In order to properly grow nails, you must have three main components: a competent specialist, tools and high-quality materials. In recent years, the method of creating a nail plate, one of the components of which is acrylic powder, is especially popular.
Magic powder
In the process of nail care, women usually face many problems. Over time, the appearance of the overgrown cuticle or burrs that suddenly appear begins to spoil. But most of all the concern is precisely the nail plate. It may break or delaminate. The recovery process usually requires a lot of time. But this can be avoided by using the acrylic extension method . Artificially created plate is much stronger than natural. This is very practical and allows hands to look well-groomed longer. One of the main components of this composition is acrylic powder.
It is a fine powder, which, when mixed with the rest of the ingredients, creates a gel-like mass that hardens in a matter of minutes. Previously, acrylic powder contained methyl methacrylate. After connection with the monomer, the composition hardened only after heating with ultraviolet rays. In addition, the powder was quite toxic and sometimes caused various fungal diseases. Now this powder is made on the basis of ethyl methacrylate. This material is superior to its predecessor in all respects.
Known Technique
Toenails began not so long ago. The procedure quickly became popular, and now almost every nail salon has a specialist who can radically change the appearance of the client’s nails in a short time. An interesting fact is that the very method of creating a wonderful mixture has been known for a long time. Dentists used it to make fillings. And now, in front of the patient’s eyes, they use special medical instruments to make a plastic mass, which also includes acrylic powder. And in order for the mass to harden faster, a beam lamp is used. The reception is quite simple, but very effective.
The situation is the same with nails. Two materials are involved in the work: liquid monomer and powder. When mixed, they turn into a viscous mass, which is applied using a special brush. It is easily leveled around the entire perimeter of the nail plate and freezes on its own after a short time. This procedure has several significant advantages:
1) Nails become much stronger. They do not delaminate and do not break.
2) In the process, the mixture does not apply to the skin.
3) There is no need to use additional equipment (lamp).
4) Drying time is reduced.
5) If necessary, the artificial plate can be easily removed without serious damage.
Even these qualities are already enough to give preference to just such a technique.
Rich product variety
In the acrylic building technique, more and more new materials appear every year. For example, acrylic powder for nails already has many varieties. Among them are:
- highly plastic materials with medium and high polymerization rates,
- stained glass
- camouflage
- colored
- mixtures for french manicure,
- powders for aquarium design.
In addition, modern powders are suitable for use with a wide variety of monomers. Entire collections and product lines are created that allow you to raise ordinary manicure to a higher level. For example, colored powder can be used as a starting component.
As a result, the new nail will initially have the desired shade, and there will be no need to decorate it with varnish. The nail can be translucent. This will add naturalness to him and at the same time visually hide all defects. In addition, the acrylic method allows you to choose not only the length, but also the shape of the nail. It can be made square, rounded, made in the form of droplets, stylet or peaks. It all depends on the desire of the client.
Custom decor
If the nails are treated with gel polish and already have some shade, then this does not mean that it cannot be changed. Such a manicure can be easily adjusted. To do this, you need paint gel, acrylic powder and a UV lamp.
All actions must be performed calmly and confidently:
- Using a brush, apply colored gel to the surface of the nail plate. The figure must be selected in advance and preliminarily trained a little.
- With a special spatula, pick up the powder from the can and sprinkle the treated nail on it.
- Wait a few seconds, but not very long.
- Gently shake the powder back into the jar.
- Place your hand in the hole of the lamp and dry the nail for 2 minutes.
- Remove remaining powder particles with a brush.
If everything is done correctly, then within an hour the manicure will be completely different. Of course, it will be difficult to depict a complex pattern, so you should try to use simpler geometric shapes.
Strength reinforcement
Unique powder is suitable not only for building and decoration. Its capabilities are much wider. With the help of such a powder, the nail can be made more durable. With such a simple procedure, any woman can cope on her own. For this, only the necessary materials, tools and equipment are needed. Strengthening with acrylic powder is carried out in three stages:
- Apply a base coat to each nail. This must be done very carefully, applying the composition with smooth movements so that it does not touch the skin.
- Sprinkle the surface of the nail plate with powder, shaking it off the brush with a light tapping.
- Dry your hands in an ultraviolet lamp.
- Remove powder residue with a clean brush.
- Cover the nail with a thin layer of top.
- Dry your hands again under the lamp.
Nails are ready for further processing. After that, they can be coated with colored varnish and enjoy the work done. If necessary, this procedure can be repeated after some time.