Ways to Strengthen Nails

Weakened nails in women are the scourge of the modern world. Exfoliating nail plates that are too thin and brittle can be caused by both internal and environmental factors. We often lack the necessary vitamins and minerals, nails are weakened due to chronic diseases, and they are negatively affected by household chemicals.

Regardless of their problems, women want to be gorgeous. A beautiful manicure and pedicure play an important role here. As a result, successful ways for strengthening the nail plate utilizing diverse materials have been discovered to date.

Why do nails need to be strengthened?

Crumbling and cracking nails in everyday life cause a lot of inconveniences. They cling to everything, react to hot things, get dirtier. All of these issues are immediately resolved following the strengthening procedure.

In addition, most masters refuse to apply gelish manicures on weakened nails, because they cannot guarantee the promised 2-3 weeks of problem-free wearing of the coating. The decorative layer literally in a couple of days begins to crack, peel off, chip off. After strengthening, you get the opportunity to walk with gel polish for a long time and with pleasure.

The materials that are used today to strengthen nails and gel removal are hypoallergenic, safe, and inexpensive. Therefore, every woman can afford such a procedure.

What can you do to strengthen your nails?

Unlike nail extensions, their strengthening is carried out without the use of forms (patterns) and without lengthening the nail plate. A thin layer of material is applied to it simply by a special technique, which, after polymerization, forms a kind of skeleton. It bears the majority of the mechanical loads and protects the nail against chemical attacks.

To strengthen the nail plate today are used:

• construction gel,
• bio gel,
• acrylic,
• poly gel,
• thick base for gel polish.

Benefits of strengthening nails with modern materials.

There is nothing complicated in the procedure for applying a reinforcing layer. It only takes 30-40 minutes, so you won’t be in the salon for long. However, for at least 3 weeks following strengthening, the nails will be shielded from strong external stimuli.

Now you will be able to afford any nail design – from regular polish, gel polish, and modern decor. It will not be a pity to spend time and money on it. Furthermore, if you are undergoing a treatment program with vitamins and other medications to enhance your nails, this is an ideal option. Under artificial material, they will bounce back much faster.

Strengthening procedure: stages

• Preparation of natural nails. It is necessary to gently remove the insulating layer, clean off the dust and degrease the nail plates.
• Primer application. The drug will enhance the adhesion of the artificial material to the natural nail, extending the life of the reinforcing layer.
• Creation of a layer strengthening the nails according to the chosen technology.
• If necessary, perform sawdust, achieving the correct geometry of the nails.
• Application of a decorative or immediately finishing coating (depending on the planned result).

Reinforcement with construction gel.

It is very easy to perform if you know the techniques of gel nail extension. As a reinforcing material, single-phase gels of medium or low density are usually chosen, which can create a fairly thin layer. If everything is done correctly, after polymerization, there is practically no need to additionally file the frozen gel.

You can use both camouflage and transparent material. A pink or peach layer will provide a good base for further gel polish or can become an independent element of nude decoration. When a client does not want to dye their nails and wants a more natural look, the transparent gel is the perfect option.

Biogel coating.

These materials appeared on the market relatively recently and were initially expensive. Today you can find quite a budget series, ideal for strengthening the nail plate. The main difference between a biogel and a design gel is the higher elasticity of materials with the prefix “bio”. Due to this, they are closer to natural nails in their mechanical characteristics and are more comfortable to wear.

Biogel manufacturers are focusing on making biogels that are less allergenic and safer. They, like ordinary gels, can be camouflaged and transparent.

Acrylic reinforcement.

With this material, two technologies for strengthening nails are popular. The first involves the classic application of acrylic as a two-phase material – using a monomer and acrylic powder. Unlike acrylic build-up, a more liquid composition is used for the reinforcing layer, which is easier to form a thin layer. Polymerization in this case takes place in the air – without the use of an ultraviolet lamp.

A combination of acrylic and gel reinforcement is the second option. The procedure entails applying a layer of gel foundation, then covering it with acrylic powder, and finally polymerizing the nails in a lamp. The layer turns out to be sufficient for protection against chemistry and the environment, but less resistant to fracture compared to the previous version.

Polygel is a new word for strengthening nails.

This type of material is quite new, methods of working with it are only being developed. But already now we can say for sure: polygel is very suitable for strengthening nails. It’s simple to work with and doesn’t flow, so even a novice can create a thin reinforcing layer. In terms of ease of laying out, it is comparable to acrylic, but does not have the sharp smell of acrylates. Cures in a lamp.

When working with this material, keep in mind that due to its dense density, sawdust will be required, albeit in small amounts. But in the sock, he behaves remarkably even with a thin application.

Strengthening nails with gel polish.

Yes, such technology also exists. True, no colored material is used here, but the base. Such a coating must be chosen very carefully when it comes to strengthening nails, and not just a transition layer to colored gel polish. It is applied in 2 layers, each of which is thoroughly dried in a lamp.

If the material is suitable, and the master is experienced, creating a slight bend with a drop and thereby further strengthening the nail plate. In some series, there are quite thick materials “2 in 1” (base and top in one bottle). They are also suitable for strengthening nails.

Related materials for strengthening the nail plate.

If you plan to offer your clients a nail strengthening service, you must have some related materials:

• Silk for repairing and strengthening nails
• Auxiliary fluids – degreaser, dehydrator, etc.;
• Ordinary varnishes of the most common colors;
• Gel polishes with a sticky layer (materials without a sticky layer will not stick on sawn nails after strengthening).