Acrylic nail extensions are applied using acrylic powder and liquid monomer to create artificial nails over your natural nails. The process involves carefully applying beads of acrylic mixture to build the desired shape and length.
While a full, detailed tutorial requires more information than provided in the reference, the core concept involves the following:
- Applying Acrylic Beads: The video snippet describes placing "beads" of the acrylic mixture onto the nail.
- Placement and Blending: These beads are carefully placed and then blended with a brush, presumably dipped in monomer, to smooth and shape the acrylic.
- Building Shape: The process of placing and blending beads is repeated to gradually build up the desired shape and length of the acrylic nail extension.
Since the reference is a short video clip, it is not exhaustive. A comprehensive process generally includes:
- Preparation:
- Clean and prep the natural nails (pushing back cuticles, buffing the nail surface).
- Apply a nail dehydrator and primer for better adhesion.
- Tip Application (Optional):
- Apply nail tips (if adding length) with nail glue.
- Trim and shape the tips to the desired length and style.
- Blend the tip into the natural nail with a file.
- Acrylic Application:
- Dip the acrylic brush into liquid monomer.
- Dip the brush into acrylic powder, forming a small bead.
- Apply the bead to the nail, starting near the cuticle (but not touching the skin).
- Use the brush to gently pat and spread the acrylic, blending it smoothly.
- Repeat the process with additional beads to cover the entire nail and create the desired thickness and shape.
- Shaping and Filing:
- Once the acrylic has hardened, use a nail file and buffer to refine the shape and smooth out any imperfections.
- Finishing:
- Clean the nails.
- Apply a gel top coat and cure it under a UV/LED lamp.
- Apply cuticle oil to moisturize the skin around the nails.
