Among the fashion trends of 2016 in the nail industry, a special place is occupied by shellac. In recent years, women from all over the world give preference to him rather than to build up or to other decorative coatings. Shellac for nails - the most popular service for which girls turn to the manicurist. Many are still interested in gel polish or shellac: what to choose and which one is better?

It is time to put everything in its place and explain this aspect. Learn about the difference between shellac and gel polish, why shellac for nails has become so popular, what brand to choose a coating. Overview of collections, numerous advantages and significant drawbacks, popular nail designs 2016, which can be done with gel-polish (shellac).

Shellac for nails is a relative new trend in the beauty industry, combining varnish and bio-gel, which is rapidly gaining momentum. The name of the shellac manicure is due to the name of the special gel polish of the company CND "Shellac". Later, manufacturers of other brands presented their gel varnish products to the public.

However, the popularity of that very first coating under the name shellac from Creative Nail Design led, over time, to the identification of the concepts "shellac" and "gel polish". Therefore, the question of what is better to choose shellac or gel varnish is relevant only when the CND product is opposed to the entire gel-varnish industry.

Note that an important difference between the original shellac is a greater percentage of varnish in the composition, rather than gel, so for shellac it was more accurate to use the term varnish-gel. In fact, Shellac is one of the gel varnishes, which has become a household name. Now shellac for nails is perceived as synonymous with gel polish coating in general. Famous brands, honored with accolades for their products, demonstrate a rich collection of coatings.

Among the most beloved brands:

• Shellac CND - the ancestor of gel-lacquer resistant coatings, an American company.
• Gel FX from the company ORLY, the creator of the legendary French manicure;
• Kodi Professional - a company famous for its innovative approach to the beauty industry;
• BlueSky Shellac and Gelish - Chinese brand, offering a budget version of the coatings, along with good quality;
• Masura, which allows to achieve a salon effect at home;
• TNL is a Korean brand whose quality is confirmed by numerous reviews, etc.

Each company is focused not only on the use of products in a professional environment, but also for those who like nail experiments at home. The range is represented by a variety of collections, subdivided not only by color, but also by effect, cost, purpose, etc.

Amazing cover

Which of the women probably would not like to have well-groomed nails and do routine household chores, sports and even garden work, without in the least afraid to spoil the manicure. Just about five years ago, women of any age had only to dream of a durable and durable manicure. Appearing new Shellac was able to make a fairy tale come true.

By 2016, shellac for nails gradually replaced the extension service from the beauty pedestal. Agree, yes, there are girls who know how to deftly handle daily activities, having nails of unimaginable length on their hands. But such, in fact, units. Yes, and cons of such nails abound, take at least the restoration of the nail plate after the procedure for removing manicure.

The bio-gel, which is part of, creates a gentle resistant coating that lasts at least two or three weeks, you do not have to grow your own giant nails or stick tips. It is quite enough nails of usual length or even short, such a manicure will look great on them.

And the second component of shellac, the lacquer itself, having a rich collection of colors, well, skillful hands, and the master's imagination, wherever without it, will create an infinite number of original nail art. And it is not necessary that this will be a classic manicure, such as French, it is possible that the emphasis will be placed on just one nail or all the fingers will be exquisitely painted.

Popular designs

In addition to the standard white, in 2016 the color version of the jacket will be relevant. It is proposed to cover the free edge of the nail is not the usual white lacquer, and a different color, and you can even acid bright. Today, the red tip of the nail is gaining popularity, it looks stylish on nails of any length, even for short ones.

It is possible and such a decor, when all the tips of the nails are covered different colors  varnish, and it will also look stylish. Therefore, feel free to choose from the collection of the master those colors that you find interesting.

The fantasy of a skilled specialist has no boundaries, besides the usual smooth color coating, it is possible to apply any images on the nail both on the extreme part of it and on the whole nail plate. Shellac will make your nails unique, because they can create the appropriate decor, be it a festive occasion, for example, a wedding or something thematic, for example, the New Year.

Any of your wishes for the decor can be reflected in the design with the help of shellac. In 2016, in order to remain in trend, it is better to make a choice in favor of geometric patterns.

There is another style ombre, in other words - the gradient. It consists in smooth transition  from one color to another. Despite the fact that this is not a novelty, in 2016 such a manicure still remains in demand. The advantage of this style is its versatility. Today, with a similar manicure, you can appear at a business dinner and go to a nightclub.

For this style, it is usually taken from two to five shades and with the help of a special patting technique, they achieve complete blurring between colors. It may be like smooth transition, and more contrast to your taste. Another interesting nuance, the gradient can be both vertical, that is, the transition of tones goes from the growth point of the nail to the edge of the nail plate, and horizontal, from thumb  to the little finger.

Some like a more intricate gradient along the diagonal of the nail plate. Reviews claim that at home gel varnish this option is difficult to do, but the usual decorative coating - simple.

Appropriate to medium and long nails, according to experts, in 2016 there will be another style - a french millennium. This is an exquisite combination of classic French manicure and lacquer with glitter or rhinestones on the free edge of the nail. In this way, it is possible to achieve a flickering effect. As a rule, such gel varnishes are present in the collection of each master, so it is not a problem to perform such nail art.

Unusually, but attractive, in 2016 a manicure will look like a funnel-smile on the edge of the nail plate. This option is called chevron, helps to visually stretch the nail bed, giving the nail the correct shape. The color of the nail edge of such a manicure can be of any color: from white to black. It is also possible to use rhinestones and other decorations on the free edge of the plate.

Another more sophisticated manicure style 2016 that meets the requirements of sophisticated fashionistas is fan-french. The decor can be used any materials, up to these small feathers, beads, pebbles.

A variety of classic French manicure, not losing relevance in 2016 - the moon, or as it is called, the Hollywood french. This is when the traditionally white "smile" from the tip turned to the side nail bed. Classic white or a different color of lacquer is located near the nail cuticle, filling the hole.

Advantages and disadvantages

No matter how many nail art, it is worth mentioning briefly about the pros and cons of using gel polish. With the right technology of applying shellac, a manicure will delight you for a long time. Many women with short nails, dream of a spectacular long nails. With shellac coating, the problem of thin and brittle nails, as the base (bio-gel) strengthens the nail, and while you are wearing a beautiful manicure, your natural nails grow further and do not break.

Plus, thanks to this protection, the nails grow back quickly, the fragility and dullness of the nail plates disappear. Due to the natural look of healthy, well-groomed nails, your hands will look aesthetically pleasing. There is no clearly visible border of the glued nail, as is the case with artificial acrylics. The undeniable advantage of shellac is its harmlessness, having in its composition benign substances, it is allowed to use even pregnant women.

Do not forget about the practicality of such coverage, it will last about three weeks, delighting its owner with a beautiful well-groomed look. And if a woman feels irresistible, then others will appreciate it.

So, the main advantages of shellac over others are:

• Durability coating. Gel Polish, thanks to the three-step technology (base, color and fixative), retains the original appearance of the manicure for the entire period of wearing. You can forget about the detachment of varnish, chips, etc.
• Long lasting result. Two or three weeks you can not worry about the appearance of your nails.  Manicure will look like you just left the beauty salon.
• A variety of possible designs. Gel polish is combined with nails of any length (short, medium or long) and shapes (oval, rounded, square). Therefore, you can safely use shellac coating to create your favorite nail art.
• Rich collection. The palette of gel polishes is so great that you will definitely find the desired texture (matte, glossy), color (light, dark, cold, warm), effect (with glitters, neon, holographic, metallic, etc.).
• Security. There is no sharp smell and harmful compounds in the composition of the coating.

There are some cons of using Shellac. They are few, but still worth mentioning. For example, if your nails grow at a rate slightly higher than that of other people, then you will often have to resort to correction of coverage (this may even be a plus, but in this case, it is rather a minus, as it leads to additional financial costs).

The disadvantages include the price, higher than when normal manicure  with the application of simple lacquer, when you do not need to turn to the UV lamp to dry the layers, apply the base and fixer. And yet, shellac manicure is not suitable for people prone or having fungal diseases  nails. But if this does not apply to you, then a manicure with the help of shellac will surely give you a true aesthetic pleasure.

Where to do?

Argued that Shellac can be done at home. In the network you can find thousands of reviews with tips, step by step instructionslists of necessary tools, etc. However, experts are extremely negative about this. The point is not even that home craftsmen take their bread.

Their position is based on contraindications that girls neglect in pursuit of fashion, and the inability to observe all the details of the process. Many people forget about a fungal infection, which you cannot carry out such a manicure, or simply try to disguise it with gel polish.

For nail health, it turns badly: the fungus penetrates deeper, spreading with enhanced speed, as a reliable coating, like a dome, covers the plate, creating favorable conditions for the development of infection.

Not the last role is played by the withdrawal process. At home, the girls do not give up acetone, which is extremely harmful to the nail plates. Some people mercilessly try to tear off the covering almost by force, which is absolutely impossible to do. Danger and is incomplete purification. Even with the visual cleanliness of nails free from gel polish, microscopic particles may remain on their surface.

In the future, they will play a cruel joke with you: the next shellac manicure may not last even a couple of days. One of the most common causes of detachment, chipping and fragility gel varnish - a violation of the technique of coating and / or removal.

About the nuances of the procedure is well known to an experienced master, who, not only in theory but also in practice, learned the peculiarities of working with such a coating. Being self-taught, at home, even after having studied the reviews, video tutorials, instructions, etc., you can still lose sight of something really important.

Independent swimming

If all of the above has not persuaded you, and you are still seriously determined to independently master the process of applying shellac coating, check that you have everything you need.

To work with gel polish, you will need:

• Lamp for the polymerization of layers.
• Base coat.
• Colored gel polishes, depending on the design.
• The fixer.
• Liquid degreaser.
• Cuticle oil at the end of the procedure.
• Liquid remover for shellac removal.
• Sponges.
• A stick from an orange tree for removal of the remains.

Shellac is applied to the prepared nails that have undergone treatment (length, color, cuticle). Pre-nail plates are degreased, it provides improved adhesion of the coating to the nails. An important condition is to cover the nails with a thin layer, after which you need to dry the manicure under the lamp. Drying time is determined by the type and model of the device, which is precisely indicated in the instructions for a specific device.

First of all put base. If you are using gel varnishes of a particular company, it is advisable to choose a base coat and, running ahead, we note the fixer and even Remuver from the same manufacturer.

After drying under the lamp base layer, it is time to color gel polish. If after the first layer and polymerization it seems to you that the color is not juicy and saturated enough, you can walk again. Naturally, this layer must be sent to dry under the lamp. Further, the manicure is fixed by means of a fixative, which, like all previous layers, is polymerized.

The final chord is to remove the sticky layer. To do this, a degreaser, which should not contain acetone, is passed over the surface of the nails. It remains only to moisten the cuticle with oils.

When the manicure has become obsolete, you will need to resort to its removal. Remuver is applied on special sponges. After the fingers are wrapped around and fixed comfortable stickies. Wait for 10 minutes, after which lightly massage the plates without removing the sponge from your hands. After completing this action, it is time to release your fingers.

If you notice that shellac partially remained on the nails, armed with an orange stick, you need to carefully remove the remnants. In no case should not strongly push on the nail plate, pick them.  If, for some reason, the gel polish holds steadily after the performed manipulations, repeat all the steps, starting with soaking with the sponge with the Remover. From the second time everything should turn out.

The popularity of shellac is growing every year and even women with conservative preferences are gradually abandoning the usual varnish in favor of gel varnish for decorative manicure. But in order for the gel polish to keep on the nails for at least two weeks in perfect condition, you need to buy a set of special accessories and learn how to properly apply the gel polish on the nails at home. To shellac hardened on the nails and become resistant to external influences, you need to hold the fingers in the UV lamp to cure each layer of the coating. But besides a good 36 W UV lamp, your manicure table should also have a top and a base for gel polish.

Improving the adhesion of the nail surface with gel polish. The base layer serves as a primer and pigmented shellac reliably keeps on the nails for a long time;

Protection of nail plates from staining and penetration of active ingredients into keratin layers during drying in the lamp.

♦ WHAT TOP TOPIC IS NEEDED for

Top-gel is indispensable for the design of nails using decor elements from the nail art set. You can decorate a layer of colored shellac with large glitter, fine glitter, powdering powder, sparkling rhinestones, and a hardened topcoat will reliably fix the decor;

Top reliably protects the gel polish layer from chipping, scratching, cracking and other mechanical damage;

Top-gel will save your manicure from the effects of hard water, acidic and alkaline solutions, dishwashing detergents and other household chemicals;

Thanks to the finish coating, an interesting shimmering effect will appear on your nails, and a beautiful shine will remain until you remove shellac from the nail plates.

♦ HOW IT IS CORRECT TO DRAW A BASE UNDER GEL-LAK

❶ Prepare the nails for decorative manicure in the traditional way: soften the periungual skin and cuticle in the bath with warm water, move the keratinized cuticle to the nail roller and remove it with a suitable tool (trimmer, nippers, scissors with narrow blades), apply relief lines. using a ceramic or glass file with a large abrasive. Under the gel polish, you can slightly polish the surface of the nails. But if you use CND shellac for manicure, then you can not remove the gloss before applying the base;

❷ Remove all the dust after the nail treatment with a nail brush;

❸ Now you can disinfect the nail plate with an antiseptic, and then treat them with a degreaser and dehydrator;

❹ To improve adhesion, an acid-free primer can be applied to the nails, but it is not necessary to treat the nails with a primer under the base of the CND line;

❺ Apply a thin layer of the base to the clean and dry surface of each marigold. Before applying, squeeze the brush from the edge of the bottle;

❻ Seal the end, running the tip of the brush along the tip of the free edge;

❼ To strengthen the problem area, apply another layer, slightly thickening it;

❽ Keep fingers in the UV lamp for 40-50 seconds to polymerize the base coat;

❾ After polymerization, a sticky (dispersive) layer appears on the hardened base coat, but it is not necessary to remove it with a clinber. Apply a colored gel polish on this layer, departing from the line of the cuticle about 1 mm.

♦ HOW IT IS CORRECT TO DRAW TOP ON GEL LAC

❶ After polymerization of gel polish with a brush, apply the top gel on the sticky layer of the hardened coating;

❷ The topcoat layer must be thicker than the base. But try to apply it evenly, so that the top gel does not spread on the sides and does not go on the side rollers;

♦ STEP BY INSTRUCTION FOR BEGINNERS

In the photo: all stages of manicure at home

♦ USEFUL TIPS

√    Choosing a base for gel polish, read the list of components that make up the tool. For example, hydrolyzed keratin not only strengthens the natural nail plate, but also improves the adhesion of the base layer to the nail;

√   It is advisable to use the top and base of one brand for a manicure using gel polish;

√   To align the surface of ribbed or damaged nails, it is desirable to choose a thick base of consistency;

INTERESTING FOR WOMEN:

You know that I recently went to Ylang Studio, where I had a manicure with the help of natural products. As a cover, I chose Zoya harmless nail polishes. This is not the most natural varnishes  for nails, but according to reviews, they have very good durability. It turns out a compromise between the composition and quality of the product. And then I thought that I did not tell you about the benefits or harm of nail polishes.

What is the most harmless lacquer?

In short, they have not yet invented a completely natural varnish, as well as hair dyes (except for henna and basma). The main problem is stamina. Of course, now more and more brands are trying to make water-based varnishes, but judging by the reviews, they have not achieved significant success. I am far from being a lacomaniac, so my experience in this area is small, but I have already bought myself a Benecos, 98% consisting of natural ingredients. It will be interesting to compare it with traditional nail products. Today I prepared a rating for you safe varnishes  for nails and tell you what ingredients to avoid. There will be only one gel polish in the lists, I think that I will tell you more about shellac (and gel polishes) in a separate post.

3 Free

Although the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (an organization dedicated to research with the support of the American Food and Drug Administration) recognized these components as safe in a certain concentration, none of the existing eco-standards consider them environmentally friendly or safe. Contrary to popular belief that the nail is a “dead tissue”, it skips about 8.5% of substances. That is why the harm of nail polishes (and gel polishes, too, but about them another time) is not at all contrived. In due course, even the large cosmetic companies began to refuse these ingredients.

List of brands 3 free:

1. Sally hansen
2. Deborah lippmann
3. China glaze
4. e.l.f.
5. Wet n wild
6. Rimmel
7. Maybelline

4- and 5-free

• Formaldehyde resin: Phenol-formaldehyde resin, like formaldehyde in lacquers, is harmful by inhalation. Strong allergen.
• Camphor: Camphor is dangerous for the body if inhaled in large doses.

None of these ingredients are permitted by eco-standards.

Brands 4 free (do not contain Formaldehyde Resin, but contain camphor):

1. Dior
2. Inglot
3. KIKO Milano
4. A-england

Brands 5 free:

1. Catrice
2. Essence
3. Obsessive compulsive
4. Zoya
5. Sante (despite the certified products, varnishes do not have an eco-certificate and even contain silicones. Sante here disappointed me.)
6. Chanel
7. SpaRitual
8. Uslu airlines
9. Givenchy
10. The organic pharmacy
11. Dance legend
12. Sophin

6-free

These varnishes do not also contain parabens, but some brands at this stage begin to enter into the “does not contain” list everything they want:

• animal ingredients (the first time I hear that the varnish could contain them!),
• heavy metals
• alcohol (taking into account the compositions of varnishes, the alcohol is harmless there. Yes, the nail plate is defatted before the coating, usually with alcohol, so this is pure marketing)

Brands 6 free:

1. Nails Inc NailPure line (indicate the absence of alcohol and animal ingredients)
2. Mavala (contains no animal ingredients and heavy metals)
3. Pacifica (missing animal ingredients) Brand is sold on Iherb.

7-free

1. CND Shellac ( methyl ethyl ketone (MEK) -free)
2. Ella + Mila
3. Jessica

8-free

10-, 11-, 12-free

10-, 11-, 12-free is already pure marketing. Brands want to show that there is simply no place to be more natural. Most often fragrances, nano-particles, various preservatives and even sugar with gluten fall into the lists) I entered these brands on a separate list, although, in my opinion, they could be included in 8 -free, in the company to quite good varnishes)

Brands 10 free:

1. 100% Pure (no fragrances or ingredients of animal origin)
2. Kure Bazaar (no nano-particles, critical preservatives benzophenone 1 and 3, Styrene is a synthetic polymer contained in most previous varnishes and gives durability)
3. Orly Breathable and standard line of lacquers (claim to be 12 and 13free, actually 9 and 10free. There are no ingredients of animal origin, gluten and MEHQ / HQ and MIT - what it is, I could not find out)

Water based varnishes

Water-based lacquers are an alternative to traditional nail products. The compositions are as simple as possible - water, dyes (often mineral pigments) and polymers for durability. Judging by the reviews, such lacquers just do not have enough resistance, they break away on the first day. I would like to try them to assess the quality. Here are the most popular representative alternative varnishes:

1. Acquarella
2. Suncoat Girl (available on Iherb)
3. Honeybee Gardens (note that they do not contain synthetic dyes)

Like decorative cosmetics, natural nail polishes are a growing area. I really hope that science will find a decent natural alternative to traditional varnishes!

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Scruffy hands and poor manicure are now considered a sign of bad taste, because there are plenty of opportunities to take care of them, including express care, which requires a minimum amount of time. Modern professional gel nail polishes help to cope with the problem of fragility manicure. But this is not their only advantage.

Who first developed professional gel polishes

Not so long ago, the American company CND, specializing in products for manicure and pedicure, offered its customers a new product - gel polish to cover instead of the usual enamel. The results exceeded all expectations. The emerging revolutionary product turned the nail-industry.

Now Shellac is a common name for professional gel varnishes of any company. Instantly gaining popularity, this version of the manicure significantly pushed back its other types and became one of the most sought-after services, even in a regular beauty salon.

One of the leading US innovators Creative Nail Design (CND) was founded in 1979. By the time professional nail polishes were presented, Shellac CND has already won a name for itself, producing products of the highest class. Quality CND, offering not only a palette of varnishes, but also tools, care products, modeling gels, etc., is famous all over the world.

Constantly improving their products, the management of the company tried to find a solution to the problem of the fragility of the nail polish coating and to enable its clients to enjoy an excellent manicure for several weeks. In 2010, there was a presentation of the latest development of the company CND - Shellac professional gel polish, perfectly combining the best gel persistence and brightness of the varnish tone.

The novelty has seriously redistributed the segments of the nail industry market. Most of the manicurists switched to the study of all the subtleties of applying a new coating, acquiring the necessary consumables.

Watching the rapid growth in popularity of the professional gel lacquer company CND, other companies have intercepted innovative technologies and diluted their main line of varnishes gel varnishes.

When purchasing professional gel varnishes, it should be remembered that the quality and durability of the resulting coating depends directly on the manufacturer, on the raw materials used to create the varnish, on the technology used and on the subtleties of the application. Try to follow the manufacturer's recommendations for applying gel polish. Often, non-compliance with elementary rules for preparing the nail plate or coating reduces its quality and damages the nails.

Main types of gel polishes

Professional gel polish is of two types: single phase and three phase. Modern beauty salons often use three-phase gel polish, applying it when nails. This procedure requires the use of three different gels, each of which corresponds to one phase. Such a manicure takes a long time and involves the use of expensive materials and a professional approach.

Let us consider in more detail the single-phase varnish, which is a combination of all three phases. It can be used to create a beautiful manicure at home. This gel polish is applied as easily as ordinary polish and costs much less than three-phase.

What tools and materials will be needed to apply a professional gel polish

To create the perfect manicure, which will please for a long time with its durability and brightness, you will need a variety of tools and tools.

Included must have:

Professional gel nail polish (UV lamp or LED lamp). The main criterion for choosing it is power.

LED lamps polimerizuyut professional gel polishes twice as fast, this explains their higher price.

Both types of lamps should be equipped with mirrors, the presence of a timer is also welcome. Do not be upset if he is absent in the vending model. Try replacing it with an hourglass or turn on the timer on your phone. So it will be easy to measure the drying time, without being distracted from the work being done.

Be sure to check the warranty conditions when purchasing: cheaper options provide for an independent replacement of burnt lamps, in expensive models, you must contact the service center.

Professional gel polishes of various shades. It is necessary to cover the surface with gel varnish very carefully, preventing spreading. Give preference to professional gel lacquers that have a thick and rich consistency. In addition, you may additionally need other tools, it all depends on which manufacturer of the gel you have chosen.

Primer. Some gel polishes do not have to be present. The primer serves to provide a more reliable adhesion of gel polish to the nail plate. The same function is performed by the degreaser.

The basic framework that provides protection and reliable connection of the colored gel with the nail plate.

Top - a must-have when applying any gel polish.

Means for degreasing the nail plate. You can use nail polish remover or degreaser.

Gel Polish Remover. It is better to use a special remuver, but it is acceptable to replace it with acetone.

Baf for polishing the nail plate so that the gel polish is applied perfectly.

Manicure set. You can do a hygienic European or cropped manicure, it all depends on the preferences of customers.

Hygienic sticks and cotton pads.

Decor elements fabulously decorating any manicure.

Foil and clips, necessary when removing the previous manicure.

Try to determine the desired design in advance and arrange the tool so that it can be taken easily and quickly.

The best manufacturers of professional gel polishes

Buy a professional gel nail polish is easy, it is only important to know which ones. The modern market of the beauty industry offers professional gel polishes of various manufacturers. CND is still the leader in sales and popularity. Among no less worthy and high-quality products of other American companies should be mentioned: Gelish, Kodi, JessicaGeleration, Pnb. The sets of professional gel polishes of European and some other manufacturers are almost as good as their American counterparts, but they do not have such popularity. Of particular note are the companies OPI (Germany) and Masura (Japan).

Recently, the popularity of Chinese varnishes of the companies Cristina, Bluesky, Canni has increased. The rather low price, about 250 rubles, is very attractive for inexpensive salons and those who do manicures on their own at home. Strong smell and inconvenience in the work do not affect the final result. As a result, the coating looks no worse than the expensive options.

Right in the middle between Chinese and American manufacturers are Russian companies that produce, for example, professional gel varnishes RuNail and Aurelia. And although they have just entered the large market, the feedback on the products is very positive. Users were pleased with its excellent quality, wear, variety of colors and affordable price.

What professional gel polish to buy

ShellacCND

The impeccable quality of these best professional gel polishes made them the most popular and popular among the masters, who appreciated the luxurious palette of classic shades and durability of the coating. All shellacs have a flat brush, the composition is optimal in density, and removing the coating from the nail plate is recognized as the most gentle and simple. The only downside to this product is that it is not suitable for flexible and thin nails  and costs more than ordinary means.

• highest level of quality;
• excellent application;
• in the process of removal with the help of a tool specially developed for shellac, it turns into powder without damaging the nails at all.

• quite a big price with small volumes of 7.3 ml;
• not suitable for use on thin nails.

OpiGelColor

• top quality;
• excellent durability, suitable for thin nails;
• easy to remove, does not require cutting;
• 15 ml bottle;
• a color palette of 140 colors, not just classic shades.

• quite high cost;
• infrequently found in stores and shops.

The average cost of a bottle in Russia is about 1000 rubles.

Gelishharmony

2010 was a triumph for the American professional gel polish Gelish. It can be argued that it is flawless. Easy application and removal by complete dissolution of the material indicates the harmlessness of the product to the nail plate, which it also strengthens. For ease of use, a large enough bottle and a low price, Gelish is recognized as the main competitor of Shellac gel polish.

• 15 ml bottle;
• nail-friendly innovative composition;
• easy and safe removal due to material dissolution;
• a wide range of colors, including classic and modern.

• the most frequent problem is associated with drying out the brush when interacting with the top coating;
• the liquid consistency makes it necessary to apply individual shades in three layers.

The average cost of a bottle in 15 ml in the Russian Federation is about 1000 rubles.

KodiProfessional

• bottles of 7 and 12 ml;
• ease of application;
• high level  durability without chips, gloss preservation;
• great price.

• liquid consistency requires the application of several thin layers;
• features of the coating do not allow it to be easily removed, you need to cut the top layer.

The average cost of a bottle of 7 ml in the Russian Federation is about 470 rubles.

Laquerunail

• great price for a fairly large volume (12 ml bottle);
• density and color saturation;
• long durability.

• when removing, only cutting the top is necessary;
• at the moment the palette is small, but the colors are constantly added.

The average cost of a 12 ml bottle in the Russian Federation is about 230 rubles.

PNB (ProfessionalNailBoutique)

• relatively low price for varnishes of American representatives;
• increased durability of the coating;
• ultra gloss

• some shades have to be dried for a very long time;
• the complexity of the acquisition in Russia.

The average cost of a bottle of 8 ml in the Russian Federation is about 400 rubles.

• low cost;
• availability of purchase.

• limited color palette;
• quite liquid consistency;
• difficulty in removing;
• quality instability.

The average cost of a 10 ml bottle in the Russian Federation is about 230 rubles.

• affordable cost;
• wide palette consisting of more than 200 shades;
• optimum quality.

• the presence of strong odor;
• the availability of varnish only in online stores.

The average cost of a bottle of 7.3 ml in the Russian Federation is about 170 rubles.

What to consider when choosing a professional gel Polish

1. Listen to the advice of professionals and when choosing a gel varnish, be guided by the price / quality ratio. The cost of any product determines its composition, the country of origin, the brand of the company and the volume of the bottle (15 ml is standard). Professional gel lacquers are expensive, but also have excellent quality, stable resistance to at least two weeks, and are also absolutely safe for nail plates and are quite simply removed by special means.

2. The most important criterion for the quality of professional gel polishes is the resistance of the coating, determined not only by the preservation of the varnish over a long period, but also by the absence of various cracks, chips and abrasions of the manicure. When choosing a gel polish, pay attention to whether the instructions indicate the persistence of "at least two weeks." It will be a guarantee for you that during this period of time the manicure will not lose sight. A high quality gel polish has excellent gloss and does not lose shine until the manicure is renewed.

3. First-class professional gel polish is easy to use, easy to apply and does not spread on the surface of the nail plate. The kit includes a brush, which is very convenient to apply gel polish on the nail plate evenly, thinly and without gaps. Make sure that the gel polish can be polymerized and to perform manicure you need a standard ultraviolet lamp or a modern novelty - an LED lamp that polymerizes each layer for no more than 30 seconds, which significantly reduces the time spent on the procedure.

4. About high quality  Professional gel polish says speed, convenience and ease of removal within 10 minutes using a special softening fluid, specially designed to remove the gel coating. Make sure that the composition of the liquid does not include prohibited chemicals that spoil the appearance of nails.

The main mistakes in applying gel polish

Often, beginner manicurists and amateurs who decide to master the technology of applying gel varnish at home face the problem of coating instability. It is necessary to know some nuances in order to avoid mistakes and correctly use professional gel polishes, then a manicure will please for a long time.

It is believed that well-made shellac is worn freely for at least two weeks after creation. Only after this period, emerging chips or cracks will be normal. The use of high-quality materials and perfect execution of the application method guarantee the excellent preservation of the gel coating of nails up to a month or more. The appearance of the manicure spoils only regrown nails and unpainted wells, giving the impression of carelessness and staleness.

But sometimes after a week the manicure looks really bad, the coating is chipped and falls off, causing a negative for customers. The reasons for this problem are often three:

• the use of poor-quality materials, mainly the base gel of poor quality;
• errors in the technology of applying gel varnish;
• coating a client with unstable hormones. Such human conditions may be associated, for example, with pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding, as well as thyroid problems or surgery.

The exclusion of the first and third paragraph reveals a problem in violations of the technological process of applying a gel coating.

Poor quality degreasing of the nail plate and its side parts.

Perform a degreasing of the nail plate carefully, dividing the process into several stages. First apply a disinfecting gel or foam on clean nails. Then remove the fat consistently from each nail. Professionals are advised not to use cotton pads that leave small villi, but to apply a special liquid that removes the sticky layer or Nail Prep on a lint-free cloth. After that, treat the nails with a fresher dehydrator, which instantly dries the nails. Carefully go through the entire nail plate, including the rollers.

Non-use of primer.

Primer is required for perfect adhesion of the material to the nail surface. Professionals recommend using acid-free primer of the same brand as the base gel. He applied either to the entire surface of the nail, or on its tip. You should not wait for the complete drying of the product, you can immediately apply the base gel.

Touching the nail with your fingers after degreasing the surface.

Before the stickiness is removed from the finish line, it is necessary to work extremely carefully, because the smallest greasy particles dramatically reduce the quality of durability of any professional gel polish.

Try to carry out all the steps carefully and carefully. If you do touch the surface of the nail with a finger or something else, immediately degrease it with a special tool to remove the dispersion layer applied to a lint-free cloth. This rule is relevant for any layer of gel polish: remove the spoiled layer with a cloth moistened with a special tool, color it again and send it to the lamp for drying.

Poor UV or LED lamp drying.

When receiving poor quality manicure surface, carefully check the lamp. New lamp may have a marriage. If there were no failures before, then try replacing the lamps, which should be clean and working. Professionals do not recommend using the same lamps for more than half a year: they become unusable and negatively affect the quality of the coating.

Bad pretreatment and preparation of the nail.

Before applying a professional gel polish manicure is needed. Give preference to a European manicure, not involving soaking. Completely remove the pterygia and sand the nail surface with a soft buff. This will significantly improve the adhesion of the varnish and the surface of the nail. Make sure there is no dirt or skin residue under the nails.

A poorly sealed layer provokes flaking or chipping of the coating.

The correct technology involves sealing each layer. Brush gently swipe the material along the edge of the nail and dry in the lamp.