Any girl tries to take care of her appearance. In order to give their hands a more well-groomed look, many of them resort to nail extensions. Is this procedure harmful? Let us further consider its main features, as well as some of the positive and negative features that experts in the beauty industry often talk about.
About building and its types
It is worth noting that currently nail extension is carried out by different methods: acrylic, gel, fabric and mixed methods.
In acrylic modeling, a powder is used as the base material for an artificial plate, which is mixed with a special liquid, resulting in a mass that hardens fairly quickly. Gel build-up is performed in a similar way, but only in this case, a gel is used as the main material, the drying of which occurs only under certain conditions - under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
Regardingtissue technique for enlarging plates, it is currently rarely used in practice. The principle of creating artificial nails is that tips are attached to a natural nail using a special piece of fabric, over which the desired pattern is applied.
Speaking of mixed extension, it is worth noting that all the above materials are used to create nails in this way: acrylic, fabric, and special gel. To date, the mixed modeling technique is almost never used.
Should I get my nails done? The reviews about this procedure, left by experts in the field of nail service, indicate both its positive and negative qualities. Let's talk about them further in more detail.
Common benefits of nail extensions
It is worth noting that regardless of the material with which the artificial coating of the nail plate was created, the extension procedure has a lot of general advantages. Among them, first of all, is the fact that the artificial plate allows you to hide the ugly yellow tint of a living nail or imperfections in its shape.
Reviews of this procedure very often note that with its regular implementation, the natural plate begins to strengthen and in some cases even correct.
A significant advantage of the procedure is that the artificial nail allows you to protect the natural plate from many negative external factors.
Cons of extensions
Worth itwhether to build nails with gel or acrylic? In the comments left by those who have previously used this method of increasing the length of the nails, it is often noted that if the master does not work properly, the nail plate may be damaged. Moreover, minor damage remains after each process of removing artificial material.
It is worth noting that most women simply turn a blind eye to this list of contraindications, because they are, in essence, insignificant.
Features of acrylic extensions
In reviews of building materials, you can often find the opinion that acrylic is safer than gel. In fact, this is true, because the composition of this substance contains fewer harmful components than the gel.
Acrylic is a material that has a high density and does not wear out for a long time. Moreover, masters often note in their own comments on acrylic nail extensions that it is able to quickly take the necessary shape and dry out. That is why only experienced craftsmen can work with the coating in question.
Let's consider further the main advantages and disadvantages of acrylic nail extensions.
Pros of acrylic extensions
Should you build up your nails if your own peel and break? Practice shows that acrylic extension helps to cope with such a problem - it perfectly strengthens the natural structure of the nail plate, inas a result, she begins to take on a he althy appearance. Moreover, using this extension technique, you can correct the imperfections of your own shape of the nail plate.
The advantage of this type of salon procedure is that it is not necessary to cut the material to remove it - just use a special solution.
Acrylic nails are not capable of causing allergies, as the material is completely non-toxic.
Cons of acrylic extensions
Having considered the advantages, special attention should also be paid to the disadvantages of acrylic extensions, which also take place.
The first and most significant disadvantage of this material is that the procedure for lengthening the nail plate with it takes about 3-4 hours. In addition, it is worth noting that the nails covered with such material grow much faster than under the gel. As a result, the need for frequent correction.
Among the disadvantages of using acrylic for nail extensions is also the fact that after removing the material, the plate acquires a yellowish tint, which does not decorate it at all.
About gel extensions
Currently, the gel nail extension procedure is the most common. In the reviews of manicure masters, it is noted that this material also has excellent strength and, moreover, is easy to use.
Gel is a material that the master applies to the tips attached to the nail plates, applying it in severallayers. In the reviews of professionals, it is noted that you can work with such a coating for quite a long time, because in the natural environment it does not dry out - this requires exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Let's consider further the positive and negative characteristics of the gel as a material for building up the nail plate.
Pros of gel
Reviews about nails made with a special gel very often say that this material looks great on the plates, giving them perfect smoothness and shine - this is its significant advantage over acrylic.
Gel is a substance that allows the natural nail to "breathe" even under coating. Experts in the field of nail service often notice that the ultraviolet, which is necessary for drying the material, can also have a beneficial effect on the structure of the nails, on the basis of which we can conclude that gel extensions are absolutely safe.
Manicurists also draw the attention of their visitors to the fact that the gel is a material that does not require polishing after application, as it tends to immediately lay down evenly.
Gel cons
Speaking of the negative qualities of the gel material intended for nail extension, it is worth highlighting the fact that the plates created with it tend to crack when the temperature drops sharply.
The negative quality of the material is also considered to be that it is not removed with the help of chemicalsolutions. The only way to remove the gel layer is by sawing. As for the sawing procedure, during its implementation, a live nail is seriously injured. Also, some women prefer to remove the gel by growing the natural plate to a certain length. At the same time, you should pay attention to the fact that the overgrown extended nail is visually very different from the natural one - this significantly spoils the look of the manicure.
Should I get my nails done at 13?
Can girls who are in their teens have extensions? Experts in the field of medicine, as well as in the field of nail services, often note in their reviews that such a procedure is contraindicated at this age.
Should I get my nails done at 14 or earlier? When answering this question, doctors often pay attention to the fact that during this life period, a person’s fingers are not yet sufficiently formed, which can lead to subsequent deformation of the nail plate.
Contraindications for hair extensions
It is worth noting that in fact there are a number of contraindications to nail extensions. These include, first of all, individual intolerance to the materials with which the procedure is carried out.
Nail extensions are not recommended for those girls who have fungal diseases. Also serious contraindications are stayingwomen in pregnancy and lactation.
In the reviews of experts left in the address of the nail extension procedure, it is said that in case of certain diseases, extension is best avoided, because due to the nature of the processes in the body, the material will hold very poorly. A number of such diseases include all those that affect the digestive, endocrine, excretory system. Moreover, practice shows that the material is poorly attached during the period of antibiotic use, as well as during and after the course of chemotherapy.
Fingernails are falling away: is it worth building them up? It should be noted that the described situation is also a significant contraindication to the procedure, since in this case the process of its treatment is vital for the nail plate.
Should I increase my nails before going to the seaside? It is not forbidden to do this, but it is worth remembering that while swimming in s alt water, the nail plate is naturally strengthened due to the entry of useful nutrients into its structure. This will not happen in a situation with extended nails.
Is the experience of the master important?
Is it worth it to build up nails at once? It should be noted that there is nothing wrong with this procedure if an experienced and well-trained specialist takes up the matter. It is worth noting that the qualification of a manicure master is actually of no small importance, because it is precisely because of the lack of such that irreparable damage to the nail plate is most often produced, which lead to deplorableconsequences.
In what ways can an inexperienced master ruin his legs? Consider the most striking of the mistakes that only a beginner can make:
- lack of knowledge about contraindications to building;
- excessive sawing of the plate;
- use of low quality materials;
- injury during removal of insoluble materials;
- incorrect modeling of nail geometry.
In the reviews of fans of artificial nail lengthening, it is very often noted that when choosing a master, you should give preference to proven specialists in this matter, who usually work in popular salons.
