Nail repair with acrylic and gel at the MissLisse manicure salon in Moscow!

What is acrylic powder used for?

Acrylic powder first found its use in dentistry. When hardened, this powdery polymer substance became very durable, and it was used in the manufacture of dental fillings and in dental prosthetics. Some time ago, manicurists drew attention to this powder, and now acrylic powder is considered an indispensable material among professionals of modern manicure art. Acrylic has strength and ductility; the hardened substance is elastic and does not require special care.

When caring for their nails, the fair sex faces various “surprises”. For example, many people know the problem of brittleness and softness of the nail plate. In some cases, this deficiency is inherited, but sometimes the problem arises under the influence of unfavorable external factors. Among other things, hangnails and overgrown cuticles spoil the appearance. And the nails themselves peel and break, which gives the hands a rather unsightly appearance. Acrylic powder allows you to easily and quite simply solve such problems.

The big advantage of acrylic is that it helps to care for your nails, especially if they constantly peel and break. In these cases, the use of acrylic powder becomes a real salvation, because the powder strengthens the nail plate well and provides additional protection. With its help, you can “repair” a broken nail, and, in general, without much effort, grow strong and healthy nails.

The use of acrylic powder helps to grow nails, since acrylic does not deform the nail plates. Thanks to its durable composition, the powder lasts a long time.

Nail art masters use acrylic powder to create various patterns, including voluminous ones, that look impressive on well-groomed nails.

When using gel polish, acrylic powder is often used as a base to ensure an even coating on the nail plate.

In conclusion, we add that after strengthening with acrylic powder, the life of the manicure is significantly extended. And the nails themselves become less susceptible to adverse external factors.

Repair of broken nails at MissLisse manicure salon in Moscow

You can repair a broken nail using paper, silk, linen, powder, or artificial fabric covering - fiberglass. Or you can use modeling materials. For example, acrylic, gel. They are used both as protection applied on top of the “patch” and as an independent type of repair. With the help of the listed materials, repair of a broken nail will be performed as quickly and comfortably as possible.

Which method should I choose?

When choosing, take into account:

crack size;
what part of the nail is broken;
is there a break?

Any procedure begins with disinfection of the hands of the master and client. Then you need to remove the remaining varnish, degrease the nail, treat the desired area with a file, sanding the edge of the break. The grinding process is necessary for better adhesion of the material to the nail surface.

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For small cracks, silk is most often used. In this case, a kind of “patch” made of a small piece of silk is placed on the crack. It is held in place by special glue. If a more global restoration is needed, nail repair with acrylic . First, glue is applied to hold the broken area together. On top of it is acrylic powder. They react with each other, the powder becomes hard, forming a dense layer on the surface of the nail plate. The hardened material must first be sanded with a file, and only then the coating must be applied. By the way, nail repair with gel is also performed quite often. Biogels with high elasticity have been in particular demand recently. The procedure for restoring a nail in this way is very simple, but in this case you will need a UV lamp to dry the biogel on the nail. Each described process has its own tricks, so you can’t do it without the experienced hands of a master.

Repair of broken nails at the MissLisse manicure salon in Moscow - prices

Single nail repair

100 rub.

How long will a repaired nail last?

A nail that has undergone restoration will delight its owner for 3-7 days. Acrylic and gel last longer, silk - a little less. The procedure can and should be repeated regularly until the broken area has completely grown back. Nail repair usually takes up to 10 minutes.

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Types of acrylic powder

Depending on the purpose, acrylic powder comes in the following types:

Transparent;
Colored;
Matte;
Neon;
With sparkles;
Camouflage.

Transparent

This type of acrylic powder has the finest grinding. It is often used as a universal coating with which to create a base layer. Transparent acrylic is great for nail extensions, while maintaining the natural appearance of nails.

Using transparent acrylic powder, you can correct unevenness of the nail plate, level the nail, and model the tip. The powder can be used for any type of design and sculpting. This option is always preferable for creating a French manicure. The transparent powder is applied without much difficulty.

Colored

Colored acrylic powder is presented in a colorful palette that allows you to choose the desired color shade of your nails. In addition, based on the proposed basic colors, various variations of nail designs are created, using any color.

Colored acrylic coatings can be used without a fixer, as they themselves adhere well to the nail. This allows you to make your manicure easier.

On a note
Acrylic nail powder is sold in professional cosmetics salons, in regular department stores, and can also be ordered online. You can separately purchase additional sets for polymer manicure, which include brushes and a special solvent.

Matte

The matte appearance of the powder has a very unusual and rich shade, thanks to which it perfectly conveys the natural color of the nail plate. This quality of matte powder helps to build and strengthen nails, and is also indispensable if nail design requires decorative sculpting of the nail plate. Matte acrylic is also perfect for applying decorative varnish.

Neon

Neon acrylic powder is ideal for anyone who likes brightness and originality. This powder has an interesting property - it sparkles under ultraviolet light. Therefore, nail decor using such powder is perfect for a party in a nightclub. The powder itself is dense, which allows for sculptural modeling.

With glitter

This type of powder contains glitter - sparkles of various colors and shapes. The powder is used when you want to make your nails bright and sparkling. Sparkling, which is suitable for special events.

Camouflage

This type of acrylic powder is closer in shades to natural colors, but at the same time it is denser and not transparent. Used if it is necessary to disguise nail defects - spots, unevenness, cracks.

When used, the color of camouflage powder is matched to the color of the nail plate, while helping to hide yellowness, white spots, unevenness and other imperfections of natural nails. It can also be used to widen the nail bed.

Advantages of using acrylic powder for nails

Simple application technique. Due to its ease of use, even a non-professional can use acrylic powder, and the procedure itself can be performed at home.

Hypoallergenic. Only 5-7% of people had any allergic reactions while using the powder. Thus, this cosmetic product is suitable for almost everyone.

Persistence. For this property, powder is especially valued by professional manicurists. The effect after application lasts up to two weeks, the color does not chip, the nail does not break or deform.

Naturalness. Powder looks as natural as possible on your nails if you choose neutral shades for extensions.

Ease of use . With a minimal set of tools, the procedure for using acrylic powder is a simple and quick process. In addition, the acrylic composition dries quickly.

Harmlessness. The “light” structure of the polymer coating allows air to penetrate directly to the nail. In addition, during nail treatment, the composition does not touch the skin.

Method No. 3

You will need: acrylic powder and gel polish base

If you use gel polish, then you can repair a crack on your nail at the stage of applying the base without using any third-party products. In addition, this method allows you to further strengthen your nails and create a reliable frame that will keep the gel polish in good condition for much longer. Therefore, feel free to use this method, working with all nails at once, and not just the damaged one.

Prepare the nail plate for applying gel polish
Apply the first layer of base, carefully filling the crack area with it, and dry in a lamp
Apply a second coat of base and dust it with clear acrylic powder before drying in the lamp.
Dry in a lamp and remove excess
Apply another layer of base and dry in a lamp
Next, you can follow the usual sequence of applying gel polish.

Disadvantages of using acrylic powder for nails

Along with a number of advantages, the use of acrylic powder also has disadvantages. There are two main ones - an unpleasant odor and the speed of drying of the composition.

Unpleasant smell. The powder itself does not smell - the smell arises when a liquid, a monomer, is added to the powder. Therefore, it is necessary to apply acrylic powder only in well-ventilated areas, preferably wearing a special respirator.

True, recently the composition of the monomers was changed (MMA, methyl methacrylate was replaced by EMA, ethyl methacrylate), since a substance hazardous to health had previously been discovered, and the smell was no longer so pungent.

Quick-drying composition. This fact can really become a problem if you lack experience working with powder. If the procedure is carried out at home, you should first practice in order to get used to performing all the manipulations quickly and accurately.

Materials

You can make extensions with acrylic powder yourself, at home. First you need to prepare your hands - do hygiene procedures, moisturize the skin with cream and the cuticle with special oil. Here's what you need to grow:

File, abrasiveness 80/80 or 100/100.
Buff for polishing 240 or 360 grit.
Special brush for applying acrylic. The brush should have an elastic hair bundle.
Pusher. There are disposable and reusable. It should be well sharpened, with a comfortable handle and match the size of the nail plate.
Shape or types. Reusable forms must be sterilized after each use.
Brush.
Bond for degreasing nails.
Primer – will provide adhesion between the nail and acrylic.
Monomer, or liquid, is a transparent liquid that is used to dilute acrylic powder for extensions. It starts the hardening process.
Pipette – for convenient and accurate collection of monomer.
Fixer for acrylic.
Cloth for cleaning brushes.
Container for mixing acrylic powder and monomer.

If you do extensions on tips, you will need glue, which usually comes with them. All these tools and materials can be purchased at a specialty store. Before use, instruments must be treated with an antiseptic. To begin with, you can practice on mock-ups to understand from your own experience how to work with acrylic.

How to use acrylic powder

In order to work with acrylic, you will need special materials: - acrylic powder of the required type; - liquid (liquid with which the powder is mixed). This is a monomer that does not change the color of the powder; it mixes with the base and it hardens, while forming a sticky layer. - long flat brush; - degreaser; - buff and files.

Experts advise choosing high-quality materials, since cheap preparations of dubious quality may not have sufficient rigidity and tenacity, and it will not be possible to perform a durable and creative manicure with them.

Many buyers are scared by the high cost of acrylic powder. However, when used correctly, a small jar of this powder lasts for a very long time.

Preparation

Remove any remaining varnish;
Wash your hands with soap;
Get a manicure;
Treat the nail plates with alcohol or hydrogen peroxide;
Apply a soft buff to remove excess shine;
Degrease the top layer of the nail using a special liquid.

It is better to do a manicure without cutting, so as not to injure the skin. In case of trimmed manicure, wait 24 hours before applying the material to the nails.

Strengthening nails with acrylic powder

Acrylic powder is used to make thin and brittle nails more durable, as well as to straighten the nail plates. To strengthen your nails with acrylic powder, you need to follow a sequence of actions; this is quite enough to avoid making annoying mistakes. This is a very fast and effective procedure:

after performing a manicure, go through a buff and degrease the nail plate;
Let's apply the primer; for working at home, it is better to choose an acid-free primer.
Apply the gel polish base evenly in a thin layer. Do not dry it in a lamp;
open a jar of acrylic powder. Take a manicure pusher and use the concave side of the spatula to carefully scoop out the material. Hold the nail over the jar and lightly sprinkle the powder over the entire surface so that the remaining grains of sand fall back into the container;
dry your nails in an ultraviolet or LED lamp;
Remove your hand and use a manicure brush to brush off any excess powder. A smooth and durable surface will remain.
You can immediately apply gel polish or regular polish - your nails are reliably protected from chipping.

After this procedure, the gel polish will stick much better, you will be able to avoid peeling and chipping, which is very important.