How to use a matte top for gel polish?

Matte top for gel polish - a new option for coating nails. The satin effect gives the nails a translucent matte finish. The slightly soft to the touch layer erases over time, and the nails become shiny again.

The velveteen effect creates a velvet coating on the nails, visually and to the touch, which can slightly get dirty.

Despite these small flaws, it is possible to create an interesting design with a matte top and breathe new life into the old varnish.

It is preferable to use a matte finish on dark varnishes, since on light tones the result is almost impossible to notice. The coating on the nails with the effect of “cat's eye” or with sparkles looks unusual.

To achieve the desired result, it is worth following some rules.

• A bottle with a matte top should not be shaken before use. Shaking the bottle will cause bubbles to form. For a uniform consistency, it is best to roll the packaging between your palms.

• A matte finish is thicker and more viscous than glossy. Do not be too zealous with the application - the product should not leak onto the skin of the fingers. A thick layer may not fully undergo polymerization in the lamp, which will affect the durability of the coating.

• For even distribution on the nail plate, the coated nail should be turned over and held for about a minute in this position.

• It’s hard to paint the area near the cuticle with a frosted top. Due to the inaccessibility of the zone or the natural screed of the coating during drying, a glossy strip forms after polymerization. To hide this strip, top should cover the plate in two passes.The first layer is painted over the cuticle with an ordinary thin brush, and the second wide layer is applied to the entire surface of the nail.

• After polymerization, it is necessary to remove the sticky layer with a degreaser and a lint-free cloth, otherwise the coating will remain glossy.

• Any type of top should be kept away from sunlight.

• You should not keep the jar with the finish open for a long time. Tops, like bases, dry quickly when exposed to oxygen for a long time.

• Application of the finish is carried out only after the complete polymerization of the color layer. Otherwise, when the color gets on the brush, the top in the bottle will become colored and cloudy.

TNL matte finishes give the nails a velvety effect, protect against chips, cracks, increase the durability of manicure. The consistency of the finish is not thick, viscous. Fast cure in the lamp. The durability of the effect is medium. Among the coating products, there are finishes without an adhesive layer.

Decorative coating with velvet effect. The consistency is medium thick with an opaque whitish color, which facilitates the work when painting difficult zones. Self-leveling. Polymerization takes place only in UV lamps for 3 minutes. To consolidate the result, you should treat the surface with a clipper.

Matte top with a slight slope to the velvet type. Thick consistency. On the nails with such a coating, no scratches are visible, no chips are formed. Anti-static effect repels dust. The resistance of the manicure reaches 4 weeks, over time, the coating does not turn yellow and does not darken.

Top without sticky layer. Pleasant to the touch texture has a "fluffy" look. Used as a partial or full decorative coating. Shake the bottle thoroughly before use. A layer of medium thickness is applied to the coating to avoid blurring. It does not conflict with acrylic and bio gel. Self-leveling.

Rubber matte fixer improves the shade of the coating without changing its color. Dense and dense consistency, evenly distributed on the surface of the nail. Does not leave blur and stripes, does not have a sticky layer. Formula with increased manicure resistance.

Rubber top without sticky layer. The consistency is not thick, closer to liquid, which facilitates use. Polymerization may cause gaps. The matte effect is mild, suitable for working with light shellacs.

Finish without a sticky layer. The consistency is moderately thick, spreads well on the nail plate. Does not form chips, cracks and fuzziness. Durability is low. The coating begins to wear off after a few days of manicure socks.

Matte luxury top. Low hypoallergenic coating. The consistency is thick, self-leveling. Matte effect pronounced, resistant. Quickly polymerizes in a lamp.

The application process is classic for all types of topcoats.

Preparing the nail plate for manicure.

Processing the outer stratum corneum using an abrasive file.

Cuticle removal, processing of lateral rollers.

A degreaser is applied to the nail, then a primer, if required by the instruction.

Application of the selected base under gel polish.

Base polymerization in a UV or LED lamp.

Application of color gel polish in one or two layers, depending on the chosen system.

Each coating layer undergoes polymerization in the lamp.

Fastening manicure with a matte finish. The gel is conveniently applied to a color coating and fixed in a lamp for several minutes by drying.

Removing the sticky layer, if indicated in the instructions.

The most common design today is the coating of several fingers. Marigolds with a matte finish can be placed one after another or through several fingers.

• Reverse Moon French. Original design for lovers of the classics. On dark varnishes it looks interesting and unusual.The matte finish can cover the tips of the nails, as in French manicure, or vice versa, by painting the nail bed.

• Matte backing. A universal way for any color varnish. The coating is used as an independent effect or is complemented by a different design: a glitter pattern, glossy varnish pattern, sand painting.

• Graphic arts. Lightweight and attractive design. Simple geometric shapes, thin lines and drawings of animals. This theme allows you to roam the imagination and ideas.

• Drop effect. An interesting design imitates dew drops on a matte substrate. Easy to create at home. Drops are created with a glossy top or colored gel polishes.

• Figure rhinestones and bulbs. The use of these products creates a solemn and festive manicure on the nails. Bulbs are small balls of various colors that serve as decor. Together with rhinestones, they are laid out in various patterns and monograms on all or some of the nails.

Fans of interesting textures note that matte finishes diversified the boring everyday life of manicure. Corduroy and satin tops are able to visually smooth out the problematic colors of varnishes. Add them saturation and hue depth, hide bald spots or bubbles.

The coating does not differ in good durability; over time, under mechanical influences, the top layer begins to wear off or becomes blurred. The finishes of some brands in contact with light color gels quickly turn yellow.

Despite the slight flaws of the matte tops, the girls are happy to use them. Soft and “fluffy” texture, the ability to create new original designs, make matte fixers no less popular than glossy tops.

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