What is included in the gel polish application kit with a lamp and how to choose it?

Many young women who want to become nail masters prefer to place an order and buy starter kits for applying gel manicure, instead of purchasing all the necessary funds separately. And this is not surprising, because often the basic set contains all the necessary elements to get started. In addition, the purchase of a set of tools will be much cheaper than buying all the necessary elements separately.

In the process, you can always additionally purchase the missing component for applying gel polish.

Consider what components the basic set for such work consists of, what to look for when choosing it.

Depending on whether you are a person who is acquiring a gel polish application kit, a beginner or already has some experience in this field, you can purchase two types of kit: starting and basic. Their configuration has several differences.

The starter kit includes several elements.

• Lamp for drying gel polish - depending on the power of such a device, gel varnishes will also need to be purchased. This device also significantly affects the speed of the manicure, since the time taken to dry the gel coating may vary.
• Base coverage - acts as the first layer, ensuring reliability of the manicure.
• Finish coating - it is also called a top-end product. Using this product allows you to apply the final layer, which will protect the gel coating from mechanical damage. In addition, it gives either a glossy shine, or creates a matte effect.

• Sticky Remover - is applied in order to remove the layer characterized by stickiness, when the gel-varnish coating is completed, and all the applied layers are dried.
• Gel Polish (2 or 3 options) - Naturally, the starting amount present in the kit will be enough only at the first stage. In the future, you will have to purchase gel polishes separately to expand the color palette and diversify the manicure.

The basic set for gel polish is wider.

• UV lamp for drying gel polish.
• Gel Polish - 1-3 colors. Often in the configuration there is a white and beige shade, so that the master can make a French manicure, and a third shade to choose from.
• Base coverage.
• Top coating.
• Sticky surface remover.
• Means for removing the gel polish itself - used for manicure correction.
• Nail file - it can differ in a various degree of abrasiveness.

• Buff - used to give a slight roughness to the nail plate. This improves the adhesion of gel polish to the surface of the nail, and the applied decorative coating lasts longer, while maintaining its perfect appearance.
• A brush for removing dust - it will be needed if a correction is made and the old decorative coating is removed. Using this brush, you can remove not only dust, but also small particles of varnish that will interfere with the process of manicure.
• Napkins without lint - used to ensure that no fibers remain on the surface of the marigold.
• Orange sticks - used to move the cuticle and create a neat manicure. A pointed nose is located on one side of such a device, and a slightly beveled flat surface is on the other.

Let's take a closer look at the rating of the best manicure sets from various brands.

It is one of the most famous brands for creating gel manicure. It offers various basic kit options.

1. Available - perfect for home use. Clips are not included in its composition, but they can easily be replaced with food foil. In the structure there is a lamp, characterized by low power - 9 watts, and inexpensive options for degreaser and remover. In addition, the base, top and color gel polish, as well as an acid-free primer are included.
2. Optimal - in addition to the basic configuration, it includes lint-free napkins, orange sticks and clips. There is a more powerful UV lamp (36 watts).
3. Professional - can be used not only at home, but also in beauty salons. There are high-quality degreaser and remover. In addition, their volume is increased.
4. Professional Plus - in its composition, among other things, there is a degreaser and a means to erase the sticky layer.
5. Suite - Includes additional cuticle care products (emollient and oil). The main advantage of this kit is the presence of a hybrid lamp.

Refers to the American brand of manicure sets.

The composition of the starter kit includes the following elements:

• ultraviolet lamp - its power is 36 watts;
• Furman - a product characterized by a triple action, it allows degreasing, carries out dehydration and removes the sticky layer;
• acid free primer;
• base;
• gel polish of one color - its volume is 6 milliliters;
• means for removing the gel coating;
• lint-free napkins;
• orange sticks;
• a file from the Kodi trademark;
• dust brush;
• dividing elements for pedicure.

The name of such a set is self-explanatory, since it contains the maximum number of necessary components for the implementation of manicure based on gel polish.

A complete set of such a basic set includes:

• UV lamp for drying the gel and gel polish;
• base and fixing agent for gel polish (2 in 1 complex product) - its volume is 12 milliliters;
• acid free primer;
• a drug to remove the sticky layer;
• means for removing gel polish or biogel - its volume is 150 milliliters;
• one color gel polish from the Naomi brand - you can choose it at your discretion;
• buff;
• orange sticks - their number is 5 pieces;
• lint-free napkins;
• gel coating remover foil.

When buying a set for manicure, you need to follow certain recommendations and tips. Indeed, for beginner nail masters it can be difficult to make the right choice.

When purchasing a starter kit, you need to pay special attention to the lamp, since the result of the work done will depend on the quality of this device, will there be enough power to dry all layers of gel polish, as well as other means.

There are three options for lamps for drying the gel coating.

1. LED - It differs in the speed of drying of the coating, but not all materials dry well.
2. UV lamp - characterized by a longer time that will be required in order to dry the applied layer of gel polish. But they can dry equally well all the materials used in the process of creating a manicure.
3. Hybrid - often used in professional beauty salons. A similar device incorporates the positive features of LED and UV lamps. They are rarely found in the basic set for manicure. If a hybrid lamp is still included in the basic package, then a similar kit will cost much more than a similar option, but with a simpler model of a lamp for drying nails.

When choosing a set for creating manicure, be sure to pay attention to the fact that its base, top and preparation for erasing the sticky layer are included in its set, since these are fundamental elements. In the absence of one of the components, a successful manicure will fail.

For beginning nail masters, it is recommended to purchase a base and top coat from one manufacturer. This will provide excellent adhesion to the nail plate and minimize the risk that some components will not be able to interact with each other, and their rejection will be observed. Of course, many manufacturers produce tools that can be combined with other brands, but at first it’s better not to risk it.

Since the condition of your nails will depend on this cosmetic product when you remove the gel coating.

Despite the fact that the primer is not always included in the package of basic sets, take care of purchasing it, unless, of course, you want the created manicure to last as long as possible and not “come off” ahead of time.

When purchasing gel polish directly, pay attention to its consistency, it should not be highly dense, but this tool should not spread on the surface of the nail plate. The brush should be comfortable. Make sure that its shape does not resemble an oval, but is slightly cut off at the bottom. The optimal volume of one bottle with gel polish is 7.3 milliliters. This amount is enough for you for a long time.

Many nail masters prefer to buy a nail milling cutter instead of the usual nail file, since this device significantly speeds up the process of removing the decorative coating from the nail plate.

Many masters, preferring to purchase a basic set for applying gel polish, leave positive feedback about it. Girls like that for one order you can purchase all the necessary components for starting a professional activity and applying a gel coating at home.

Some young women do not like that the volume of the top, base or primer is quite limited and quickly ends.But such small bottles allow you to try and evaluate the product in action. If it does not fit, it can be easily replaced. And if, on the contrary, you like the effect created, then you can additionally purchase a larger volume product already.

The disadvantages of the basic set also some users include a limited number of color gel polishes. In contrast, many nail masters, even with little experience, claim that they prefer to create their own palette, focusing on the wishes and preferences of clients.

Video review of the starter kit for applying gel polish with a lamp, see below.