The basis of gel nail extension, as can be seen from the name, is the gel. What is a good gel is that the functioning of the breathing of a natural nail under its layer is not disturbed. Gels can be different compounds.
Safe gels with a non -stinging surface are considered safe. Such gels after hardening create a brilliant and smooth layer. Another name of this gel is “Living Polymer”. Since the gel does not seal the nail and gives biological processes normally. Even, despite the fact that the plate consists of inanimate material, it still passes the air and does not complicate the metabolism. In this regard, natural nails remain in a healthy state.
The very gel extension procedure itself is simple. First, the gel is applied to the nail with a brush, then the master brings the client’s hands to the ultraviolet lamp for several minutes, under the influence of which the gel hardens. For the legend of hardness and strength of nails, three layers of gel are applied, and all layers should be separately dried. After the last layer is dried, it will be possible to begin to give the form. The duration of the procedure is two to three hours.
Gel nails are very durable and delight the eye with their similarity to natural nails. Nail extension with gel is carried out in two ways: on forms or tips.
The advantages of gel nails are:
The gel adjacent to the skin does not irritate it.
Artificial nails have a glossy surface, such nails can be worn without varnish, as they always look good.
The gel also has a favorable improvement effect on the nail plate, levels the surface of the nails. And the ultraviolet radiation used prevents possible infectious diseases on the nails.
The gel is also called self -leveling resin, which is why sometimes they speak not gel nails, but resin. In this case, it is said about a two -phase gel. In general, gel technologies are divided into types: single -phase, two -phase and three -phase. Single -phase system – consists of the use of one component, which performs all the functions of modeling, adhesion and tradition of strength. Two -phase system – consists of two components, one of which carries out modeling, and the other creates strength to future nails. And finally, three -phase systems contain three components: the first – ensures a grip of natural nail with an artificial coating, the second – models the nail, the third – creates a shell to protect the external influences and makes the nails strong. Gel appliance technologies are similar to each other.
In addition to the presented advantages, gels also have disadvantages in comparison with acrylic nails:
– more fragile;
– thicker;
– poorly tolerate temperature changes and give cracks;
– Such nails are not subject to repair, so they make a complete replacement of the nail with a new nail. If you have a crack on an artificial nail, then you should immediately replace it with a new one to prevent a possible crack and on a natural nail.
– The most important drawback of gel nails in the complexity of removal, it is necessary to carry out cutting, the procedure is very unpleasant and takes a lot of time. That is why it is not necessary to often do nail extensions, since natural nails are exposed to adverse exposure and require the care procedure after conducting the procedure.