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

Many girls like to perform nail extensions in order to get not only a beautiful manicure, but also to create an amazing design on long nails that will look spectacular. Extension of nails cannot be done without a monomer, so it is worth considering in more detail what it is and how to use it correctly.

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

With this tool, acrylic is applied quite easily., while the liquid has no effect on acrylic in terms of color change, since it contains ultraviolet inhibitors. Monomer makes acrylic plastic, strong and durable, because it contains special plasticizers. Many professionals in the nail industry use monomer when working with multi-colored acrylic powders.

As you know, with gel build-up, a gel polish lamp is an obligatory tool, because it is with its help that the coating polymerization process takes place. Acrylic nail extension occurs without the use of this device, since the hardening process is carried out due to a chemical reaction when mixing acrylic powder and liquid. It is this method for many masters of the nail industry that 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 to the client's house.

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

Monomers for nails differ depending on the curing time of the material.

• For beginners, it is better when the product hardens gradually, because in this way you can correct flaws and not rush to carry out the extension of the nail plates. You can forget about the rush, devote maximum efforts to each marigold. This option is ideal for acrylic sculpting.
• Artists in the field of nail extension prefer monomers with an average hardening rate. This option is often used to create three-dimensional designs.
• Real professionals in their field prefer to work exclusively with fast-solidifying options. It is these monomers that guarantee excellent quality for a long time. The nail not only retains its color, it is not prone to yellowing ahead of time. Skills and high speed of work are required from the master.

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

• for a durable manicure, it is worth choosing liquids that solidify quite quickly, then you can be sure that chips on your nails will definitely not appear;
• odorless liquids are on sale, which will become indispensable for customers with a heightened sense of smell;
• to make a French manicure, you should pay attention to special monomers that have a blue or purple tint, this tone will better emphasize the white color.

For nail extension, mix acrylic powder with liquid, then apply this mixture to the nail with a brush. The hardening time of the composition is on average two minutes. During this period, the master must not only apply the composition to the nail plate, but also distribute it evenly, creating a flat surface. When the coating hardens, you can proceed to adjusting the nails by filing. After that, 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 into the monomer, then into the powder. It is worth immersing not 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 he who is distributed over the nail plate. Its consistency should be viscous.

For how to work with a monomer, see the next video.