Three-phase gel polish: what is it and how to apply?

Recently, manicure made with gel polish has been widely popular among real fashionistas. Women argue that, above all, it is convenient and practical. After all, you can contact the master or carry out the procedure at home every 3-4 weeks, which, of course, saves time. Moreover, shellac manicure is always beautiful. In addition, with the development of technology, a huge number of various decorative elements have appeared to decorate the nails of the most demanding ladies.

Now in the beauty industry, you can choose from a wide range of products exactly what you will like. Manufacturers offer not only a diverse palette of shellacs, but also a great variety of tools that will help you achieve the perfect manicure. The so-called three-phase gel polish is particularly successful.

Based on the name of this tool, it can be concluded that three main products are used for its application: base coat, color composition and fixative. It is worth noting that without these funds, a manicure will not be able to hold on to your nails for the prescribed period and after a few days will lose its original appearance.

Experts note that the color palette of three-phase gel polishes cannot be called poorer than the variety of shades of single-phase shellacs. Well-known brands equally successfully supply all types of funds. It does not take much time to select the base and fixing coatings. They are always freely available and in different price categories. It is especially important that many brands also produce special rubber bases.Such tools help get rid of bumps on the nail plates.

First of all, it is necessary to note the excellent consistency of varnishes, the application of which takes place in three stages. It is neither thick nor liquid - medium. This allows you to evenly distribute the product on the nail, avoiding getting under the cuticle and the formation of bald spots.

Another important factor is the durability of three-phase gel polishes. Unlike shellacs, "in one step" these funds retain their original appearance longer, which cannot but please those who save their time.

Three-phase gel polish is easier to remove in comparison with single-phase and does not leave any marks on the nail plate, which is good news.

However, the procedure for working with a three-phase system itself takes a slightly larger number of minutes spent in the cabin than applying a single-phase gel polish. Of course, many say that this is not so important in comparison with an excellent result.

When choosing any type of shellac, it is necessary to pay special attention to several basic factors.

• Smell. It should not be harsh and unpleasant. Most likely, a poisonous smell will indicate the presence of a huge amount of harmful substances in the composition. This, of course, is not good for the health of your nails.
• Brush size. She should not be too narrow, so that you can successfully distribute the varnish on the nail. It should not be wide, so that the applied product lay down as accurately as possible. Watch the quality of the hairs of the brush, because the appearance of the manicure depends on them.
• The possibility of combining non-native means. This means that you better check whether you can use the base and color coating of different manufacturers, whether this will affect the quality of the final result.

As mentioned above, the use of three-phase shellac takes a fairly long period of time. However, the result will definitely not leave you indifferent, and there will be no limit to the enthusiastic looks of your friends.

Step by step, we will consider the technology of applying this product to your nails from the very beginning.

• The first and one of the main stages is the transformation of nails. You need to put your nails in order, that is, remove the cuticle in order to achieve a more accurate result. Next, give each nail the desired shape. Natural forms are now especially in demand - rounded or almond-shaped. You also need to cut off the outer glossy layer of nails so that it is completely ready for applying funds.

• Then you need to use a special tool to degrease the nail plate. This is required for the best adhesion of the nail to the base coat and the gel polish itself. And also a similar procedure protects against any dangerous microbes invisible to the human eye, protects against fungus.

• After applying a gentle acid-free primer. It is worth choosing just this in order to protect your nails from excessive penetration of acids, and yourself from a specific smell. This layer is necessary for the strongest adhesion of the nail plate with a subsequent layer of gel polish. The applied product dries within 20 seconds, and the use of a UV lamp is not required at all.

• Next, we pass to the most interesting. Apply the base coat with a thin layer, over the entire length of the nail, completely covering it from the cuticle to the end of the free edge of the nail. It takes about 2 minutes to dry in a UV lamp, and only 30 seconds in an LED lamp.

• Events are richer. Apply a color coating. If your choice fell on colored shellac, then it must be painted in two layers in order to avoid the so-called bald spots.

With delicate and pastel shades, the situation is simpler, so the masters notice that only one layer is enough. As for drying, the instructions are the same: 2 minutes in UV or 30 seconds in an LED lamp.

• In no case can you ignore the stage of sealing the end of the nail. This is important if you want to avoid possible chips and cracks.

• At the final stage of the manicure, we use the topcoat, it is also called the “top” one. It is very important to apply the product in a thin layer, with the obligatory sealing of the end face of the nail plate.

Next, take the time to dry each nail well, so that the manicure will please you with its beauty for a long time.

• At the end of the procedure, you need to remove the sticky layer from the surface of the top coating. For these purposes, it is better to use a special tool and a cotton pad.

With proper application and following the manufacturers' instructions, three-phase gel polish will be able to delight others with its brilliance for a long time.

Consider the step of removing shellac from one nail. Obviously, in the same way you need to work with each nail.

1. A cotton sponge must be applied to the nail, pre-soaked in gel polish remover. For this, it is best to use a cotton base, because it can protect the nail from any negative influences.
2. On top of the nail with a sponge, you need to wrap a piece of foil 10 by 10 centimeters.
3. Wait 15 minutes.
4. Remove foil and sponge from the nail. Using an orange stick, knock a little and crush the gel polish.
5. From the remaining parts of shellac will help get rid of a small nail file, designed for polishing nails.

How to remove gel polish, see the next video.