The Top Coat nail polish is a special finishing gel that covers the decorated nail during a manicure. The coating is used when applying gel or acrylic. This is the so-called last layer that completes the manicure.
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As a rule, the process of designing a nail during a professional manicure consists of three stages: base - color - top. Top Coat, Top Coat, has a protective function. The last, finishing layer does not allow paint and other decorative elements to cling to household items, taking this “blow” on themselves. This gel has a fairly dense and dense structure, and applying it to the nail plate is not so easy, this requires experience and skill.
The topcoat not only performs a protective function, but also gives the nail a glossy shine and brilliance.
Covered with Top Coat, the nail glistens beautifully in the sun. Some products include mica, sequins, shimmer, due to which the nails are given an additional design. Top smooths the surface of the nail plate, prevents chips and cracks, prevents fading of the varnish. In addition, the top contributes to the quick drying of the varnish.
How to apply?
When using a topcoat Check out some guidelines.
- Each layer - base and color - requires careful drying in a UV lamp, but this is not enough, so every type of manicure ends with a top coat. Top coat the nails with a thin layer, and dry for at least 3 minutes.
- Do not shake the bottle with fixative, as these actions can provoke the appearance of bubbles, which are difficult to get rid of.It is advisable, in general, not to once again move the bottle from its place, otherwise irregularities may be noticed on the nails after drying in the UV lamp - this is how the bursting bubbles look.
- The master should first determine the amount of funds that you need to cover one nail. If the drop seems too large to cover the nail plate, then it is better to draw a new portion, as too large a layer can lead to poor-quality hardening. Such a manicure quickly becomes worthless.
- Do not cover the Top Coat nails at an angle, as this may cause unevenness in the color of the varnish. For example, spots of light shades may form against a dark background.
- The correct application of the finishing gel is from the cuticle up, but not smearing, but printing on each section of the nail plate. This technology will keep the manicure for a long time. The cuticle itself cannot be touched with.
- It is necessary to carry out the procedure very carefully and make sure that the gel does not drain over the edges of the nail.
Over time, the gel accidentally falling outside the boundaries of the nail will begin to exfoliate.
Varieties
Modern cosmetic studios and online stores offer different types of top coat.
- Top with a sticky layer. The dispersion is removed by a specialized composition or a lint-free cloth.
- No sticky layer. A more convenient option that does not require additional action.
- Top drying. Designed for quick drying of varnish.
- Top with a glossy or matte effect.
- Top with the inclusion of design elements: glitter, holographic effect, cat's-eye effect, Party Top - the one that glows in the dark.
- Universal. Combines the functions of base and top coatings, gives shine.
Features of choice
For each option of manicure, you should choose a top gel of a specific structure. Follow the recommendations of Top Coat professionals.
- For gel polish. Try to choose a medium that is not too thin, as a watery substance will drain beyond the nail. And this reduces the quality of the procedure, in addition, drying in the lamp when the top gets on the skin can be painful. Do not pass by two-in-one funds combining base and top - this tool will save on purchase. In the opposite case, buy the base and top cover of the same brand. Give preference to the top without dispersion, when using it there is no need to remove the sticky layer.
- For ordinary varnish. UV Top Coat is hardly suitable in this case, so you should pay attention to the varieties, which include vitamins A, B5, E and silk. Home manicure with the use of a top will last much longer than usual.
- For building. If the product is planned to be used for nail extension, then you need to choose a product with a viscous texture, but not very thick.
In this case, Top Coat performs the functions of strengthening, leveling and decorating in relation to the nail plate.
How to apply the top, see the video below.
