Extension of toenails with gel, polygel. Before and after photos, how to do

Many women want to complement their image with a beautiful pedicure, but natural nails cannot always allow this: their shape, color and length do not always suit girls. The gel or polygel extension procedure will help to give the toenails the desired look.

Benefits of toenail extension

Extending toenails will help hide defects such as:

• cracks;
• uneven surface of the nail;
• delamination of the plate;
• ingrown nails: with the help of extensions, the growth trajectory of the nail plate changes, which prevents ingrowth;
• the ugly shape of the nails, formed due to the frequent wearing of uncomfortable shoes;

Due to uncomfortable shoes or poor-quality material of socks, the nail plate can deform and take on an unaesthetic appearance. This procedure will also be an excellent solution for girls who cannot grow their nails due to their fragility. The material used for building is harder than a natural nail plate, it will prevent chips and cracks.

The artificial material is not sensitive to the negative effects of varnish, so the design can be changed frequently. Toenails do not grow back quickly, so the material, when carefully worn, can last for more than a month, providing a well-groomed and aesthetic appearance of the feet for a long time. Due to the smoothness of the coating, it is easier to decorate and process extended nails than natural ones.

It is recommended to carry out the correction every 4 weeks and not to remove the material yourself, as the first thin layer of the natural plate may be removed along with the synthetic covering.

Contraindications

Extension of toenails has contraindications. It is necessary to abandon the extension procedure if there is a fungus, because due to the lack of access to a natural plate, it will be impossible to treat the disease, the fungus will begin to progress.

Small cuts or wounds are also a contraindication, so it is worth treating the cuticle 2 days before or after building. During chemotherapy or antibiotic treatment, you should also abandon artificial material on the nails, since the body produces acetone, which provokes its rejection.

Extension is able to correct small cracks, but it cannot be carried out if a crack has formed in the nail matrix: this will provoke the development of infection in the growth zone of the nail plate. A special category of contraindications should include allergic reactions. At risk are girls who are initially prone to allergies.

If, after the extension, the toes become red, itchy or swollen, the material must be removed urgently. It is recommended to test for an allergic reaction before starting the procedure: for this, a drop of the material must be applied without polymerization on the wrist.

Allergy occurs due to the substances contained in the gel consistency for correction and build-up, means that remove artificial material, glue for fixing tips. Methacrylate is a synthetic component of materials for correction and design, it most often causes allergies when building up.

Sensitivity to methacrylate and other allergens increases during pregnancy, as well as in diseases of the kidneys, thyroid gland, and liver. The reaction can appear all over the body immediately or after a few hours. People with sensitive skin should pay attention to the gel polymerization lamp, allergies may also occur to radiation.

Required materials and tools

The tools and materials required for building a nail plate at home are presented in the table. They do not differ from the means used by the masters. You should choose high-quality tools and materials, because the health and aesthetics of nails depends on the quality.

The gel hardens due to polymerization that occurs under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, so the lamp is a necessary item. Cure time is related to the type of apparatus, consistency and thickness of the coating. It is better to choose a lamp with a large working surface from a trusted manufacturer.

For independent use, you can purchase an inexpensive device with fluorescent lighting, for professional services - with an LED, since it is more durable with frequent use. After the gel has cured, a cleanser is applied to remove the sticky part of the coating.

To prepare natural nails for the extension procedure, it is recommended to work with ceramic or glass files.

It is better to process only artificial plates with iron tools. For natural nails, files with a hardness of 240 grit are used, for artificial materials - from 80 to 240 grit. When shaping the nail plate at the free edge, it is recommended to use oval files, at the cuticle - a "boomerang" shape, when grinding - rectangular files.

The buff is designed to work with both natural and artificial plates. All sides of this tool must have different stiffness. Buff needs to be processed often, so polyethylene foam is suitable as a material. The tool is designed to smooth out irregularities of the nail plate, remove delamination and polish nails.

Pusher removes dead cuticle cells before applying gel polish. One end of the tool is shaped like a spatula, the other is shaped like an arrow. Stainless steel is suitable as a material. It is worth choosing a pusher with a grooved handle, as it will prevent your fingers from sliding over the tool, which means small cuts.

To form a synthetic nail plate, straight and tapered brushes with hard bristles are required. The material must be synthetic. Before use, it is necessary to check whether the pile is firmly in the brush. It is recommended to remove dust generated during coating processing with a synthetic manicure brush.

The gel can combine one to three phases. The single phase gel is used as a modeling agent, base, and also a finish. A two-phase system designed for simulation and protection, used after the base. The three-phase product provides a base for a modeling coating and a finish. Using a camouflage coating in pastel shades will visually stretch the nail bed.

The nails, which are correctly applied, look natural and do not require design, and this material also quickly hardens in the lamp, which is why its popularity is growing. When giving the nails length, a material is used on which the gel will be laid out. For this, forms made of hard paper or plastic are intended.

The paper form is attached under the natural nail plate, the gel is laid on top in a dense layer.Gel is laid on plastic molds, then the material is applied to a natural nail. Manicure glue is necessary for nail tips. The tips are made of soft plastic, so they are easy to shape.

Before putting the base layer, a degreasing agent is applied to each nail: this ensures a snug fit of the artificial material to the natural plate and excludes the delamination of the extended nails. Acid-free products delicately treat fragile nails, while acid-free products expose nail scales.

Features of coating with gel polish and polygel

Gel polish combines the properties of a corrective gel and a decorative varnish. The coating is resistant, hard, wearable, the product corrects imperfections, allows you to add length, does not fade over time. You can remove gel polish with liquid or sawdust; an ultraviolet lamp is needed to solidify the product.

When applied to the nail plate, the product spreads in a thin layer, so it is sometimes difficult to control the application contour. Despite the small thickness of the coating, it is difficult to hide the growth zones. The gel polish is breathable, which allows the cells of the nail to breathe under the coating.

Due to the need for polymerization in the lamp, the risk of developing a fungal infection during build-up becomes minimal, but burning and discomfort can be felt during irradiation. When processing or cutting this coating with a manicure machine, light dust is formed, which can cause discomfort for the client and the master, therefore, it is better to use a hood to work with this material.

Gel polish is a soft material that makes it easy to make corrections after building.

Extension of toenails can also be done with polygel. The consistency of this material resembles plasticine, so it is easy to control the border and form of application: there is no risk of getting the material on the skin. It is possible to extend nails with this material both on the hands and on the feet. The material does not fade, retains its color for the entire period of wear.

Polygel allows you to smooth the border of application, for this, stretch the material with a brush with a thin transparent layer. For solidification, a special lamp is also needed, but no discomfort occurs during polymerization. In air, the polygel does not freeze, which allows you to work with the mold for a long time.

The hood, when working with this material, ceases to be a necessary tool: when correcting or removing, a small amount of heavy dust is formed, which can be easily removed with a brush.

Polygel allows you to give nails any shape, since the material is very soft and pliable, any mistake can be easily corrected with a file. You can remove this product only with the help of a manicure machine. A significant advantage is hypoallergenic and odorless.

Step-by-step instructions for building toenails at home

Before any procedure for treating nails, it is necessary to disinfect the instruments: for this, you can boil them or treat them with alcohol.

Technology:

• Next, proceed to the processing of the nail plate. The cuticle must be trimmed, the nail disinfected and degreased. If there are irregularities, the nail is sanded with a buff; in case of chips, it is necessary to remove those parts of the nail plate that have moved away from the skin. If during the treatment there are cuts on the skin, the build-up is done only after 2-3 days.
• It is necessary to cover the nails with a primer, it will exclude the possibility of gel or polygel detachment.
  
• Attach a paper form underneath the nail. Carefully lay out the material with a brush on a plastic mold.
• The material is laid out on the form. When building up with gel polish, precision and quick shaping of the material is required. When working with a polygel, the brush used to lay out the material must be constantly moistened in a degreaser so that the product does not stick to the pile.If the work takes place with plastic forms, the material is laid out on the mold and applied to the nail.
• Place nails in a lamp to cure the coating. The average hardening time is 2 minutes.
• Carefully remove the forms from the artificial layer: for this they need to be carefully pulled out.
• The shape and length of the artificial nail is adjusted with files and buffs. Sanding and surface leveling are required.
• Apply color, create design, dry finished nails in a lamp.
• Cover with a finishing gel to prevent fading. The finish is applied even if the previous step is missing.

If the coating is damaged, it is important to remove or repair it in time to prevent infection from getting inside. If the design is made on extended nails with a simple varnish, you cannot use liquids with acetone to remove or adjust the coating.

In order to preserve the color of the extended nails, before applying the usual varnish, you need to put a layer of clear varnish or gel varnish. It is better to remove the coating with the help of a manicure device, otherwise you can damage the natural nail.

Fashion ideas for toenail extension

Fashion design ideas appear in every season, but they are not suitable for every girl. The design should be selected according to the shape and desired length of the nails.

Forms of toenails:

• Square.
  
• Soft square.
• Rocker arm.
• Circle or oval.
• Trapezium.

The length of toenails should be comfortable, not causing discomfort, squeezing when wearing shoes. French is recommended for any length of nails in the form of a square, rocker and trapezoid. The main trends of this year are minimalism and monochrome.

A matte pedicure to match the suit and accessories will look very advantageous. You should not use too active decor in your image: graceful accents are preferred this season. A design made in gold or silver metallics is suitable for any shape of nails; you can also try to combine these colors in one design.

A pedicure in bed colors with a slight emphasis on the thumb is a stylish solution, but it is more suitable for people with a narrow plate, since a light tone can visually expand the nails. If you want to achieve the opposite effect, use a darker coat or a combination of a dark color around the edges and a light tone in the middle.

Amber and gradient trend is perfect for any nail shape, especially a circle and a trapezoid. You can also add light glitter flakes to this design at the base of the nail plate. Glitter or iridescent flakes are especially popular.

Today, geometric solutions in pedicure are popular: it can be broken lines, clear shapes, interweaving of stripes, but you should choose only your thumb for such an accent. The most popular today are solutions in white and red. This trend will help correct the shapes of the circle, rocker arm and trapezoid.

Foil of any color will help in creating a geometric pattern: small figures made of this material on nails look modern.

This season's trendy color schemes: silver and gold, deep shades of red in matte, white geometry, pastel colors in matte. In a bright pedicure, there is a tendency towards abstraction, for example, chaotic multi-colored spots on a dark background.

How long does an extended pedicure last?

Toenail extensions with gel polish or polygel should be renewed every 2-3 weeks. The coating may last longer, but the appearance of the pedicure will become unaesthetic, because the transition between the artificial material and the natural plate will increase.

A transparent or camouflage polygel can make the transition invisible, which will allow you to wear a pedicure for more than a month. Excessive length is removed with a file.

When to make a correction

The coating must be corrected in case of damage: cracks, chips. This will prevent infection from entering and developing.In case of pain, allergic reactions, itching or any discomfort, the extended nails must be removed. Reasons for correction also include tarnishing, cloudiness or discoloration of the coating.

The optimal terms of correction without the presence of the above reasons: gel polish 3-4 weeks, polygel - a month. Extension of nails is a procedure that gives the image well-groomed and fullness. In summer, beautiful toenails perfectly complement open shoes, and with careful wear, timely correction and high-quality work of the master, the pedicure can last the whole season.

Author: 00Lena

Article design:Lozinsky Oleg

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