Porcelain nails: the solution for brittle nails

Keeping nails flawless is a desire that moves many women. Factors such as the day-to-day rush and the increasingly scarce time to maintain them in the salon contributed to the popularization and preferences of porcelain nails. Looking for a practical and cost-effective alternative, associated with the guarantee of always up-to-date nails is something that makes many women look for this technique.

This technique emerged around the 60’s, when an American dentist discovered the possibility of applying to nails and molding the resin previously used for the treatment of teeth.

Nail designer Renata de Oliveira, from Instituto Nyoá, explains that the search for long and well-groomed nails helped to consolidate the technique as one of the favorites of women.

Suitable for anyone over 16 years old, without major health problems such as diabetes, undergoing cancer treatment, nail fungus or pregnant women, the designer highlights the technique as one of the most sought after.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of the technique?

As with any other technique, it is necessary to analyze the advantages and disadvantages of it before choosing to perform it. For this, Renata highlights some points to be observed:

Benefits

• Versatility: due to being molded on the nails, it can have the size and shape desired by the client, giving greater freedom when choosing.
• Healthy nails: “Among the nail extension options, it is the healthiest option because there is no damage to the nails in its application, it does not create bubbles and there are no risks of fungi and bacteria”, explains Renata.
• Durability: in addition to being resistant, the durability of porcelain nails is the great highlight of this technique, being able to keep the nails done for up to 15 days without the need for maintenance.
• Naturalness: this type of application gives the nails naturalness and beauty, avoiding the artificial appearance of other techniques.

Disadvantages

• Cost: “the cost of placement can vary between R$60.00 and R$100.00, depending on the city”, informs the nail designer.
• Maintenance: the need for maintenance is a point to be considered, because in addition to the need to return to the salon, the cost is around half of the application value.
• Removal: for a perfect removal, without risk of damaging the natural nail, the ideal is that the removal is done by a duly trained professional.

inspirations

Still in doubt if porcelain nails are the best option for you? Check out the gallery below and choose the format, size and color that you like best:

Whether short, longer, with light or dark enamel, using adhesive film or with decorations, these references make it easier when going to the salon and applying this technique.

How to apply porcelain nails

According to Renata, porcelain nails are made from the combination of a liquid called monomer and acrylic powder. When mixed together, they form a dough that is molded onto the nail. After this process it dries in the open air, without the need for a UV cabin.

“The stretching is done with a mold that is placed on the fingertips, this is what will give the length desired by the client”, informs the professional. To leave the nail salon “new”, the time spent is 40 minutes to 2 hours, depending on the professional.

Application step-by-step

In this video, professional Luciana Rangel, guides you step-by-step how to apply porcelain nails done in salon. The highlight is the technique used to mold the porcelain in the acrylic mold.

How to apply at home?

The possibility of carrying out the application at home is one of the great attractions of this technique. For this, the nail designer teaches the tutorial without the need to use a mold:

1. Place the monomer in a cup.
2. Shape it into the tip of the nail.
3. Wet the brush tip. Note that it will form a ball, which should be placed on the tip of the nail, extending it to the desired size. This must be done with all nails.
4. To finish, use a file, known as a banana file, and file your nails until you get the desired shape. The main idea is to make the nail look as natural as possible.

Renata points out that to perform the technique at home, it is recommended that the application be done in one hand at a time. The total cost of placing porcelain nails at home is around R$50 to R$100.00, and it is important to take into account the quality of the products used.

How to apply porcelain nails at home

Here the blogger Aline shows the homemade application of false nails with the use of molds for an easy and fast application.

7 common questions solved

To clarify any doubts that the choice of applying porcelain nails may bring, the nail designer answered some of the most frequently asked questions when deciding on this type of technique:

1. Can I paint my nails normally?

Yes, they can be painted normally with any type of enamel.

2. Do they break easily?

They don’t break easily and have a much longer durability than other techniques.

3. If I fall, can I glue it again?

Yes, but it is recommended to return to the salon.

3. Are there any contraindications or risks?

Yup. If the nail has fungi, bacteria or the person is pregnant, they are undergoing cancer treatment. Remembering that the application is not recommended for children under 16 years old.

4. How is maintenance performed?

You must remove the enamel, sand them over with banana sandpaper and follow the same step as the first application.

5. How to remove porcelain nails?

You need to soak your nails in acetone for 10 to 15 minutes.

6. Where can I specialize in porcelain nails?

In addition to qualified professionals, who are able to give private courses, it is possible to find courses at beauty institutes or cosmetics houses.

7. How much should I charge for the service?

It is necessary to analyze your audience that will offer the services, as the value varies from city to city and from neighborhood to neighborhood.

If you want well-groomed nails or are looking for a technique that doesn’t harm your nails, with great cost-benefit, then porcelain nail application is a great option to keep your nails up to date. Worth the investment.