Nails are a real litmus test of our health, so they need to be strengthened both from the outside and from the inside. For this, many tools and procedures have been invented that can be done not only in the salon, but also at home. Let's talk about external means and not only.
First of all, health problems are to blame: nails respond to any malfunctions in the internal organs and their systems with brittleness, thinning or lamination. Therefore, first we go to the therapist and are examined, and then we proceed to strengthening procedures.
Guilty of the fragility of the nail plates and improper nail care: the use of low-quality manicure devices, inaccurate and incorrect manicure. And we also forget to take care of the cuticle: the strength of the nail plates depends a lot on the condition of the nail bed and cuticle. Nails react negatively to frequent extensions and to the rejection of gloves when doing homework.
Effective ways to strengthen
The struggle for the strength of nails can only be complex. First of all, nails need proper nutrition. Secondly, the menu must contain foods with a high content of calcium or phosphorus. This is not only milk and fish, but also different types of cheese, almonds, sesame seeds. Also, do not forget about calcium tablets, dietary supplements and complexes of minerals and vitamins.
Strengthening with gel and biogel
Gel strengthening is more of a build-up than a healing procedure. Two-thirds of the gel consists of proteins (almost the same as in nails) and resins, which have a chemical composition similar to nails.
The gel not only corrects the length and strength of the nail plates, but also protects them. How does all this happen? In several stages:
The procedure begins with the obligatory disinfection of hands and nails;
then the gloss is removed from the nail plate with a file, the cuticle is processed, and the free edge of the nail plate is shaped;
now the nails need to be degreased, and on both sides;
a preparation for modeling is applied;
the gel itself is applied with a special brush;
now fiberglass is placed on all nail plates, that is, a fabric made of silk and linen, which will protect the gel from cracks;
now everything is heated in the rays of an ultraviolet lamp for a couple of minutes;
a nail model is formed and a film is removed from it;
it remains only to file the nail and degrease again;
the plate is covered with a protective gel.
You need to correct them a couple of times a month.
Correction with biogel is easier, and a lamp is not needed for it. Therefore, you can strengthen your nails with biogel on your own and at home. It is important to choose the right gel, because it has many varieties:
1. Biogel transparent. Used as a base coat.
2. Biogel sculptural. Long-lasting and elastic, moisturizes, strengthens.
3.Royal Sealer. Adds shine and whitens the nail plate.
4. S-coating. Quite hard and tough, lengthens the nails.
5. Biogel UV. Sets quickly, perfect for summer manicure.
6. Color biogel. It is applied in two layers.
The procedure for strengthening the nail plates with biogels is carried out in the following sequence:
we polish the nails, smooth their surface with a file, treat the cuticle with oil, wipe the plate with polishing paper;
a transparent biogel itself is applied in a thin layer, after which we wait a couple of minutes;
biogel can be applied on top, a fixative on it;
we put a foil cap on each finger, which will help the gels soak in, we wait a few minutes. Everything is ready!
Before doing the procedure, carefully study its implementation on the video or go to the salon.
Baths for nails
They can be from different components. It is important to use the cream after the bath and wear cotton gloves at night: after the bath, the skin on the hands may dry out. Read more about this procedure below.
Strengthening with acrylic powder
Acrylic is considered not the most useful thing for nails, but in fact, when building up, the nail plates suffer more from sawing than from this material. But acrylic is very durable, so acrylic powder is also used in combination with a gel. To do this, you need a base gel (an adhesive UV gel needed to adhere the nail and artificial materials), odorless acrylic powder and an antiseptic. And we act like this:
1. We treat the plates and hands themselves with an antiseptic.
2. Now we degrease the nails, process them with a polishing buff (soft file).
3. We select tips, apply, grind.
4. We cover each plate with a primer and wait three minutes.
5. On the already dried nails, apply the base gel from the tips to the center of the plate.
6. Powder with acrylic powder and shake off its remnants.
7. We are waiting for another half a minute. we cover with a second layer of gel, while we do not reach the cuticle.
8. Powder again and dry with an ultraviolet lamp.
9. You can apply the powder gel a third time, but not necessarily
10. We grind the nail plates.
It is important to know: all instruments, as well as hands, must be sterile during the procedure!
Home Recipes to Strengthen Nails
There are really a lot of options here: baths, oils, and masks. The main thing is to treat your nails with care when performing a manicure and check all products for allergies.
Oils
Nails are similar in composition to hair, because these are also horny formations of the skin. Therefore, oils for their strengthening are also suitable.
Base oils
The best for nail plates can be called olive, grape, almond and jojoba wax. They can be both rubbed into the nail plate, and used for baths. In both cases, the oils are heated, and in a water bath. By the way, you can even use oils for eyelashes - they also have a positive effect on the condition of the nail plate.
To prepare an oil bath, you need olive oil, a raw egg and honey. We heat everything (slightly so that the protein does not curl) and hold our hands for a third of an hour. Cream is not needed.
Essential oils
They are needed as an addition to olive or almond, because aromatic oils can enhance certain effects of the base ones.
Lemon and bergamot
They are great for whitening nails. Rub a couple of drops, connecting with the base;
Ylang Ylang and Patchouli
Patchouli oil strengthens cuticles and nail plates, giving them shine. Ylang-ylang oil is not only an aphrodisiac and a remedy for hair, but it is also suitable for nails: it strengthens, polishes, relieves inflammation. It is used with jojoba wax in a ratio of 1:1. Both patchouli and ylang ylang stop nail splitting. Rosemary and lavender are suitable for the same purposes.
tea tree
Fungus remedy. In addition, it relieves inflammation of the cuticle and the skin around the nail plates in general.
Important! With too depleted and thinned nails, vitamins in oil are added to the oil mixture: tocopherol and vitamin A.
Trays
There are many options. Enough to dwell on a few recipes.
Sea salt bath
You can find sea salt in cosmetic stores, pharmacies, and just in a supermarket. We dissolve a tablespoon of such a product in a liter of water and hold our hands for half an hour. After do not forget about the cream or the same oil that can be applied to the skin of the hands. We do a third of the month and withstand a break of a couple of weeks. And again we are treated with salt!
Baths with iodine
Nails need iodine for delamination. All in the same solution of salt and water (and in the same proportions), add 6-7 drops of iodine and hold hands for half an hour. The water should turn brown after adding the product. You can also cover the nail plates with iodine once every seven days.
Baths with lemon
Yellow citrus not only whitens, but also saves too fragile and depleted nails. In addition, this citrus slows down cuticle growth. We take a larger fruit, cut it into two parts and immerse the upper phalanges of the fingers in them! We wait a quarter of an hour, wash our hands and smear the cuticle with cream or oil.
Baths with wine
No need to be surprised, there are also such and they have a beneficial effect not only on the nails themselves, but also on the skin of the hands. We need 200-250 ml of wine (both red and white are suitable). We heat it up and add all the same sea salt (a teaspoon). We hold our hands in wine for about a third of an hour.
Nail masks
To create them, they use red pepper, all the same oils, cinnamon ... Some masks not only strengthen the nail plate, but also stimulate its growth.
Night nail mask
It is made from lemon juice and olive oil already known to us. Oil needs exactly a tablespoon. Warm up and mix with a few drops of lemon juice. We apply all this on the nail plates (we massage them lightly) and put on gloves made of natural fabric. We do this every 3-7 days.
Mustard Nail Mask
Mustard powder (15 g) pour warm water and mix with 5 g of honey. Gently apply to the fingertips and put on rubber gloves on top. We endure a third of an hour. Don't touch your face with your fingers. In the same way we make a mask for nails from honey and red pepper.
Cinnamon oil mask
It whitens and stimulates growth at the same time. We take 15 g of clay (white) and add milk. You should get a mixture with the consistency of toothpaste. Add a drop of cinnamon oil.
Wax mask
Melt natural wax (20g). Add the yolk of a hard-boiled egg and peach oil (5g) to it. This nail mask is suitable for everyday use.
Preventive strengtheningPnail polishing
Even if everything is in order, you need to take care of your nails. In order for them not to become brittle, vitamin-mineral complexes are needed. Here are just a few options:
Edelstar BIO-01 Actinail;
Arkopharma Forcapil Vitamins for Hair Loss;
Doppelherz active;
LADY-S FORMULA;
Fitofaner.
In addition, any vitamin and mineral complexes for pregnant women help. Not the worst reviews for chitosan supplements. Egg shells are also recommended.
How to save results
In order for strong and healthy nails to please you for a long time, follow a few rules. Minimize the use of nail polish. Permissible only special, strengthening.
Also, do not use acetone, and under any varnishes, apply special remedies from pharmacies. Forget about metal nail files. It is better to find with a crystal coating. 
Nails and hands are always in sight. That is why it is worth paying attention to them and doing everything to make them beautiful. Well, healthy too. There are many opportunities, so just don't be lazy and make masks and baths. Also, eat vitamins and healthy foods.
Cosmetology 20-02-2018
Strengthening nails: gel, powder, baths at home
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Nail health directly depends on the general condition of our body. Constant stress, lack of vitamins, disturbances in the functioning of internal organs lead to thinning, delamination and fragility of the nail plate.
However, often we ourselves, with our careless attitude, bring the main decoration and protection of our hands into a deplorable state. For example, we use household chemicals without gloves, we regularly resort to extensions, we use varnish of dubious quality for manicure. Strengthening nails with special cosmetics will help to correct the situation. After their application, the plates become stronger and more elastic, they look more attractive. Some procedures require visits to beauty salons with professional equipment, but many are quite affordable at home.
Strengthening nails with gel
One of the simplest and most common ways. The same material is used as with gel extension, however, the structure of the nail plate is not damaged, but an additional protective layer is created from negative external influences.
Advantages of the method:
- Nails do not delaminate and do not break, it becomes possible to increase their natural length.
- The gel coating “breathes”, therefore, pathogenic microflora does not develop under it.
- Any wellness procedures for natural nails, including massage and baths with essential oils, paraffin therapy, masks, and so on, do not lose their effectiveness.
- At the same time, the cuticle is also processed, so trimmed manicure should be done much less frequently.
- Decorative varnish when strengthening nails with gel lasts longer and looks brighter.
The main disadvantage of this nail strengthening procedure is that removing the coating at home is problematic. With inept actions, the nail plate can be injured. In addition, it is undesirable to resort to the gel all the time, the hands should periodically “rest”.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION: HOW TO CARRY OUT THE PROCEDURE FOR STRENGTHENING THE NAILS WITH GEL UNDER GEL POLISH WITH THE HELP OF NEONAIL PRODUCTS
The procedure for strengthening nails is carried out using a camouflage biogel.
The gel has a thick consistency and a pleasant beige tint.
You will also need a synthetic and silicone cone-shaped brush.
Before applying the gel, it is required to prepare the nail plate and remove the gloss.
The NeoNail technologist recommended using Cleanser liquid as a degreaser.
The next step involves the use of the base.
It is better to apply it in a very thin layer.
Then a drop is placed in the center of the nail (it is better to use a cone brush for this, slightly spread the gel over the nail plate with the tip).
Gel-dries approximately 40-60 sec. in LED lamp and 2-3 minutes in UV lamp. Drying time directly depends on the length of the nails.
After drying, you need to remove the stickiness and sand lightly with a buff.
Remove dust with a napkin and degrease.
Next, on the nail, you can draw a jacket, an ornament, or simply cover it with gel polish. In this case, the base is no longer needed. Gel polish is applied immediately. Color coating is best applied in two layers. The final step is to apply the top.
Strengthening with biogel
This method not only allows you to make your nails stronger, but also restores them. The composition of the biogel includes vitamin and mineral supplements, protein. Biogel is a material about which we can say that it is a little softer and more elastic than a “building” gel and harder than a classic gel polish. It creates good adhesion, while strengthening the nails. It does not cause allergies and does not violate the structure of the nail plate. And one of the components of the biogel - calcium reduces its fragility, preventing thinning and cracking. Biogel is indicated for use for thin, weak, soft nails prone to delamination, it can be used to align the nail plate.
Material advantages:
- It passes air well, does not cause the development of fungus.
- It has a healing effect, it is quite capable of replacing conventional procedures, such as masks and baths.
- When using colored varieties, it does not require additional coating with decorative varnish.
- It can be applied for a long time and almost without interruption, because the nails do not suffer and remain elastic.
- Suitable for building (only a special variety with increased rigidity).
- The application procedure is also available at home. It does not require professional skills, just watch a master class on strengthening nails with step-by-step photos. Also easy to cover and remove.
Minuses:
Biogel is sensitive to household chemicals and can be destroyed under its influence. Also, it does not protect hands enough in an aggressive environment.
MASTER CLASS: HOW TO STRENGTHEN NAILS WITH BIO-GEL?
Nails are prepared according to standard technology.
Before work, sawdust is performed, a dehydrator is worn, with the help of which excess moisture is removed.
In this case, the layer must be very thin. It is better to distribute the material over the nail with zigzag pressing movements. Dry in the lamp 1 - 3 minutes, depending on the type of lamp.
The next step is to apply a layer of biogel. A small drop is collected.
If there is a need for additional alignment of the surface of the nail, then simply turn the finger over and hold it in this position for 2-5 seconds.
At the end of the procedure, we check the highlight.
You can find this master class on the Kasya Nail Club channel.
Strengthening nails with acrylic powder
Another material that was originally used to build up the nail plate, and now helps to increase its strength.
Acrylic is effective, safe for health and durable. It is almost invisible on the nails, giving them a healthy look. Nail plates do not lose their flexibility, so their owners feel natural and comfortable. When reinforced with acrylic, you can freely do the usual things: cleaning the house, gardening, active games with children, without fear of damaging the coating.
It is not recommended to apply acrylic powder on your own, this should be done by an experienced craftsman, since the material quickly hardens in air. In addition, it has a specific smell (this does not apply to expensive varieties) and you have to wear a medical mask during the procedure or forcefully ventilate the room.
It is difficult to remove the coating with chemical means, therefore, when removing it at home, sawing is used. You need to do the procedure very carefully so as not to damage the nail.
But the correction of regrown or damaged areas of the plate is much faster and easier than using the gel.
Important: acrylic nail strengthening, contrary to popular belief, does not have a therapeutic effect. After removing the coating, the fragility of the plates may reappear, so restorative procedures should be used, for example, iodine-salt baths.
STEP-BY-STEP LESSON ON USING ACRYLIC POWDER FOR STRENGTHENING NAILS
Before the procedure, you need to perform a manicure: remove the cuticle, wash down the nail, degrease it and apply a primer.
A thin layer of acrylic is sprinkled on the base. Before drying, the powder can be lightly shaken off or blown off.
The final step is to apply a base with a camouflage effect.
Camouflage can be applied in one or two layers. It all depends on whether you will continue to design with gel polish or not.
Strengthening with acrylic powder under gel polish
New generation decorative coatings last much longer than traditional counterparts. However, if the natural nail plate is thinned, has cracks and other damage, even a durable gel polish can lose its structure, as a result of which the manicure will have to be updated much more often than the manufacturer guaranteed.
In such cases, it is also better to use powder for the nail strengthening procedure. After the powder is applied to the base, it is covered with one or more layers of decorative varnish and nail art is made to your liking.
Manicure will last at least 2 weeks.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION FOR GEL POLISH
After you have strengthened your nails with acrylic powder and a base layer, it is recommended to wash it down with a buff. You also need to remove dust and degrease.
The next step is to apply gel polish.
At the end, the design is covered with a top.
Removes stickiness.
Nail design is ready.
Manicure 2 in 1: beauty and strengthening
Shiny nails are in fashion right now. To make it, masters resort to using a variety of materials: rubbing, sparkling powder, small crystals, glitter gel polishes, etc. There is one way that kills two birds with one stone. This is a manicure that looks pretty and significantly strengthens the client's nails. It is ideal for girls with very thin and flexible nails, for whom the problem of gel polish cracking at the tips, chipping off of the coating or its complete peeling off is relevant. There should be no such problems with this design.
- in work it is better to use a rubber base and top. With them, the coating is more flexible and at the same time dense (it is not prone to cracking);
- sequins use fine dispersion;
- it is better to sprinkle glitter on the base and do not use gel polish. So the manicure will look more gentle and will not turn out bulky due to the large number of layers;
- when creating everyday manicure, it is better to give preference to white or beige sparkles.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR CREATING A UNIVERSAL MANICURE
Nails are prepared in a classic way. The base is applied as the first layer. It is better to take rubber.
The base needs to be applied in a medium thickness layer so that the sparkles are absorbed, but not too thick a layer.
In the photo they look like acrylic sand, but in fact they shimmer beautifully in the light.
Generously sprinkle them on a wet base and dry in a lamp a little more than usual. Before drying, the glitter needs to be blown off a little so that there is not too thick a layer and the coating dries out.
The cover is ready.
What other means for strengthening nails are there
- If there is no task to make a persistent, multi-day manicure, you can use acrylic varnish with nylon thread - it will increase the strength of the plate, eliminate minor irregularities and roughness. The product also contains natural resins and other beneficial substances, including vitamins for nails, which promote rapid growth and recovery.
- Some try to strengthen with gel polish. Indeed, this polymer has high strength and combines with the natural nail almost in one piece. However, the agent only “preserves” the plate, preventing it from breaking off, but does not eliminate the cause of fragility. The same applies to strengthening the base for gel polish.
Beautiful nails reinforced with gel polish.
Important: In order for the polymer composition to last for a long time, it is necessary to properly prepare the nail plate: degrease and disinfect with a primer or other means. And then treat all layers of the coating with a high-quality UV lamp.
- Regular gel polish can be replaced with shellac - this is also a new generation polymer, but more environmentally friendly. It does not contain formaldehyde and toluene, which makes the product safe for allergy sufferers and pregnant women. Minus shellac - instability to prolonged exposure to water and temperature extremes. Microcracks form on the coating, through which fungal infections can penetrate.
Strengthening nails at home
No matter what innovative products the beauty industry offers, you should not refuse traditional methods of treatment, especially since they will cost much less and do not threaten with side effects.
Affordable means for strengthening and growing nails
Home baths are considered the simplest and most effective. Depending on the components, they can have different effects:
| The composition of the bath | Effect on nails |
| Eliminate brittleness, increase elasticity, help resist mechanical stress. |
| Protect from drying out and delamination. |
| Provides strengthening of nails and their acceleration of growth |
Recipes for popular nail baths
And finally, a few more effective and very simple homemade recipes.
"SEA"
- 20 g natural sea salt
- 1 l warm water
- 2 - 3 drops of iodine
Combine all components, keep your hands in the bath for 15 minutes. You can add essential oils or replace the water with herbal decoction. Then wipe your hands dry, massage your fingers with a nourishing cream.
OIL
- 3 - 4 tablespoons of any vegetable oil (preferably olive oil)
- 2-3 drops of iodine and glycerin
- 1 st. l. lemon juice
Add the rest of the ingredients to the hot oil and stir. Take a bath for 15-20 minutes, then wrap your fingers with cling film and do not wash your hands for 2 hours. It is best to do the procedure at night.
GELATIN
- 1 st. l. gelatin
- 1 cup boiled water, hand warm
Gelatin is needed in its pure form, without dyes. Dissolve in water, according to the instructions, heat in a water bath, without bringing to a boil. Cool the solution and immerse your hands in it for half an hour. You can add lemon juice for skin whitening.
It is desirable to do baths of any type at least 2 times a week, for 10 to 14 days.
The use of a special varnish during this period to strengthen the nail plate will help enhance the effect of home procedures.
No trendy nail art will help us hide health problems. At the same time, really strong, well-groomed nails will look great under the simplest manicure. Remember this and be sure to take care of yourself!
Weak and brittle nails have not been a reason for refusing a beautiful manicure for a long time. Modern cosmetic technologies offer many effective options for solving this problem, but the most relevant technique today is gel nail strengthening.
In order to carry out this procedure in accordance with hygienic and technological standards, it is best to entrust its implementation to professional cosmetologists. Specialists of the beauty salon "Epil Salon" in Moscow offer their clients a wide range of services at the best prices.
Benefits of the procedure
There are dozens of recommendations and techniques aimed at strengthening the nail plates. Among them, the most popular are nourishing masks and salt baths that can be taken at home. But the solution to the issue of strengthening nails requires a more professional approach. Most experts recommend using a special firming gel, the effectiveness of which is confirmed by the following facts:
- nails become stronger;
- there is no fragility and delamination;
- the nail plate is reliably protected from the damaging effects of aggressive chemicals;
- strength and durability of the coating;
- wide possibilities of manicure design.
In some cases, cosmetologists use this method to treat an ingrown nail. Biogel fixes the shape of the nail plate as tightly as possible, preventing growth and unwanted deformation of its free edge.
Service cost
The price of strengthening nails with gel can be different. As a rule, it depends on the set of cosmetics and other consumables used during the procedure.
Tools and materials
To strengthen nails with gel in the salon, our masters use a wide range of professional tools:
- scissors to give the desired shape to the nail plate;
- nail scissors for removing cuticles;
- gel brushes (with artificial bristles);
- cosmetic nail file (180 grit);
- grinding buff;
- LED lamp for gel drying.
The set of necessary cosmetics includes:
- primer (for degreasing nails);
- biogel (certain color);
- top gel (to give a glossy shine to nails);
- adhesive remover;
- antiseptic (for processing the cuticle).
Strengthening technology
The classic cosmetic procedure involves several successive stages:
- Step 1st. Before proceeding to cover the nails with gel, it is necessary to process the cuticle, clean and give the nails the desired shape. Due to trauma, this operation is carried out 1-2 days before the strengthening procedure.
- Step 2. At this stage, the nail plate is polished. In order not to injure her, cosmetologists use a buff, which removes the shiny layer as carefully as possible.
- Step 3: applying the biogel. Using a special brush, the nails are covered with a thin layer of gel. For a stronger fixation, they are dried under an LED lamp. On average, this process takes 2-3 minutes. Then the procedure for applying the gel is repeated several more times.
- Step 4: Finish coat. To increase the strength of the biogel, the nails are coated with a special chemical composition. After the nails have been treated with top gel, they are dried in a lamp for up to 3 minutes and the remaining sticky layer is removed with a special liquid.
Our work
Unfortunately, not everyone has naturally strong and beautiful nails. Even more disappointing are those who have grown them at least a little, but then, through negligence, broke off at the most inopportune moment. How to be in such cases? Try a procedure such as gel nail strengthening. Moreover, it can be done independently if you use a simple instruction.
Which nails need to be strengthened
Before you decide to strengthen your nails with gel, you should figure out which nails need such a procedure. First, healthy. That is, if there are fungal diseases, then they must first be cured. Despite the fact that the gel is considered a "breathable" material, it is still artificial. That is, it significantly reduces the flow of oxygen, which means it contributes to the deterioration of diseased nails. Secondly, any length. Even if they branch slightly (1-2 mm), strengthening nails with gel makes sense. Especially if by nature they are brittle and weak. Thirdly, it is worth choosing the right material. For example, gel polish, gel, and biogel are used to strengthen. Each of them has its own characteristics and subtleties.
Gel
Gel for nail extension can also be used for strengthening. But it is worth noting that it will be much more difficult to remove it later than any other material. And this, in turn, affects the condition of the nails after the procedure.
Biogel
Initially, this material was intended to strengthen, restore and improve nails. Unlike gel and acrylic, which are mostly used for extensions. Strengthening nails with bio-gel occurs according to a very simple technology that does not require special skills in working with nails. It is only important to prepare the surfaces of the nail plates well.
gel polish
The original purpose of the material is the creation of a long-term decorative manicure. In practice, strengthening nails with gel polish takes place. Firstly, the coating not only lasts a long time, but also noticeably seals the nail plates. Secondly, due to the high density and durable coating, the nails break less often, that is, they become stronger. The advantage of the procedure is both its simplicity and its safety. And removing gel polish is easy, and most importantly, it is not traumatic for nails. The color palette is very wide. In addition, you can try mixing several colors, like paints, to get a new shade.
Nail preparation
Regardless of what material is used, you should properly prepare for the procedure. More precisely, prepare the nails. The procedure is standard, does not require great skills and tools. What you need to prepare your nails:
- nail file for shaping (soft, for natural nails);
- four-sided buff;
- orange sticks;
- cuticle remover or nippers.
Additionally, you must have on hand a liquid that removes oily sheen from the nail plates, as well as an antiseptic. Strengthening natural nails with gel requires a slightly larger number of preparation steps than a similar procedure using other materials. First, after shaping the free edges, the surface must be carefully sanded. To prevent nails from becoming thin and brittle in the future, you need to use only a soft buff.
Secondly, you need to remove the cuticle either with wire cutters (very carefully), or with a special tool, following the instructions. Orange sticks are needed in order to move it away. It is always easier to push back a cuticle softened in a bath than a dry one. Thirdly, the nails need to be degreased (remove shine from them) with a special liquid. Hands are treated with an antiseptic before all manipulations with instruments begin, so as not to accidentally introduce an infection. This is needed if there is a strengthening of natural nails with a gel. If another material is used (gel polish, biogel), then the first step can be skipped (do not grind the nails, but only degrease).
Strengthening nails with gel. Instruction
After the nails are prepared in accordance with all the rules, you can proceed to the process of strengthening itself. It only takes 3 steps if no design is implied. Each stage must be performed strictly in accordance with the instructions, since it depends on how long the material will last, and hence the quality of the result.
Step 1: base
Strengthening nails with gel begins with the application of a base coat. That is, the material is called - Base. It is transparent, applied in a very thin layer. The base dries in a UV lamp for a short time - from 30 seconds to 1 minute, depending on the power of the equipment and the manufacturer of the material. If a single-phase gel system is used, then all steps are performed with gel from one can. Including the application of the base.
Step 2: base layer
When the base coat is dry, apply the base coat over it. It is also called construction, sculptural and constructive. Unlike extensions, gel nail strengthening technology does not provide for building the structure of the nail. That is, the material is simply applied in one dense, but not thick layer to the base. You can’t get on the cuticle and side rollers, otherwise there will be detachments and chips. The main layer is dried in a UV lamp, according to the instructions. If the material gets on the skin, then it is removed with a cotton swab dipped in a degreaser.
Step 3: finish
The main difference between building and strengthening is that there is no need to make sawdust. That is, a finish gel is immediately applied to the main layer. They don’t saw with a nail file, they don’t level with a buff. Exception: too uneven distribution of the material on the nails in the second step. Then sawdust justifies itself. After the finish gel (Top Coat) has dried, the sticky layer is removed from it, if any.
Other materials
Strengthening nails with gel polish occurs according to a simplified scheme. That is, the preparation is faster and easier, and the technology itself does not differ from the gel one. First comes the base, then the main layer, then the finish. Strengthening natural nails with bio-gel is done in the same way. But there is also a slight difference in the materials. So, for example, biogel can be used in three colors at once: to match the natural plate, transparent and white, if a jacket is required. And gel polish can perform absolutely any manicure: even in red tones, even in green.
Materials also dry differently. For example, gel polish takes longer to do this. And the darker the chosen shade, the longer it will dry. Biogel, on the other hand, has a somewhat meager color palette, but it is a more flexible and plastic material. That is, after strengthening the nails, although they are compacted, they remain “like family”. They can bend on impact, but not break.
Output
Such a procedure as strengthening nails with gel has received a variety of reviews. Some are convinced that this is a waste of money, since it is easier to take care of natural nails with the help of dietary supplements, special products and folk recipes. Others are delighted with the procedure, because they can afford to achieve great length without the risk of losing it at the most inopportune moment from a small blow. Still others are sure that the gel helps to make the nails smooth, even and strong, even if before that they were exfoliating and thin.
In fact, each type of nails requires its own remedy. For example, it is more expedient to strengthen those prone to brittleness and lamination with biogel, which contains both nutrients and strengthening substances. And most importantly - it is on a natural basis. Strong, healthy, but very long nails that need to be protected from breaking are more suitable for gel polishes and gels. First, they are stronger than biogel. Secondly, the range of possible designs is significantly expanding. In this case, the natural plate acts as a form or tips when building. But it is worth remembering that the more complex the design, the more layers of material will be required. And the more of them, the higher the risk of chips and detachments.
Removing gel is always more difficult than other materials. First, it can only be cut down. Secondly, they usually do not do this after strengthening. They just wait until the material “slides” off the nails. Gel polish is removed with a special solvent liquid, as well as biogel. It is noteworthy that the tool can be made by yourself from alcohol, water and aromatic oils, and not bought separately.
It is noteworthy that in Europe they have long ceased to strengthen nails with a gel, completely switching to gel polishes and biogels (the latter are not very relevant). That is, using hybrids of gel and varnish, you can get a double result: both strong nails and an incomparable long-term manicure.
Applied over the natural nail plate, it creates an excellent protective barrier for several weeks, allowing even weak nails to grow stronger. No, it does not strengthen them from the inside and does not nourish them with anything useful. It only prevents mechanical damage and allows those who previously considered this task impossible to grow long nails.
How and how to strengthen nails before applying gel polish?
Strengthening nails before applying gel polish makes them stronger and less flexible, which increases the durability of gel polish. This procedure is especially relevant for girls with thin, weakened nails, on which gel polish lasts less than a week.
Strengthening with acrylic powder
This method is suitable even for self-repetition at home. So you create a strong frame by "concreting" gel polish.
Gel reinforcement
The procedure is more complicated, as it involves several variations of both the gel itself and the methods of its application. The easiest way is to use single-phase silicone gel.
Both methods of external strengthening of nails allow you to remove the coating by soaking at home. However, you can wear the coating longer if it is corrected in a timely manner.
How to strengthen nails after removing gel polish?
If you decide to remove the gel polish and give your nails a break from the coating, it's time to strengthen them from the inside and carry out a useful wax sealing procedure for nails.
- Nail lamination
This procedure is aimed at nourishing the nail plate from the inside with a special wax-based composition. In addition, it allows you to glue damaged scales (for example, when you carelessly remove gel polish), preventing delamination. The effect of this procedure will last for about a week. Keep in mind that at this time the nail polish will be weak due to the formed protective film. Take a break from using decorative coatings.
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Give your nails the desired shape, process the cuticle.
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Wash and dry your hands after all procedures.
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Apply a small amount of wax to the nail plate and rub it with a soft polishing nail file in circular motions for a minute.
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Put on gloves and leave the composition for at least an hour.
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Remove gloves and wipe off excess wax with a dry cloth.
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