Nail salon trips are absolute bliss, and walking away with beautiful nails is a treat. But, then you have to deal with the downside of broken nails and sometimes painful nail removal. If you are pressed for time, the situation is not ideal. There is a less expensive but equally pleasing solution: gel nail extensions. But, what are gel nail extensions?
Nail Extensions – What Are Gel Nail Extensions?
There are different types of nail extensions. Acrylic nails and gel nail extensions are the most popular of the lot. There are two methods of fitting gel nail extensions onto your fingers. The first method involves adhering a tip to your natural nail, and painting hard gel on it. The gel is then hardened using UV or LED light. The more popular second method involves bonding a pre-shaped gel tip to your natural nail. Gel nail extensions are like an overlay on the natural nails. It’s an easy way to add length to your nails. You could even try different shapes or go for intricate nail art. Gel nails are easy to apply and remove – a fact that might prompt you to do it yourself. But, it’s always better to go to a professional nail artist or technician to get your gel nail extensions. If you want to get yourself a set of gel nail extensions, feel free to contact us.
How Do Salons Apply Gel Nail Extensions?
Step 1 – First of all, your nail artist will file your nails, push the cuticles back, trim the dead cuticles and finally buff those nails. Your nails have to be clean and dry before the extensions are applied.
Step 2 – Find the right size tips for your nails. The nail tips are numbered.
Step 3 – The artist will either file the inside of the nail tip or smear a layer of acetone to create a grip for the adhesive.
Step 4 – Application of bonder, primer liquid and finally a thin layer of gel to your natural nails in that order.
Step 5 – Put your hand inside the UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds, and apply gel to the underside of the tip.
Step 6 – Apply the gel tip to the natural nail.
Step 7 – Place your hand in the UV/LED lamp for 60 seconds.
This process will continue until all your nails are done.
How Long Can You Expect Gel Nail Extensions to Last?
When you get your gel nail extensions properly, they last up to 3 weeks, even 5 weeks depending on the quality of the products used. If the nail artist preps your nails with care, your gel nail extensions will last longer. After three weeks, you can either get a refill or remove the gel extensions.
How to Care for Nail Extensions
You should let your natural nails take a breather in between nail extensions. In between gel nail extensions, remove the old set and let your natural nails be without anything on them for about a week.
It’s important to get your gel nails done in a professional setting with the help of a skilled nail artist. If you are interested in professional quality nail extensions call us during office hours or use the below form.