Nail monomer: what is it and how to use it?

Many girls like to perform nail extensions to get not only a beautiful manicure, but also create an amazing design on long nails that will look spectacular. Nail extensions can not be done without monomer, so you should consider in more detail what it is and how to use it correctly.

Monomer for nails is one of the main components that is used for acrylic extensions. It is presented in the form of a liquid agent, which, when interacting with acrylic powder, begins to harden. It is also commonly called liquid.

With this tool is a fairly easy application of acrylic, while the liquid does not affect acrylic in terms of color change, since it includes ultraviolet inhibitors. The monomer makes acrylic plastic, strong and durable, since it includes special plasticizers. Many professionals in the nail industry use monomer when working with multi-colored acrylic powders.

As you know, gel gel is a mandatory tool for a gel polish, because it is with its help that the coating polymerizes. Acrylic nail extension occurs without using this device, since the hardening process is carried out thanks to a chemical reaction when mixing acrylic powder and liquid. This method for many masters of the nail industry is characterized by convenience. It avoids the cost of buying a lamp. In addition, there is no need to carry it with you when leaving the client at home.

Today, manufacturers of products for manicure offer a wide range of monomers.They differ in various characteristics, thereby providing the opportunity to choose the most convenient option for each customer.

Monomers for nails vary depending on the solidification time of the material.

• For beginners, it is better when the tool hardens gradually, because in this way you can correct defects and not rush to carry out the extension of the nail plates. You can forget about the rush, devote maximum effort to each nail. This option is ideal for acrylic sculpting.
• Masters in the field of nail extension prefer monomers with an average hardening rate. This option is often used to create a voluminous design.
• Real professionals prefer to work exclusively with quick-setting options. These monomers are the guarantors of excellent quality for a long time. The nail not only preserves color, it is not prone to yellowing ahead of time. From the master requires skills and high speed.

When choosing a monomer for nails It is worth considering the following nuances:

• for a solid manicure, you should choose liquids that harden quite quickly, then you can be sure that chips on your nails do not appear;
• odorless liquids that are indispensable for customers with a heightened sense of smell are on sale;
• to make a French manicure, it is worth paying attention to special monomers that have a blue or purple hue, this tone will better emphasize the white color.

For nail extension, mix acrylic powder with liquid, then this mixture is applied to the nail with a brush. The solidification time of the composition is on average two minutes. During this period, the master should not only apply the composition to the nail plate, but also distribute it evenly, creating a smooth surface. When the coating hardens, you can proceed to adjust the nails with a file. After this, a fixing agent should be applied to the nail plate.

When working with acrylic powder and liquid, there is no need to use special forms or containers. Everything is done quite simply - the brush is first dipped in monomer, then in powder. It is not necessary to immerse the entire brush, but only its tip, while all actions should be performed as carefully as possible. A small ball should form on the brush, it is it that is distributed over the nail plate. Its consistency should be viscous.

See how to work with monomer in the next video.