nail design begins with giving them the desired shape. At the same time today, more than ever, relevant simulation, for which the master use different techniques. One of them is to increase the length through upper molds. What it is, how to use these materials as they choose to tell the material in this article.
modeling Features
The upper molds are special templates, by which it is possible to significantly reduce the simulation time of nail plates. As a rule, it is no more than one and a half hours. Technique is unique in that it allows to work on your own nails. Templates which are used for it, may be used when attenuated and thinning of nail plates.
Using top shape, you can increase the acrylic or gel nails. In fact, the templates themselves are nothing else than the stencil which is applied to the nail plate to the working material to create the desired length outside the regrown region.
One of the features of such a simulation is the fact that it is not demanding to care for. Correction of such nails need about once a month, subject to an average regrowth.
Depending on gel or acrylic used to be different building technology. The difference is that for acrylic polymerization is not needed in the lamp, and the gel will have to use a special drying lamp. Regarding the first option, these nails in the future easier to remove using a special monomer to dissolve the acrylic.
Modeling the gel can not be softened after drying in a lamp, they will have to file away. At the same time an interesting nuance is similar chemical composition of the two building materials.
Working with top forms eliminates the need for artificial nail filing, which saves the amount of consumable material. As a rule, working with such templates created a great "stress zone", finished plate is obtained almost perfect. To master this technique can be very fast, sometimes it is enough and a couple of days. At the same importance is the fact that you can use the upper forms at very short and bitten nail plate. In addition, new natural nails vary in thickness, they look natural.
Varieties
To date, there are two types of upper molds. Depending on the value they can be a markup to facilitate workflow, and without it. The first option is especially useful for beginners, getting acquainted with nail extensions such templates. Marks on the forms may be different, somewhere is arcuate band, somewhere - a grid.
The kit has the same arch and length, as well as marking with the specified dimensions. Based on the markup line, it is easier to align the length and correct the edge. It does not need to be tedious to customize identical form, since it is already there. Top forms refer to reusable varieties of templates for extension. They differ from the arched analogs and liquid tips.
How to choose?
Buying upper forms for nail extensions, you should pay attention to a number of nuances. For example, the inside of the templates is very important. It should not have visible defects, high-quality goods will leave the desired gloss on new marigolds. Usually such frames are enough for 40-50 buildings. Buy better framework with marking, especially novice masters.
When choosing the desired option, it is worthwhile to see the form of templates that may differ. Sometimes it is more concealed, sometimes the difference can be in the height of the arch. It is better to take the option in which the strap for manicure can fit in space between the most form and the nail plate.
It is recommended to acquire sets with a large number of items - this will allow you to choose the desired dimensions as accurately as possible.
Depending on the type of modeling agent, gel products, as well as the base, top and acrylic, may be needed to build up silicone upper forms. In addition to them, you need to prepare the templates themselves, the printing material for the hitch (primer), the oil for removing the cuticle, a glossy coating, a means for removing the dispersion layer, tassels, a pink, an orange wand and a dehydrator.
Step by step extension
The method of working with the upper forms will depend on the type of simulator used. However, to begin with, and in another case, nails are prepared.Gel
The polygel is a special quick-drying substance with a dense creamy texture. Such a designing makeup dries literally half a minute. The technique of increasing in this case will consist of a number of consecutive steps:
- Hands are treated with antiseptic;
- move the cuticle, processed the free edge of the saw;
- From the plate remove the gloss, seeking easy roughness;
- pick up the size of the workpiece that should be slightly more extensive nail;
- A little gel is applied inside, distribute it, forming a free edge;
- The form is applied to the nail, combining its base with the base of the natural plate;
- Excess modeling agents are moved to the side;
- Nail dried in the lamp for about 20 seconds, presses the template to the surface of the native nail;
- Further drying is performed in a lamp without pressing for 6 minutes;
- slightly pushing on the tips of the shape, the template is removed;
- poke free edge;
- Perform a decorative manicure.
Acrylic
Working with acrylic, use a special monomer, which will dissolve the powder, allowing you to obtain the desired consistency. This technique has its own stages. We must not forget that in the work it is necessary to priming the plates in the primer, enclosing them from the effects of the polymer.
- Inside the prepared shape put one (two, three) ball acrylic balls. The amount of material will depend on the size of the plate itself, the width and length of the nail bed.
- Acrylic is distributed by a uniform layer on the inside of the template.
- The form is applied to the prepared nail and hold about 7 seconds.
- Next form the surface of an artificial plate.
- It dries acrylic about 3 minutes, after which it will be possible to make a feeding of the free edge.
- Next, the decorative manicure is performed.
One of the most responsible stages of modeling is pressing the form to the nail. Sometimes it has to distribute the simulator, squeezing the extra mass in length. It is extremely important to prevent from entering the air shape.
It is also necessary to ensure that the "stress zone" does not work too thin, because it can crack from it. If the formation lacks length, it is added.
As for working with gel, he also has its own characteristics. For example, this substance does not tolerate additional manipulations. It is especially important here to immediately perform everything exactly. No adjustment after applying the form will not work. You can also touch the template to complete the gel drying, even the slightest shape shifts are not allowed. The correct method of nail extension by upper forms and gel will require the presence of a rotating or tunnel lamp.
What's better?
It is clear to say which of the two materials is better, it is impossible, since each option has its advantages. For example, acrylic dries faster, which affects the time of the entire workflow. In addition, it is easier to lay out a thin layer, due to which it looks more natural.
It should be noted that acrylic has an attractive price, it is economical in work and is characterized by high strength.
When nail build up, the gel can afford various fantasy solutions. For example, even French can be performed by colored materials of this type. However, if there is no special lamp at home, you should try modeling acrylic.
Reviews
Nail service professionals give high assessment to top forms. According to their opinion, this is an excellent solution for express manicure. At the same time, the masters note that the templates really simplify and facilitate the procedure of nail extension. Nails are smooth and without flaws. After removal, it remains only to fill the free edge. Masters like this approach to extension, since the time settled on modeling can be reduced, and due to this increase it for design.
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