How to care for extended nails

Woman's hands are her business card. Manicure should be impeccable, nails - well-groomed and neat. Today, one of the most popular ways to make nails beautiful is to build them up. But extended nails require special care.

Recommendations of specialists for the care of extended nails

The longevity and beauty of the grown nails depends on their care. From time to time you need to visit a manicurist, but at home you can take care of your nails.

1. Avoid the contrast of hot and cold water. With such a sharp change in temperature, the structure of the material becomes more fragile, which leads to cracks or breakage of the nail. From a long stay in the pool or bath is also better to refuse, as the nail steams and becomes very fragile. It may take several days to restore it, during which it is not recommended to expose the nails to stress and physical tests.
2. Use only high-quality helium or acrylic varnishes for extended nails. At the same time, monitor their expiration date. And remove the old layer of varnish with an acetone-free product, otherwise the structure of the nail will soften and become very sensitive to damage, lose its strength properties.
3. Do not hit your nails on a hard surface in the first few days after building up - this can lead to the appearance of small cracks, and subsequently to breakage of the nail.
4. Clean and wash the dishes with rubber gloves. This will help protect extended nails from the negative effects of chemicals.
5. Carefully select procedures for the skin of the hands and nails, since not all are suitable for extended nails. For example, baths with salt or lemon juice destroy the structure of an artificial nail, and the very process of steaming affects the gel negatively. Therefore, it is better to give preference to nutritious oils and special creams for the skin of the hands and cuticles, which are used several times a week. Attention! If you notice that the cuticle has begun to grow too quickly, be sure to use means to slow its growth.
6. Once every three weeks there is a need for correction of nails by a manicurist - covering the overgrown part of the nail, removing the cuticle, possibly adjusting the shape of the nail, repainting, and so on. But at home, sometimes there is a need to adjust the shape of the nail. This can not be done with metal manicure accessories, it is better to use a nail file with an abrasive coating of 100 to 100, special grinding machines for artificial nails.
7. When cooking, use a grater and knife with care not to cut a piece of the nail.
8. For the time of wearing artificial nails, forget about manicure devices, this can lead to irreparable damage and unscheduled correction in the salon.
9. When exfoliating a nail, you cannot try to fix this problem at home yourself, as there is a risk of damage to the nail plate, because the material is very firmly “soldered” to the native nail. You must immediately contact the master for modeling nails.
10. Before painting the nails, do not forget to apply a layer of a special product to protect the gel from painting. Also, do not repaint your nails every day, this will spoil the appearance of artificial nails.
11. Take special care of the cuticle: it needs to be nourished and moistened with oils, and when it grows out, carefully remove it with a remover.

Nail Strengthening Procedure

Remember! Artificial nails are not glued to relatives, but practically became their continuation. Therefore, you need to treat them like relatives - do not expose them to stress or physical tests. Indeed, when applying the material during the extension procedure, the native nail plate is sanded, due to which it becomes thinner, so any damage to the artificial nail can damage the native one. Of course, the built-up ones are much stronger than the real ones, but they are not eternal, they require a careful attitude and proper care. And if you follow all the rules, then your manicure will retain its perfect appearance for a long time.

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