Why gel polish quickly peels off the nail and how to avoid this?

Manicure made with gel polish is considered durable. However, masters also have cases when the coating begins to peel off after a few days from the moment of application. Someone connects this with the composition, someone with the peculiarities of the female body, others are even sure of the poor quality of the material.

Why detachment occurs and how to avoid it, the material of this article will tell.

Despite the fact that the gel polish should stay on the surface of the treated nails for at least two weeks, it can even chip on the second day after application. Do not immediately blame the master, as the reasons here may be different. There can be several, note the main ones, dividing them into independent from the master and dependent.

Not dependent on a specialist.

• Diseases If the gel polish begins to crack off almost immediately, that is, within a day from the moment of application, this may indicate health problems. This can usually be due to the presence of diabetes mellitus, as well as impaired renal function and diseases of the cardiovascular system. The same can be said of any type of surgical intervention. Even if a woman takes antibiotics during this period, this is also often the reason for the quick detachment of varnish.
• Features of the female body. Few people know, but gel polish can peel off if applied in the first days of the menstrual cycle. In addition, the varnish can stick poorly to the nails due to such body characteristics as excessive sweating of the palms, excessive greasy skin of the hands, thinning of the nails and their delamination.In these cases, peeling can occur from the base or finish. To avoid such a nuisance, degrease the skin and eliminate excessive sweating.
• Hand spa before coating. The process of applying hybrid products (gel varnishes and gel) requires mandatory degreasing of nails, since it can significantly reduce the wear time of the coating. Wrapping hands with oil-based compounds and performing a variety of masks, there is a significant hydration of the skin. The more funds are used, the fatter, denser the oily layer. Not a single dehydrator (degreaser) can cope with removing grease completely, and therefore the coating will not last long after the spa procedure.
• Non-compliance with the recommendations of the wizard. As a rule, at the very end of a manicure (pedicure), a professional master always gives the client some advice on extending the durability of the coating. Despite this, a woman upon arrival home immediately begins to violate them all: steam up her hands, wash dishes in hot water, and even with the use of household chemicals. However, long contacts with water and the use of aggressive chemicals in the first day after coating are completely excluded. From this, the varnish departs not only at the tips, but also with a whole film.

As much as I would like to say that the master has nothing to do with it, there are times when it is his work that causes the gel polish to quickly peel off the nail. Consider the main nuances that you need to know before going to a nail salon or to find out for yourself those who independently perform manicure (pedicure) at home.

• Violation of technology. Violation of the technique may even consist in preliminary preparation of the nails. For example, poor scrubbing of the skin around the nail can cause the gel polish to peel off the cuticle. It is undesirable to apply hybrid coatings immediately after performing a cropped hygienic manicure. Do not allow the base or top to fall on the cuticle. Also, non-compliance with the technology is hacking of sealing the end of the nail. This may be one of the main reasons that gel polish begins to move away from the top the very next day.
• The use of different materials. In the search for budget coatings and materials for manicure, we often forget that not all of them are compatible. Someone believes that the reason may lie in the low quality of varnish products, and therefore tries to give preference to the products of famous trading houses. However, the best option is to buy a base, top and pigmented varnishes from one manufacturer. This will reduce the likelihood of detachment.
• An exception to the technology of one of the tools. You must understand that the full technology of coating nails with gel polish is quite long. Unlike ordinary varnishes that do not need to be dried under a special lamp, here you will have to apply one coat to another. Moreover, their total number can be up to 5-6. Considering that each layer needs to be dried in a special device, a lot of time will be spent. Sometimes masters do not treat the nails with a primer, do not strengthen them, or do not remove oiliness well enough after copious treatment of the hands with an antiseptic.

• Incorrect drying mode. Hybrid coatings need to be dried for a specific time. It depends on the type of lamp used and the type of specific varnish product. Also, one can not ignore the moment that the lamps differ in power. Therefore, at low power, they will not dry the applied layer well. Detachment may be accompanied by the appearance of cracks. If it is supposed to dry the coating for two minutes, then you can not reduce it. If a slider design is used, the layer underneath should dry longer.
• Dense layers of applied materials. Coatings should be applied in thin layers, not forgetting to pass with a brush along the end of the nail. A thick layer will spread on the sides and behind the cuticle.In addition to the fact that the nail will look flatter from this, a large thickness in the cuticle area will cause detachment. It is important to understand that the larger the total thickness, the less the durability of the manicure (pedicure). Such a coating cannot be corrected if necessary, it will be necessary to completely remove it and apply a new one.
• Ignoring the final stage of work. No hybrid product has something unnecessary and optional. As for the top, it happens with and without a sticky layer. And since the second one is often used in the work, after the gel polish has been sealed and dried, it is important to remove the dispersion layer or residual stickiness. This should be done approximately 30 seconds after drying.

Having ascertained the main causes of possible problems of peeling gel polish, it is worth noting what to do to avoid such a nuisance. In this case, it is necessary to rely on the causes themselves.

For example, if it’s a matter of health, which we rarely think about, you need to abandon gel polish and replace it with acrylic material. Before applying any material in general, it is worth asking the client if she is currently taking antibiotics, she has heart problems, diabetes. As for the connection with the course of treatment, you will have to wait until at least 7 days elapse after taking antibiotics. After a week, the concentration of drugs in the body will decrease, it will be possible to cover the nails with gel polish.

If skin hyperhidrosis is a problem, you should systematically resort to baths with oak bark.

However, one cannot rely on baths either: during a manicure (pedicure), one will have to use not one, but several times a degreaser, treating the nail plates themselves. If this does not help, you need to change the varnish by choosing a product of a different brand for the client.

When the root of the problem lies in the dryness of the nail plates and their insufficient thickness, you must first bring them back to normal. You can give your nails some time to restore their natural gloss and healthy appearance.

It is necessary to saturate them with vitamin complexes, using special course drugs. Having thin and exfoliating nails, it is important to use gloves when washing dishes or hand washing.

When buying certain materials, it is worth choosing a series from one manufacturer. In this case, it is necessary to give preference to products of trusted companies. It is not at all necessary that the materials cost a lot of money (as, for example, sets of 6 pieces for 2000-2500 rubles). It is necessary to scroll through the reviews of professional masters, to find out their opinion. In order not to doubt, it is better to buy from one manufacturer not only bases, tops and pigments, but also a degreaser. This will ensure full product compatibility.

The masters have their own opinions about observing the technology, they work with the device, and they don’t have time to invite the client twice for one manicure. In general, it is believed that decorative manicure can not be done immediately after hygiene. After it remains oil particles, sawdust. They can fall behind the cuticle, and this can cause the detachment to begin at the base of the nail.

As for the cuticle, you need to move it when applying layers. You can not steam the skin with a long bath before a manicure. Do not dry the applied layers. It is not allowed hack with sealing the end, because it is it that causes the chipping of varnish at the tips of the plates.

If the detachment already exists, you can not mask it, in this case it will not be possible to fix the gel polish and thereby extend the durability of the coating.

It does not matter whether the peeling process has started from the free edge, from the base or from the side rollers, from above or from below: a complete alteration will be the only way to correct the situation. You need to understand the difference between peeling and chipping off a piece of coating. In the second case, correction is allowed, for example, by disguise as a French design.

Of course, with full confidence, looking at the deplorable result, it is impossible to say what was the main reason for the detachment.

However, some nuances sometimes indicate what could lead to it. For example, if the coating begins to burst on natural or artificial nails, this is a sure sign of non-compliance with the technique of manicure using gel polish. When a chip first appears at the end, and after it a crack extends in the form of a cobweb, this can be explained by two reasons: overdrying in the lamp or incorrect application of the base.

If the manicure was performed correctly, it is possible that the woman has violations of the endocrine system. You need to ask about such things before proceeding with the application.

Regardless of the type of design used, a mandatory step in the technology is the grinding of the nail plates. And you need to do it with a soft buff. Do not use old files, because they do not grind, but polish the surface, increasing its smoothness and thereby reducing adhesion.

You need to walk through the buff to all corners and inaccessible places of the nail, without rubbing the plate.

If varnish is flowing during operation, it is disposed of before drying the coating in the lamp. When the moment is missed, you have to fix the coating, getting rid of flaws, and this may already be another reason for detachment.

It is also worth paying attention to the consistency of the materials used, since they directly depend on the power of the lamps. Say, thick and viscous compositions are good for lamps whose power is 38 and 46 W.

If we really delve into the nuances of working with gel polish, it is worth noting that the lamps obey a certain classification. In addition to being professional or for domestic use at home, some of them are designed for building, while others are specifically for the polymerization of gel polish. That is why the lamp itself may become the cause of the problem.

We are not used to thinking about the fact that polymers harm the state of nails. Without a break and prevention of stratification of nails, one cannot avoid. Hybrid film coating must not be overdone. This is important both for long extensions and for your nails. Not only will the film chip, so can part of its nail. After 2 weeks from the time of application, the nails begin to dry strongly, due to the lack of air and moisture, which is vital for them. Therefore, in addition to detachment, painful sensations may appear around the nail plates.

Make sure that when working with gel polish and, for example, slider design, air pockets are not obtained.

It is necessary to qualitatively and finely seal the ends, apply varnish to a clean nail without the hairs or villi that appeared after the degreasing of the plates. You can not use cotton pads, you can not brush off the dust with your fingers, the master must do gloves manicure. Do not lift up decorative elements.

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