Instructions

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

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

The advantages include ease of application. You can do a manicure in the salon or on your own. It is important to purchase everything you need: a protective base for varnish, colored varnish, a protective top, as well as a powerful salon-level UV lamp. You can remove the product with a proprietary liquid, but a conventional nail polish remover, containing or not containing acetone, will work as well.

The first lines of gel polishes had a limited 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 of the same brand.

The disadvantages of gel polish include the need for thorough processing of nails before coating. On too fatty, ribbed and uneven plates, the product does not hold well. It is necessary to polish the nails, removing all the irregularities, and then degrease the plates with a special compound.

Gel polishes are quite difficult to remove. It will not work to erase the coating with one movement 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.

You need to apply the product in several stages. First, give the nail the desired shape and length, remove the cuticle. Grind the plate with a polishing block and wipe with a napkin dipped in nail polish remover. Then apply a layer of clear protective base and cure it under a UV lamp.

Apply color coating gently. Gel polish lays down in an even glossy layer, well distributed over the nail. Accidental streaks can be quickly removed with a cotton swab dipped in nail polish remover. Dry the varnish under the lamp. Apply a special fixing coat on top and secure it under the lamp too. Take your time, the manicure must be done carefully. To completely dry the varnish, dry each layer for at least 2 minutes.

High-quality manicure is now possible not only in the salon, but also at home. To do this, you just need to acquire all the necessary tools. In order for the manicure to have a finished look, the nails need to be covered with gel polish. The modern nail industry is ready to offer many different colors. But their advantages do not end there. They allow you to get an even and perfectly smooth coating that will delight you with its beauty for three weeks. Ordinary varnishes are already a thing of the past, because they do not have the necessary qualities that are so needed in our dynamic time.

New and popular gel polish coatings

Today it is difficult to surprise someone with a classic manicure. But, all of us girls love attention from the outside and catch the admiring glances of others. That is why, going to the nail salon, we carefully consider all kinds of design options for our favorite nails. Today, nail service masters can offer many interesting techniques.

For the price, conditionally, all coatings can be divided into economy options up to 500 rubles. for home use and materials for professional use in salons and home-studios, the cost of which will be higher.

Let's see the most popular types of UV coatings and the latest fashionable colors of gel polishes.

Gel Polish "Cat's Eye"

You can create a beautiful and effective design with the help of cat's eye gel polish. Possessing a special formula, which includes the smallest metallic particles, "cat's eye" gel polish on nails allows you to get an interesting pattern that imitates the pattern of a gem with the same name. The drawing is created using a special magnet, which is always sold in one complete set with varnish. Metal particles, under the influence of magnetic waves, form the required pattern.

The most popular brands of magnetic gel polishes: KODI, F.O.X, LiaNail, Bluesky, InGarden, Masura, TNL, Ell lourel, Irisk, Vogue Nails, etc.

SECRETS AND FEATURES OF USE

• Preparing nails : alignment of the nail plate and application of the base;
• Coating nails with black gel polish : If you want a sharper flare effect, then the "cat's eye" is best applied to black varnish, but you can do without it.
• Preparation of magnetic gel polish : the contents of the bottle with magnetic varnish are recommended to shake well and mix;
• Application and creation of the effect : it is recommended to apply the material in two layers (on the first one you can put a glare, or you can not put it). The most comfortable distance from the surface of the nail to the magnet when setting a glare is about 5-6 mm.
• Fixing the result : the manicure is fixed, as usual, with a top-coating.

Cat-eye designs are often combined with rhinestones, vintage prints, lace and matte top and foil. Stained-glass decor is also in fashion now.

CHARACTERISTICS OF MAGNETIC VARNISHES OF POPULAR BRANDS

	KODI Cat's Eye Moon light The palette consists of 52 deep shades from traditional to neon. The coating is easy to apply, does not flow, good pigmentation is achieved in two coats. For a more pronounced effect, it is recommended to apply on a black gel polish. Coatings of this brand are very popular due to their optimal cost, decent quality and a wide range of various shades. "Cat's Eye" is available in bottles of 8 ml.
	F.O.X The palette has 20 colors, including shades of green, blue, gray, red, burgundy and pink. The most beautiful and interesting can be called: crimson, blue-violet, gray-blue, terracotta with a peach tint, green forest. The varnish is quite thick, the color is collected in 2 approaches, the highlight is delicate. There are no particular complaints about the quality. Available in 6 ml bottles. The manufacturer claims that the wearing period can be up to 2 weeks.
	LiaNail 20 shades in the palette, among which there are classic blues, purples and reds, as well as new fashionable tones such as fiery lion, crusty, jill, delilah, rubarb, chupette, alistair and others. These non-standard shades make this palette special. Therefore, if you are tired of the classics, evaluate these gel polishes. There are coatings with gold and silver highlights. In a package of 10 ml of product, it will last for a long time. Despite the fact that the varnish is Russian-made, its quality is acceptable, the density is good and the price is low. The flare builds up quickly and looks very distinct.
	Ell lourel There are only 14 shades on sale: several golden-green, blue, brown-golden, burgundy, etc. I would especially like to highlight such unusual tones as the "Milky Way" and "Sirius". They will create a mesmerizing space design. The coating is very dense, the glare is exposed instantly and turns out to be very pronounced, due to the high content of metal particles in the composition. Before reconciliation, the bottle must be shaken well. Volume 10 ml. Ell lourel products can be categorized as “affordable”.
	Bluesky Economy class coverage. The widest range of colors for every taste. The cat's eye collection includes 54 colored coatings with silver and gold microparticles. The consistency is normal, it fits well, but the glare is not clear in all shades, the effect created can rather be called a light overflow. More suitable for home use. Medium bottle, 8 ml.

CAT EYE DESIGN OPTIONS

Another novelty: wet cat's eye (drops and drawing with a brush).

Fashionable design: inlaid cat eye.

Classic: matte cat eye.

Single phase gel polish

Single-phase gel polish is a very convenient option for creating a beautiful manicure at home. Unlike usual products, 3 in 1 gel polish has an innovative formula, thanks to which there is no need to apply base and top.

The most popular brands of 3 in 1 coatings: TNL, Bluesky, Nailico, Patrisa Nail, Joy, ruNail, etc.

FEATURES OF USE

No subtleties and secrets. The coating is universal 3 in 1, so the number of manipulations when creating a manicure is minimized:

• Preparing nails : buffing and degreasing;
• Application : Cover nails with 2-3 layers of gel polish;
• The final stage : Removing stickiness if necessary.

These coatings have one feature. Because no top is used in the process of manicure, then your nails will not be as shiny as with a classic manicure.

Thermo gel polish

Not so long ago, a novelty attracted the attention of fashionistas - thermo gel polish, which changes color depending on temperature. The coating looks especially interesting on long nails. It reacts not only to the ambient temperature, but also to the temperature of the nails themselves.

The most popular brands of thermal coatings are TNL, Masura, Bluesky, Vogue Nails, Patrisa Nail, Vera Nail, F.O.X, KODI, etc.

TECHNOLOGY OF WORK

The stages of work on applying a thermal coating are no different from a regular manicure:

• Preparing nails : light sanding, processing with a degreaser;
• Application : usually requires 2 coats of color;
• Fixing the result : top and remove the stickiness

When choosing a material for work, carefully read the instructions on the bottle. The temperature range at which the coating on the nails changes color is very important (it should not be too wide).

THERMO MANICURE OPTIONS

Thermo coat gives an interesting transition effect from one color to another on the tips of the nails. It turns out a gradient jacket.

Matte gel polish

Matte gel polish is a stylish and interesting coating option that does not give a glossy shine when dry. It is used to create various designs. Combines perfectly with glossy gel polishes.

Popular brands of matte finishes: Masura, LoveEasy, etc.

FEATURES OF APPLICATION

Matt varnish is usually single phase (3 in 1) and is very easy to apply.

• Preparation : before applying, you only need to properly prepare the nail plate using a buff and a degreaser (you can additionally use a primer in the work);
• Application: as a rule, 2 layers of gel polish are required to achieve a rich color;
• The final stage : No need to use the top, you just need to remove the stickiness.

Single-phase varnishes are very convenient to work with, but some of them are worn for a short time. In this regard, nail designers prefer to do classic manicure with gel polish using a matte top.

POPULAR DESIGN OPTIONS

The simplest and most beautiful options for manicure with a matte UV coating for nails: French manicure and droplets on the nails.

Stained glass gel polish: clear glass coating

Another option that will help you create an original manicure is stained glass gel polish. It can be used to create amazingly beautiful designs: "broken glass", liquid stones, aquarium nails. Gel polishes have a translucent texture. Therefore, if it is necessary to achieve a more intense effect, stained glass gel varnishes are applied in several layers.

The most popular brands of stained glass gel varnishes: Vogue Nails, Bluesky, Kodi, Irisk, TNL, BDNail, etc.

APPLICATION

This coating is used to create a decorative effect.

• Preparing nails : includes grinding, cleaning, degreasing nails, applying a base coat;
• Color application : covering nails with 2 layers of colored gel polish;
• Creating an effect : application of a stained-glass coating (possible on decor);
• Fixing the result : top.

Stained glass enhances the effect of a cat's eye if matched to the coatings. Also varnish with a stained glass effect is used for the design of nails with foil, with rhombuses, with sparkles, with broken glass and moreover, with “stained glass”, you can draw patterns.

MANICURE DESIGN OPTIONS

New: enhanced cat's eye effect with stained glass.

More new designs: stained glass with rhombuses and broken glass

Chameleon gel polish

Lovers of thermo varnishes will definitely appreciate another novelty - gel varnishes with a chameleon effect. They contain special particles that react to changes in temperature and light. Many manufacturers add pearlescent chips to their products, making the coating truly shine. This effect looks especially luxurious on long nails.

Popular brands of chameleon effect coatings: TNL, KODI, CANNI, BDNail, Patrisa Nail, RuNail, etc.

HOW TO USE

Chameleon coatings are applied according to the standard scheme:

• Preparation : standard using base
• Application : 2 layers of colored coating
• Anchoring : top.

The chameleon is often used as a decorative finish, such as abstract nail designs or ombre effects.

CHAMELEON MANICURE OPTIONS

The chameleon cover is ideal for abstract and space designs.

You can get a spectacular shiny manicure using glitter gel polish, and they can be of various sizes and shapes. Glitter gel polish can be combined with colored finishes for a striking and unusual design.

Popular brands: TNL, OPI, Entity, Bluesky, In'Garden, MASURA, IRISK, Haruyama, Patrisa Nail, etc.

HOW TO USE

The coatings are applied according to the classic scheme:

• Preparation : base coat;
• Application : 2-3 layers of color;
• Anchoring : top.

Shiny finishes allow you to create a simple yet fun feng shui manicure.

GLITTER MANICURE OPTIONS

Not so long ago, a mirror gel polish appeared on the market, which allows you to get a perfectly smooth and shiny surface. Silver, golden shades are especially popular. It contains a large number of reflective particles.

Mirror coating brands: TNL, OPI, Nayada, Orly, Patrisa Nail, CND, etc.

APPLICATION

Metallic coatings are applied in the same way as conventional UV varnishes.

• Preparation : leveling the nail plate with a buff, degreasing, applying 1 or 2 layers of the base (depending on whether there are visible flaws on the surface of the nails);
• Application : usually two layers of metallized coating are enough;
• Anchoring : application of a top with a good elaboration of the ends of the nails, so that the coating does not chip off during wear.

Chromatics and mirror coatings have one very important distinctive feature. They emphasize all the flaws of the nail plate, which is why you need to align the nails well before applying the varnish with a metallic effect.

DESIGN OPTIONS

Nika Nagel spreading gel varnishes are a choice of bright and extraordinary natures. With their help, you can create unusual designs without the need for artistic skills.

FEATURES OF APPLICATION

The manicure is done using a regular base and top and special spreading coatings for wet design. How to create a beautiful pattern or nail art?

• Preparing nails : leveling, degreasing, base;
• Application : apply the white varnish from the set (the first layer is polymerized, and the second one is not);
• Creating an effect : on top of undried varnish with a thin brush, draw patterns with colored varnish from the set and wait a couple of seconds until the pattern spreads over the surface of the nail, then dry.
• Anchoring : apply top.

The color gel varnishes in the set have a fairly liquid consistency, so they spread quickly and create a beautiful effect of flowing from one color to another.

MANICURE OPTIONS

Craquelure

This type of decorative coating cracks on the nails, forming a beautiful texture. Recently, it has become fashionable to cover the craquelure with a classic color gel varnish. The cracking effect is not so pronounced, but such a design can be used as an everyday one.

In which collections there are coatings with craquelure effect: TNL, OPI, Nayada, etc.

HOW TO APPLY?

• Preparation : Nails are prepared for coating in the traditional way using a base.
• Application : a special base for craquelure (light or with sparkles) is applied to the base, dried in a lamp, then covered with craquelure, air-dried for 1 to 3 minutes.
• Fixing the result : top.

Recently, there has been a tendency to cover the craquelure with color.

DESIGN OPTIONS CRACKELURE

Hypoallergenic gel polishes

Hypoallergenic varnishes are a real find for women who are sensitive to various components of conventional varnishes. This type of varnish can be used during pregnancy or nursing mothers. They are water-based.

FEATURES OF USE

The bio coating is applied without base and top, like a simple nail polish, air-dried. Dries quickly enough.

APPEARANCE MANICURE BIO-GEL

Using gel polishes at home: step by step instructions

Every girl can master the technique of creating a manicure using gel varnishes at home, because now there are many different videos on the Internet dedicated to this issue. So, what do you need for a gel polish manicure?

To create a high-quality manicure with gel polish, you will have to purchase special devices, for example, a UV lamp, a degreaser for removing a sticky layer, a grinder, nail polish remover, top and base coat, color gel polish. Additionally, it is recommended to purchase lint-free wipes.

Video tutorial: Instructions for use

Step by step work at home is as follows:

• Prepare the nail plate, align it, giving it the required shape. Medium length nails with a semicircular or round tip are the most popular this season. At the same stage, the cuticle is processed and cut.
• With the help of a buff, the keratinous layer of the nail is removed. If you neglect this procedure, then there is a high probability that the gel polish will not last long and may chip on the same day.
• Next, a degreaser and a base are used, which must be dried in a UV lamp.
• After that, you can proceed to the main coating. If you have an allergy, it is recommended to purchase a special hypoallergenic gel polish, which has a simpler and safer formula.
• The coating is then sent to a UV lamp for drying. It should be remembered that gel polish will not be able to polymerize without drying in a lamp. Although some manufacturers have released a series of gel varnishes that do not require drying in a lamp, their durability is significantly inferior to standard gel varnishes. They only last 3-4 days.
• The last and no less important stage is the application of a top coating, which must be dried in a lamp for at least two minutes.

That's all. Also see detailed tutorials manicure for beginners. As you can see, making a gel polish manicure on your own is not so difficult. The result will be pleasing within 2-3 weeks, after that, it will be necessary to correct the gel polish.
After the basic technique is mastered, you can move on to a manicure with a design. Gel polish design can be anything. Recently, the technique "broken glass", "gradient", various patterns that can be made using special stamps have been popular. The design looks gorgeous with gel polish and with acrylic powder.

You can simplify the application procedure with the help of gel polish for beginners, it is also called 3 in 1 gel polish. It already consists of a base, top and color pigment.

Strengthening nails with acrylic powder under gel polish

It so happens that the gel polish does not last as long as the manufacturers claim. There are many reasons for this. The most common: individual characteristics of the nail plate. This problem can be solved with the help of acrylic powder, which is used as a preliminary strengthening of nails. It helps to close all existing microcracks, level the surface, and improve the adhesion of the nail to the gel polish.

Another way to strengthen nails involves the use of gel polish. Strengthening nails with gel under gel polish is not often practiced. Basically, it is needed when you need to lengthen the nail bed.

Video: Strengthening nails

Restoration of nails after gel polish

As much as you love gel polish manicure, sometimes you should give your nails a rest. In order for them to recover faster, you can use special medicinal coatings, baths with essential oils or sea salt.

Various professional systems will also help to quickly restore the structure of nails.

Extension of nails with gel polish

Extension with gel polish involves the use of upper forms. Also, when building up, you cannot do without additional strengthening. To do this, use a gel that keeps the given shape well and at the same time allows air to pass through.

Video: Top Shape Gel Extension

Common questions about gel polish

Gel polish is loved by all girls who carefully monitor the condition of their nails. After all, it has a lot of advantages. Despite this, nail service masters often hear questions of this nature:

• What is better gel polish or shellac? In general, shellac is a promoted brand of gel polish. They have practically no differences.
• How long does gel polish last on nails? Everything is individual. The average period is from two to three weeks.
• Is gel nail polish harmful? Gel polish is no more harmful than other cosmetics, but you should not use it constantly. Do not forget that nails need "rest".
• Why doesn't gel polish stick to nails? There may be several reasons. Individual structure of the nail plate, non-observance of the rules for applying gel polish.
• Why does gel polish on nails crack? Most often, this problem occurs in girls who neglect to degrease their nails before applying the base. Also, gel polish can crack due to temperature fluctuations (for example, if you wash dishes in hot water, rinse your hands in cold water, etc.).
• Why does gel polish peel off quickly from the nail? Gel polish peels off for several reasons: poor quality of the material, violation of the application technology, due to the individual characteristics of the nail structure.
• How much does a gel polish cost? The price depends on the manufacturer, its composition. A novice master can buy gel polish from the manufacturer Bluesky. The average price for gel polish is in the range of 200 - 300 rubles.

Beautiful nails gel polish photo

Any novice master can make simple designs with gel polish. We have selected various pictures for inspiration that will help you make a stylish and beautiful manicure at home.

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Let's put all the dots on the "i" right away: if you are used to wearing Shellac or any other resistant coating (for example, OPI) that dries with ultraviolet light for 2-3 weeks, you should not expect the same unsurpassed durability from "home" gel varnishes.

Yes, this is really a new generation of nail polishes, they really last long, glossy shine and dry without a lamp. And yet, in terms of resistance, they are inferior to the same Shellac, although they give odds to ordinary varnish. As a rule, these coatings are pleasing to the eye for 6-8 days, the result is very good!

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel

16 juicy shades of Miracle Gel from Sally Hansen will come in handy for the coming spring. These varnishes dry quickly, and thanks to the oligomer and photoinitiator in their composition, they harden without a lamp and are worn for more than a week. You need to apply the coating without a base - just on a degreased nail. A glossy top is applied over the colored layer, which provides the main durability; it makes no sense to use these varnishes without a topcoat.

Popular

Price: about 570 rubles.

Nail Atelier gel polish by Vivienne Sabo

Despite the modest price, this gel polish from Vivienne Sabo pleased us with its quality: it fits well, does not bubble, holds, of course, not like Shellac, but for the first 3-4 days it looks perfect, ordinary varnishes cannot boast of such a result. It can be easily removed with a nail polish remover, you do not need to wrap your nails in foil or cut the coating.

Price: about 150 rubles.

Eternail gel polish from Irisk Professional

One of the pioneers of gel polish that cures without a lamp - from Irisk Professional. This coating is quite dense and durable; only one layer is enough to apply some shades. And the varnish dries very quickly - only 2-3 minutes. Manufacturers of varnish promise that it will last 10 days, but in fact, this figure should be divided by two: you go with it for about 5-6 days, but then you still have to update your manicure.

Price: about 250 rubles.

CND Vinilyx Lampless Gel Nail Polish

Many girls who try not to spoil their nails with persistent gel polishes choose the Vinilyx coating from CND. In the past few years, it has been presented in almost any salon. For some, this varnish lasts more than a week, for someone it chips after 3 days - this is individual and depends on the fat content of the nail. Overall Vinilyx is a very high quality product, easy to apply and fairly durable. True, it has one drawback - the choice of shades is not very rich, and most of the colors are dark.

Price: about 400 rubles.

Avon Gel Finish

This gel-based varnish was invented for the laziest: it has neither a base nor a top coat, you just put 2-3 layers of color on the nail plate, and that's it! True, in terms of durability, it is inferior to its competitors: it looks flawless for 3-4 days, and then it starts chipping at the edges of the nail. In any case, it lasts longer than the usual varnish, which often looks unpresentable on the second day, but is not at all expensive.

Price: about 150 rubles.

GEL POLISHES: WHAT IS IT AND HOW DO THEY DIFFER FROM GEL POLISH?

Few clients show an interest in the specifics of the materials with which their craftsmen work. For them, first of all, the quality and appearance of the manicure are important. In the choice of materials, they rely on the specialists they come to for the service. This trust is worth a lot if it is earned by the masters, and, on the contrary, it may cost too much to the client if it is deceived (such is the pun).

The ideal option is when both parties understand what exactly one has to work with and the other to walk with. Therefore, Topnailsmag turned to such a burning topic as gel polishes and gel polishes. Not only clients, but also many craftsmen often think that these are one and the same thing. A lot of good people have fallen into this semantic trap. To find out what the difference is, we went to a person who knows the difference not only in theory, but also in practice - to the teacher of the company "Victory" Kiev Elmira Tsyupina.

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« Gel polish is an innovative product... Someone will say: "Well, what an innovation, gel varnishes have existed for a long time!" Yes. Gel polishes have been around since 1986. But then they were just in jars, closed with a lid and they did not have a brush. Today it is a material that is very convenient to work with, not only because of the consistency and properties of the gel, but also because of the convenient applicator. "

“What's the difference between gel polish and gel polish? Gel polishes are hybrids that consist of a gel part and a varnish in certain proportions. To date, it has been proven that gel polish has an aggressive effect on the nail plate. Two weeks after application, ethyl acetate, an element that is responsible for the thickness of the varnish, escapes from the varnish portion of the coating. From this moment, the material begins to mutate from a hybrid (gel polish) into a gel. After such a transformation, this gel becomes closer to technical quality in terms of its quality. When it is removed, the nail plate is significantly damaged. This can be seen with the naked eye: whitish scratches and burrs appear on the nail. More often than not, craftsmen seek to smooth out these shortcomings. But if they are deep enough and the grinder does not take them, files are used. And then the moment of truth comes : as we know, initially the gel polish was invented so that the nail was not subjected to any kind of filing at all. For the reasons described above, these conditions are not met. "

« Gel polishes are 100% eco-gel related to the soft gel system. It is completely soluble. After 2-3 weeks, he is not threatened with a mutation.

What is Eco Gel? When faced with this term, we often do not always know what we are dealing with. This gel is a hypoallergenic material that does not stick into the nail plate. Accordingly, it does not attack the nail aggressively. The condition of the nail before and after coating does not change. "

« It is very easy to work with gel polishes - they are quickly applied and dried... The material is polymerized in both UV and LED apparatus. This is one of the major advantages. Gel polish is quite flexible, so it duplicates all the lines and curves of the nail. Thanks to this, it does not flake off, does not chip, its top coating has a rather interesting property: if you scratch the surface, it will not be visible.

The consistency of gel varnishes is quite liquid, because of this it is easy to work with it, it does not fall as a heavy drop on the nail plate, but covers it evenly, repeating all the bends and lines. Unlike gel varnishes, the varnish gel does not thicken during use. It is worth recognizing that in certain brands of gel polish, up to 40% of the product freezes and settles at the bottom of the bottle, which become unusable - it will simply be difficult to get them out of the bottle.

When in contact with the skin, the gel polish does not cause allergic reactions and discomfort, it can be easily removed with an orange stick. "

« During polymerization, the coating is compressed. This means that even if the master applies two or three very thick layers, after being in the LED apparatus, the gel polish will "shrink", will look neat on the nail and will show its color even more.

Another convenient feature: the master can afford to choose whether to seal the butt or not. For customers with a small free edge, it is not very convenient to seal without getting your finger dirty. Therefore, you can safely not do this. In any case, the material will not flake off. "

« Gel polishes are shown to clients with weakened nails... This coating creates a kind of protective barrier that does not allow the natural nail to delaminate further. "

« 30 seconds inLED apparatus, 2 minutes in ultraviolet. Since such a coating is applied and polymerized very quickly, the client can leave with a completely dry perfect manicure in 10-15 minutes. "

“Gel varnishes are removed after 2-3 weeks, very easily: cut the sponge into 4 parts, soak it in an acidic solution and apply it on the surface of the nail for 7-10 minutes. Can be closed on top with foil. After this procedure, the gel leaves the surface of the nail in the form of a film, while leaving a protective layer on the natural nail. It does not need to be removed - you can safely repeat the procedure again, or walk like that. Pay attention to how healthy and beautiful the nail looks after removing the gel polish. There is not a hint of damage, on the contrary - a protective film covers the natural nail plate ”.

For the first time in 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, nail service masters tried to add ordinary colored varnishes to the gel, which did not always bring a positive result.

In 2010, a new product appeared on the market of the nail industry, which became truly revolutionary. The American company CND (Creative Nail Design) has introduced a hybrid of nail polish and modeling gel called Shellac. This product incorporates the best properties of varnishes (simple and quick application, the richest palette of colors, bright shine) and gels (stable coating of nails for up to three weeks while maintaining color, no odor). At the same time, it is worth noting such an important point: unlike correction using conventional nail gels, when removing gel polish, there is no need to cut the material, which means that the natural nail plate is also preserved.

The resistance and durability of gel polish is comparable to building gels

In Russia and the CIS countries, the new invention was dubbed "shellac" (other spellings are shillac, shellac, shilak and even that - shi lacquer), and this is often called this not only Shellac itself from CND, but also gel varnishes from other manufacturers, which are now there are a huge number. Almost every company that manufactures nail products has gel varnishes 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 that we call diapers diapers (in honor of their most famous brand Pampers), and copiers - copiers (named after the brand of the Xerox copier manufacturer). There are even such phrases in everyday life as "to make a shilak", "today I am going to a shilak" and the like. As a result of the confusion that has arisen, many clients ask their masters: which is better - gel polish or shellac?

The variety of colors and shades of gel polishes is not inferior to conventional varnishes

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

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