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 positive and negative features, which are often told by specialists in the beauty industry.
About building and its types
It is worth noting that at present, nail extension is carried out by different methods: acrylic, gel, fabric and mixed methods.
In acrylic modeling, as the main material intended for the artificial plate, a powder is used that mixes with a special liquid, resulting in a mass that hardens quite quickly. In a similar way, gel building is performed, 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.
As for the tissue technique for increasing the plates, it is currently rarely used in practice. The principle of creating artificial nails is that the tips are attached to a natural nail with a special flap of fabric on top of which the desired pattern is applied.
Speaking of mixed building, it is worth noting that all the above materials are used to create nails in this way: acrylic, and fabric, and a special gel. To date, the technique of mixed modeling is almost not used.
Should I extend my nails? The reviews about this procedure, left by experts in the field of nail service, indicate both its positive and negative qualities. We will 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 common advantages. Among them, first of all, it is worth mentioning the fact that the artificial plate allows you to hide the ugly yellow shade of a living nail or the imperfection of its shape.
In reviews of this procedure, it is very often noted that with its regular implementation, the natural plate begins to strengthen and in some cases even correct itself.
A significant advantage of the procedure is that the artificial nail protects the natural plate from many negative factors acting from the outside.
Cons building
Is it worth building nails with gel or acrylic? In the comments left by those who previously used this method of increasing the length of the nails, it is often noted that if the master does not work correctly, the nail plate may be damaged. Moreover, minor damage remains after each process of removing artificial material.
It is worth noting that the majority of women simply turn a blind eye to this list of contraindications, because they, in essence, are insignificant.
Features of building acrylic
In reviews of building materials, one can often find the opinion that acrylic is safer than gel. In fact, this is indeed so, because the composition of this substance contains fewer harmful components than in the gel.
Acrylic is a material that has a high density and does not wear out for quite some time. Moreover, masters often note in their own comments left on acrylic nail extensions that he is able to quickly take the necessary shape and dry out. That is why only experienced craftsmen can work with the coating in question.
Next, we consider the main advantages and disadvantages of acrylic nail extensions.
Pros of building acrylic
Is it worth it to build up your nails if yours are flaking and breaking? Practice shows that acrylic extension helps to cope with such a problem - it perfectly strengthens the natural structure of the nail plate, as a result of which it begins to take on a healthy look. Moreover, with the help of such an extension technique, it is possible to correct imperfections in the proper shape of the nail plate.
An advantage of this type of salon procedure is also considered to be that it is not necessary to cut it off to remove the material - just use a special solution.
Acrylic nails are not capable of causing allergies, as the material is completely non-toxic.
Cons acrylic build-up
Having considered the pros, special attention should also be paid to the minuses of acrylic building, 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 a material grow much faster than under the gel. As a result - the need for frequent correction.
Among the disadvantages of using acrylic for nail extension is the fact that after removing the material, the plate acquires a yellowish tint, which does not decorate it at all.
About gel extensions
Currently, 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 nail tips attached to the nail plates, applying it in several layers. In the reviews of professionals, it is noted that it is possible to work with such a coating for a long time, because it does not dry in the natural environment - this requires exposure to ultraviolet rays.
Next, we consider the positive and negative characteristics of the gel as a material for nail extension.
The benefits of gel
In reviews of nails made using a special gel, it is very often noted that such a material looks great on the plates, giving them perfect smoothness and gloss - this is its significant advantage over acrylic.
A gel is a substance that allows a natural nail to “breathe” even under a coating. Specialists in the field of nail service often notice that ultraviolet, which is necessary for drying the material, is also able to have a beneficial effect on the structure of nails, from which it can be concluded that gel extensions are absolutely safe.
Manicurists also draw the attention of their visitors to the fact that gel is a material that does not require polishing after application, since it has the property of immediately lying down evenly.
Cons of the gel
Speaking about the negative qualities of the gel material intended for nail extension, it is worth highlighting that the plates created with it tend to crack under a sharp temperature drop.
The negative quality of the material is also considered to be that it is not removed with the help of chemical solutions. The gel layer can only be removed by sawing. As for the cutting procedure, a live nail is seriously injured during it. Also, some women prefer to remove the gel by growing a natural plate to a certain length. At the same time, you should pay attention to the fact that the overgrown extended nail visually is very different from natural - this significantly spoils the look of the manicure.
Should I grow my nails at 13?
Is it possible to build up for girls in their teens? Experts in the field of medicine, as well as in the provision of nail services, often note in their reviews that such a procedure is contraindicated at this age.
Is it worth building nails at age 14 or at an earlier age? When answering this question, doctors often pay attention to the fact that during this life period the fingers of a person are still not formed enough, which can lead to subsequent deformation of the nail plate.
Contraindications to building
It is worth noting that in fact there are a number of contraindications to nail extensions. These include, first of all, the individual intolerance of the materials with which the procedure is carried out.
Nail extension is not recommended for those girls who have fungal diseases. Also serious contraindications is a woman's stay in a state of pregnancy, as well as during lactation.
In the reviews of experts left to the procedure for nail extension, it is said that for certain diseases, extension is best avoided, because due to the nature of the processes in the body, the material will be very poorly held. A number of such diseases include all those that affect the digestive, endocrine, excretory system. Moreover, practice shows that the material is poorly fixed during the period of antibiotic use, as well as during and after chemotherapy.
Nails on hands are leaving: is it worth it to build them up? It is worth noting 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 build my nails before going to sea? It is not forbidden to do this, but it is worth remembering that while bathing in salt water, the nail plate naturally strengthens due to the ingestion of useful nutrients in its structure. In a situation with extended nails this will not happen.
Is the master’s experience important?
Should I extend my 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 manicurist in fact is of no small importance, because it is precisely because of the lack of it that irreparable damage to the nail plate is most often done, which lead to disastrous consequences.
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 cutting of the plate;
- the use of low quality materials;
- causing injuries during the removal of insoluble materials;
- incorrect modeling of the nail geometry.
In the reviews of fans of lengthening nails by artificial methods, it is very often noted that, choosing a master, it is worth giving preference to proven specialists in this matter, who work, as a rule, in popular salons.