In the search for modern and unique technologies, we sometimes look for something extraordinary. Take at least nail art: rarely what woman did not want the design to be effective and professional in a short time and without much effort. Surprisingly, the nail sphere today can offer an answer to an urgent problem by introducing its fans to a nail printer. What is it, what are the advantages and disadvantages of such a device, the material of this article will tell.
What it is?
The nail printer is a special photo printer, through which they print on the nail plates. In fact, this is a mini inkjet printer that can be used for natural and extended nails.
Features
This device is designed to transfer patterns to nails. From a technical point of view, varieties of this technique differ in quality and speed of printing. In addition, they may have supporting software. For example, budget varieties are characterized by the presence of ready-made designs, while the most advanced options allow you to create a design of your own free will.
At the same time, professional models provide the ability to print not only on nails, but also on other surfaces. Unique technology allows design to be completed in a relatively short time.
If it can take more than an hour for a professional craftsman to do this by hand, then the nail printer will cope with this task in 10 (maximum 20) minutes. At the same time, the operator has the ability to control the printing process for nails.
Depending on the cost and capabilities of the built-in catalog, it may contain about 2-3 thousand ready-made designs. The device communicates with the keyboard, monitor and computer mouse. Based on the capabilities of the equipment, it can have not only automatic, but also manual settings. At the same time, specialists are trying to buy second varieties for the salon, while women are inclined to choose the first type of device for working at home.
Advantages and disadvantages
A nail printer is a useful, but expensive thing. With its cost of about 50 thousand rubles and above, not every modern woman can afford such a purchase. Despite the fact that the device significantly saves time, for some it may seem expensive.
Of the advantages, high print quality can be noted. It turns out high-precision, clear and bright, which is important for a beautiful design of nails. In practice, this is a photo design that, although it will not compete with art painting, will allow you to create a rather spectacular manicure.
Other advantages of the technique include the ability to preview the image and its most accurate selection for specific nails. Given that the device is characterized by efficiency in operation, it can pay off within a few months or several years. This will depend on the frequency of manicure and working conditions (in the cabin it will be faster, at home - slower). The cost of such a design will be low, as well as its consumables. On average, one cartridge should be enough for about 500 designs.
As for the shortcomings, the need for the presence of an assistant can be noted. It is extremely difficult for one person to do photo printing at home. In addition, the design, depending on the capabilities and price, may seem limited, which can not be said about hand-painted, in which you can afford any lines and decorations. And the novelty of the methodology can also be called a drawback: today, not every city has a service using a photo printer.
How does it work?
The technique of performing photodesign using a special printer is quite simple, although it is carried out in several stages. First, the nails are prepared by performing normal hygienic manicure with scrubbing cuticles and pterygium. They correct the shape of the edge, align the length of the nails, striving to make it look identical on all nails. It is necessary to act extremely carefully so as not to injure the skin.
After that, a special primer is applied to the prepared nails. It serves as a kind of interlocking link, which provides reliable fastening of the design to the base. In addition, it will depend on this composition how long the pattern will remain on the nails.
After that, a special substance with ultraviolet is applied to the nails, since without this drug the pattern on the nails will not stay.
Fingers are fixed with special fasteners, while the photo printer automatically recognizes the size of the plates themselves for fitting images and subsequent transfer. The hand is placed on a special stand, the design is carried out. Upon its implementation, the usual sealing substance (top) is applied to the surface of the nails. If desired, you can decorate the design with rhinestones or other decor.
How to choose?
You need to choose the option based on your needs. If this is equipment for a nail salon, it is preferable to buy an option with the ability to independently select images. This will allow you not to adapt to basic prints. And over time, the limited device will lead to the fact that it can stand idle without work, thereby not justifying its price.
Buying goods should be from manufacturers or their official suppliers. At the same time, it is mandatory to require the seller to have a quality certificate and related documentation.
It is important to pay attention to the limitations in working with specific computer equipment, so that in the future the device works without any glitches. In addition, the guarantee that the seller is obliged to give is an out of place criterion.
It is worth noting a number of important selection criteria:
- the stand should be adjustable in height;
- lift adjustment should have buttons “up” and “down”;
- the distance from the cartridge head should be 3 mm;
- the stand should be included in the price of the printer;
- it is important to select models based on hp, which began to produce since 2014;
- the model should have additional galleries in Russian;
- You can not ignore the capabilities of the software.
Please note that all printers for printing manicure are made today in China. They are collected manually, in addition to printing on nails, they can be useful for transferring images to flowers, various souvenirs and even mobile phones. If you want your device to be multifunctional, you need to consider the type of surfaces for which it can be used in addition to nails. At the same time, pay attention to the fact that the supports for each type of printing will be different. In addition, they are not always included in the package.
Print Design Ideas
Today, fashionable drawings on nails are prints of various flowers and plants, a variety of lace and monograms. As for the clear lines and small elements typical of nail art printers, among these drawings you can highlight photos of media personalities, celebrities and even presidents from different countries. And today patriotic designs with flags are in fashion.
Other options include emoji pictures. In a creative manicure, it can be not only smiles, but even faces with different emotions. Such a design is liked by shocking personalities who prefer to stand out from the crowd at all costs and be remembered for a long time by others.
Reviews
Photo printer for nails, according to some masters of nail service, is considered an interesting device. They note that the printer simplifies the design work and is good for express manicure, where every minute of reduced technology is important. However, a full-fledged design, according to many experts of nail art, can be performed in the only correct way - manual. And professionals are sure of this.
In the next video you will find an overview of the O'2Nails nail printer.
