buyer arrives, saving you and her time.
Required tools and materials
Of course, for nail extensions using tips, you will need the tips themselves that you choose.
You will also need:
- lamp for drying nails;
- glue for gluing tips;
- a manicure machine or several nail files with different abrasives;
- tip cutter, which removes the excess length of the tip;
- buff for filing artificial ends;
- pusher for moving away contact areas (cuticles and side ridges);
- brush for applying gel (acrylic, biogel, etc.);
- lint-free wipes that will not leave small lint on artificial plates;
- degreasing liquid;
- acidic or acid-free primer;
- base, to create durable nails;
- a topcoat used on artificial plates to give a shine or matte finish.
Before applying the top, you can use a colored gel coating, so that later you can proudly show off your perfect manicure, saying, “Wow, how good I am at doing my own nails!”
Tools for nail extension with tips
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How is extension done?
The extension method that uses liquid tips is absolutely simple. You just need to do everything according to the following scheme:
- disinfection of the hands of the owner and client;
- push back the cuticle to remove the pterygium;
- removing natural shine;
- treating the nail with an antiseptic;
- Apply primer for a while until completely dry;
- selection of suitable tips and placement of acrylic balls inside;
- determine the length of the future nail;
- fix the shape with acrylic on the nail;
- uniform distribution along the entire length;
- delay until complete polymerization;
- removal of ends;
- giving the desired shape.
As you can see, there are no difficulties in creating a beautiful manicure. And all this thanks to new technologies. Another plus is that you no longer need to painstakingly file the created manicure. Because with the help of liquid tips a beautiful and ideal nail shape is immediately formed. As can be seen from the above, this method has only advantages.
Gel tips for express nail extensions: disadvantages
Unevenness on the reverse side occurs due to the fact that part of the base or gel flows out if too much material is applied. To do this, you can use a base that covers the inside of the tip. This allows you to even out any unevenness that has formed inside. Using a thin brush dipped in the base, paint the distance between the tips and the cuticle. This allows you to fill the space and even out the surface of the nail. Before applying the color coating, it is recommended to treat the surface of the nail with a buff to make it rough. The material does not adhere well to a smooth surface. This takes very little time since there is no need to file the surface.
Gel tips for express nail extensions, disadvantages:
- The architecture with this method has already been built, because the tips are made taking into account the structure of the natural nail. There is more material in the apex area, and less material closer to the end. The length can also be shortened, but this should be done carefully. Some gel tips are quite thick, so when you shorten them, the thickness is revealed. To get rid of it, you have to cut out the inner part in the end area to make it thinner. That is why manufacturers recommend choosing tips of different sizes, lengths, and shapes in order to minimize the preparation process and reduce the time for extension.
- How to choose tips for arched or flat nails. Unlike old tips, which were very flexible, gel products are most often quite dense and hard. However, there are several tricks that will allow you to shape and adjust them to the characteristics of the nail plate of each client.
- For these purposes, use acetone-containing liquids or a primer. Tips, like gel nails, are dissolved using acetone. Gel tips soften when a small amount of acetone is applied to them. Therefore, during preparation and to give roughness, a small amount of acetone is applied to the inside of the tip and pressed into the cuticle area, twisting it into a tube.
- While the artificial nail moistened with acetone is soft, it can be bent perfectly. After the acetone evaporates, the nail becomes hard again. Therefore, you can use this method to make the tips arched and prevent the formation of bubbles.
Oval tips
Disadvantages of this technology
This technique has very few disadvantages.
- The need to undergo special training in order to easily perform a beautiful manicure.
- It is mandatory to purchase a special UV lamp, since without it it is impossible to create an irresistible manicure.
- Some modules cannot be built using the technology in question.
But if you count all the advantages of working with such material, then all the listed disadvantages will simply disappear. After all, training, on the contrary, will bring new information or ideas to the nail technician.
How to carry out the procedure?
If you wish, you can create a beautiful manicure at home
The most important thing is to understand the specifics of the event
- Nail extensions require special preparation.
You can treat the nail plate with an antiseptic. In addition, cuticle treatment is expected. The length of the nails must be cut off almost completely. The form is subject to correction. Mandatory disinfection with antiseptic gel before manicure - It is imperative to prepare tips that will be suitable for the procedure.
- The nail plates need to be prepared for gluing tips. To do this, the nail must be degreased, as this will ensure perfect adhesion. Nail degreasing process
- Apply a small amount of glue to the contact area. After this, press the product onto the nail plate.
- Lay out a layer of gel
Then treat the joint between the tips and the nail surface. Be careful, as this will determine how successful your manicure will be.
- Be sure to correct the shape and length using tweezers and files. The surface should be polished and compared to a natural nail.
- You must lay out the first layer of gel, then dry it under an ultraviolet lamp.
- Polish the nail.
- Apply a second layer of gel and dry it in the same way as the first.
- Treat your cuticles for quality care.
- Cover your nails with polish.
What do experts say about liquid tips?
Basically, most nail designers say that this technology is ideal for the classics. The advantages in favor of liquid attachments are obvious. This is the ability to create sentences with an unusual pattern. The forms of this new product are reusable and have ideal geometry. And the most important advantage is that liquid tips can be matched to almost any nail. The highest forms (this is another development of Formula Pro) are familiar to many girls firsthand. This technology is similar to the expansion method considered. Solo has been used by masters for a long time. These shapes also create perfectly straight and shiny nails. If desired, they can be painted. It lasts much longer on artificial nails.
It is worth noting that not all masters liked liquid attachments. Reviews indicate that some girls simply could not get used to them. For example, they complained that it was difficult for them to adjust the shape of their thumbs. As a result, an unsightly border formed at the cuticle. But other masters found a way out. They use the technique on eight thin fingers. And on large nails, extensions are done in the classic way. Such manipulations still significantly reduce the time for the procedure.
Nail correction with upper forms
Many masters are interested in whether it is possible to perform correction using upper forms? Yes, many masters really do this, this method is especially relevant if the nails are “pecking”. It is worth noting that correction is ideal using upper forms on stilettos, ovals or ballerina shapes. If it is a pipe or a square, then the correction is quite difficult, due to the fact that the shape does not always fit tightly to such nails, due to the peculiarities of the structure and geometry of the nails. The correction is quite simple.
Instructions:
- It is necessary to carry out treatment in the area of the regrown part of the nail. To do this, the pterygium is removed using a cutter, the cuticle is raised with a skirt, and cleaned with a ball with a red marker. Small errors are removed with corundum or silicone grinder.
- The nail is processed using a buff or a 180 grit file to remove the gloss. Next, the dust is removed with a brush, the nail is treated with a degreaser and primer. Apply a thin layer of base only in the cuticle area.
- A little polygel is applied to the upper form, in exactly the same way as during extensions, that is, a minimal amount of material is in the cuticle area. The amount of acrygel increases towards the free edge, and there is no need to apply the material to the entire surface of the upper form.
- Next, the form is pressed not reaching 1-2mm from the cuticle, and moves with gentle pressure, and dries in a lamp. The form is removed by rocking movements from side to side. Please note that sanding the surface of the nail may be necessary, as a step or unevenness may form in the area where the old and new coating meets.
Upper forms
Please note that after removing the form there is a huge amount of material at the ends. That is, he is very thick. Now, using a ceramic corn cutter, you need to cut out the thickness of the nail from the inside. This way you will correct the shape and make your nails visually grow correctly again. Don't worry that the natural nail is cut out along with the artificial material. This cannot be avoided when correcting pecking nails.
