Gel Polish Remover Overview

Beautiful nails are one of the key components of a well-groomed woman, which is why gel varnishes are firmly established in the nail industry. They are practical, convenient and allow for 2-3 weeks to forget about updating the coating of nails. There is only one small “but” - it will be very difficult to remove such a coating if necessary.

After shellac appeared on the market for decorative coating of nails, most women immediately chose it as the basis for manicure. To date, a similar composition is produced by many well-known cosmetic brands. The secret of its popularity is simple - this coating lasts much longer than a simple varnish, in addition, it is durable and resistant to shock and damage. However, if you decide to remove such a coating, you will encounter some difficulties, since a special liquid called a remover will be required to clean it.

As a rule, acetone is included in the structure of the remover for nail polish remover. It usually dissolves the solid layer of varnish rather quickly, however, this substance can harm the top layer of the nail plate - it provokes its delamination, softening and increases brittleness.

Another aggressive component, isopropyl alcohol, is also often added to the composition of the remover. This is also far from the most useful ingredient, with frequent contact with it, the nail plates dry out and begin to crack.

To reduce the adverse effects of the active components of the product, moisturizing and emollient components, vitamins and nutrients are usually added to it.

Due to the high demand for shellac and liquid for cleaning such a coating is also in stably high demand. This is often used by unscrupulous manufacturers who offer customers cheaper means, but at the same time more dangerous ones - they contain many aggressive components, and the proportion of emollients in them is minimal.

Under this brand, a line of effective shellac removers is produced, It is presented in several basic series.

• Professional - created for beauty salons and professional masters who work in the field of nail design.
• Vitamin F Enriched Series - The best choice for those women who care about the health of marigolds. This component stimulates the onset of regenerative processes in the cells and quickly restores the entire nail plate.
• Fruit - A line of drugs enriched with natural ingredients. As a rule, they have a rich smell (usually strawberry, apple, citrus, raspberry, kiwi).
• Flower - This is another line of products based on natural extracts, enriched with essential oils of lavender and rose.
• Express Series Are liquids that are made without the use of acetone. Such a composition not only effectively cleans the coating from the nails, but also removes the cuticle, and at the same time moisturizes the skin near the nail.

Fluids for gel polish cleansing from this brand are an example of the most successful price / quality ratio. They are optimal for salon procedures, as well as for use at home. The gel polish dissolves quite quickly - about five minutes, and the removal of the coating is rather delicate and equally safe on real nails and on artificial ones.

Consumption is very economical, and the pungent smell is fully offset by the affordable cost.

This is one of the highest quality gel varnish removers - it penetrates deep into the gel composition and reduces the adhesion of the varnish to the nail plate. The compositions of this manufacturer remove the varnish in the most delicate way, without causing the slightest harm.

Distinctive features of the composition is high efficiency and a pleasant smell. Gel material is completely dissolved in 10 minutes, while the skin of the hands is not injured.

Among other popular brands, the following can be distinguished.

• Severina - An effective product based on acetone, contains vitamins B and E, oil extracts of coconut, as well as tea roses and exotic fruits, thanks to which the plate remains healthy and strong.
• "Domix GEL Varnish Remover" - This remover has an optimally balanced composition of the solvents used, so it does not harm the nails. The presence of castor oil additionally cares for the stratum corneum and gives a delicate aroma to the composition.
• TNL Professional - This is a liquid from Korean manufacturers, which allows you to quickly remove any gel coating. Its structure includes acetone, isobutanol, and vitamins A and E are introduced to soften, as well as castor oil and perfume fragrance.

In order to remove the nail gel on your own at home, you can use acetone, isopropyl alcohol or a simple nail polish remover. Any of these methods has both advantages and disadvantages, we will dwell on them in more detail.

If you don’t have any specialized shellac removal liquid at your fingertips, you can use the most common one, it is sold in every store, so finding it on the shelves will not be difficult. And the price for it is usually low.

That is why, if you need to remove the varnish quickly, it makes sense to use extreme methods (keep in mind that they should not be part of your standard practice, otherwise your nails will be damaged so that they can only be restored by prolonged growth) .

So, in emergency situations, undiluted acetone is highly effective. It is often used in household chores, so it can often be found in a cabinet with home chemicals. The acetone coating is removed in a matter of minutes. However, this is where his virtues end, since acetone withers the nail plate, makes it brittle and lifeless.

Isopropyl alcohol dissolves shellac well, but this remedy is rarely found in homes, unlike acetone, and it affects the nails themselves in a bad way. The disadvantages of using such a composition are much greater than the pluses.

Keep in mind that in order to remove shellac yourself, you will need additional material - foil. It is used to create a greenhouse effect, thanks to which gel varnish coated with a remover softens rather quickly.

If you don’t have foil at hand, then you can use a regular cling film, which is completely identical to the foil by the type of exposure.

If there is no film either, then try taking a band-aid. This item is likely to be found in every home medicine cabinet, and you can even use a patch in rolls.

Well, if there is no patch, then use a simple plastic bag cut into strips. From a technical point of view, absolutely any material that does not allow air to pass through is suitable.

A real revolution in the nail industry was the creation of napkins that are used to cleanse gel polish. These are quite practical devices in the form of pockets, well soaked with a special tool. You just need to put them on each nail and fix them on the edges. They replace both the remover and the foil film. Of course, the cost of the product is quite high, but given that this is "2 in 1", then in the end its purchase results in savings.

Reviews of women using specialized removers are, in most cases, the most positive - the nail plates are cleaned pretty quickly, and emollients prevent damage to the stratum corneum.

When purchasing fluid, carefully study the label. - if it says that the composition is needed to remove the sticky coating - it will be useless to dissolve the gel polish directly. Clinders are optimal only for them to process a hard coating after thermopolymerization under an ultraviolet manicure lamp.

Avoid using undiluted acetone to clean the hard coating. This chemical substance has a fairly strong concentration of aggressive components, therefore, it not only damages the nails and slows their growth, but can also be harmful to health, since the vapors of the composition can penetrate the cells and tissues of the human body through the skin and respiratory organs.

However, even if you buy a very expensive and high-quality liquid, try to take a short break - after removing such a coating, let your nails rest for 2-3 weeks, otherwise you can’t avoid delamination of the plates and their complete thinning.

The results of the test drive removers see below.