Under the influence of a primer, the flakes on the nail plate are lifted and degreased, which eliminates the possibility of peeling of the material when wearing extended nails. Today, there are two types of primers: acid-free and acidic.
Acid primer for nails - what is it?
With
acrylic building, 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 acrylic will be very weak and ultimately lead to voids. The composition of the acid primer includes approximately 95% methacrylic acid, which is why its name is associated. On the nails, it dries out within 3-5 minutes, after which the nail plate acquires a whitish
color. Acidic primer for nails, the price of which is almost identical to the acid-free analogue, should be used very carefully. If it comes into contact with the skin, it causes a sufficiently severe irritation or
chemical burn.Acid free nail primer - what is it?
First of all, it should be noted that only 5% methacrylic acid is part of such products, 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 tools are great for nail extension by gel technology, especially for polyurethane gels. Experts note that such tools are good for problem nails, from which the material often exfoliates.
Primer Application Technique
It was described above what a primer for nails can be (what it is, features of species and their scope of application), now it is necessary to understand how it is applied to nails. Both acid and acid-free 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 on the surface of the nail plate is applied in very small quantities, for this the brush is pressed against the edge of the bottle. The nail should be touched pointwise, not to get the product on the skin, but also not to leave untreated areas. The primer is dry or not, it can be evaluated visually, if the work is done with an acidic product, the nail will turn white, if it is acid-free, the wet areas will disappear. During drying, do not touch the face with your fingers, since when the primer gets on the skin, there is quite a strong irritation.
Some features of work
If the question is fully disclosed, then it is necessary to tell not only about what a primer for nails can be, what it is, about the methods of application and features, it is worth mentioning some special aspects of working with such tools.
It happens that when working, the master accidentally injures the client with a cuticle or periungual roller and at the same time there is no hemostatic agent at hand . It can be replaced with a primer. He will quickly stop the bleeding, but at the same time a strong burning sensation will be felt.
If too much is applied to the nail plate, pain will be felt, a burn will appear. Such inconvenience may cause the client reluctance to regularly make corrections.
Before applying the finish, experts recommend walking with a primer near the cuticle. This will eliminate the occurrence of micro-detachments, and extended nails will look great until the next correction.
It remains to raise another important question - how to replace the primer for nails? Recently, a tool such as a primer ultra-chain appeared on the market, it is not only an analogue of a primer, it is much safer, but it costs a bit more.