Forms for nail extensions: types and technologies

Select the ideal shape of nails in accordance with individual characteristics and a variety of factors, starting from the shape of your own natural nails and ending with the width of your fingers. There are various forms for nail extensions using different compositions. All of them differ in the way of modeling, materials and the shape of the tip of the extensible nails. Depending on the technology, there are upper and lower forms. The first are similar to tipsy and assume the imposition on the nails, the second - are attached under the nails, while the stackable material is applied from above.

Lower build-up: the main stages

The step-by - step build-up of nails on the forms from below assumes first the execution of a manicure with the processing of the cuticle and directly the nail plates. Already after these procedures, work begins with the form:

• The pattern is slightly compressed, a natural nail is inserted into its special window. It is important that the shape and free tip of the nail ideally match the line of a smile. If everything has coincided, the form is firmly fixed on the finger;
• Nail extensions are already done using acrylic or gel. To achieve the desired length and shape of the tip, the master uses special markings on the template;
• After modeling the nails are dried in an ultraviolet lamp, and the forms for nail extensions are removed. If the nails are poorly dried, the forms will be difficult to remove;
• At the last stage of the work, filing and polishing of artificial nails are performed.

Top-up technology

First, as usual, the nails are prepared for the procedure. The use of upper forms involves the overlay of the modeling material on the inner side, where an artificial nail is already formed taking into account the length and shape of its tip. The form is tightly pressed to the nail, all the excess is removed, then the pattern is removed. It remains only to process artificial nails. The upper forms for nail extensions can be purchased both individually and in sets.

Disposable or reusable?

All forms are available in two types - disposable and reusable. The first one can be used only once, the second one - many times. The advantage of disposable forms is that they are made of softer materials that allow you to easily adjust the pattern to the specific features of the nail, especially if it is of a non-standard shape. Note that this is an important factor, and it depends on how long the manicure will last. Disposable forms for nail extension are created from paper, foil, flexible plastic, sold in sets of 100 to 500 pieces and are inexpensive, but after use are discarded.

To create reusable forms are used metal, hard plastic, which are resistant to crushing and convenient to work. Similar templates are more expensive, as the materials are better, but they can be used more than once.

Which tip?

Forms for nail extensions differ in the shape of the tip of the build-up nail. She may be:

• Round - this form is relevant for short nails, it is convenient and practical;
• Oval - suitable for short and long nails, and roundness gives the image a softness;
• Square - a practical shape is suitable for both home and work, the tip of the nail can be both short and long. Most often the nails are strict and have extremely clear lines;
• Almond shaped - resembles an oval shape, but with a more pointed tip, suitable for long nails;
• The shape of the pipe, when the tip of the nail is formed under the square, and its edges are rounded and somewhat bent downward;
• In the form of a stiletto - this form allows you to make a catchy manicure on long nails, which are strongly sharpened.

Gel extensions: what are the features?

Step-by - step nail extensions with gel on forms involve a number of works. Note that the use of gel is expedient for several reasons. First, the nail beneath it breathes freely. Secondly, this build-up makes the natural nail stronger and stronger. Thirdly, the gel is more convenient to work with and does not have a sharp odor. The process of gel build-up begins with the definition of technology - on forms or tips. So, let's look at the main steps of this simple procedure:

1. Preparation . For a start, the nails are hygienic manicure, which prepares them for further work.
2. Processing . For the treatment of cleaned nails, a special primer is used, the task of which is to ensure a good adhesion of the material to the natural nail.
3. Fixing the mold. It should fit firmly on the nail and coincide with it in shape.
4. Application of gel. The gel is applied to the applied form with a special brush, after which the nail is dried under an ultraviolet lamp.
5. Nail filing and polishing.
6. Decorative design.
7. Fixing the result. This is the final stage of processing. As you can see, it is possible to build up nails with gel on forms for beginners and for experienced masters.

Why gel?

Many fear that artificial materials will harm the condition of the nail plate and weaken it. However, modern technologies make this process absolutely safe. Modeling tips using gel has a number of advantages:

1. Under a layer that lets in light, air, moisture, nails will breathe. But after removing the covering, the nails will still be weakened, so care must be taken to ensure their intensive recovery.
2. Artificial tips based on the gel can be increased even by those who usually have allergic reactions to such compounds.
3. The gel is easy to use due to a supple texture, even distribution on the surface of the needle.

The minus of gel modeling is that artificial nails themselves turn out to be fragile and easily break, and they can not be repaired by their own forces. In general, there are many advantages of gel nail extensions - the right form and beautiful appearance, first of all. In addition, all these operations can be performed at home.