There is only one way to long nails in 1 day - through extensions. Usually experts make it with acrylic or gel.

It is believed that artificial nails Gel nails are more fragile than acrylic ones, but perfectly follow the shape of the natural nail.After the gel has baked, a topcoat is required, and after the acrylic has hardened, sanding and polishing (or a gel finish) is required.

The advantage of acrylic nails is that they are very strong and suitable for women with soft and brittle nail plates.However, an allergic reaction may occur to acrylic; its symptoms are redness and itching around the nail.In this case, a doctor's consultation is necessary.

The main difference between acrylic and gel nail extensions is the procedure for removing artificial nails.The first type of manicure is soaked in a special solution and thus the material is removed and the gel is cut off.

French manicure looks very beautiful and discreet not only on extended, but also on natural nails. As a rule, the French style is liked by girls who love classics and tranquility in everything. But it should be said that in the French manicure design, in addition to the calm shades of the free edge of the nail, there are colorful and original options. So, there are several variations of French manicure: decorative French, classic French, twist French, millennium French, stylized French, fan French, etc. These types of French are most often used to model an extended nail plate.

A classic French manicure requires a free edge of the nail. white. The free edge can be sculpted using modeling materials (gel or acrylic) or the tip can be painted with white varnish, having previously extended the nails “under the varnish”. In addition, create a classic white french You can use tips. This option refers to the express method, because it makes it possible to significantly speed up the extension process.

Fan French provides a free edge of the nail, decorated with colored material. This type of jacket gives you the opportunity to show your rich imagination and complete the look colorfully and succinctly. Most often, fan-french is in great demand among young girls who prefer an original and bright style.

In the French millennium design, the tip of the nail is covered with decorative sand and glitter. Here you need to take into account that the decorating material you have chosen should not be transparent, but dense. This type of French can be done on molds using modeling materials with glitter.

Twist French looks very original and colorful, since the tip of the nail is covered not with one color, as in other types, but with several colors. In addition, you can decorate your nail plates with nail art materials.

The stylized design is also effective and original. All unusual and non-standard variants of this type of manicure are decorative French. It could be French manicure with modeling or with abstract designs.

If you want the design to be done at a high level, contact a professional nail extension specialist.

The options presented in this gallery can be repeated by your master.

Photo of the idea of ​​a white French jacket

Beautiful nails from Inspire Studio http://vk.com/inspirenails

French manicure from master Katenka Skazka http://vk.com/nail_club

Design by Irina Stolpovskikh http://vk.com/club24607382

Design by master Elena Leonova

Extensions from Victoria Salivon http://vk.com/id32642375

Works by Nadezhda Kalinichenko http://vk.com/id13677698

Now, in order to be the owner of beautiful and well-groomed nails, there is no need to wait for months for them to grow and be upset if suddenly one of them breaks. Without spending a lot of time and money, you can turn to the professionals of a beauty salon, where, in just a few hours, your nails will not only get beautiful shape, but also achieve the desired length.

All this became possible thanks to gel nail extensions. Now this is one of the most popular technologies, allowing not only to make women's dreams come true, but also to gain more self-confidence fair half humanity.

Salon prices vary wildly. The reason for the low prices is the lack of coating of the nail plate with a protective layer, as well as the use of materials of dubious quality. If the choice falls on a cheaper procedure, subsequently there will be a need to correct and restore not only the extended nails, but also your own.

Three stages of extension

First, you need to apply a base that will protect the nail from contact with the gel composition.

Secondly, proper modeling with gel.

Thirdly, it is important that a coating is applied, which will give the manicure durability and make the surface smooth.

And now more details.

  1. It is important to prepare your hands, that is, to do the classic hygiene procedure. The cuticle should not be processed by trimming.
  2. Treat the surface of the nail with a “grinding” file, then degrease. This is necessary for a strong grip.
  3. Cover the nail with primer. This is a composition that removes excess moisture.
  4. Important step: cover the nail with a layer of gel, using a small brush and not touching the edges of the skin. The edges remain unpainted for a fraction of a millimeter.
  5. Dry the nail under a UV lamp. This is not only necessary in order to fix the gel, but also useful, since ultraviolet rays kill germs and fungi.
  6. It is important that finger movements are kept to a minimum, since one awkward movement can damage a fragile nail that has not yet been fully processed. You will have to repeat the procedure. This lasts no more than two minutes, it is important not to overheat.
  7. This is followed by another application of the gel, a complete repetition of the procedure. This stage will give your nails durability and hardness.
  8. When all stages are completed, the required final shape is given with the help of a nail file. You can do without polishing.

It is important to know about all the stages so as not to get an appointment with a non-professional and not suffer from his “work”.

Pros and cons of gel extensions

  • The first, indisputable fact is the great similarity of gel nails with natural ones. They have similar transparency and shape.
  • Secondly, this is the durability of the manicure. If you carry out regular corrections, you will be able to admire the beauty for about four months.
  • Nails extended with gel are not only strong, but also quite elastic. They are difficult to break, which means there are fewer problems with them, financial costs and wasted nerve cells.
  • Another important point is the absence of contraindications, because the components of the gel get along well with the cuticle and other skin fingers.
  • Absent bad smell
  • This material allows moisture, light and air to pass through, which ensures free breathing for the nail cover and prevents fungal infections.
  • This material is also very multifunctional; it is used for a huge number of types of manicure.
  • And to top it all off, these nails look gorgeous. A perfectly smooth nail, delighting with a glossy shine, will turn even the simplest ladies' hands into royal ones.

The disadvantages include:

  • Gel nails are slightly less durable than acrylic nails.
  • They are afraid of sudden and severe temperature changes.
  • If you get a crack in your nail, you will have to remove it and create a new coating, since in such a case it is not possible to make a correction.

You can see that there are many more advantages to this fairly popular type of nail extension. This means that you can do such a manicure without fear and delight yourself and those around you with beautiful, long and strong nails.

Gel extensions for short and problematic nails

In addition, one more point cannot be ignored. Owners of even the shortest nails can be happy with the creation of gel extensions. Most people who turn to professionals have less than perfect nails. They may be very short, nibbled, or have some other problem. Before you begin to analyze the solution to these issues, you should make a small list of those criteria that will be responsible for the beauty and durability of the manicure:

  • The sides of the nail that has been extended should be parallel to each other.
  • There should be no steps, cuts, or any deformations.
  • Small thickness and complete “solubility” in the cuticle and free edge areas.
  • The end should not exceed the thickness of the plastic card.
  • Perfectly smooth surface.

The most problematic nails are:

  • Trapezoidal. They are quite difficult to work with.
  • Bitten, with missing nail edges, exposed areas of the nail bed.
  • Severely broken nails.

Even when faced with these and similar problems, a good master will first help solve the problems and restore beauty and strength to the nails, and only then, when all the problems have been solved, will deal with proper extensions.

Correction and decoration of extended nails

The big advantage of this type of extension is that absolutely any design will look excellent, because a flawless, flat surface does its job. It looks truly elegant.

There are no restrictions on decoration. It could be:

  • Design - volumetric modeling. It looks unusual, modern and will definitely attract a lot of attention.
  • Creating the effect of an “aquarium” design. Feeling as if a design is depicted inside the nail. This can be achieved by imprinting the design between layers of gel.

In addition, classic variations with painting and color scheme are perfect:

  • simple varnish coating;
  • painting;
  • rhinestones;
  • glitter;
  • stamp.

Looks amazing on these nails moon manicure, as well as French. In addition, variations on the theme of combining these two types of manicure can be so diverse that every girl will come up with hundreds of images that will complement these nails.

Any designs will look bright and elegant, decorating long and neat nails. In winter - snowflakes, delicate white or silver tones, in autumn - exquisite crimson and gold, combined with notes of black and, perhaps, deep blue.

Spring manicure for gel nails can be delicate, painted in pastel colors, simulating the flight of butterflies, or luxurious flowers decorating one or all nails. Summer is time bright colors! A rich, bright green or other color that will please the owner of such a manicure and everyone around her will look ideal. There is no limit to imagination and manicure ideas, professionally performed by a master on the client’s nails.

Gel nail care

A distinctive feature of nails extended using gel is their similarity to natural ones. Just like those that are given to us by nature, they need special, careful care. The big plus is that the polish lasts much longer and is stronger, which means you will have to do your nails much less often.

On average, correction is carried out after the first extension twice a month. Later, one visit to the master per month will be enough. It is ideal that throughout all stages of creating nails and subsequent correction, this is done by the same professional. However, if you have the desire and opportunity, you can paint them yourself. For this you need the most regular varnishes, top coatings.

Attention : Nail polish remover should not contain acetone.

Once the gel manicure has been removed, the question arises, how to care for the nail plates? The answer is very simple. You just need to do salt and oil baths that will nourish, moisturize, and saturate the nail plate with useful minerals. In addition, it is important to take care of the skin of your fingers and hands. For the beautiful and healthy looking It is necessary to moisturize it twice a day, protecting it from drying out.

  • To carry out gel extensions, it is extremely important to have a healthy nail plate. If there is damage or infection, the problems are likely to get worse.
  • There should be no cuticles at all, as well as hangnails and other damage.
  • Critical days are a reason to refuse the procedure. Otherwise, a riot of hormones and a weakened body will lead to loss of nails.
  • The same should be done if the client is taking antibiotics or other drugs.
  • On the day of the procedure, you cannot use creams; it will be hard on the skin of your hands and fingers.
  • When drying your nails, there should be no unpleasant sensation or discomfort, as well as burning. If this is felt, it means that the layer was too dense, and this in turn indicates that the material is of rather low quality and from such a procedure you may not get beautiful nails, but lose your loved ones.
  • If you want to strengthen your own nails after the extension procedure, you should consult a doctor for detailed advice. He will prescribe suitable medications containing calcium, minerals and vitamins.

It is strictly forbidden to remove your nails yourself! Only a master will carefully and correctly perform this procedure, without damaging natural nails. You can also get recommendations and advice on caring for your nails from him.

Every girl dreams of having long and beautiful nails. After all, this not only gives your hands elegance, but can also make the whole image more sophisticated. In addition, for many, plate design is a way of self-expression; with its help, a girl declares her tastes and her individuality. That is why the service of nail extensions with gel or acrylic is becoming more and more popular. In this section you can see interesting design and competent nail extensions with acrylic or gel and others interesting photos manicure

Creative French manicure

It is safe to say that French manicure (French) is currently the favorite design of all fashionistas. Indeed, the high versatility of such a manicure (if it is made in classic colors) allows you to choose it for a wide variety of events. This design looks appropriate at a party, in the office and at a wedding, on the bride’s fingers. But fashion does not stand still, and manicurists are offering more and more diverse options for French manicures that will suit both creative and confident girls, as well as romantic and modest girls.

For example, gel nail extensions are becoming very popular when the nails are colored, for example, red or black. Thus, the free edge of the nail is made not white, but any other color. A popular option is black or other dark and very dark shades. In this case, the border of the free edge can be decorated with contrasting sparkles or rhinestones, but may not have additional decor.

French acrylic photo

Making the free edge in red can also be called a classic, but only because of the use of this shade. This design is not very versatile. In particular, it may not be combined with any clothing and may not be suitable for any type of women and girls; it will look out of place on very light, untanned hands. Despite this, many lovers of red still choose this design option, although it suits flaming brunettes and platinum blondes most of all.

French nail extensions with acrylic or gel, as seen in the photo, can be done in a wide variety of colors. For young girls Creative shades are suitable, for example, orange or rich blue. More romantic and serious people will be able to choose a more restrained color of the free edge, but still not as “boring” as the classics. It can be soft pink, light green and blue shades. Fashionistas can choose trendy mint and coral colors.

During the holidays, acrylic nails can have a French design, as in the photo. The free edge in this case is completely covered with glitter. Such a manicure is not very appropriate in the office, but it can be performed during long periods of time. New Year's holidays. You can also choose this design before starting your vacation, especially if you plan to have an active nightlife and not just lie on the beach. Although, even in this case, your nails will look good under the sun.

Modern classic French

Another way to diversify such a manicure, the most complex one, is sculpting. Acrylic is a malleable and versatile material and nails with a French manicure can be created as in the photo. Three-dimensional modeling is performed by acrylic modeling. This manicure is less durable, but looks absolutely stunning and unusual. Perhaps this is why this design is the most favorite among brides, because at the same time it can be very delicate, and at the same time catchy and festive.

If it was carried out gel extension, then it will not be possible to diversify the French nail design with sculpting, since the gel is not so highly plastic. However, such a manicure, even if done in classic shades, can be made more interesting and make it unique. This is done by adding rhinestones and sparkles, sometimes even entire patterns are created with small rhinestones. In addition, drawings help to complicate such a manicure. acrylic paints, varnishes or gels. On long extended nails you can create a whole picture, thus turning each nail into a work of art. This design can cover all nails or just one nail, usually on ring finger, sometimes placed on the middle or little finger.

Often girls who do nail extensions choose a photo design based on the French principle. This type of manicure is not yet as popular as the previous ones, and therefore still attracts attention. more attention. In this case, a photo design is applied to the free edge of the nail, rather than a plain coating. This is done with the help of special photo stickers, which the master places on the free edge before applying a layer of gel or acrylic topcoat. It looks very unusual and creative; this option can be recommended to those who consider themselves trendsetters.

But to this day, the most popular is a simple white jacket among those girls who do nail extensions; it was presented in the photo above. This design looks equally good on both short and long nails, although it was originally invented specifically for short ones. In this design, the French jacket is perfect for both strict girls and those who prefer sporty style or casual. For the latter, for example, you can choose a “one” nail length, designed in this way.

Other ideas

Extensions are done with gel or acrylic. These are the materials that form the plate and also serve as a color coating and a fixative. Extension can be performed using two technologies:

  1. For tips;
  2. On the forms.

Depending on what material and what technology was used beautiful extension nails, certain designs may be most preferable. Much also depends on the shape of the nails. For example, a little variety in design is suggested by the “stiletto” shape, while square and even oval nails can accommodate an entire work of art.

If nails, acrylic or gel, are made using mold technology, then you can leave the nail plate transparent. In this case, it will look very interesting, gentle and elegant on her. lace design. However, it also looks good against a colored background of the main coating, or a white background of the free edge of a French manicure.

In general, extended nails, both acrylic and gel, such as in the photo, offer greater freedom of imagination for the manicurist. Almost any design can be made on them, due to the fact that such plates have a perfectly flat and smooth surface and a perfect free edge shape. In addition, they are durable and do not break or bend. Long plates Moreover, they have a large area, which means that you can create the most complex and large-scale design with a large number of elements and details.

In particular, the build-up long nails square or oval shape, allows you to place large pictures on them and even your own photos, the production of stickers with which you can order on the Internet. In general, any large photo– the design looks perfect only on extended nails, since the sticker fits tightly and holds well. The same applies to painting with acrylic paints. Although you can create this pattern on your nails, it still won't look as good.

Often girls who choose nail extensions add simpler designs and patterns on their nails, or sparkles, for example, like the ones in the photo. They usually don't take much time to complete. The master applies them manually using special tools or stickers. For example, graphic design is currently very fashionable, which involves the use of bright contrasting colors - gray, black, red, while using dots, straight lines and geometric shapes.

Others, most interesting ideas and options for nail extensions are presented in the photo. Many of them can be successfully performed on natural nails. But for this, the shape of the plate and its condition must be simply ideal.

In conclusion, we will say that it is better for the extension to be carried out by a professional master. Failed build-up nail polish can not only look very unaesthetic, but also cause irreparable damage to the health of your own nails, thereby disfiguring your hands. It is very important that during the procedure the technology is carefully followed and only the highest quality materials are used. However, even if all these conditions are met, the procedure can hardly be called harmless to the health of its plates.

An impeccable manicure is an integral part of every woman’s image. It is almost impossible to hide a bad manicure or its absence. Nail extensions are very convenient and practical! Imagine that your favorite French manicure will delight you not for 3-4 days, but for three whole weeks! By nature, each person is unique: hair has a certain structure, skin type is strictly individual.

And nails differ in their structure, shape, and quite often their appearance does not satisfy its owners. In this case, nail extensions with gel or acrylic can come to the rescue.

Let's look at each of them separately, how they differ, and what are the advantages of one method or another.

Nail extensions - history

How did it all begin? The first women who decided to wear artificial nails were Hollywood actresses Greta Garbo and Marlene Dietrich. Stars shining on television are simply obliged to look perfect, but famous divas could not boast good nails, so they came up with a great idea - to make them overhead.

Greta Garbo made them from the first available material - film. She pasted them on her nails, which immediately changed - they became beautiful and spectacular.

But they didn’t last long – after a couple of hours they fell. But the game was worth the candle, and over the next few decades, many women used this method of transforming their manicure.

Only one desire seemed unrealizable so far: that they serve for a long time. And in our time this is already a problem, we can even choose nail extensions from different materials, the most popular of them are acrylic and gel.

Artificial gel nails obtained by applying a special softened gel, which after a short drying under a UV lamp hardens.

A huge advantage of gel nails is that they can “breathe” and allow moisture to pass through, which makes them closer to natural, which is very desirable.

Even in appearance they are very similar, so it is not necessary to paint them with varnish. And drying the gel under UV will prevent the penetration of various fungi.

They adhere firmly to the base and are quite strong. Of course, yours natural nails continue to grow under the gel layer, therefore, after a few weeks you will need to correct your manicure.

In general, gel nails can last up to 4 months, provided proper care and timely correction in the salon.

  1. Household chores (cooking, washing, mopping floors, etc.) should only be carried out with gloves, otherwise you risk being left without extended nails, because they are quite susceptible to the action of acids and alkalis.
  2. The varnish should only be removed using a liquid that does not contain acetone.
  3. After the procedure, you should not immediately begin performing any work. Let them dry.
  4. Forget about ordinary files and sanders, giving preference to gentle ones.
  5. Please note that extensions should only be applied to a healthy nail plate, otherwise you can only aggravate the situation and simply lose them.

How to do gel extensions video

See how to do nail extensions with French manicure gel in two ways at once - on tips and on forms.

Probably no one realizes, but acrylic is used in medical practice. Thanks to him, beauties from all over the world can bring to life all kinds of manicure options that only a person’s imagination is capable of. But at the same time, acrylic is a mandatory attribute of dental practice.

Hundreds of thousands of women should be grateful to the American dentist who, having damaged his nail plate, thought of applying a piece of acrylic to the site of the damage, which he used in dental treatment.

The resulting effect impressed the dentist so much that, when he came home, he repeated the procedure on his wife’s nails. And after 5 years he became the director of a thriving company for the production of artificial nails.

In general, acrylic, before it is transformed into stylish manicure, is a finely ground powder, which later, after adding liquid, thickens and then hardens, taking on a familiar appearance to everyone.

Only a manicurist can answer this question, because acrylic nail extensions are quite difficult and require certain skills; you are unlikely to be able to do it yourself at home.

A manicure brush dipped in monomer is applied to the acrylic powder so that it is only at the tip. You should immediately apply the mixture along the entire length of the nail plate - this will gradually give you the desired shape.

Acrylic application methods

There are only two of them:

On forms, when a special base is fixed, with the help of which a certain length and shape are formed. After the acrylic coating has dried, the mold is removed, the nail plate is adjusted with a grinder and a protective coating is applied.

On tips. In this case, a tip is glued to one third of the nail, the edges of the joint are smoothed with a file, and acrylic is applied on top. After it hardens, it is fixed with a protective coating.

After some time, you may need to adjust your manicure. In this case, you will have to contact the specialist again.

How to remove acrylic nails?

You can easily do this yourself:

1. First, cut the ends with wire cutters, leaving 1-2 mm free.

2. Using a rough nail file, we process the remaining surface of the nail plate to get rid of the top fixing layer. This work is labor-intensive, because The layer is quite strong.

3. For this stage you will need a special liquid for removing acrylic nails, and if you don’t have it, then you can get by with regular nail polish remover with acetone and rectangles of foil.

4. We treat each finger with liquid and wrap it in foil. Count down 40 minutes and remove the foil. The acrylic should soften during this time, and before it hardens, remove the acrylic from nail plates.

Don't forget to wash your hands and use hand cream.

Due to their strength, transparent texture and weightlessness, artificial acrylic nails are wildly popular among the fair sex.

Nails with acrylic extensions photo

Acrylic nail extension video

If you dream of having beautiful nail extensions, then you should choose correct technique performing a manicure, as well as choosing a modeling material suitable for this. It is equally important in the process of creating such a manicure to use modern and spectacular design. From our article you will learn how to make the right choice.

Do you want to have beautiful nail extensions? Then it is better to contact a salon with a proven good master, because the final result depends not only on the chosen design, but also on the skill of the specialist.

How to make beautiful extended nails?

Beautiful nail extensions can be achieved if you take into account several factors:

  1. The procedure should only be ordered in a salon, and not tried at home.
  2. Find good master. Only a highly qualified specialist who is fluent in extension techniques will be able to create a truly beautiful and durable manicure.
  3. The effect and appearance of extended nails largely depends on the chosen extension technique and the materials used. The most beautiful and natural manicure is considered to be artificial nails made on forms using gel.
  4. Even the most perfect manicure extensions need regular correction. If you don’t do it, then there can be no talk of any beauty. Your hands will look unkempt after your own nails grow out.

We are looking for a good master

Find nice salon not difficult. You can find information online or use recommendations from friends. When choosing a salon, take into account the prices for the services provided. In the Manicurof salon network you can order any services at reasonable prices. Moreover, such a low price in no way affects the quality of customer service.

After you have chosen a salon, you should decide on a specialist. Here you can also take advantage of the reviews and recommendations of your friends and acquaintances. You can also choose a specialist based on your impressions of the first procedure. The Manicurof salon network employs only high-class specialists who know all extension techniques and have extensive experience. All this guarantees you that you will get the beautiful nail extensions you dreamed of.

Selection of extension technique and material

The most beautiful extended nails can be obtained using extensions on forms. Forms are special templates made of foil-coated paper that are attached to your fingers. At the same time, you can only extend your manicure on forms if you have an overgrown tip of the nail under which you can place the form. After the modeling mass has hardened, the templates are removed. As a result, the resulting nails are a continuation of your nail plates, which looks very beautiful and natural.

Extensions on forms can be done using acrylic or gel. Acrylic is a special material obtained by mixing acrylic powder and a special liquid. It has a very pungent and unpleasant odor, which is noticeable the first few days of wearing a manicure. Acrylic hardens very quickly in air, so the procedure for laying it out on forms must be clear and quick. Acrylic nails over time they lose their shine.

But if you want to get a beautiful design of extended nails, then it is better to use gel extensions. This manicure maintains a glossy shine throughout the entire period of wear. Moreover, the gel does not have any odor, like acrylic. It comes ready-made. The gel does not harden in air. To harden it you will need an ultraviolet lamp. This feature of the gel modeling material greatly facilitates working with it. The master can evenly distribute the gel in a thin layer on your nails and forms. As a result, the manicure will look natural and beautiful.

Only with the help of gel can you create a very beautiful design of extended nails - an aquarium manicure. For this manicure, a special transparent gel is used. After applying each layer, a drawing is made on the nail. Each layer is dried under an ultraviolet lamp. The entire manicure is secured with a finishing layer of transparent gel. As a result, your nails look like they are under aquarium glass.

Beautiful extended nails 2015

We figured out which extension technique is best to choose to obtain beautiful manicure, and what modeling materials to use for this. Now let's look at what nail design allows you to achieve a beautiful and fashionable manicure.

  1. You can get very beautiful extended nails if you use a French manicure. This nail design has been very popular for many seasons. In this case, you can use both classic French colors and its art varieties. This manicure looks beautiful on its own, being a successful everyday design, and in different variations flowers and decoration. For example, a French manicure on extended nails with a beautiful delicate decor is an ideal option for a bride’s look.
  2. As we have already said, aquarium manicure is very beautiful and elegant. At the same time, such a manicure can only be obtained on extended nails, because it is performed in the process of laying out each layer. At the same time, the design and colors of such a manicure can be very diverse. For decoration you can use painting, glitter, micro beads, foil and voluminous acrylic decorations. Under a layer of transparent gel, everything will look like behind convex glass. This manicure can be used both for special occasions and in everyday life.
  3. No less beautiful nail designs can be obtained using lunar or gradient manicure, decorations with lace or painting. At the same time, when choosing the design of such a manicure, do not forget that your nails should be in harmony with your entire image. Therefore, nail colors should be repeated in clothing, accessories or makeup.

In the Manicurof salon chain you can order a beautiful manicure extension. We guarantee complete satisfaction with the result, because we employ high-class specialists who are fluent in the art nail design. To sign up for a procedure or clarify the cost of our services, you just need to contact us at the phone number listed on the website.