Under the influence of the primer, the scales on the nail plate rise and degrease, which eliminates the possibility of peeling off the material when wearing extended nails. Today there are two types of primers: acid-free and acidic.
Acid nail primer - what is it?
With acrylic build-up, the use of this tool is the first phase. If it is not applied after using the dehydrator, the adhesion between the nail plate and the acrylic will be very weak and will eventually lead to voids. The acid primer contains approximately 95% methacrylic acid, hence its name. On the nails, it dries within 3-5 minutes, after which the nail plate acquires a whitish color. Acid nail primer, the price of which is almost identical to the acid-free counterpart, should be used very carefully. If it comes into contact with the skin, it causes a rather severe irritation or chemical burn.
Acid-free nail primer - what is it?
First of all, it should be noted that thesuch funds include only 5% methacrylic acid, which is reflected in the name. Unlike the acid counterpart, the acid-free primer does not evaporate, but forms a wet film on the surface of the nail plate. Such products are great for gel nail extensions, especially polyurethane gels. Experts note that such products are good for problem nails, from which the material often exfoliates.
Primer technique
Above it was told what a primer for nails can be (what it is, the features of the species and their scope), now you should figure out how it is applied to the nails. Both acid and non-acid primers have a rather specific smell that resembles vinegar, so when working with these products, you do not need to bring your hands close to your face so as not to inhale these vapors. Any primer is applied to the surface of the nail plate in very small quantities, for this the brush is pressed against the edge of the bottle. The nail should be touched pointwise, do not get the product on the skin, but do not leave untreated areas. Whether the primer is dry or not can be assessed visually, if the work is done with an acidic agent, the nail will turn white, if with an acid-free agent, wet areas will disappear. During drying, do not touch your face with your fingers, as if the primer gets on the skin, quite severe irritation occurs.
Some features of the work
If you reveal the questioncompletely, then you should tell not only about what a primer for nails can be, what it is, about methods of application and features, some special moments of working with such tools should also be touched upon.
It happens that during the work the master accidentally injures the client's cuticle or periungual roller and at the same time there is no hemostatic agent at hand. It can be replaced with a primer. It will quickly stop the bleeding, but it will cause a strong burning sensation.
If too much product is applied to the nail plate, pain will be felt, a burn will appear. Such inconvenience may cause the client to be reluctant to make regular corrections.
Before applying the finish, experts recommend walking around the cuticle with a primer. This will eliminate the occurrence of micro-detachments, and extended nails will look great until the next correction.
It remains to touch on another important question - how to replace the primer for nails? Recently, a primer ultra-coupler has appeared on the market, it is not just an analogue of a primer, it is much safer, but it costs a little more.
