Nails Guide

One may be driven to get solar nails done due to their superior quality and advantages that they bring along with them. Solar nails are basically a variant of acrylic nails but of upgraded quality. They are very similar to French manicured nails and are pink and white just like them. The white tip provides durability and the topcoat of gel when cured under UV lamp gives a luster that does not fade. They are extremely durable and do not become yellow.

Solar nails are not mere extensions as they are literally placed on the natural nails keeping their luster intact. They are attached in two stages:-

1) The natural nail plate is first made ready by cleaning and filing it and only then is the white part placed on the nail and stuck to it using nail glue applying it from end to end. Though the process of attaching solar nails takes time it is worth it because they are not brittle and delicate and do not break easily.

2) After this the pink part of the solar nail is placed slowly on the bed of the nail. It is acrylic and though artificial it looks very real.

After the above two steps are followed properly half the battle of doing solar nails is won. After the glue is fully dried the nails should be cut to the desired length. The best thing about them is that even when exposed to the sun’s ultra-violet rays they do not turn yellow. After they are cut to the desired length a primer is applied to the entire nail width and the excess is cleaned. After this coat dries a filer has to be used to shape them. A buffer can also be used to give them a instant shine.

Just knowing how to do solar nails is not enough. It is necessary to know how to remove them when need be. It is advisable to get them removed professionally from the parlor but if you are running short of time it is possible to remove them at home though this needs to be done carefully and with a lot of patience.

First the nails have to be soaked in acetone for half an hour at least. Then they have to be slowly scraped from the edges till they come off. Being too hard can damage your own nails. Doing solar nails is economical and convenient if done patiently.

Flaunting gel nails with a neat coat of paint can get you all the attention you want but if not applied following particular stages and precautions they can look disastrous. Here is a look at the 4 main stages in which they should be applied.

1) Preparatory stage.
Firstly prepare the natural nail bed for the application of the synthetic nail. Push back the nail cuticles and with a 180-grit nail filer remove all the shine from the nails giving it a matt look. After this clean the dust with a lint free nail wipe and apply nail glue to attach the tips of the synthetic nail to the natural nail. The synthetic nail is generally very long therefore you may cut the tip as per the desired length using a nail cutter. After this file the tips to remove all shine and give it a matt look.

2) Bonding stage.
In this stage a thin layer of clear base gel has to be applied starting from the cuticles to the tips for it to stick properly. Care must be taken that the gel doesn’t touch the skin. After this is the hand has to be placed in a machine where the nails are exposed to UV light for 1 minute. We are now left with the last two important stages in the application of gel nails.

3) Building stage.
After the curing under UV light a builder gel coat is applied. It has to be applied starting from the centre of the nail moving the hand from side to side from the cuticle to the nail tip. To give it an arch place some more builder gel in the centre but not too thick or the gel won’t cure under the UV light. Again the hands have to be exposed to UV light this time for 3 minutes. Following this apply a second coat of builder gel; clean off the excess and again cure the nails in UV light for 3 minutes. After curing remove the above sticky layer with a lint free cloth dipped in alcohol. We are finally at the last stage in application of gel nails.

4) Finishing stage.
The last stage involves filing and shaping of nails. After that is done a thin coat of finishing gel is applied which gives the nails a shine. They are again cured in UV light for 3 minutes after which the excess gel is removed. In the end cuticle oil is applied. After the application of gel nails they can be left natural or can be painted with the nail polish.

Acrylic nails are artificial nails that when attached to your own nails give it the desired length and shape. They are very durable and relatively easy to fix and remove. By knowing to do acrylic nails yourself you will save a lot of time and money and with practice they will look professionally done too. Here are some of the things that are needed to do acrylic nails by you.

· Nail polish remover
· Nail filer
· Nail trimmer
· Artificial nail tips (suitable size for your nails)
· Acrylic powder
· Liquid acrylic (ethyl methacrylate)
· Brush
· Nail oil

Before starting off the do it yourself acrylic nails exercise it is necessary to cut nails short so that if the acrylic nail chips off it will not cause the natural nail to break with it. Then the excess oil and dirt have to be removed by cleaning the nails with a nail polish remover. After that a cuticle pusher has to be used to push the cuticles gently inwards without hurting yourself.

File the nails and roughen them in their corners followed by which start sticking the nails with glue from the tips. These nails are originally very long, therefore after the glue dries cut them to the desired length with a nail trimmer. After this is done pour liquid acrylic and the powder acrylic in two separate bowls. Dip the brush in the liquid acrylic and then in the powder. Automatically a lump will form on the brush. Ensure that it is not too watery and also ensure that the room in which you are doing the do it yourself acrylic exercise is well ventilated, because the strong chemicals used in the acrylic liquid can cause headaches.

The brush containing this mixture is then supposed to be run along the entire length of the acrylic tip and your own nail in an even, thin layer. Do not apply the mixture on the cuticles as it may result in an infection. It will take about ten minutes for this layer to dry. Only after it dries should you file the nails and shape them to look natural. Wash your hands with soap water to remove any dust. It is necessary to apply nail oil to the cuticle to regain its lost moisture. Remember this do it yourself acrylic nail exercise is not over just yet because once every two weeks an acrylic layer needs to be re-applied.

Fungal nails are something that many people deal with on a daily basis. Those that do deal with this are going to find that they are having yellowish tint to their nails, as well as they may have swelling and pus seeping from around the nail when they have a full blow infection. Other symptoms may include brittle nails, rough jagged edges on the nail, thick nails, and those nails that are distorted in shape. There is nothing to be ashamed of, because most people have this problem at some point in their life. What most people wonder is just how can they treat fungal nail infections?

Most of the time those that suffer from this problem are going to find that a trip to the doctor is required. Here, the doctor will look at the nails and from just the looks of the nail he/she can determine whether you have a nail fungal infection or not. If the person does, usually they are prescribed an oral medication that is taken for as long as three months which works to fight the infection and grow in new, healthy nails.

For those that are wanting to avoid the doctor, there are many polishes and creams that are available over the counter that are meant to treat the fungal nail infection. However, the person should be aware that in the majority of people this only masks the problem and does not cure it as well as the oral medications.

There are quite a few things that people can do in order to minimize their chances of having a nail fungal infection. First off, the person should realize that those who work in wet climates or with water on a daily basis are more susceptible to developing an infection. Therefore, when working in this type of environment, the person should be wearing gloves in order to protect their hands, and for their toenails they should be wearing waterproof shoes in order to minimize contact. When dealing with a dry environment, the person should consider wearing gloves anyway, since this is going to minimize the number of germs that you come in contact with. And can possibly prevent you from developing a fungal infection.

In addition, make sure to file down the thick part of the nails in order to stop the infection, as well as be careful of the trimmers that you are using. You can spread the infection from one nail to another by using the trimmer on those infected nails, therefore, do not share these with people in the household and be sure to have at least two for those nails that are infected and those that are not. Overall, fungal nail infections are common and can be taken care of fairly easy.