Nail Coated Manicure

Manicure is a mandatory attribute of the image of any woman. It helps create a feeling of completeness and grooming. Not for nothing that men primarily pay attention to women's hands. By their condition, you can determine how a woman treats herself, how much she loves herself and cares for herself. A manicure should be not only neat, but also fashionable, harmonious. It will help to create various types of coatings: from giving shine and color to healing.

Manicure is divided into several types: trimmed, not trimmed and hardware. The first kind is often done at home. It consists in the fact that the nail is cut with scissors and filed, and the cuticle after steaming is also processed with scissors or nippers. The disadvantage of this method is possible injury and wounds. Doing it in the cabin is not worth it, as you can get an infection or a serious illness from poorly crafted tools.

Recently, unedged (it is also called "European") manicure is very popular. It is done with a nail file, which aligns the nails and gives them the desired shape and length. In this case, the cuticle is softened with a special tool and simply pushed back by an orange stick. This type is suitable for those who do not have a pronounced cuticle and are not allergic to chemicals in the softener.

Hardware manicure is considered the most modern, high-quality and safe way of hand care. It is done in beauty salons using special technical devices - manicure machines.

A standard manicure, including nail care, giving them the desired shape, a bath, applying special nutritional and protective products, simple coating of nails with varnish (or shellac) takes about an hour. Performing more sophisticated design techniques on nails (extensions, gel work, creating a variety of patterns) may require even more time (depending on the ideas of the nail designer).

All types of nail coatings are divided into hygienic and decorative. The first varnishes were invented about a hundred years ago. Even the highest quality and most expensive of them had low stability (no more than 3 days). Modern technologies make it possible to create various materials based on gel, acrylic, shellac.

Hygienic and therapeutic coatings are a kind of “smart” enamel. They are applied as regular varnish and harden. As a rule, they are made colorless, although lately there have also appeared options with a neutral pigment, for example, peach and pink. Such coatings nourish the nail plate with vitamins, give it strength and thicken, smooth the surface of the nail, protect it from chips and cracks. Smart enamel can be used as a base for varnish.

A protective coating is used to create any kind of manicure. It is applied in one transparent thin layer under the base color and is carefully dried. The diamond coating gives the nails the strength of this gemstone, prepares for further application of the decorative coating, evens out the structure of the nail. In addition, it protects the nail plate from staining and penetration into it of harmful chemicals from gels or varnishes.

An obligatory stage of any manicure with a decorative coating is the protection of the top layer of varnish from mechanical and temperature influences. So the manicure will remain for a long time without losing its color. And pieces of the coating will not chip and fly off. The diamond tool, very popular lately, gives the nails an amazing shine. Nails always look fresh and radiant. In addition, the topcoat allows the varnish to dry faster.

Varnish has been in fashion for a long time, but it has its drawbacks. Manufacturers of nail products, to everyone's joy, have created a long-term coating - shellac. The new tool lasts on nails for 2-4 weeks (if you are doing everything right and observing the application technology). There are different types of coatings: gel polish, acrylic, as well as permanent manicure. Permanent staining gives the longest lasting result. Its minus is that you can’t take it off yourself at home. But the effect is very good. The nails in this coating look very elegant and natural. It protects and strengthens the nail plate. In addition, on top of it, you can use any decorative varnish or create a design.

Decorative coating involves different options for painting. It can be a chameleon varnish with shades of color changing at different angles or bright shellac, as well as shining particles of glitter or shimmer with a metallic effect. More recently, they came up with a special thermal coating that changes color depending on the ambient temperature. So, in the cold it becomes lighter, and when it is in a warm room it changes its tone to a more saturated one.

Certain types of coatings are able to create a kind of decorative visual effects. These include craquelure and cat's eye varnishes. The first imitates a patina, that is, a coating on antique furniture and paintings, as well as paint cracked over time. In this case, the upper layer is cracked, and from under it appears the color of the lower substrate.For this type of manicure, as a rule, choose black or chocolate color paired with gold or copper.

Gel lacquer “cat's eye” imitates the visual volume and overflow of the very beautiful gem of the same name. This effect is created due to the magnet and metal microparticles, which are contained in the varnish and are collected in one place on the coating under the action of a magnet. Masters usually make a classic form in the form of a narrow pupil of a cat, although in new collections there are varied in form options.

An unconventional type of varnish, which we are already accustomed to, is a quick-drying hard varnish. A coating that dries in one minute is a real find for women who do not have the opportunity to sit for half an hour and wait. Hard varnish is nothing more than a film coating, which softens under the influence of temperature and is applied to the surface of the nail. In addition, stickers to cover the entire area of ​​the nail plate are used to create a vibrant design.

Professional craftsmen recommend choosing a trusted manufacturer. This can be done through trial and experimentation. Reviews and advice of friends who have tried this or that varnish will also help. Although there may not be the same opinions here, because different coatings are suitable for performing manicure in their own technique.

Favorite by many line of varnishes. The main advantage is value for money. The manufacturer produces both ordinary varnishes and budget gel varnishes and coatings with various visual effects (chameleon). They have a very large selection of colors, and the palette always falls into trends. And the miniature packaging itself looks very attractive. The coating is quite dense, one layer is enough. It is easy to apply and leaves no gaps or streaks. There is also a very convenient brush that allows you to apply nail polish in literally one motion. Of the minuses, low resistance can be noted.

Lacquers from the middle price category in bottles of the usual volume. The colors are very rich and trendy. This is a persistent varnish that lasts on nails without chips and cracks for a week (even with an active lifestyle). It dries quickly, is well applied with its thin soft brush. To get the right effect, you need to do everything as the manufacturer writes. The varnish is applied to fat-free nails without a transparent base (immediately on a clean nail plate). Two thin layers are needed. To get a beautiful and lasting manicure, you need a top coat of the same company - it will hide all the reliefs and bumps, and also add shine to the varnish.

This is a professional series, which is not cheap, but really works. The product is persistent, outwardly attractive, without a strong unpleasant odor. It improves the health and appearance of the nail plates in a damaged condition. This is a unique “2 in 1” remedy: a beautiful and high-quality coating plus a therapeutic effect for injured nail plates.

The Canadian manufacturer has created a fashionable collection of varnishes with popular shades (from the most delicate to juicy). Refers to a professional series. Love it for its high durability. Glossy gloss lasts 3-4 weeks. In addition, gel polish does not dry the nail plate. It has excellent covering properties - even minor irregularities and defects on the surface of the nail become invisible. It is best to apply this coating in two thin layers. There are many options both in the classic palette, and with different effects. The manufacturer recommends using a primer, base and top of his company for the best quality and durability of manicure.

Covering your nails correctly is a science. It depends on how high quality and accurate your manicure will be, how long the coating will last. We offer some basic tips on the proper application of coatings on nails:

• they try to apply any coating with a thin layer;
• each layer is dried separately until completely dry: about 15-20 minutes - in air, 3 minutes - under a UV lamp and a minute - under an LED lamp;
• the next layer is applied only after drying the previous one;
• the coating should be on a fat-free surface, and in the end, the sticky layer must be removed from the top coating;
• basic transparent varnish is required when performing any kind of manicure - it protects the nail plate and extends the life of the decorative coating (exceptions are “2 in 1” and “3 in 1” varnishes, as well as those products where the manufacturer recommends their use without a base);
• the top pattern thoroughly covers the entire pattern on the nails (especially carefully - the side parts and ends at the tips of the nails).

According to professional manicure specialists, it is worth using the means of one manufacturer. This makes the result more predictable. Although some substances can be completely replaced with improvised means. For example, masters themselves often use ordinary alcohol as a cleaner.

Beginners leave about new generation materials, in general, positive reviews. So, now many people prefer gel polish to ordinary varnish. It costs a little more, but saves a significant amount of time for creating a manicure. Lasting coverage lasts for 3-4 weeks, while most varnishes have to be updated after 3-4 days.

Additional hygienic and therapeutic coatings are also worth using. They help to make brittle nails stronger, nourish and protect the nail plate.

See how to make hardware manicure without using cutting tools in the next video.