Nail extensions have been in demand for quite some time. However, the wizard’s simplest question about what exactly to carry out the procedure on: tips or forms, sometimes baffles. Even those who do not apply for the first time for such services. What are tips? Is this some kind of special build-up? Or is it some kind of auxiliary tool? In fact, everything is much simpler.
What it is?
Tips are plastic false nails that are used when building. They are glued to natural ones, then cut with special forceps and carefully sawed. There are many different types of tips that today are used by craftsmen.
Classic
Tips for nails originally had only one shape and were made of ivory plastic . No others simply existed. Until now, this type is called classic, because it is suitable for any building (gel, acrylic, mixed technology). Tips is one of the ways to create a beautiful and neat manicure even without the use of artificial materials. And you can do it yourself.
Quick manicure
Nail tips can also be used without gel or acrylic. It is enough to choose the correct size of the plate, glue them carefully, cut and file. And last, and most important: you need to not only file down the free edge, giving it a shape, but also carefully grind the entire surface so that the transition between the tips and a natural nail is not noticeable. Neither visually nor to the touch. After that, you can cover the modeled nails with varnish. Such a manicure will not last too long, but for some special evening this is enough. For example, for graduation at a school or institute.
Express French
Most often it is done with gel extensions, although acrylic pros sometimes practice it. The reason for this is not entirely clear, but the masters who work on this technology often offer express service on tips for those who can not decide. The process itself takes much less time than with a classic full build. However, the result is a one-time result, and then it will not work to correct it later.
Step number 1: preparation
Despite the fact that this is an express service jacket, this stage is indispensable. First, the old coating is removed from the nails, then the free edge is sawed to a length of 1 mm. The cuticle is pushed back and then removed. Usually unedged way: using a special gel. The surface of the nails is degreased and polished to remove all roughness and roughness. Using a sweeping brush, sweep away the dust that has formed.
Step number 2: the nail bed
To glue the French tips correctly, you need to lengthen it slightly. Therefore, a thin layer of the base gel is laid out first, which is dried in an ultraviolet lamp, and then the camouflage gel is designed. Here it is something that is slightly pulled beyond the limits of the natural nail bed. That is why it is required to file the free edge up to 1 mm. When the constructive layer is polymerized, the nail plate is shaped with a nail file.
Step number 3: tips
This is the most important but simple step. Special tips for express jacket are glued to an extended nail plate. Why is it so simple? The French tips have a special tab on the side of the free edge, for which they are convenient to hold. When the procedure is performed on each finger, this holder can be removed using forceps. It is noteworthy that all the French tips are made without a contact zone, which means that they will not have to be filed to remove the transition between the nail and the tips.
Step number 4: transparent gel and filing
Building on tips does not take much time, if everything is properly prepared. Therefore, immediately after removing the auxiliary label, a transparent gel layer is applied to the entire surface of the nails. When it polymerizes in a UV lamp, the action is repeated. Only this time, attention is paid to the formation and strengthening of the stress zone. Apex (the convex part of the nail) must be correctly modeled. Before the final stage, everything is carefully sawn and polished. Simulated nails should be as similar to natural ones as possible. Excessive dust is brushed off.
Step number 5: finish
Gel extensions on tips or forms always end up giving the nails a shine. For this there is a special "Finish" or "Top". Most often, it looks like an ordinary transparent varnish, only in a dark bottle, with a convenient brush. The nails are covered with a finishing gel, then it is polymerized in a UV lamp. Depending on the firm chosen, it may or may not be necessary to remove the dispersion (sticky) layer.
How much is holding
On average, the extension on the tips lasts about 3-4 weeks, after which correction is required, since the natural nails under the material grow back. And this, in turn, leads to the fact that the gel or acrylic begins to "creep" over the surface, the apex and stress zone are displaced. However, express building is not subject to correction. If contactless tips were used, as described above, then the smile line also “creeps” upward; it is not possible to return it to its place. Therefore, express building is usually simply removed after 3 weeks. Sometimes girls decide to complete nail modeling, and sometimes they choose naturalness instead of artificial material. This is an individual question.
What are the shapes of tips?
In addition to the classic ones, those that appeared the very first, now there are many varieties. And not only in color. Tips shapes are also very different: square, pipe, stylet, age, almonds. Each in its own way is beautiful and in demand. However, the masters still prefer to model the most complex forms on their own, without resorting to tips.
disadvantages
Each girl is unique in her own way. And hands too. That is why standard tips are not always suitable, which professionals often encounter. But the right size is already half the success. Another drawback of tips is that experienced craftsmen do not consider them necessary at all. Often, standard universal shapes and sizes are useless. In addition, the strength of the simulated nails is inferior to those that were made on paper forms, completely consisting only of material.
Benefits
Many girls note that building on tips is carried out many times faster. And others notice that the nails are easier and more natural. And these are definitely the benefits of tips. By the way, if a professional master was chosen, then, regardless of the type of extension, the modeled nails will bring joy. It is important not to save money while searching for your pro.