The nail industry offers girls to try out a lot of exciting new products. One of them is gel nail polish. In principle, a hybrid product of conventional varnish and gel coating can hardly be called a new product. Thousands of women have been using this “trick” for a long time and are satisfied. But there are still some subtleties that are worth knowing.

What is good about gel polish?

If you follow the application technology, a beautiful manicure will delight you for 18–20 days. At the same time, it looks impressive, almost does not chip and does not need correction. And your nails look like you just painted them. Fashionistas love this nail coating for its features:

Gel polish, or shellac, as experts call it, is applied to short or long nails and looks simply adorable. But there is another opinion: the product harms the nail plate.

Basic myths about gel polish

Many women do not know whether gel polish is actually harmful. There are several myths about this, and they are all quite understandable. So, what are they talking about?

In any case, gel coating is a synthetic product and cannot be completely harmless. It’s easy to prevent splitting, yellowing and brittleness of nails.

The plates must periodically rest from the coating, it is necessary to observe the subtleties of removal and application and use only high-quality products.

Top 7 quality products

The rating of gel polishes, developed by manicurists, will allow girls to choose the right composition. The list includes products of Russian and foreign production. Each brand has both advantages and disadvantages. Choose:

1. Shellac. Produced by the American company Creative Nail Design. Shellac is hypoallergenic, has a fairly thick composition, is easy to apply and dries quickly. The pigmentation is good, but the color palette is poor. The product lasts about 3 weeks, and the bottle is enough for 20 coatings.

   
   
   
   

2. IBD. The American brand was founded relatively recently - in 2011. The young company achieved success thanks to the protection of the bottle from ultraviolet radiation and the ability to polymerize the composition in a UV and LED lamp. The widest color palette includes neon, nude and bright shades. The product lasts on nails for 14–18 days.
3. Kodi. The product from the American brand Kodi Professional is loved for its rubber base, durability and color palette. Girls will appreciate the ease of application and removal, the absence of harmful components, good adhesion to the nail plate and reasonable cost. The composition has one drawback: if applied incorrectly, it chips.

   
   
   
   

4. Entity One Color Couture. The manufacturing company produces everything for professional manicure - lamps, nail files, oils, extension materials and, of course, gel polishes. The richest color palette (nude, transparent, dense, neon, holographic tones) allows you to delight yourself with a spectacular manicure. The varnish is durable and can only be removed with a special liquid; filing is best avoided.
5. Jessica Gelation. The bottle is quite large (15 ml), the product is applied quickly and gives a beautiful manicure for 3 weeks. At the same time, the composition strengthens the nail plate, filling microcracks. Jessica Geleration products have a drawback: the inconvenient brush of the top product and the rapid thickening of the gel polish.
   
6. IRISK. A product from the Russian company Iris-Kay. The line includes 5 types of gel polishes, more than 200 colors. Polymerizes in UV and LED lamps and can strengthen nails. Lasts about 3 weeks, can be removed without cutting, but may chip.
7. Aurelia. Another Russian product with an interesting texture of gel nail polishes. Gold-plated, shiny, shimmering products are ideal for a glamorous manicure. But there are no standard shades in the line. It is recommended to use not shellacs, but products for the care of the nail plate.

   
   
   

In modern nail industry there are other solutions for beautiful manicure and healthy marigolds.

What are biogel and thermovarnish?

The beauty industry does not stand still, offering girls more and more new products. True, some are just well-forgotten old things. Supporters of well-groomed hands and original nail art have already appreciated:

At home you can work with all types of products. The main thing is to have necessary tools and strictly adhere to the application technology.

How to use gel polish?

Are you ready to get a designer manicure at home? Great! But do you have everything you need to apply gel polish? The list of materials and tools below will help you select the necessary accessories:

• Ultraviolet lamp. The operation of the device is based on ultraviolet rays. For a bright and neat manicure, choose a device with a power of at least 36 Watts.
• Degreaser. Necessary for adhesion of coating and nail.
• Bond. Dries the nail plate.
• Primer. Helps the adhesion of the coating and nail.
• Transparent gel polish. Acts as a base.
• Color product. The color depends only on your taste. Dark shades visually narrow the nail, while light colors widen it.
• Finish or top coat. It can be glossy or matte.
• File with hardness from 180 to 250 grit, buffer for surface polishing.
• Orange stick, lint-free napkins.
• Decorative materials - glitter, bouillons, foil for casting.

Gel polish coating. All stages and application technique - video tutorial

Surely you are wondering how to cover your nails. There is a standard step-by-step instruction which must be strictly adhered to:

1. Give your nails a bath or soften your cuticles with a special product.
2. Remove cuticles or push them back with an orange stick.
3. Adjust the shape of the nail plates with a nail file.
4. File the surface of the plates, removing the shine from them. You can use a buff. Remove all looseness, otherwise the shellac will chip. Remove dust with a regular makeup brush.
5. Degrease the surface of the nails, apply bonding agent and then primer. This will extend the durability of permanent manicure.
6. Start applying gel polish. The coating technology is simple: apply the base, dry it in a lamp for 30–60 seconds.

Paint the surface of the nail with a colored product, avoiding it coming into contact with the skin. Use the life hack of the masters: trace the outline of the plate with a thin brush, and then apply gel polish.

Control the thickness to prevent bumps and chipping. It is better to apply the product 2-3 times, but in thin layers. Dry each one in a UV lamp for 2 minutes. Be sure to seal the ends.

7. Apply top coat. Polymerize it for 2-3 minutes in a lamp, remove the dispersion layer using an alcohol wipe. To keep your manicure glossy, use one napkin for 2-3 nails.

After finishing work, you need to moisturize the cuticles natural oil. This will remove dry skin after treatment with a nail file.

Fashionable manicure trends

A simple solid color coating is not interesting, even if you have mastered how to apply it correctly. Today the trend is unusual textures, designs, smooth transitions and traditional French. The most popular designs will help you get an unusual, original image:

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For the first time the development of materials like gel nail polish, began to be carried out back in the 90s by such well-known companies as OPI and NSI. However, gel and acrylic systems, popular at that time, were at the peak of sales, and company managers decided not to create internal competition and postpone the development of an innovative product. Even then the masters nail service We tried adding regular colored varnishes to the gel, which did not always bring positive results.

In 2010, a new product appeared on the nail industry market that became truly revolutionary. The American company CND (Creative Nail Design) introduced a hybrid of nail polish and modeling gel called Shellac. This product incorporates best properties varnishes (simple and quick application, a rich palette of colors, bright shine) and gels (stable nail coating for up to three weeks while maintaining color, no odor). It is worth noting this important point: in contrast to correction using regular gels for nails, when removing gel polish there is no need to file off the material, which means that the natural nail plate.

The durability and durability of gel polish is comparable to extension gels

In Russia and the CIS countries, the new invention was dubbed “shellac” (other spellings are shillac, shellac, shilak, and even shilak), and this is often called not only by Shellac itself from CND, but also by gel polishes from other manufacturers that are now there are a huge number. Almost every company that produces nail products has gel polishes in its catalog. And they all have their own names. But in our country they stubbornly continue to call them “shellacs”. Why? For the same reason why we call diapers diapers (in honor of their most famous brand, Pampers), and copiers, copiers (after the brand name of the copier manufacturer Xerox). There are even such phrases in everyday life as “make shilak”, “today I’m going to shilak” and the like. As a result of the confusion, many clients ask their masters: what is better - gel polish or shellac?

The variety of colors and shades of varnish gels is not inferior to conventional varnishes

So, shellac is the name of a specific product - CND Shellac™ gel polish, which has become a household name in the CIS, where it refers to any gel nail polishes of various brands.

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Why do gel polishes, which according to all the rules should stay on the nails for 2-3 weeks, chip and peel off already on the 2-3rd day? The reasons may be different, but one of the main ones is not high quality the gel polish itself. How to choose this product so as to avoid disappointment?

Criteria for choosing gel polish

And for nail service professionals, and for their clients, and for amateurs who have mastered applying gel polish at home, the following criteria are equally important, which the best gel polish must meet:

• Duration of preservation of the coating on the nail plate, without loss of shine, without chipping, peeling, cracks and edge abrasion. The instructions for the gel polish must state at least 3 weeks of durability.
• ease of use. The criterion is purely professional, but for clients it is no less important, because with good varnish The master works much faster and better. Here we include:
• the “correct” consistency of the varnish, which is applied easily, but tightly and without spreading;
• a convenient brush that allows you to make the most precise strokes;
• trouble-free removal of gel polish, which should take no more than 15 minutes using standard products for this procedure.
• wide and interesting palette of colors, high degree of pigmentation (density) of color;
• harmless composition that does not worsen the condition of the nail plate;
• acceptable smell.

If the gel polish meets these criteria, has a large bottle volume and an affordable price, it can be considered ideal.

Which brand of gel polish is better?

American and Canadian brands are considered the standard of quality: CND, Gelish, Kodi, Pnb, Luxio and others. The favorite among them is still the CND company, and their creation Shellac has come to mean the entire family of gel varnishes (although this is not entirely fair, because shellac is CND’s signature varnish). The main difference between this group of gel polishes is innovative formulas, compositions that are harmless to nails, the most relevant and fashionable shades, and, of course, a rather high price.

European gel polishes are less popular, but in quality and other characteristics they are similar to products from the USA, for example, German OPI and Grattol or French Beautix. Korean and Japanese products show stable popularity: the brands Masura, Haruyama, Uskusi offer high quality gel polishes at affordable price.

Chinese gel polishes Cristina, Bluesky, Canni are still popular. They are not so easy to use and smell sharp, but in the end they look and wear no worse than their overseas “colleagues”. And the affordable price (from 100 rubles!) makes them an attractive offer for inexpensive salons and home use.

Domestic gel polishes are conveniently located between Europe and Asia. Russian products: Bohemia, Dona Verdona, Aurelia, RuNail, Klio Professional, E.Mi and others are still just conquering the market, but reviews about them are mostly positive. Users have already appreciated their excellent quality, durability, and variety of colors.

You will need

• - UV apparatus;
• - bonder gel;
• - strengthening transparent gel;
• - gel polish;
• - transparent ultra-fixing gel;
• - Cleanser Plus product;
• - sponge

Instructions

To begin, apply a little bonder gel to your nails, as a result of which they will acquire a matte shade. Remember, if you apply too much bonder gel, the surface will look shiny or wet, which will cause the gel to peel off. varnish A.

To polymerize the bonder gel coating, place your hand in the UV unit for 1 minute. Do not under any circumstances remove dispersive sticky layer from the nail that appears after this procedure. Apply a thin layer of strengthening on top and polymerize it again for 30 seconds.

Using a special brush for applying gel varnish and cover your nails over the sticky dispersion layer with a thin layer of gel - varnish A. Apply carefully varnish in the cuticle area. Place your hand in the UV machine for 3 minutes.

Top your nails with clear ultra-setting gel. If the gel gets on the cuticle or periungual skin, this will contribute to further peeling of the coating from the nail. Therefore, in these places, carefully remove excess gel with a plastic pusher.

To polymerize, place your hand in a UV unit for 1 minute. At this stage, remove the dispersion layer. To do this, soak a foam sponge in Cleanser Plus. Next, lightly blot the nail with a sponge and, using movements directed towards yourself, remove the sticky dispersion layer from the surface of the nail plate. After this, the coating should acquire a smooth, even and shiny appearance.

You can replace the ultra-fixing gel with a drug called “Enhanced fixer”. The use of this product does not require the use of a UV apparatus and the removal of the dispersion layer, which greatly facilitates the time and reduces the work of applying the gel varnish A.

Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. Cover your nails with special oil and rub it into the periungual surface and cuticle with gentle massaging movements.

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If you apply gel polish in one layer, your nails will be transparent, and if you apply several layers, they will acquire a rich and dense color.

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Long, extended nails are not the only option for those who love an elegant appearance. Increasingly, in beauty salons, in addition to traditional extensions, masters use gel manicure, which has many advantages.

Traditional hygienic manicure includes a set of standard procedures: giving the desired look, processing the cuticle and applying nail polish. A gel manicure consists of the same procedures, only at the end the nails are covered not with varnish, but with a special one. This gel differs from the compositions used for nail extensions in that it does not contain aggressive components. That is why it is also called silicone gel or ecogel (its structure is very similar to silicone). Compared to classic gels for nail extensions, biogel not only has a softer composition, but also allows you to avoid the traditional preparation of nails for coating - grinding the plate and applying aggressive acids to the surface. This allows the nails to maintain their unchanged condition and natural look, thanks to which they do not deteriorate, do not become dry and thin. On the contrary, after coating with biogel, nails become a little thicker and much stronger. It is impossible to break a nail under such a coating. Natural nails They grow well, not on the sides, do not delaminate or break. The growth of the cuticle is greatly slowed down, and it does not have to be constantly trimmed, since the gel material will support the cuticle on the surface of the nail, preventing its growth. Gel manicure also has a fairly long application period, which allows you to significantly save money on correction. This coating can last up to 2-3 months until it is removed with a special solution. Thus, gel manicure has a very beautiful, stylish and modern look. Biogel is characterized by a huge range of shades. At the same time, you can even cover your nails with it. This is a very convenient and durable alternative to traditional extensions.

Gel polish (sometimes called shel, after the name of the company) is a real salvation for a busy woman. modern woman, because the coating lasts about two weeks, while maintaining excellent appearance. Almost all beauty salons now offer this service, but in order to save money, you can do the coating yourself at home. This will require special materials and the skill of applying varnish, which every woman has.

You will need

• UV lamp (for home use, just buy a small lamp), bonder, transparent gel polish, which is used both as a base and as a top coat, colored gel polish, soft fine-grained nail file, special liquid for removing the top layer (you can use regular alcohol or vodka), cotton pads, special gel polish remover.

Instructions

Nail preparation. Treat the cuticle or push it back with a wooden stick. Treat the nail plate with a soft fine-grained file so that it becomes slightly matte. Degrease by wiping with a cotton pad moistened with alcohol. This is necessary for better adhesion of the nail to the material.

Cover the nail with bonder. It operates on the principle of double-sided tape, that is, it “glues” the surface of the nail with gel polish. Let the bonder dry for a few minutes.

Carefully apply colored gel polish, retreating a millimeter from the cuticle. Also place in the lamp for 2-3 minutes. Translucent varnish can be applied in one layer, opaque - in 2-3 layers, drying each layer under a lamp. During the entire procedure, you should not touch your nails.

Cover with transparent gel polish and place again in the lamp for 2-3 minutes. Then wet a cotton pad with a special liquid or alcohol and treat your nails. (Professionals call this removing the sticky layer). And your flawless manicure is ready! Nails do not require additional drying, do not smear or wear off.

After two to three weeks, the gel polish should be removed. Regular nail polish remover will not help you with this; you need to purchase a special one. The technology is quite simple: wet with liquid small piece cotton pad, apply to the nail plate and wrap in foil. After 30-40 minutes the coating will begin to peel off.

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Of course, it cannot be said that gel polish does not spoil nails, since the nail plate is damaged when removed. Therefore, it is better to take breaks and cover your nails with medicated varnish. But under this coating, nails grow faster and do not break.

Helpful advice

Gel polish is also perfect for pedicures. You can go away with shiny nails for about a month, since toenails grow more slowly.

Currently, gel manicure is one of the trends. Its advantages include its durability, because it will stay on the nails for up to three weeks. Besides, this type manicure makes your nails even more well-groomed and beautiful. Also, companies that produce gel polishes claim that they contain vitamins that will make your nails even stronger. And if earlier such a manicure could only be done in a beauty salon, now you can do it yourself at home.

You will need

• - nail file;
• - cotton pads;
• - nail polish remover;
• - brush;
• - primer;
• - lamp for polymerization;
• - gel polish;
• - fixative;
• - napkins;
• - degreaser;
• - cuticle oil.

Instructions

You should first prepare your nails. To do this, wipe off the old varnish, if any, from them. Next, take a file and give your nails the desired shape. Then push back the cuticle and degrease each nail.

Using a brush, apply a thin layer of primer to the free edge of the nail. Wait a while for it to dry. Then you need to apply a thin layer of base coat to your nails. Place your nails in a curing lamp. You can buy such a lamp in the online store. Keep your nails in the lamp for at least a minute.

Apply a thin layer of your chosen color and then place your nails back under the lamp for about 30 seconds. Then apply another layer of coating and use the lamp again.

Then cover your nails with an even and thin layer of sealer. Again, place your nails in the lamp for at least 30 seconds.

Take a lint-free cloth and dampen it with degreaser. Then use this napkin to remove the sticky layer from your nails. At the end of the manicure, you need to apply a few drops of cuticle oil to each of your nails.

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Gel polish is a new product in the world of nail cosmetics. Having appeared on the market several years ago, it is not going to lose its position. The product combines the properties of nail polishes and gels, is characterized by increased durability and mirror shine, and the breadth of the palette is not inferior to traditional enamels.

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The polish/gel hybrid has many advantages. The product is highly durable. When applied correctly, it lasts up to 3 weeks without scuffing, cracking or chipping. All this time the varnish does not lose its shine. Gel polish adds strength brittle nails, suitable for both manicure and pedicure.

An important point for those with sensitive nails is the absence of components harmful to health. The products do not contain toluene, dibutyl phthalate, or its resins. When applying and removing gel polish, nails are not cut off. Manicure can be done constantly, the product does not interfere normal growth and nail renewal.

The advantages include ease of application. You can get a manicure done at a salon or on your own. It is important to purchase everything you need: a protective base for varnish, colored varnish, a protective topcoat, as well as a powerful salon-grade UV lamp. You can remove the product with a branded liquid, but a regular nail polish remover that contains or does not contain acetone will also work.

The first lines of gel polishes had a limited color scheme classic shades. Today in the family of combined varnishes you can find original fashionable colors: blue, green, purple. In addition, gel polishes mix well with each other. Please note that you can only mix products from the same brand.

The disadvantages of gel polish include the need for careful treatment of nails before coating. The product does not adhere well to plates that are too greasy, ribbed or uneven. You need to polish your nails, removing all the unevenness, and then degrease the plates with a special compound.

Gel polishes are quite difficult to remove. You won’t be able to wipe off the coating with one swipe of a cotton pad. You will have to make a kind of compress from tampons soaked in nail polish remover, and after softening, scrape off the coating with a wooden or plastic stick. The whole process will take at least an hour.

The product must be applied in several stages. First, give the nail the desired shape and length, remove the cuticle. Sand the plate with a polishing stone and wipe with a cloth soaked in nail polish remover. Then apply a layer of transparent protective base and dry it under a UV lamp.

Apply gently color coating. The gel polish lays down in an even glossy layer, spreading well over the nail. Accidental drips can be quickly removed with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover. Dry the varnish under the lamp. Apply a special fixing coating on top and also secure it under the lamp. Take your time, the manicure should be done carefully. To ensure the varnish is completely dry, dry each layer for at least 2 minutes.

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The polish/gel hybrid has many advantages. The product is highly durable. When applied correctly, it lasts up to 3 weeks without scuffing, cracking or chipping. All this time the varnish does not lose its shine. Gel polish gives strength to brittle nails and is suitable for both manicure and pedicure.

An important point for those with sensitive nails is the absence of components harmful to health. The products do not contain toluene, dibutyl phthalate, or its resins. When applying and removing gel polish, nails are not cut off. Manicure can be done constantly; the product does not interfere with the normal growth and renewal of nails.

The advantages include ease of application. You can get a manicure done at a salon or on your own. It is important to purchase everything you need: a protective base for varnish, colored varnish, a protective topcoat, as well as a powerful salon-grade UV lamp. You can remove the product with a branded liquid, but a regular nail polish remover that contains or does not contain acetone will also work.

The first lines of gel polishes had a limited color range of classic shades. Today, in the family of combined varnishes you can find original fashionable colors: blue, green, purple. In addition, gel polishes mix well with each other. Please note that you can only mix products from the same brand.

The disadvantages of gel polish include the need for careful treatment of nails before coating. The product does not adhere well to plates that are too greasy, ribbed or uneven. You need to polish your nails, removing all the unevenness, and then degrease the plates with a special compound.

Gel polishes are quite difficult to remove. You won’t be able to wipe off the coating with one swipe of a cotton pad. You will have to make a kind of compress from tampons soaked in nail polish remover, and after softening, scrape off the coating with a wooden or plastic stick. The whole process will take at least an hour.

The product must be applied in several stages. First, give the nail the desired shape and length, remove the cuticle. Sand the plate with a polishing stone and wipe with a cloth soaked in nail polish remover. Then apply a layer of transparent protective base and dry it under a UV lamp.

Apply the color coat carefully. The gel polish lays down in an even glossy layer, spreading well over the nail. Accidental drips can be quickly removed with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover. Dry the varnish under the lamp. Apply a special fixing coating on top and also secure it under the lamp. Take your time, the manicure should be done carefully. To ensure the varnish is completely dry, dry each layer for at least 2 minutes.