A gel is a polymer chemically developed that functions in much the same way as a natural nail. Extension of gel nails is carried out by means of initially the same chemical compound as acrylic extension , with a slight difference: the gel needs exposure to ultraviolet radiation to harden. Acrylic usually freezes in the air.
The technology of gel nail extension is quite simple, but it is worth understanding it. After applying the composition to the nail plate, the nails should be placed under a special ultraviolet lamp. After they harden, the nail coating will become very strong. The curing speed with this method of building depends entirely on the type of lamp used and its power. If your own nails are very thin and sensitive, then you can feel warmth or light burning. It is recommended that you remove your hand from under the lamp every five seconds.
Different gels may be offered in composition. Sometimes I classify such a coating as a "living polymer". It does not suppress or seal the biological system of the nail, but allows it to breathe freely. While the nail plate itself consists of non-living material, moisture and metabolic products that are associated with the metabolic activity of the skin located under the nail do not pass through. The gel has such an important feature as the ability to lay evenly on the nail, while it is self-leveling. Such an extension gives the nails a beautiful glossy shine. But isn't that what every girl does? Gel nail extension technology allows you to make a coating that is resistant to most aggressive fluids. At the same time, nails do not lose their color when painted with colored varnishes, which allows them to be painted in the same way as natural nails - at any time. Gel nails can only be removed mechanically, by sawing off the material from the native nail plate, which is how they differ from acrylic.
Well, if gel nail extension technology is generally understood, then you can say how to remove them. Removing nails after this extension is carried out as follows: first, the master cuts off their maximum length, and then gently cuts the gel from live nail plates, clearly controlling this process, that is, seeing the boundary between the gel and the surface. Therefore, if you did such an extension, you should not try to get rid of them at home, as you can damage the nail plate, which will cause delamination and increased sensitivity, and the recovery period will be very long. And to remove them, you should contact the professionals, as they will then treat the nails with a special tool that restores the natural nail.
What you need for gel nail extensions and the main stages of the process
You will need, as mentioned above, a gel, brushes, as well as an ultraviolet lamp. To begin with, a plate is formed, which will serve as the basis for manicure. Here you can use tips or form. If you build up the nail on the plate, then it immediately attaches to it, and then a gel is applied to it, and the lines help determine the approximate length of the result. The harm of such a build-up is minimized, and the result looks very natural. Drying is the next step. It is required to secure the applied material. Nails are placed under the lamp until completely solidified. After this, the shape of the nail is cast, and the last step is grinding and art painting. In this case, various decorative elements can be added.
As you can see, gel nail extension technology is not so complicated, it is only important to be careful at every stage.