Beautiful pens with high-quality manicure is the dream of every self-respecting girl. However, often the fair sex due to various circumstances are not able to attend professional salons and stop at the option of home care. For both nail service masters and beginners in the field of manicure, experts have developed a special tool - a single-phase gel for building and strengthening nails. Its use significantly saves time and effort towards the perfect manicure.
What it is?
Beginners often choose a single-phase gel for work. This is due to the fact that working with it takes much less time, besides it allows you to significantly save money, because instead of three conventional means, just one is enough. This option will be a great outlet for those who want to do a manicure without a complex design.
In simpler terms, the use of a single-phase tool allows you to use only one composition instead of overlaying the base, modeling and fixing. However, the work is not at all as simple as it seems at first glance, and it will still not be possible to manage with a single coating layer here.
Masters of nail service recommend that those who are just starting their work use this particular tool. Its use will allow you to more closely get acquainted with the technique of building and strengthening nails. Many clients of salons also opt for single-phase gels, as they are completely harmless, do not cause allergies and have no unpleasant odor.In addition, the nails after applying the composition look very neat and natural.
Advantages and disadvantages
To stop your choice on a specific material, you need to pay attention to its advantages and disadvantages. Among the indisputable advantages for beginners of manicure can be noted the fact that for work you will need only one jar of gel. As for the density, many consumers note that the gel is quite liquid, for this reason it can be easily applied and easily given the necessary shape. Also, the majority calls the ease of filing and crimping a plus.
It's no secret that these materials have a huge palette of colors. The breadth of choice of shades will satisfy even the most demanding fashionista. Here are camouflages of different colors, classic color options, trendy and vibrant shades that glow under the influence of neon, change color depending on temperature and many others. In addition, users like the simplicity of applying such gels. The technique is not too complicated and almost anyone can cope with it.
However, we can not say about the shortcomings of the product. Despite the fact that it is convenient for many consumers to work with a remedy of this consistency, some note that the gel quickly spreads. Also, it is worn less than three-phase materials, respectively, the correction will have to be done a little more often.
How to choose?
The main question that confronts the consumer is how best to approach the acquisition of gel polishes and not make a mistake in choosing? In order for the result of the work to meet expectations, it is necessary to use exclusively good quality materials. To understand this issue, you should pay attention to some subtleties and nuances.
First of all, the master needs to decide which system he will need to work. Most often, single-phase and three-phase materials are used. For beginners, the first option is recommended, but for people familiar with nail service, it may be more convenient with a three-phase system.
It should also be noted that various products can harden differently in different lamps. As a rule, materials that can be quickly dried by ultraviolet are quite simple to use, in addition, they do not have a pungent odor. The consistency of the gel is also of great importance, since it is harder for dense to give the necessary shape, while liquid, on the contrary, can constantly flow, which in the absence of the necessary dexterity can be quite complicated and significantly lengthen the process.
Before buying, you need to ask which manufacturers have earned the trust of consumers. It is better to purchase proven materials that have all the necessary certificates. If the purchase is planned via the Internet, it will be useful to get the seller’s guarantee, and also discuss with him the possibility of returning and exchanging when receiving funds of inadequate quality.
In order for the materials to fit together as well as possible, it is better to take funds from the line of one manufacturer. It is also worth paying attention to the expiration date, because, as a rule, even a small jar cannot be used up too quickly, so it will be a shame if after a very short period of time it is necessary to throw it away.
How to use?
In order for single-phase gel polish to stay on the nails for as long as possible, they must be able to use it correctly. The more accurate the compliance with the technique, the better the result. With a good quality of work, even after the growth of the nail plate, the gel will not begin to exfoliate and break off, and the nails will still look well-groomed.
It should be noted that the average time that experts recommend maintaining between corrections is from 1 to 2 weeks. Given that the operating time in comparison with three-phase materials is noticeably shorter, this is a very satisfactory period.
Despite the fact that you can work with such a gel both in the salon and at home, the user can not do without certain materials and tools. Among them, it is worth highlighting a special lamp for baking the gel, a degreaser, nail files, orange sticks, and, of course, gel polishes themselves.
We give step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the procedure.
First of all, you need to pay attention to preparation. Hands are treated with an antiseptic solution, after which you should do manicure. The cuticle is maximally retracted, and the desired shape and length are attached to the nails. After that, with the help of a nail file, the natural gloss is removed from the plate and it is thoroughly degreased. Alcohol can be used as a degreaser, but it is better to use a special tool.
Since the application of a basic coating is not required, we proceed to work with gel polish. First, one hand is processed, all nails are covered with an even and thin layer of material, which after the procedure needs to be dried under a special lamp. How much you have to dry your nails will depend on the power of the device. An LED device only takes 20-30 seconds, while an ultraviolet lamp takes 2 minutes. The same manipulations are done with the second hand.
Then, on top of the first, a second layer of material is applied and also sealed in a lamp. A sticky layer may remain on the nails, depending on the type of gel. If present, it must be removed with a degreaser. The manicure is ready, it remains to apply nutritious oil to the cuticle area and rub it with gentle movements. If all points of the instructions are followed, a beautiful and even manicure will please its owner for a long time.
Some masters prefer to use this material to build nails on forms. This procedure is also easy to carry out, however, it should be borne in mind that you can use only the classic lower forms.
The scheme of work is as follows. After antiseptic processing of the hands, a neat manicure should be done, degrease the nail plate and apply a primer to it. Next, the form itself is superimposed. It is necessary to monitor its maximum fit. If necessary, you can cut the base in some places. You can fasten it for a guarantee using a conventional stapler.
Next, carefully apply the first layer, as if rubbing it into the surface. The main thing is that the material does not come in contact with the skin, otherwise it will not be possible to avoid exfoliation. The nails are placed in a lamp and dried. After checking the surface for strength, you should apply the gel on the form and stretch it on the nail plate, giving it the necessary shape, and then dry again.
If the result of the work is not satisfactory, you should add the gel again, filling in all the bumps, and dry again.
In order for the gel to level on the surface, the arm must be turned down, and then dried immediately. Further, with the help of a file, possible defects are corrected. Topcoat for such a material is not required, but it can be applied on top if you want and want to add a decorative effect, for example, to make the nails matte. After that, dust is removed from the nails and, if necessary, the sticky layer is removed.
Experts recommend that you always read the instructions on the gel bottle. It is there that you can get information about the drying time required for a particular material, as well as other important points. Generally speaking, the drying time of each layer is from 1 to 3 minutes.
As for the removal, it must be borne in mind that the means for softening the gel do not work when interacting with these materials. During correction or removal, the varnish should only be cut off.
Tips
To keep the nails attractive for as long as possible, experts recommend following the basic tips.First of all, before the procedure, it is necessary to properly work with the cuticle, it should be removed as much as possible. Also, gel polish should not be used if there are signs of any diseases on the nails or they are severely damaged.
To avoid annoying troubles, in the first day after a manicure, you should not use a nourishing hand cream. Tools should be sterilized well and clean on the desktop to prevent infection. Hand sanitation is also required.
Working with a single-phase gel with certain skills and following the instructions exactly will not be difficult. At the same time, the fair sex will always shine with a bright and beautiful manicure, which will be an excellent completion of any image.
See how to use single-phase gel in the next video.
