Technology and principle of working with gel polish
A manicure with a gel polish covering the nail plate has quickly become the most popular way to care for nails. This technology has many advantages:
- the coating remains on the nails for a very long time;
- you can create a variety of designs using additional elements;
- it is easy to choose gel polish with strengthening, nail nutrition and other additional functions.
There are also disadvantages to the gel coating. Most of the girls are similar in opinion on this matter - an appointment with the master must be done in advance, because it is almost impossible to get a manicure day after day. In addition, the cost of the procedure is not the lowest.
The problem of price and inconvenient time is easily solved - all the stages of applying gel polish can be mastered independently and stop depending on the nail service masters.
Working with tools for coating gel polish: what you need
Do not think that performing a gel-coated manicure at home is cheap and fast. Yes, such advantages can be obtained, but far from the first time after mastering the technique. First, the training will be costly (taking short courses is much more profitable than learning by trial and error). Secondly, for a manicure, you need to buy a rather large list of tools and tools.
What do you need for home gel polish nail design? Most likely, you will need to buy:
- a set of files - for processing the nail plate, for filing the edge of the nail, for polishing (buff);
- orange sticks or cuticle pusher;
- special means for degreasing the nail surface;
- primer;
- base coat (base, base for gel polish);
- color gel polish in several of your favorite shades;
- finish (top coat, top);
- lamp for drying varnish;
- a means for removing the sticky layer;
- lint-free cotton pads or napkins;
- cuticle oil;
- gel polish remover;
- foil.
Are all these tools and tools really necessary. You definitely cannot do without a special lamp, otherwise the gel polish will not dry out. You will also need the color varnishes themselves, on which you should not save. Poor quality products can cause problems with polymerization, quickly crack, fade, and have a negative effect on the condition of the nails.
Consumables, including nail files, buffs, pushers, sticks, napkins, bases, tops, oils, disinfectants, etc., are indispensable items for high-quality nail care and ensuring the perfect look of the gel coating.
The process of applying gel polish: the main stages
Coating with gel polish implies strict adherence to the stages and knowledge of what is behind what is coming. Before starting work, carefully study the theory of manicure and read the instructions for the purchased products. The procedure should start from the first stage - preparation of nails for applying a gel polish coating:
- do a hygienic manicure - it will help to give the nails a well-groomed look and prepare the nail plate for further work;
- prepare the nail plate by removing the glossy layer from it with a special nail file or cutter;
- degrease your nails and apply primer.
The application of the colored coating itself also involves several points. The stages of applying gel polish can be carried out with or without strengthening. In the first case, you will need to apply another layer to the nail plate - a hardener, which will help make thin and weakened marigolds stronger and healthier.
How to properly cover your nails with gel polish: Follow the order:
- apply a base to the nail plate and dry in a lamp;
- cover your nails with colored gel polish in several layers, each of which dry in a lamp;
- complement the manicure with decor;
- apply a top coat and dry until fully cured;
- remove the sticky layer;
- moisturize your cuticles with oil.
Correctly carried out preparation of the nail for the application of gel polish and the coating itself ensure a long shelf life of the original type of manicure, its resistance to mechanical stress. Such varnish does not crack and does not chip when in contact with water, household chemicals, and temperature changes.
You can do a beautiful manicure with gel polish yourself. Such coverage will cost much less than visiting a master, but the initial investment will also be considerable. If you want to "do nails" at home - do not save on tools and materials, although you can reduce costs. Take advantage of the offer of an online store of goods for manicure - online always comes out cheaper.