Features of camouflage gel for nail extension

Camouflage translated from French means “disguise”. Most often, this concept is associated in people with camouflage military tactics. But camouflage is also necessary for those who seek to make their manicure stylish and impeccable.

This is a special tool in order to lengthen the nails and hide their possible imperfections. It is simultaneously a sculptural material for modeling and has the properties of an ordinary colored varnish. Camouflage gel strengthens nails, masks all irregularities and roughness, makes the manicure perfectly smooth. When building, it gives the surface of the nail plate the desired shape and volume.

The camouflage gel is opaque, it has a different density and natural color. As a rule, these are pastel shades of pink, beige, peach, as well as ivory. This range makes any manicure very natural. In addition, a correctly selected color creates a soft transition from the nail to the overgrown artificial edge. Acrylic powder can be injected into clear, light camouflage gels. It will add viscosity to the coating and dullness to the coating.

Use of this tool for nail extension has the following advantages:

• nails treated with camouflage gel look natural, perfectly groomed and shiny even without applying varnish;
• the manicure becomes more voluminous, cracks, irregularities and other defects are not visible on it;
• this tool lengthens the nail plate with a short bed and makes the shape of such nails more perfect;
• camouflage gel covers the edge and hides the growing areas;
• it strengthens the structure of the nail plate;
• this coating protects the nails from fungal diseases;
• this tool lets air through, so such a manicure can be used for a long time without harm to the nails;
• perfect for lovers of french manicure.

But this method has its drawbacks.

• The camouflage gel may contain substances that cause allergies.
• If the master is not qualified enough, damage to the nails from the use of a UV lamp is possible. Removing the stacked layer is also fraught with injuries if the master is inexperienced.
• Such a manicure requires a mandatory visit to the salon every three weeks for correction.
• Nail extension using camouflage gel is a rather expensive pleasure.

• Single phase system. She is the most popular and combines 3 layers: base, modeling and protective. The special gel for this procedure has a thick and dense texture, it is difficult to apply. But it dries quickly and is removed without any problems. Such a gel lays evenly, without bubbles and ideally holds the nail and coating together.

• Two-phase system. With this extension, a less dense camouflage gel is used, which is applied in several layers. The base layer holds the nail and cover together. A denser modeling layer creates shape. Finishing - aligns the nail plate.

• Three phase system. This gel is liquid and requires more layers. Bubbles may form in the process. But this is the most resistant species. Nails with such a coating are very strong and resistant to various damages.

Nail extension using camouflage gel consists of several stages.

• Preparation of nails for modeling includes processing the cuticle with a soft frieze, degreasing and thoroughly cleaning the surface. Then a primer is applied (special primer).

• The artificial form is separated from the adhesive base and combined with the nail so that the centers coincide. Next, the master places a small drop of camouflage gel on the brush and puts it on the middle and on the edge, and then higher to the cuticle. Then the gel is dried under a UV lamp for about 2 minutes. Then, the substrate is pressed close to the nail and held for several seconds to connect. The nails are dried for another two minutes.

• The dispersion layer is removed, the shape of the edge is adjusted with a nail file. The master thoroughly cleans and degreases the coating. Then, with a brush, camouflage gel is applied in two layers, each layer is dried for 2 minutes under the lamp. Then the surface is covered with a finish layer and again dried for 2 minutes. After a certain time, the form is removed and the extension is completed.

For how to make gel nail extensions on forms, see the next video.