In the last century, false nails were considered vulgar, in the present – fashionable. Acrylic or gel nails, with or without tips, require correction at least once every two weeks. The correction price is usually equal to half of the extension cost. Guided by thoughts of saving and proceeding from the simplicity of the procedure, women sometimes make corrections at home.
Correction is usually required for three reasons. In two weeks, the natural nail grows back, and the border between it and the artificial one becomes noticeable. In addition, during this time, detachments appear in the lateral sinuses, and the artificial nail begins to collapse. The third reason is that as the natural nail grows, the “stress zone” increases: the contact area of the form with the nail plate decreases, which is why, when hit or hard pressed, there is a high probability of injuring the natural nail along with the extended one. Women know how painful it is.
“The key to the success of any business is cleanliness!” – said the great classic. Therefore, you need to start correcting nails by removing the enamel. It is better to use liquids without acetone, they will not damage either the gel or the acrylic. Acetone, on the other hand, loosens the surface, making the gel structure look like a sponge, and acrylic – like a thick porridge.
After removing the polish, wash and dry your hands, and then treat the skin around your nails with a disinfectant. All the tools with which you will work must be treated with the same tool or ordinary alcohol.
Use a fine abrasive file (up to 180 grit) to remove any loose material. Take your time and do not pry the gel or acrylic, you can damage the natural nail and cause infections. Keep the file parallel as you work so that you do not grind off the nail plate. Remove dust with a soft brush. It is undesirable to use liquids.
Please note that if you have removed more than 50% of the length of the extended nail, it makes sense to do a new extension, not a correction
The remaining firmly adhering material needs to be made thinner by a third, because on top you will apply a new gel or acrylic layer, which means that the artificial nail will thicken even more.
Apply masking gel or acrylic on the nail so that the material does not fall on the cuticle, but overlaps both the freed nail plate and the remaining base of the artificial nail in a rather thick layer. Do not save material, it is better to remove the excess.
Dry each nail separately. Do not hurry. Everything should be done as recommended by the manufacturer’s instructions for the material.
Now is the time to shape your new nails. Remove excess material with a coarse file and then sand. Wipe away any remaining dust from your hands, design and, if you like shiny nails, apply a finishing gel, then dry your nails one at a time. The correction is complete. It remains to treat your hands with cosmetic oil.
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