Pose de résine sur ongles naturels

Resin application on natural nails

Resin can be applied to natural nails. This has the effect of hardening them and allows polish to last longer. Your nails will be enhanced. This is a good technique to use if you have soft, brittle, or ridged nails. You can use colored or clear resin, or even do a French manicure using white resin for the smile line. Applying resin requires thorough nail preparation and careful attention to ensure the resin never touches the skin around the nail. You will need to refill the resin every three weeks to maintain beautiful nails and avoid visible nail regrowth. To remove it completely, it's simple: just soak your nails for 20 minutes in all-purpose thinner and the resin will break down. You can also consult the tips for removing resin.

  

Materials:

Matériel resine ongles naturels

  • Dip resin
  • Super flexible resin
  • Clear UV resin + UV lamp
  • Spray hardener
  • Pink filling powder resin
  • Yellow block
  • White block
  • File 80/100
  • Brush
  • Wooden cuticle pusher

 

Here are the step-by-step instructions for applying resin:

  • Once the nail is prepared, apply a coat of dip resin to the nail without getting too close to the cuticles.
  • Dip the nail in the powder and tap to remove excess powder.
  • Using a cuticle pusher, clean the grooves around the nail to ensure there is no residue.
  • Apply a second coat of dip resin, extending to the cuticles without touching them. With the brush, tap and bring the resin to the stress point to make it stronger.
  • Catalyze with the hardener, taking care to mask the other fingers.
  • If needed, you can apply Flex resin to create the stress point, and catalyze again.
  • File the nail on top and sides until the desired shape is achieved.
  • Buff with the white then yellow block and remove dust with a brush.
  • Then apply a thin coat of clear UV resin for a glossy finish and cure for 20 to 30 seconds under the UV lamp.
  • Finish by massaging the cuticles with cuticle oil to hydrate and soften them.

 

Pro Tip +

You can then apply nail polish to your resin nails, but only use acetone-free remover to take it off without damaging your resin. Nail polish lasts longer on resin than on natural nails. Your manicure will be beautiful and strong!  

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