In the past two decades, the nail service industry has gained tremendous popularity. In the modern world, almost every second woman resorts to professional hand care. One of the most popular manufacturers of products in the market for the beauty industry is the American company Kodi Professional.
Company Information
Kodi Professional was founded in America in 2005 and was able to immediately gain a leading position in the nail industry market thanks to product quality and constantly evolving manufacturing technologies. In addition, the company specializes in developing schools in the nail service industry, which are graduated by hundreds of qualified masters.
Consumers in Europe, Asia and the USA immediately after the company entered the market appreciated Kodi gels and varnishesas they meet high international standards and requirements. The company annually expands its scope of activity and is gaining popularity among consumers through the development of the latest materials, tools, equipment and accessories.
All Kodi Professional products can be used even at home by non-professionals thanks to the accessible description of working with all materials.
Coating composition
The main components of any gel nail polish are:
- silica;
- photo initiator;
- film former;
- methacrylates.
Silica - This is a component of the chemical composition of gel polish, which prevents the deposition of the main pigment on the bottom of the bottle.
Photo initiator Is a component that transmits absorbed ultraviolet rays to a film former.The film former is responsible for the formation of an even, strong and durable coating on the nail plate.
Methacrylates maintain the desired viscosity and homogeneity of the gel polish solution.
Gel polishes may contain various additional components added by the manufacturer to their products. For example, in mother-of-pearl collections, Kodi Professional adds pigments that are responsible for the color palette. The main component of gel polish is a natural polymer that is resistant to acetone, water and alcohol. In addition, the gel polish has a rubber coating that prevents the formation of chips and premature damage.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any other product, Kodi gel polishes have their advantages and disadvantages. Only in practice can you fully understand the pros and cons of the material used when creating a manicure.
The main advantages of Kodi gel polishes are:
- the durability of the coating, allowing you to forget about the correction for a long time;
- lack of a sharp, unpleasant smell;
- in their composition, gel polishes contribute to the strengthening of the nail plate, prevent and prevent its brittleness and delamination;
- consist of a polymer of natural origin, which eliminates the harm to health;
- the surface of the nail in the coating retains shine for a long time;
- even a beginner at home can use gel polish from this manufacturer;
- relatively low cost;
- beautiful palette of colors;
- good application of colored varnishes, they do not give stripes and bald spots in the shade;
- a wide palette of thermal varnishes, which at different temperatures change their color;
- all varnishes are sold in jars of 7, 12, 30 ml, which allows each buyer to purchase the desired volume.
Along with all the pros, Kodi gels and varnishes have their drawbacks:
- the entire coating complex, from degreasing to coating the nails with a topcoat, must be done only with Kodi Professional materials, otherwise, peeling and cracks may appear;
- a thick consistency of the base coating, there are certain inconveniences in applying it with a brush;
- colored gel polishes have a rather liquid consistency, which often prevents the avoidance of smudges;
- gel coating of light shades is distinguished by soiling, manicure should be worn carefully;
- not suitable for continuous wear.
Color palette
The color palette of Kodi gel polish has more than 200 colors today: from classic and austere shades to bright and defiant. When choosing a coating color for a manicure or pedicure, you can get lost in a variety of palettes.
You can order and purchase the desired color based on the catalog of the company.
The entire gamut of colors and shades of varnish have their numbers and names. In addition, Kodi Professional has developed serial lines of gel polishes: cat's eye, magnetic, thermal varnishes and with sparkles. The palette of only five cat-eye gel varnishes excited the demand in the nail industry market. Its peculiarity lies in the fact that thanks to the added reflective pigment, the varnish in the overflows resembles a game of the color of natural stone with the same name. This line of varnishes has gained thousands of fans.
Magnetic varnishes are distinguished by the fact that thanks to the simple technique of execution using a magnet, the manicure design is voluminous. It should be noted that varnishes of this series are distinguished by wear and durability.
A change in the color of nails depending on body temperature or the environment is a feature of thermal coatings. Using this line of varnishes you can create an unusual and beautiful coating.
There is no need to draw a color gradient. A series of gel varnishes Space light is characterized by the addition of sparkles of different textures and sizes. In bright light, such a manicure will not leave anyone indifferent.
According to satisfied customers, Kodi Professional produces one of the best finish coatings - a matte top.
Not so long ago, this composition has earned the recognition of fashionistas around the world.This top creates the effect of velvety nail, goes well with the dark shades of gel polishes and allows you to make an exclusive design of manicure. In addition, this composition is very economical to use.
As the analysis of customer demand shows, the most popular shades of gel polishes under the numbers 15, 20, 30, 65, 70, 102.
Kodi gel polish numbers 15, 30 and 102 are crimson. Number 15 contains a component that creates microgloss, 30 number is a dense enamel, and 102 number contains a gentle, light gel raspberry-colored gel.
Favorite shades of gel polishes under the numbers 20, 65, 70 are widely used to create a jacket due to its translucent structure and light shades. Number 20 is milky pink with microglitter, number 65 is translucent, whitish, and number 70 is delicate, beige pink without sparkles and nacre. The color saturation of the coating can be controlled by the number of layers applied.
Product Line
Kodi Professional brand products have a wide range and will satisfy the wishes of even the most biased skeptic. Every year, the company not only updates and improves production technologies, but also changes the design of the goods. Kodi gel polishes have established themselves not only in the presence of a huge range of colors and shades, but also in their quality. Colored gel polishes do not “strip”, the coating is applied in even color without bald spots, the brush for application is convenient to use.
The base for Kodi Professional nails impresses with its durability and structure, which allows you to hide all the irregularities of the nail plate. It should be noted that the main objectives of the framework are:
- the formation of a base or base coat, which is responsible for coupling keratin of the nail plate with artificial material;
- protection of a live nail from coloring pigments of colored gel polish.
The chemical composition of the base Kodi copes with these functions. In addition, due to its viscosity, it makes it easy to simulate the correct shape of nails. There is a basic coating of this brand with a camouflage effect that allows you to hide all kinds of color defects of the nail plate.
The obligatory and final layer in the performance of manicure is the top, topcoat or otherwise called top.
The topcoat performs the function of fixing the applied color gel polish, gives a glossy or matte effect to the design.
Kodi Professional produces top gels with a rubber base, matte, with a sticky and no sticky layer. The main functions of the finish coating are protective and decorative. Thanks to the top coating, the manicure has a finished look. Top coatings Kodi, unlike coatings from other companies, have a rather liquid consistency and weakly level the nail plate, but are not inferior to their competitors in terms of durability and gloss retention.
Cody's single-phase gel polishes are an indispensable alternative to the use of three-phase gel polishes. They have excellent traction characteristics with a live nail, betray a glossy shine and have the ability to self-level. Single-phase gel polish is an assistant for fashionistas who need to save time.
Kodi Professional produces all product lines in bottles of 7 ml, 12 ml, 30 ml
How to distinguish an original from a fake?
In the nail industry market, one of the most sought after brands is Kodi Professional. This brand has earned its leading position due to product quality and a loyal price. The popularity of this brand of products spawned a sea of fake goods.
At first glance, an experienced master will be able to distinguish a fake from the original, but nevertheless, the disadvantages of these products are more than obvious.
- Poor quality. By its consistency, fake gel polish is very liquid and even with repeated application, the coating is imperfect. Often material detachment occurs.
- May cause a severe allergic reaction. Fake gel polish contains components of dubious origin.
- The fake price is significantly lower than the original. Kodi gel polishes cannot cost less than 400 rubles. per bottle.
- The gel polish bottle has a characteristic shape, and on the back there must be a double sticker containing information about the manufacturer and the composition of the content.
- The fake product has a pungent odor. The original smell is neutral or practically absent.
- It is important to pay attention to the consistency of gel polish. It should not contain lumps, be too liquid and have a uniform color.
Application and Removal Technique
Kodi Gel Polish is a great choice for manicure. The previously noted advantages of this hybrid of gel and varnish have won the recognition of many women.
High coating strength, excellent wear (up to three weeks), hypoallergenicity, high polymerization rate - this is a small number of advantages of gel varnishes of this brand compared to competitors' products.
In order for the nail plate to look natural after applying gel polish, and the coating does not lose color, does not crack, does not peel off, it is important to observe the technology of its application. It is not so complicated in execution, even a beginner will cope with it. It is important to show diligence and accuracy.
Let's analyze the technology of working with gel polish.
- At the first stage, it is necessary to prepare the nail plate for coating. To do this, at the request of the client, you can do a trim or hardware manicure. Be sure to treat your hands with an antiseptic and pay attention to cleaning the nail platinum, remove the gloss from the living nail with a buff for better adhesion to artificial material. Kodi gel polishes allow slight treatment of the nail, but it is better not to neglect this procedure in order to avoid further detachments of the material.
- A file forms the free edge of the nail.
- After it is covered, the nails are degreased.
- Apply ultrabond (ultrabond) brand KodiProfessional.
- Next, the base is applied with a stretching drop over the entire surface of the nail plate and dried in an ultraviolet lamp for two minutes. It is important to give the regular shape to the material to be expanded so that in future the nails look aesthetically pleasing.
- Color is applied. Kodi gel polishes have a fairly rich pigment, but if desired, you can apply a coating in two layers, which will strengthen the nails. The color dries in two minutes.
- A gel topcoat (top) is applied and polymerized in an ultraviolet lamp.
- The sticky layer is removed with a degreaser.
Removing the cover is quite simple. First, the shine is carefully cleaned off with a nail file for natural nails and tampons moistened with liquid for removing acrylic nails are applied for 15-20 minutes.
For reliable surface impregnation with liquid, the fingers are wrapped tightly with foil, or professional silicone or plastic caps designed specifically for this purpose are put on them.
Next, a gel polish is cleaned with a pusher or an orange stick, the rest is finalized with a soft file. Marigolds are ready for a new coating.
Kodi Professional company introduces into the nail industry market both individual items of goods and professional sets, which facilitates the choice of products for both novice masters and women performing manicures at home. Such kits are already equipped with everything necessary and contain:
- a lamp for drying;
- base and top;
- unique matte finish;
- ten colored gel polishes;
- means for degreasing and removing gel polish;
- files and brushes;
- buffs;
- rub for a mirror manicure;
- design accessories;
- napkins;
- moisturizing oils.
Reviews
It is not surprising that the reviews of nail service masters regarding gel varnishes of this brand are very positive. During the short work of the company, the quality of products only improves and continues to delight its consumers.
All the reviews of the masters boil down to the following advantages of Kodi Professional gel polishes:
- large palette of colors;
- they are easy to apply and stretch, which allows you to form the correct and beautiful shape of the nails;
- they are odorless and hypoallergenic, which is an important factor for increasing the number of satisfied consumers;
- during application and polymerization in the lamp do not roll;
- even with prolonged wear, chips and cracks do not form on the coating of the nail plate;
- do not require a significant cut of the top layer of a living nail;
- with all the advantages of the product, its price is quite affordable;
- during long-term storage they never thicken;
- have a wide and comfortable brush, the pile of which is shorter than that of analogues, but at the same time for a couple of strokes allows you to apply a smooth and beautiful layer of gel polish;
- polymerize successfully both in ultraviolet and in LED lamps;
- with proper processing, gloss is easily removed when removed.
You will learn about the secrets of applying Kodi Professional gel polish from the next video.