Nail extensions on forms

If by nature you have got brittle nails that can not grow in any way, the technology of nail extensions on the forms will come to the aid. It is especially relevant in the case when building on tips is impossible:

• the natural nail is deformed, and it is impossible to use tips because of the risk of air bubbles;
• the surface of the living nail is very small, and the tips are not well adhered;
• hands often come into contact with water, and tips can become unstuck.

In addition, the build-up of nails on the forms helps to avoid unpleasant sensations, which, no doubt, will be appreciated by ladies who do not tolerate the processing of native nails with a saw.

Types of forms

1. Disposable paper forms for nail extensions. Their main advantage is a small price. However, such forms are very naughty, and it will be difficult to fix them without skill. But paper forms can be fitted with scissors under the arch of the nail, and if something goes wrong, the shape will not be a pity to throw.
2. Reusable forms for nail extensions. They have a wire frame and are made of Teflon. Such forms are firmly attached to the fingers, but, as a rule, they are of standard size, therefore they do not suit women with too narrow or too wide nail plates. Use teflon forms can be many times, but they also have a property to wear out.

The form for nail extensions can be different: stylet, square, oval, square with round edges, triangle.

Preparing for growth

Regardless of the material that will be used to create an artificial nail on the form ( gel, acrylic ), before the procedure follows:

• treat the hands with an antiseptic;
• push the cuticle away;
• To process a plate of a nail a saw, for removal of shine;
• remove dust;
• to put on forms;
• degrease the nail;
• apply a primer layer.

Acrylic nail extensions on forms

When using acrylic, the technology of building up is as follows:

1. The nails are prepared as described above.
2. The form is put on.
3. Elongation of the nail bed is formed by acrylic.
4. Acrylic powder of the desired color is applied to the free edge.
5. The nails are treated with a file.

Gel nail extensions on forms

After, as the primer layer is dried (not earlier than 3 minutes), proceed to applying the gel in the following sequence.

1. Applying the base layer to the native nail and shape, taking into account the desired length (on the form there are special marks).
2. Drying under a UV lamp.
3. Application of the construction layer.
4. Drying.
5. Remove the sticky layer.
6. Processing with a file and a buff.
7. Finishing coat application.