A well-groomed appearance is the key to success in work, family or building new relationships. One of the main components of this concept is the ideal form of female hands. Classic nail polish lasts on nails for a maximum of 2 days, and loses its relevance. But gel-coated nails can be in excellent condition for up to 14 days.
Features
A real revolution and triumph in the cosmetic market was made by gel polish. The unique composition of this coating provides ease of use, excellent appearance and incredible durability. A huge selection of palettes with shades allows you to create a delicate or bright, but always individual and unique design.
Due to the latest formula, the varnish adheres securely to the nail plate. This provides a long lasting effect and a beautiful finish on natural nails. Subject to all the rules, the new coating should please its owner for about 2 weeks. Many manufacturers assure the incredible durability of their products. Some varieties of the gel withstand up to 3 weeks of wear without visible damage.
There are a number of factors that affect the long-term manicure. The reason may be a little experience of the master or improper use of the necessary equipment. However, the durability of gel polish on the nails may depend on non-observance of the safety precautions of the client himself.
Incorrect application
A manicure will be short-lived if there were serious errors in its application. Gel polish is very poorly kept, if you do not use buff, but a polishing file before applying the base.This is a meaningless process, which subsequently has a detrimental effect on all stages of applying the product. The main purpose of using buff is to create a roughness on the nail, which contributes to better adhesion of materials.
The manicure will not last long if you apply oil to the cuticle before starting work. The oil creates a very greasy layer, it is important to use only a degreasing agent, while the oil is applied at the very end of the work. Each layer of varnish should be very thin, so you need to take a little from the bottle. Some manufacturers' varnishes may not dry out or dry out unevenly, forming knolls. The coating can even spread out, once in the cuticle area.
Gel polish has a composition different from ordinary varnish, and it does not need to be shaken before application. This can lead to the formation of bubbles on the nail platinum. In order for the product concentrate to turn out homogeneous, you just need to rotate the bottle in different directions, in smooth movements. This should be done immediately before applying the product.
An important step is the sufficient drying of the coating on the nails. In this process, it is very important to correctly calculate the time for each finger or hand, as well as to place the brush in the lamp at the right angle. Nails should be located in the center of the lamp, where the maximum fixation of the coating with ultraviolet light occurs. It is best to dry the nails separately, but this process will take quite a while. For this reason, many masters separately dry only their thumbs.
When choosing a particular mode, it is important to remember that over time, the lamp power becomes much less. LED lamps, unlike ultraviolet ones, do not lose their power due to the presence of LEDs.
It is necessary to pay attention to the fact that the master well fixes the edges of the nail when applying all the necessary tools. This is due to the technical properties of the accessories for performing manicure. If the end of the nail is poorly sealed, then when the moisture gets into the gel, the gel will begin to deform. After a short time, this will lead to peeling of all materials. Top coat is important to dry well. This will allow you to more reliably fix all the work and give your nails a beautiful shine and shine.
It must be remembered that serious diseases can affect the peeling of the coating from the nails. The cause of intolerance to foreign materials can be diabetes, kidney disease, or heart disease.
Careless handling
Gel polish quickly peels off if the nail plate itself is wet. Due to the properties of the product on such nails, it will not last long, even if all the rules have been followed. If the varnish chipped off at the tip, most likely, the nail plate was very short cut, and the master could not seal the varnish at the end.
Thin and damaged nails from birth or as a result of prolonged build-up and gel polish, often appear in the form of chips and cracks. Top-quality coating of low quality will also affect the quality of manicure.
Do not immerse your hands in water after a new manicure, since it is not recommended for a long stay of gel polish in water. Frequent washing of dishes without protective gloves or regular visits to the pool can adversely affect the quality of manicure.
You need to take care of your manicure. You can’t try to pick something up or poke it with your nails. Such manipulations in seconds will irreversibly damage beautiful nails. It is worth using gloves to protect gel polish from the aggressive effects of household chemicals.
You should not try to adjust the shape of the nail yourself. This will lead to the fact that the layer with which the end is sealed will be sawn off and a gel polish detachment will appear. When removing the cuticle, it is very easy to damage the top coat. To remove it, it is better to use a special emollient that will not damage the color coating.
It is important to remove the old varnish correctly. If this happens independently and at home, then you can not tear it off nails or pick it with metal objects. There are special gel polish removers that help speed up this process. The cotton wool soaked in the solution is applied to the varnish, wrapped with foil and left in this form for 20 minutes. After this time, the gel polish will only have to be carefully removed with an orange stick.
Experts recommend wearing a manicure for about 2 weeks. This is the optimal time when there is a good adhesion of all means on the nail plate, and the color has its original shade. Manicure should be treated very carefully, and then he will serve the time put to him.
Poor quality varnish
The quality of the gel polish itself can affect the appearance of manicure. It is important to check the brand and manufacturer, select only trusted companies. It is also worth paying attention to the brush and texture of the product itself. If the brush already initially has a bad appearance, then this is a good reason to refuse to use or buy this product.
If the varnish has a heterogeneous consistency and delaminates, then most often this indicates a non-compliance with the terms and conditions of storage. When choosing an unknown brand, it is important to study the country of origin and the color characteristics of the product at least on the palette of samples.
If in order to obtain a saturated shade it is necessary to apply more than 3 layers of color coating, then the use and purchase of such a product should be abandoned. Take into account the cost of production, very cheap products are unlikely to amaze with their quality and durability.
How to avoid problems?
There are several rules which must be observed when using gel polish.
- Do not apply cream before a manicure.
- It is better to purchase an additional care product. It can be a topcoat that does not need the use of an ultraviolet lamp. This tool is recommended to be periodically applied to the nails, as it helps to significantly extend the life of the manicure.
- It is necessary to understand the composition of gel polishes. Some of them do not dry in ultraviolet lamps. It is important to dry each coat for a long time.
- The use of a single-phase gel should be avoided. It lacks a base and top. Such a coating can last only a couple of days due to its extreme fragility. It is worth using three-phase means and ask your master about this.
- It is important to timely correct manicure at home or in the salon.
- It is necessary to take breaks in the use of gel polish. At this time, nails need to arrange recovery procedures using special creams and coatings with a therapeutic effect.
- Do not do a manicure on the days of the menstrual cycle. The body can reject foreign material, even if it is of very good quality.
- It is important to take care of your manicure: do not pick metal and hard objects, do not bang your nails on a hard surface.
- There is no need to save on your appearance. It is worth contacting experienced craftsmen and well-known salons that enjoy a good reputation.
- The master should answer all questions of the client and give recommendations for hand care.
- After the set time, it is better to remove the coating from a specialist. The period of wearing a gel manicure should not exceed 14 days.
Which gel polish to choose?
Since ancient times, manicure is very popular among many peoples of the world. Beautiful and well-groomed nails speak of the taste and grooming of its owner. To keep gel polish for a long time and not fade, it is better to choose high-quality and trusted manufacturers.
Novice masters should choose tools with a sticky layer. They create better adhesion to all materials and provide a longer manicure life. When working with gels that have a sticky layer, it is important to remember the time spent by the nails in the lamp. Excessive drying can lead to cracking of the coating.
Gels without a sticky layer are very easy to use, and do not give a yellow color compared to the first option. They have a more fluid consistency and are suitable for the work of experienced craftsmen. According to experts, it is better not to use a single-phase gel. It is very whimsical to apply, and not as durable as a three-phase product.
In general, the reviews of the masters are positive about most well-known brands of gel polishes. For example, professionals recommend using Shellac. This is the name of the product from a very famous gel polish brand. This coating is perfectly applied and does not need special degreasing. It is perfectly removed from the nail plate and does not require much effort. Masters note only a few drawbacks: the varnish has a small color palette mainly of red shades, and is quite expensive, which affects the price of manicure.
Important! Most masters recommend using all funds from one brand. This provides better grip on all components and a long service life.
Many customers prefer Color Couture gels. Gel varnishes of this brand are characterized by high durability and a variety of shades. Select masters and gel polishes from TNL. They differ in budget cost and good quality characteristics.
Some professional nail designers buy Kodi Professional to work. This gel polish has a rich palette of shades and various packaging volumes. However, the masters note a very liquid consistency of the product. In small salons, Bluesky Shellac is often chosen for work. This is a Chinese analogue of American gel polishes. It has a very low cost, a huge palette of colors, and holds well on nails. The only drawback of this coating is the difficulty in removing it.
Advantages and disadvantages exist for each brand. Each master and consumer chooses the most convenient option for him. A lot depends on the experience and careful operation of the coating.
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