Beauty salons offer a wide range of services in the nail industry. Wanting to look great around the clock, ladies go to any lengths. They build up nails, do paraffin therapy, visit a manicure and pedicure room. But what to do when there is no way to go to a master who will help get rid of extended nails? That's right, remove them yourself at home. Important recommendations developed specifically for these purposes will make the procedure quick and painless.
From the history. About fifteen years ago, beauties used false hairpieces and special eyelash curlers, and nails in those days were attached to glue, after which they were covered with a thick layer of varnish. Compared to the past, the current breakthrough in the beauty industry is amazing. Previously, ladies did not think about how to remove nails at home, since false attributes were removed by magic.
Now professional masters know their work so well that they do extensions not for a day or two, but for a month. The problem lies only in the overgrown nail plate, as a result of which women's hands lose their aesthetic appearance.
Acrylic or gel technology was used on your nails, it does not matter at all, the tips are designed for two types of extensions. If they are not neglected, native nails will remain safe and sound.Don't rush
The procedure for removing nails in the salon lasts about 2 hours, so you do not need to count on a half-hour process. Pay attention to every little thing, then actions will not cause pain.
Do not try to tear off the extended nail
It is important to understand that the main goal is to remove the coating without harming your own plate. Young ladies believe that tips will easily come off if they are properly picked up. Yes, this is true, but they will peel off with the top layer of the native nail.
Step-by-step instructions for removing extended nails
Training. Regardless of whether you have a gel or acrylic coating, the preparation is the same.
Take nail clippers or scissors and cut off the edge of the tips on the fingers of both hands. Take your time, the artificial plate is quite rigid, so the procedure will not be easy.
Be careful not to injure yourself on the sharp edges of the cut tips. Masters use a special tool to reduce the length of extended nails - a tips cutter (boat). It can be purchased at a professional cosmetics store.
After the first task is completed, proceed to the second stage. Self-removal of artificial nails depends on the extension technology.
Removing acrylic nails at home
Necessary materials:
- Buy a special liquid that will soften the material. The Acrylic Remover company has proven itself well; it produces a series of products for removing acrylic (cost 460 rubles). You can also use regular nail polish remover that contains acetone.
- In addition to liquid, it is worth buying foil for baking or a hairdresser. Cut it into 3*3 (cm) pieces so that you get 10 equal squares.
- Cotton swabs in the amount of 10 pieces and a coarse nail file.
After all the materials are ready, you can proceed to the procedure.
Withdrawal. You have already removed the artificial edge of the nail, so start filing off the finish (shiny) coating from the entire surface. If this is not done, you will not be able to influence the acrylic with a liquid that will soften it.
Next, you need to moisten 10 cotton swabs with a copious amount of acetone or Acrylic Remover, then apply them to each nail separately and fix with foil (wrap around the edge of the finger without creating gaps).
The product will completely soften the acrylic in 50 minutes, as a result of which the material will look like jelly. Now you can’t hesitate, take a sharp object (a small knife, a sheet of thin cardboard) and pick up the edge. If you do not act quickly, acrylic will harden again when interacting with air.
After removing the softened material, remove the remnants with a cotton pad, after wetting it in acetone.
This is how they remove nails extended with acrylic on their own, without resorting to the help of nail masters. Optionally, you can make a hand bath using sea salt and essential oils.
Removing gel nails at home
Gel technology is very popular among modern women. This material is durable, rarely breaks, does not wear down and does not cling to clothes. What else does a young lady need? Unlike acrylic, gel cannot be jelly-formed with regular acetone, so you have to cut it clean.
The master spends about 12 minutes on one nail, which means that it will take a professional 2 hours to process both hands. If you are not an expert, be patient, everything will definitely work out.
Necessary materials:
- Files with abrasiveness 80*100, 150*180, 180*240.
- Paper napkin, towel or brush.
- Cotton discs.
- Acetone.
To cut off all layers of the gel coating, some use a grinder, which is quite expensive. Therefore, stop at ordinary nail files, they are sold in all cosmetic stores. Please note that the file should not be iron or glass, it is usually wooden or plastic with a special coating.
Withdrawal. With a nail file with an abrasiveness of 80 * 100, file the surface of the nail with sharp horizontal movements. In order not to overdo it and cut off your own nail, remove the resulting dust, so the nail plate will be better visible.
Keep cotton pads soaked in acetone nearby to wipe the nail periodically. If during cutting it is difficult to distinguish an artificial coating from a natural one, tap on the nail, the gel is stiff.
Before reaching your own nail, stop and take a file with an abrasiveness of 150 * 180, it has a finer and softer coating. Continue to slowly grind down the layer, approaching the natural plate. Do not try to cut down absolutely all the material, this is not the task. Masters also leave a thin gap of gel on natural nails, over time it will grow back, and you will cut it off.
It remains only to polish the nails, giving them an aesthetic appearance. The procedure is carried out with a file with an abrasiveness of 180 * 240. At the end, soak your hands in warm water with sea salt for 20 minutes, cover the cuticles with special oil and apply cream.
You have gained sufficient knowledge in order to remove the nails yourself at home. Compared to acrylic, gel requires more time and patience.
natural nail care
- Use Smart Enamel Nail Treatment for damaged nails. Cover your nails with this varnish daily for two weeks. The result will be 100% subject to regular use.
- Almond, castor, corn, olive or other oils are good for nails from the inside. You need to rub them every night until you see the result.
As you may have noticed, the procedure for removing nails at home requires patience and attention to detail, but it is quite doable if you approach the process thoroughly. Be careful, use the materials described above and everything will work out. Enjoy the fruits of your labors and do not neglect proper care. Natural nails are all the rage! Be irresistible!
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