Creating a beautiful manicure is not so difficult. It’s harder to make him hold on longer. The ability to preserve it for a long time and make the nail plate look perfect gives nail polish fixer.
When is it used?
The safety of the nail design depends not only on the properties of the artificial coating, but also on physical and chemical influences. There are times when even shellac does not persist for long. To create a reliable manicure, a finish coating is used, the chemical structure of which leads to the formation of a thin film on the nail, which fixes the varnish and adds a beautiful gloss. The latch can also be used in combination with decoration in the case when you need to fix patterns or rhinestones with a special bonding layer.
Products of various brands have their own characteristics. Currently, popular brands produce fixatives that perform many functions. Using these tools can smooth out all the errors of manicure.
Composition of funds
The structure of the clips for manicure, as a rule, includes the following substances.
- Nitrocellulose, which creates a strong coating and prevents stratification and injury of nails.
- Elastic element. This is usually a rubber or silicone compound, which is a thickener. It is he who gives density to the retainer and forms a film on the nail plate.
- Synthetic components that make it possible to make an impeccable coating: shiny, satin, matte.
- The presence of biological components contributes to the fact that the tool is fixed on the nail plate.
- A complex of vitamins and minerals for healing nails.
Types of fixers
According to the structure and functionality there are two types of clamps. The action of persistent fixers is to create a durable film in order to protect the nails from various kinds of negative influences. Such tools make nail design brighter and give shine. Another type of fixative includes drying properties, which reduces the time spent on manicure.
In accordance with the type of varnish, fixers are divided into:
- coatings for ordinary varnish containing adhesives and protect manicure;
- fixers for fixing gel polish, which are dried in a UV lamp, which allows you to save a manicure for a month.
According to the form of release, they distinguish:
- glass bubble with a brush;
- spray can;
- bottle with a pipette.
Application methods
In order for the manicure to be well preserved, you need to correctly cover the nails with a fixative. First you need to use the instructions indicated on the jar with the product. If it is recommended to apply the fixative only on the dried surface, then you need to wait until the varnish coating has completely dried. In the event that the latch is designed for a damp surface, you can apply it immediately after staining the nails.
The method of applying the topcoat will depend on the form of release. Spray or pipette is likely to cause no difficulties. But the brush must act carefully. First, hold it in the center of the nail plate, and then on the sides, it is necessary to cover the entire nail.
You need to apply a thin layer of the agent so that it dries faster. Otherwise, the varnish may be oiled, and the manicure will need to be redone.
The period for which the fixative dries, the means of different brands are different. When using a gel coat topcoat, you need to dry it for a couple of minutes in a UV lamp. Here the fixative is applied to the dried nails.
Coverage selection
When buying a product, you need to pay attention to its uniformity, color and texture during application.
A good fixer should:
- save colors and borders of drawings;
- contain vitamin supplements.
You should try to make purchases of such products in different cosmetic stores to compare products of several brands. If the opportunity presents itself, test the fixative, apply it to the varnish. When the product dries quickly, this indicates that it has the necessary properties. Finish coatings include ethereal substances, which contribute to the rapid evaporation of moisture, and therefore dry without special tools.
High-quality coating lasts on natural nails for a week, on false nails for up to a month. If it cannot last a day, it is worth replacing the product.
Positive and negative qualities of clamps
Positive properties of top coatings:
- serve as a nail protection from any injuries;
- fix all layers of ordinary varnish and gel polish;
- can act in conjunction with decoration elements;
- cover nails with a special film, keep manicure for a long time;
- They do not have a strong smell, dry quickly and are easily distributed on the nails.
Disadvantages:
- some low-quality products quickly become unusable if you constantly leave the bottle open;
- if the nail plate is improperly prepared for applying the product, then it will roll off it;
- There are clips that require the use of a UV lamp.
It should be noted that the listed troubles can be avoided if fixing agents are carefully chosen and correctly used.
Smart Enamel
One of the tools for fixing manicure is a “smart enamel”. This product has therapeutic properties, it nourishes and makes nails strong, in addition, it even regenerates brittle and diseased ones. “Smart enamel” dries the varnish and gives it shine. This clamp can be used as a base for manicure and as a top coating.
Reviews
Most women use nail polish. Reviews for this product are mostly positive. When using such a tool, its favorable properties are noted, such as improving the appearance of the coating and preserving the manicure in its original form for a long time. Some believe that the fixer is a good substitute for salon manicure and its cheaper counterpart.
Experts recommend updating the top twice a week, which will save the nail design for a long period. But here it is important not to overdo it, because the thick layer itself will begin to crack and peel off. You just need to buy a top-quality coating of good quality and apply it to the varnish immediately after the design of the nails.
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