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Creating the perfect manicure is a complex process with many subtleties. Many girls like the way plain shades of gel polish with even highlights look on their nails, but not everyone can achieve perfection in this technique.

The main problem lies in the unevenness of the nail - the presence of tubercles and dents leads to the fact that the gel polish is distributed unevenly. In this case, it is necessary to straighten the nail before application.

Manicure with daisies

A simple and quick technique for drawing daisies on nails. Please note: it is not always appropriate to paint flowers on every nail; one nail with a flower and one with some kind of decoration, for example, a pearl, are enough.

What is it for

The nail plate of different people has its own characteristics - some are lucky to have naturally smooth and strong nails, while others know first-hand what tubercles, peeling and other problems are. In addition, even on healthy and smooth nails, unevenness may appear over time, since frequent treatment with aggressive agents, physical impact and drying in a device negatively affect its condition.

Nails without waves and dents

Leveling your nails with gel polish allows you to remove waves, bumps and dents, which otherwise would become more noticeable after applying a colored coating. But this is not the only advantage of the procedure.

Alignment has a number of advantages:

• The nail plate becomes stronger;
• The quality of the manicure improves - it will delight its owner not for several days, but for more than two weeks;
• The procedure is quick and takes about 10 minutes;
• Protection of the nail from mechanical influences;
• Aesthetic beauty – gel polish applies to smooth nails without streaking, forming an ideal surface.

Aesthetic beauty of nails

In other words, leveling is a procedure that will help create a beautiful manicure for a long time and strengthen the nail plate, making it less sensitive to various external influences.

The creation of nail architecture is carried out using specialized means. On the shelves of cosmetic stores you can find three types of suitable products:

• Biogel;
• Base for gel polish;
• Gel for extensions.

The use of each substance has its own characteristics, but they are all united by one important rule: the product must be thick, otherwise it will not fill the recesses on the nails and it will be impossible to construct the desired shape.

Nail treatment

Depending on the cause of the nail disease, it is necessary to choose the right treatment. For example, if it is a fungus, then you can use different drugs to eliminate this disease: these can be ointments or creams, solutions or drops. But you should definitely consult a doctor about the use of different drugs, because they can only cause harm.

If your nails begin to crumble due to poor health, then salvation must be sought in vitamin A (gelatin capsules); it is jelly that has a good effect on the condition of nails and hair. It is also necessary to take vitamins for immunity or special vitamins to strengthen nails and hair. If your nails are crumbling, they need to be treated with special cosmetics, such as oil or lotion. There are also many recipes for baths or mixtures that will help cure nails; they are made from what every girl has at home.

If the cause of crumbling nails is poor diet, then it urgently needs to be changed. You need to start adding seafood, legumes and citrus fruits to your diet. They contain substances that will help strengthen and improve the nail plate. And you can also add various medications to a proper diet to improve the condition of your nails. Unfortunately, nails can react poorly to foods such as processed foods, sweets and baked foods. Therefore, it is better to get rid of them, maybe for a while.

If none of the methods to combat crumbling nails helps, then most likely it may be a fungus. Sometimes tests do not determine that there is a fungal infection in the body. Therefore, for your peace of mind, you need to undergo the examination again.

Using a shellac base

The most popular way to treat the nail plate when performing a combined manicure is to level it with a gel polish base. Experienced professionals have proven their success with such products as Kodi, NeoNail, Komilfo, Adore Professional, etc. These rubber-based products have a thick structure and effectively form a smooth surface, removing all unevenness.

Leveling the nail plate with a gel polish base is carried out in several stages:

Stage 1: Preparation

The nails are given the correct neat shape, then they are degreased with any suitable means.

Stage 2: Applying base

Having picked up a drop of the base composition with a brush, you need to apply it as close to the cuticle as possible and distribute it evenly - first in the center, and then on the right and left as shown in the photo.

Stage 3: Sealing

Having turned the nail, seal the end with a brush, and then allow the base to dry thoroughly.

When shaping the architecture of the nail plate, you don’t need to worry about the product laying down in a thin layer – the brush included with the base is very soft, so uniform application is guaranteed.

After application and drying, gel polish is applied.

Using biogel

Biogel is a special type of manicure product designed for thin nails. The advantages of using it are that leveling the nail plate with gel polish is accompanied by the application of a protective layer that prevents peeling and other problems.

The disadvantages of biogel include the difficulty of application - the brush should hardly touch the working surface. The coating of the plate occurs due to the tension of the thick composition. When choosing a product in a store, you need to pay attention to the brush - you should choose one that is very soft, round and with long bristles. The second disadvantage of using biogel lies in the need to purchase an additional manicure product, because it does not replace the base, but is applied on top of it.

Gorgeous nails without problems

Author Editorial Board Pravda.Ru

25.12.2003 08:01

Health » Beauty » Original techniques

Get your nails done? Why not: a chic manicure without much hassle is guaranteed for a long time. What about security? Do artificial nails spoil your own nails? , an independent expert-instructor from the American company European touch, manicurist Elena SHANSKAYA, answers your questions .

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— What to look for when choosing a nail modeling method?

— Choose not the method of nail extension, but the artist. Only a true professional can save you from the “ugly hands” complex. But an incompetent master will easily ruin the pleasure - luxurious nails will fly off the next day, and a lot of money will be wasted. First, go to cosmetic exhibitions, where leading salons exhibit the best specialists, ask your friends, read magazines - today they write a lot about artificial nails. Ask how many years the master has been working, what recommendations he has, what technology is right for your nails. Of course, look at the master: if his nails are not in order, you should not go to him. If a specialist does not use his own services, find out the reason - a good specialist always demonstrates the product with his face.

Never be tempted by the cheapness of the procedure through newspaper advertisements - they are usually given by irresponsible people who have poor technology skills. Nail modeling is a high-class procedure, and its price is appropriate. If you decide that it's time to have chic nails, go to a reputable salon.

When you come to the master, first of all look at his work area - it should be spotlessly clean. Have the treatment towel, straight from the laundry, placed on the table in your presence. Ask in detail what manipulations will be performed with your hands. Know that hands can become ugly due to the fault of the master, if he is, as they say, disposable - he did the procedure and forgot about you.

In the salon, first watch how the master works. Your fingers in his hands should not strain, you should not experience any inconvenience, much less pain. A top-class specialist spends no more than an hour and a half on the procedure. If during the procedure the specialist chats about tights or increasing prices, he is not a professional - he should only be interested in your hands. The master must master the tool masterfully, especially when it comes to the grinding machine. A real specialist will never say that your hands are neglected, but will explain in detail all the subtleties and teach you how to handle new nails yourself.

— Do I need to have my nails done further by a specialist?

— The frequency of correction depends on the nail extension technology. Usually, a couple of weeks after the main procedure, you need to see a specialist - the time has come for correction, since your own nail has grown during this time. If the master values ​​his professional reputation, he will teach you how to care for tips. Most women are able to cope with this on their own. The master is also obliged to teach how and how best to treat nails after the artificial nails have served their purpose - this is a very important point. By the way, the cost of correction should not exceed a third of the cost of the procedure itself.

— How long will artificial nails last?

— It all depends on your health and lifestyle. The average lifespan of artificial nails is 1.5 -2 months. If there was an emergency and you had to glue the nail yourself, do not stay with amateur repairs for more than three days, rush to the master. Otherwise, there is a high risk of infection. A good master will provide you with all the necessary preparations for nail care: glue, a special file, and liquid for treating the cuticle. In case of an accident, never use technical or medical glue - it is impossible to remove it and you will only ruin your own nail.

— Why do tips fly off?

- This can happen simply because you are nervous. Often this is a natural reaction of the body to a foreign body. If you have intestinal diseases, diabetes mellitus, internal chronic diseases, you regularly take medications, in response the body releases acetone and nothing keeps artificial nails on the surface. If you are taking antibiotics, postpone the procedure for 10-14 days. Usually, nails fly off with strong impacts - try to avoid swinging your arms, which could cause you to hit a table or wall. If the artificial nail falls off within ten days after the procedure, do not be alarmed, but feel free to go to the salon - you will be provided with free warranty repairs.

— What should you not do with artificial nails?

— Most often, nails suffer from car doors. Be careful when getting out of the car. Do not try to scrape off stains on the table with expensive nails or open metal cans of cola - you will have to pay separately for an accident due to your fault. You can work on a computer without fear: artificial nails are quite flexible and 50 times stronger than natural ones. Only now keep your fingers not parallel, but perpendicular to the keyboard. Don't worry, your nails won't deteriorate or change shape. If you play musical instruments, you can make the tips shorter.

It is not recommended to change the color of the polish more than once every three to four days. Even varnishes saturated with natural ingredients are full of harmful synthetic resins. Use only nail polish removers that do not contain acetone, otherwise the structure of the tips will irreversibly deteriorate - they will simply melt. For the same reason, do not use domestic nail polishes: as a rule, they contain acetone.

When removing polish, always pay attention to the color of the nail: even a tiny spot or slight change in the color of the nail can indicate an incipient disease. At the first symptoms, immediately seek advice from your specialist.

— You said that there are several nail extension technologies. By what principle should you choose “your” way to have beautiful nails?

- First of all, remember: what suits your friend can make your hands simply ugly, and your nails can be damaged by the wrong technology. Everyone's nails are different - thin, fragile, thick, uneven, flexible. Their structure must be taken into account individually; it is difficult to give advice in absentia. Currently, there are three main nail modeling technologies used in the world: acrylic, gel and silk. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Acrylic technology is uncomfortable due to the strong odor, since in this case a liquid with an acidic composition is used. The work is quite labor-intensive, but it's worth it, these nails are the most durable. Gel technology undoubtedly has a lot of advantages, but it takes a lot of time and has a high cost. The cheapest and most convenient is silk technology: they use thin flexible tips that look like natural nails. Unlike the first two methods, care here is simple and you can do it yourself, so as not to depend on the specialist, you only need a special file and correction liquid.

Momentum technology is now very popular - it is quite cheap, takes less time and maintenance is simplified to a minimum. You don't even need to use polish - your nails look so natural. The use of glue powder and white tips gives the effect of the still popular French manicure. You can do this procedure yourself in 40 minutes at home without much effort.

— Which technology is the safest?

“I’ve been wearing tips myself for four years now and I’ll tell you frankly: all of them are harmful to your nails. Even if you use the services of a top-class professional, your nails gradually become thinner. But I want to remind you once again: if you have made a good choice, your nails will face a minimum of discomfort. Now you don’t have to hide your hands in your pockets, but rather flaunt your beautiful nails with pleasure. As soon as the lifespan of the tips is over, you need to treat your own nails and only then repeat the procedure.

— How to do a manicure without damaging artificial nails?

— If we talk about cuticles, I would advise you to throw away your favorite tweezers. The whole world has long switched to special liquids for cuticles - it is safe, hygienic and very simple. For example, there is a tincture of eight natural ingredients, plant juices. After your bath, lightly peel back the skin around your nail and apply a drop of liquid to your nail bed. Do not press on the cuticle under any circumstances: this will injure the nail growth area and the plate may become deformed. If you use a cuticle corrector regularly, the skin becomes soft and thin and grows more slowly. This correction should be done once every 7-10 days, and the entire procedure takes no more than 10 minutes. There is another positive point: you will forget about the rough skin around the nail on the sides and, most importantly, about hangnails.

— What other nail care products do you recommend?

- Choose those with o, they are known as drugs from the “911” series. The fact is that the products on sale are of a rather weak consistency. This is done so that you do not cause harm to yourself through careless or illiterate care. If a master teaches you how to use professional products, the effectiveness of nail care will be incomparably higher. This is like intensive nail therapy that is used in salons. First of all, this advice applies to products for treating nails after removing tips. After all, your nails should not suffer much from artificial ones and remain healthy.

— Is it possible to prevent harmful consequences from wearing tips for a long time?

— It is important to choose the right glue. Although this is the competence of the master, you should also know that adhesives differ in their strength of fixation. The most delicate is used for thin, sensitive nails, the hardest for thick and strong nails. True, strong glue does not mean good - nothing lasts forever, and you will cause considerable damage to your nails. It is optimal to use glue with a weak fixation; your nails are already injured enough during treatment. Glue the tips onto half or a third of the nail - it all depends on what length you prefer. It is very important to properly care for the nail growth area - this is a guarantee of healthy nails.

— How to check if the nails under the tips have deteriorated? What is the best way to treat them?

— The best indicator of nail health is glue. If, under a drop of glue, the nail becomes reddish in color, and the plate itself is wavy, you should undergo a course of treatment. For this, there is a special composition from the “911” series, the components of which seem to glue your nail plates together. After just a week or two of daily use, your nails will be healthy again. For polishing nails, a cream with minerals is very effective, which creates a waterproof protective film on the nail plate for a long time.

Olga SMIRNOVA “Women’s health”

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Using extension gel

This option is suitable for those whose nails become deformed as they grow, because such a gel reliably retains its shape. But its use is accompanied by one big drawback - such a gel does not dissolve, but is only cut off, which can negatively affect the structure of the nail.

The gel strengthening technique for extensions is performed as follows:

• First, you need to disinfect your hands and treat the nail plate, including degreasing;
• Then the base is applied and dried;
• The base layer is immediately covered with gel;
• The finished manicure is dried in a lamp and trimmed with a nail file.

In pursuit of the perfect manicure, do not forget that nails need special care. To straighten the nail plate, it is not enough to resort to the above materials; you need to provide the body with the necessary amount of vitamins, use nail strengtheners, make special masks, etc.

What is it for

Each of us has a different nail structure. Lucky are those girls whose hair is perfectly even and smooth. But some young ladies have a hypersensitive plate (irregularities, detachments, tubercles). In addition to everything, during manicure, nails are often subjected to various treatments: filing, polishing, removing gel polish with a machine, etc., which also has a bad effect on the condition of the nails.

Alignment and strengthening are necessary in order to give the nail the correct architecture. It will also get rid of varnish runs, waves at the end, various bumps and dents. The first layer is a primer, it hides all the irregularities. The second layer is evenly distributed over the nail, smoothly disappearing in the area of ​​the side ridges and cuticle, forming an ideal surface.

This procedure is simply necessary and has a number of advantages:

• Leveling strengthens the nails, and the coating lasts for several weeks before correction.
• The ability to create the correct nail architecture. When adjusted, the nail will grow in the right direction.
• Simplicity and accessibility. In order to make strengthening, you do not need to buy additional products. A simple procedure takes about 10 minutes.
• It is important to do leveling when removing the coating with a device, so that when cutting, a base layer remains. A thin layer of the product will cover and protect the nail from mechanical stress.
• Static and beautiful. The smooth surface gives beautiful and even highlights from different light sources.

Nail deformation: causes

Lumpiness of the nail plate, horizontal or vertical lines can be a signal of internal diseases, in particular the stomach, gall bladder, intestines, metabolic disorders, thyroid gland and blood disease.

Injury

A non-professional manicure can cause “bumps” to appear on the nail plate. During manicure, the matrix can be damaged. The matrix is ​​the visible part of the nail root (white lunula).

Damage during manicure:

• Incorrect cutting of the cuticle with scissors or forceps.
• Strong mechanical impact with a spatula (pusher) on the nail plate in the lunula area.
• Strong filing with a file in the area near the cuticle: extensions, incorrectly selected file grit (abrasive) for polishing nails.

Nail fungus

One of the most common causes of the appearance of tubercles on the nail plate. Fungus is an infection of the fingernails and toenails. Fungus on the nails can be a consequence of a person’s internal diseases (weakened immunity), as well as an acquired infection in public places (bathhouse, solarium, shower in the gym) or through the use of personal belongings (slippers, nail files, towels, etc.).

Contact with household chemicals

Household cleaning products, professional activities with chemicals or low-quality cosmetics are toxic substances for the body and nail plate. Wear gloves while cleaning, do not neglect safety rules at work, buy only high-quality cosmetics without toxic substances.

Smoking

The nail plate receives nutrition through the blood vessels that are located on the nail bed. Smoking causes a lack of oxygen in the blood, which in turn negatively affects the condition of nails, hair and skin. Nails may change color and develop bumps.

Stress and psychological problems

Psychological disorders and stress undermine the functioning of the body's defenses.

Onychophagia - habit of biting nails

The habit of biting nails and cuticles injures the entire nail plate, possibly causing tubercles and deformation of the nails.

Only a professional doctor can do a 100% examination of the results and prescribe appropriate treatment! In many clinics you can find a service - onychodiagnosis. Diagnostics will give accurate readings by which the doctor will determine pathological processes in the body that affect the condition of the nails. You can cure fungus at home, but it is worth remembering that there is a huge variety of fungal infections, all types of fungi are different, in some cases you cannot do without the help of a doctor.

Why do irregularities appear?

Ribbed, wavy and thin nails are always a problem. With such nails, any manicure does not look very neat. Most often we do not think about the true cause of our deplorable condition.

It is worth paying special attention to this issue, because nails are an indicator of our health. For example, if your nails are covered with a groove near the cuticle, then you should take a course of vitamins to saturate your body with useful microelements. Ribbed plates appear as a result of microtraumas, and also cause fungus, psoriasis or other problems in the body.

Leveling the nail plate with a base

The base should be thick, it is advisable to choose a rubber one. The thicker it is, the easier it will be to strengthen the nail. More liquid products run faster to the side rollers. You need to keep an eye on this.

What bases are suitable:

• Kodi;
• Komilfo;
• Lovely Base;
• NeoNail;
• Adore Professional.

Strengthening technique:

1. Prepare your nails for work.
2. It’s good to scoop up a drop of the desired size with a brush and apply a thin layer of base.
3. Place a drop in the apex area (almost near the cuticle). Pull it to the cuticle and stretch it in 3 movements. The first is in the center, the second is on the right edge, the third is on the left edge. Don't be afraid to ruin something. The base brush is very soft, it will not be able to push through the drop, so movements can be bold.
4. Use the corner of the brush to form the architecture of the nail.
5. Turn the nail over, seal the end and dry thoroughly.

Leveling the nail plate with biogel

The choice of most girls is biogel. It has a thick consistency and dissolves well. Many manufacturers produce special biogels for thin nails. This is a real salvation for problematic nails that suffer from detachments. You need to choose a soft brush with a rounded shape and long bristles. It should practically not touch the nail. The product should stretch only due to surface tension.

Which biogels are suitable:

• Bio Stretch Gel (BSG);
• Atica TM;
• Creator;
• Yoko;
• El Corazon.

Remember that to level with biogel, you also need to apply a base.

Strengthening technique:

• Apply a thin primer layer of basic biogel using a brush to prepared, fat-free and slightly buffed nails.
• Rub the base well, especially in the area of ​​the side rollers, under the cuticle and seal the end.
• Dry the layer. In terms of time, the biogel dries like a regular gel polish: 30 seconds in an LED lamp and 2 minutes in a regular UV lamp.
• The second leveling layer must be applied to a well-dried primer layer. Saturate the brush with material gel and scoop a drop of a suitable size onto the tip.
• Place in the center of the nail about a millimeter from the cuticle.
• Push the brush forward a little towards the cuticle.
• When the drop lies along the cuticle, pull the material down to the tip. Without pressing, distribute the biogel over the nail, not reaching the end of the free edge, so as not to touch the dispersion layer and not violate its integrity. This will distribute the material more evenly.
• It is necessary to work on the side zones. You need to stretch the material from the droplet to the tip closer to the rollers.
• Turning the nail sideways, form a longitudinal line. Using the corner of the brush, lightly grab the layer of biogel and pull it down along the nail in long, even lines.
• Near the side rollers, the thickness of the gel should be minimal.
• The result will be a small volume along the center line of the nail from the cuticle to the tip with the highest point somewhere between the center and the cuticle at about 1/3.
• Turn the finger over and seal the end.
• Dry the layer in a lamp.

Before applying a colored layer, regardless of whether you need to cover your nails with colored gel polish or gel, you need to remove the sticky layer. This is necessary so that the color layer lays down well and evenly.

C-curve nail

It is necessary to ensure that the transverse bend has a beautiful rounded shape without excess materials on the sides. This is especially true when working with liquid materials. To avoid such an error and eliminate all irregularities, you need to turn your finger nail down.

Uneven nails

Such a minor defect as grooves attracts a lot of attention. When they appear, find out why this happened and what wavy nails mean in your case: perhaps this is a sign of a disease. Examine your fingers from above and from the side, run along the entire length (from the nail hole to the tip) with the pad of your finger: it should be smooth, without lines. Perform the same inspection for transverse grooves. If you find them, you need to find out and eliminate the cause of their occurrence.

Ribbed nails

Longitudinal grooves on nails not only look bad - they are actually dangerous to health. The only case when nails with stripes should not bother you is in old age and corresponding changes in the body. If you are still young and lines appear, you should sound the alarm. Grooved nails, as in the photo below, may be the result of sloppy manicure trimming and, as a result, severe circulatory problems.

Otherwise, pay attention to your overall health. If you experience pressure changes, heart pain, suffer from skin diseases, rheumatoid arthritis or gout, then unsightly grooves will definitely disappear after recovery. Do you feel good and have no health complaints? Examine the digestive and cardiovascular systems: perhaps the reasons lie there.

Waves on nails

Even with a manicure, the transverse stripes on the nails immediately catch the eye: see photo. If you paint them with varnish, it will lie crooked and ugly. Such stripes are not only a hindrance during manicure, but can indicate malfunctions in the functioning of your body's systems. Often the reason why nails become wavy is the exclusion of meat from the diet. If a person becomes a vegetarian, it is a personal matter, but then you need to consult a doctor about taking the missing foods (legumes, greens, seaweed).

If lamination is added to the waves, then this most likely indicates a fungus. But there is no need to worry, torment yourself with depressing thoughts like “Why did this happen to me...?” — better concentrate on solving the problem. The fungus can be treated perfectly, the main thing is that the dermatologist prescribes a set of drugs that are effective for this diagnosis (tablets, sprays, ointments), and that you follow it properly.

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Lumpy nails

Along with other irregularities, bumps on the nails, as in the photo below, also do not just appear. The nail plate, as in previous cases, is an indicator of the condition of the body. If tubercles appear, consult a good therapist. You may be experiencing a serious mineral deficiency (iron, selenium, vitamin B and others). Some people experience lumpy nails during periods of hormonal imbalance.

Leveling the nail plate with manicure gel

An ideal option for those whose nails begin to curl unevenly as the length of the free edge grows. Using the gel, you can strengthen and correct the nail plate.

What gels are suitable:

• Cosmoprofi;
• Kodi;
• CNI;
• Irisk.

If you are leveling your nails with extension gel, it is important to remember that it does not dissolve. It just needs to be cut down.

Strengthening technique:

• Disinfect your hands and file the surface with a buff.
• Coat your feet with an acid-free primer for better adhesion.
• Using a flat brush, rub in a thin layer of gel base.
• Leave the layer to dry in a lamp for a few minutes.
• Use a brush to take a drop of manicure gel and place it in the middle of the nail.
• Push it closer to the cuticle, to the side ridges and carefully level it.
• If most often deformations occur on the free edge, then you need to pay attention to it and carefully level the gel there.
• Dry the layer in a lamp.
• Using a medium-hard file, carefully file all the irregularities of the nail: the side ridges, at the cuticle and the free edge. It is also necessary to trim the end.

Now your nails are perfectly smooth, and the color coating will lie on them flawlessly!

Skin grows

The appearance of skin under the nails is actually a fairly common symptom, although not all cosmetologists and dermatologists are aware of its features. This phenomenon can be caused by various factors:

• Various growths and formations under the nails are often found when affected by fungal diseases. Such growths may not cause any discomfort, but greatly worsen the appearance. And as the pathology progresses, detachment and destruction of the nail plate may occur. You can suspect the occurrence of fungal infections by itching, destruction and thickening of the nail, as well as a change in its color. Similar ailments are often manifested by excessive peeling of the epidermis (near the nail). Much more often, fungal diseases affect the toenails.
• Sometimes the skin under the nail is nothing more than an overgrown hyponychium. This term is used to refer to the growth layer of the epidermis, which forms the subungual bed. Normally, the hyponychium lasts until the area where the nail plate separates from the bed and passes into the free edge. However, in some cases, such a layer grows further and is attached to the nail from the inside (by several millimeters). If its integrity is violated (for example, during a manicure), you may experience bleeding. An overgrown hyponychium can cause discomfort and even pain. And manicure experts say that this problem is most often observed in girls who extend their nails to excessive length. The exact reasons for the occurrence of such a disorder are unknown; perhaps it is an individual characteristic of the body, or perhaps its protective function.

To determine why the skin under the nail is growing, you need to consult a cosmetologist and dermatologist. The doctor will send the patient to the laboratory where, using a simple test, it will be possible to confirm or deny the presence of a fungal disease.

Life hack: how to make perfect highlights

After we have learned how to level the nail plate, we should learn one more secret. You won't get the perfect highlight without a round lamp. Its appearance directly depends on the light source. With a regular lamp it will be anything: square, angular or oblong. But a beautiful round glare can only be obtained from a round lamp. In its absence, forming it will be very problematic.

In order to get it, a regular round table lamp will do. After applying the strengthening, the nails can be held under a regular lamp for 20-30 seconds, and then sent to polymerize.

What it is?

Everyone's nails have their own individual texture. Those girls whose hair is naturally smooth and without flaws do not experience problems. But some people have nails with an uneven surface, extremely brittle and sensitive. And during the manicure procedure, nails are subjected to additional tests in the form of filings, grinding, and hardware, which creates additional stress on the nails. You need to straighten your nails so that their correct architecture is formed. In addition, this will prevent such troubles as varnish running, uneven coating, and coloring of the cuticle area.

Alignment takes place in the following two stages:

• the first layer is a primer, designed to mask nail defects;
• the second is the finishing one, thanks to the even spreading of the base, the nail takes on a natural, even shape, fading away in the area of ​​cuticle growth; the result is a perfectly smooth nail surface ready for decoration.

Leveling the surface of the nail is an important stage of manicure. It has advantages such as:

• the ability to further strengthen nails and extend the life of the decorative coating;
• creating a geometrically correct surface of the nail, which will give the correct direction of its growth;
• simplicity of the procedure - it takes no more than 15 minutes, and no additional funds are required to carry it out; it is important to carry out the leveling procedure if the previous manicure is removed with a device, since it is necessary to leave the base layer intact in order to further protect the nail from external influences;
• aesthetics - a smooth nail plate will make the glossy highlights of the nails ideal after applying the decorative coating.

As already noted, there is no need to purchase special products for this stage of manicure. The equalizer can be the products that every nail artist has, namely:

• leveling base for gel polishes;
• strengthening biogel;
• gels for nail extensions;
• acrylic Powder.

Important! The general principle for choosing a leveling layer is density and density. Liquid bases for gel polishes or self-leveling gels will not work as they will simply run off the nail and create additional problems.