What you need to do to keep your manicure as long as possible
Gel polish manicure is the most popular way to take care of your nails. Such a coating looks attractive, does not crack, allows you to do any work with your hands without the risk of "losing" a beautiful top layer on the nails. Nails become stronger, stop breaking. The coating with a gel layer lasts for a long time - from 2 to 5 weeks. What determines the duration of the wearing period of the varnish and how to keep the gel varnish on the nails longer ?
HOW TO MAINTAIN A GEL POLISH MANICURE
How long the gel coat lasts on nails depends on several factors. The quality of gel polish is influenced by:
general health of the body and condition of the nails;
the type and quality of the materials selected;
used coating technology;
preparation of the nail plate for manicure.
The wear of the gel polish will be long-lasting if the nails are properly processed before applying a new coating. Do not peel off old varnish with sharp objects, do not use aggressive files or abrasives to remove. Choose the type of gel polish remover that suits you or use the hardware methods - the coating can be quickly and conveniently cut with a cutter.
If nails are flaking, broken, damaged - do not use gel polish, it will not stick. First, heal the marigolds by contacting a specialist for recommendations.
How to make gel polish last for a long time ? Be sure to follow the coating technology. First, you need to carry out the procedure of hygienic manicure, shape the nails, and process the cuticles. Use appropriate manicure tools and products. Then the nail plate is sanded, the ends of the free edge of the nail are processed, all dirt and grease are removed, and the necessary dryness of the nail is achieved. It should be free of water and any products. The coating is applied in several stages:
the primer creates the effect of double-sided adhesive tape, which ensures adhesion of the coating to the nail and subsequent layers;
the base is applied in one layer on the entire surface of the nail and ends, dried in a lamp;
all areas of the nail plate are painted over with colored gel polish, each of the two layers is dried in a lamp for the required exposure time;
decorative elements are fixed on the nails, after which the entire area of the plate is covered with a finishing layer - top, which is also dried in a lamp;
the sticky dispersion layer is removed.
How to cover gel polish so that it lasts a long time ? Choose only specially designed products - tops from manufacturers who have experience in creating quality products and an appropriate reputation. A low-grade topcoat cracks, loses its smoothness, violates the integrity of the colored layer.
How to extend the life of a gel polish , because even if you follow all the rules of application, the life of the coating will not be eternal? Heed the simple tips and tricks of the nail artist.
WHAT TO DO TO KEEP THE GEL POLISH AS LONG AS POSSIBLE
A whole complex of factors affects the safety of the gel coating. The day before the manicure, do not use greasy hand care products, creams with a high oil content. Immediately after the coating is ready, avoid temperature extremes, do not shower, and postpone the spa visit. Use room temperature water to wash your hands.
Wear gloves when cooking and doing household chores. Household chemicals can significantly shorten the wearing time of gel polish. Refrain from mechanical impact on nails - do not scratch hard objects with them, protect nails from sharp elements, abrasive substances.
Take care of your hands, use nourishing creams, cuticle oil. This simple and understandable knowledge will help you keep beautiful marigolds for as long as possible.