Camouflage gel polish appeared on the market of "nail" products recently. Literally 7 years ago, acrylic or gel was used to build nails. At present, natural beauty is in fashion, therefore, creating a nude manicure, nails are strengthened and lengthened with the help of a base.
Natural shades are versatile and relevant, suitable for any dress code and are almost indistinguishable from the natural color of the nails. This is an ideal solution for thin and exfoliating nail plates. The beauty industry is developing, and now camouflage bases of various types and purposes can be found on the market.
Coating features
When using such a manicure, the nails gain access to oxygen, despite the fact that they are covered with an artificial base. This allows you to wear a manicure for a long time, without fear for the structure and quality of native nails.
Another uniqueness lies in the fact that the camouflage looks almost invisible. The shade of the base is matched to the color of the skin or nail.
The gel formula has a beneficial effect on the structure of the nail plate, avoids the so-called resting time, when the nails need to be given a rest, pausing the extension.
Gel color
Owners of dark skin are recommended to use beige, pink and peach tones of camouflage bases. For light-skinned, translucent tones in a pink palette are better suited, for example, Laque base will be an excellent option. The gel palette allows you to get different shades from ivory to dark beige due to the density and density of the consistency of the material.
The most popular method of using camouflage gel is to create a classic jacket. Today, a "smile" is painted using colored gels or made it a few tones darker than the foundation, creating a light ombre effect.
Camouflage bases are presented in a wide neutral color spectrum, so choosing something to your taste is not difficult.
Pros and Cons
Camouflage gel protects the nail plate from mechanical influences, fungal diseases, strengthens and allows them to breathe, the nails acquire a mirror shine. The polymer coating is worn for a long time and safely affects the health of nails. Gel camouflage allows you to remove cracks and give the nails any shape.
The camouflage base is ideal when using lightly pigmented light varnishes. It creates an excellent substrate for the subsequent color, as well as for rubbing, which saves time.
However, this product is not without flaws.
- Allergic reactions. If a person is prone to allergies, then it is better to refuse this type of manicure.
- If the gel is used improperly, there is a chance of damage to the nail plate. Improper use of the UV llama can lead to microburns, as the gel during polymerization is very hot in the first few seconds.
- When removing the horn plate, it can be damaged if the procedure for removing the extended layer is not done according to the technology.
- If the nail is broken and chips and cracks appear on its surface, it is necessary to “repair” the nail, otherwise, due to a sufficiently strong coating, the natural nail may suffer due to separation, and this will lead to pain.
- Correction. Artificial nails need to be overgrown every 2-3 weeks, as the gel is highly pigmented. If this is not done, then immediately becomes clearly visible the overgrown part of the nail.
- High price.
Application Features
Three phases of combining bases are now available. Each type has its own properties and technology of use. The option is selected from the effect that needs to be achieved in a manicure.
When designing camouflage gel use a dark range, creating a transition between the bed of the nail and its free edge. In French manicure, camouflage gel is used together with a white classic gel, where the “smile” is first laid out and, after polymerization of the light base, the nail is covered with camouflage gel.
With pronounced defects of the nail plate and changing its length, very thick camouflage bases are used. A thick and dense texture hides all the flaws, evens the nail evenly and gives it strength.
Types of Camouflage Gel
Single-phase is a 3 in 1 manicure. This type works independently as a basis, color and fixing coating. It is the easiest way to correct nails and is easy to use. This foundation is as close as possible to the natural look of nails. Gel in the work dries faster than regular varnish. It has a dense texture, malleable in creating any shape on the nails. It is popular in nude manicure.
There is a two-phase gel. This manicure in time takes longer than a single-phase. The consistency in density is average, which is why it is necessary to apply two or three layers to achieve the desired result. The master takes more time with such a gel. The main feature is that each layer must be thinly applied, otherwise the gel will not be able to completely polymerize in the lamp, which will lead to chips and material moving away from the nail.
Three-phase - this is the application of the base in several layers. This technique is presented in the form of a base, sculptural and finish gel. The structure of the camouflage is liquid, which makes it easy to use in layering. Particular attention should be paid to the bubbles in the process of using the base - they should not be. In conclusion, the three-phase base is fixed with a thin layer of a single-phase gel.
Improper use of gels and a violation of technology will result in short-term coverage.
How to use?
- Prepare your hands for the procedure.
- Use a soft buff to walk along the surface of the plate, sand and remove dust.
- Give your desired shape with your fingernail.
- Take the nail extension mold and attach it. The center of the form should coincide with the center of the plate of the native nail. Fasten the shape.
- With a brush, grab a small amount of the product and evenly distribute it over the entire surface of the plate and in shape. It is necessary to observe the indentations from the side rollers and from the cuticle so that the gel does not flow beyond the limits of the nail.
- Polymerization in a UV lamp for about 2 minutes.
- Remove the dispersion layer and give the workpiece the desired shape.
- Remove excess dust.
- Apply camouflage gel polish in several layers, curing each layer in a UV lamp for 2 minutes.
- Remove the form and apply a fixing gel.
The procedure for applying a single-phase gel is performed as a regular manicure for the finished length of the nails. When lengthening the plate, molds are used.
Reviews
Reviews about camouflage bases are mixed. Most often, women complain of allergic reactions caused by these agents. At the slightest violation of technology, detachments, cracks and bubbles appear, which makes the coating short-lived. Sometimes the color of the coating from the same jar of gel is different in tone. This is most likely due to the thickness of the applied layers.
For different brands, the texture of the gels is different, and because of its density it is not always successful to evenly apply it on the nail. Some bases cure in the lamp faster than the time declared by the company.
Of the pluses of the customer, a color palette and an affordable price are distinguished, which allows you to experiment with designs.
Masters note the remarkable viscosity of the gels when modeling and nail extensions, which facilitates the work. The color palette does not stand out with any special colors. Material consumption is average. The resistance of camouflage gels is increased - up to 4 weeks.
Of the minuses, the masters distinguish allergic reactions. With frequent use, masks do not help against allergies. Some companies cannot be bought at a professional store.
Camouflage gels are an ideal and universal remedy for problem nails for lovers of nude manicure. With all its shortcomings, these funds have their fans.
On how to make a manicure using camouflage gel polish, see further.
