Gel nails process. Applying a base coat. What do you need to apply gel nail polish?

07.07.2019

Most often, such a procedure can be done in beauty salons, or at home with a specialist. We will show you how to apply gel polish at home.

Currently, gel polish is very popular and when performing a manicure, the choice falls on it. This is due to the fact that the coating can stay on the nails for a long time, up to 2 weeks, and it also makes the nail plate noticeably stronger. Most often, such a procedure can be done in beauty salons, or at the home of a specialist, but today on the website we will show you how to apply the coating yourself at home. Our tips will help you understand the technology of using gel polishes for beginners.

Required Tools

The fact that manicures are most often performed by specialists is largely due to the fact that you need to have special tools to cover your nails with gel polish. But if you stock up on them for your own use, you can provide yourself with a beautiful manicure for a long time.

Must have:

LED lamp or UV lamp- it is a mandatory attribute, since it is with the help of it that the gel polish solidifies. It affects the varnish with special ultraviolet radiation and is completely safe for health.
Base- an indispensable tool that provides protection to the surface of the nails and better adhesion of colored varnish.
Top- Applied at the end, it provides a strengthening of the coating and prolongs the duration. The top is glossy and matte.
Themselves gel polishes of various colors, according to your taste and color.
Degreaser- a special tool that allows you to clean and degrease the surface of the plate, thereby ensuring its stronger adhesion to the varnish.
Nail treatment tools: files, buffs, tweezers, tweezers, pusher, lint-free wipes (it is better to avoid using cotton pads, as they leave debris on the coating).
Decor: sequins, nail stickers, rhinestones.
For beginners, especially for self-use, for the first time it is better not to take very expensive products. It is better to buy at an average price and in small quantities, and next time choose based on experience.

Step-by-step application instructions

In order to perform a high-quality manicure and not forget anything, you need to properly prepare your workplace. First of all, free up enough space on the table, provide it with lighting and put all the necessary tools in front of you so that you don’t have to look for them in the process.

Before applying gel polish directly, you need to prepare your nails well:

The remnants of the previous manicure are carefully removed, removing even the smallest points.
Next, you need to do a regular manicure, cut off the burrs, remove the cuticle, correct the shape of the nail and file the edge from bumps.
With a buff, you need to walk over the entire surface of the nail plate.
Nails are degreased with a special tool.

After the preparation stage, you can proceed to cover the nails:

Video: step-by-step instructions from the manicure master

Removing the coating from the nail plate

When the nails have grown enough and the manicure does not look aesthetically pleasing, the coating must be removed from the nails. In order to properly remove it, it is not enough just to rub the nails with a cotton pad dipped in a special liquid. This is done in a slightly different way:

With a nail file, you can walk along the upper glossy layer, sawing off a shiny surface, especially for the butt.
Cotton pads need to be cut into 4 parts, apply a remover to each.
Wetted pieces of discs are superimposed on each nail, and are well fixed on top with foil.
After 10 - 15 minutes, the foil can be removed from the fingers, the varnish should swell on its own and peel off the nail. If a small amount remains, then it can be carefully removed with a wooden stick (pusher). Do not use metal tools for these purposes, otherwise the nail plate itself may be damaged.

If during removal the gel polish had time to harden in the air, then you need to repeat the procedure.

In order for the manicure to last as long as possible on the nails and look beautiful, you need to follow a few tips that will help you avoid mistakes:

before work, it is better not to do nail baths, less than two hours before manicure;
if there is not enough experience, then you should not work with all the nails at once, it is better to paint 1-2 nails in turn;
during the day it is better to avoid strong contact with water, especially when washing floors, visiting the pool;
do not apply a thick layer, remove excess product on the brush.

Manicure Ideas

When working, you can also give free rein to your imagination and make various patterns on your nails.

Some of the simplest nail design ideas that you can do yourself at home:

Using Multiple Colors- now it has become fashionable when the nails are painted in different shades, when only one or even a combination of colors on one finger stands out. In addition, you can use a thin brush and use it to draw on the nails.
Decoration with rhinestones or stones- a monochromatic or colored manicure can be decorated with various pebbles, in the same way, highlighting only one nail, or used on each finger. Jewelry must be applied to the last, still sticky layer of gel polish, you can use special glue, and then dry it in a lamp. And after that, fix with a layer of top.
Loose sequins- with such a shiny powder you can decorate the entire surface of the nail, or apply a drawing with a thin brush until the varnish is dry, pour sparkles on it that will stick to it. And then fix the whole drawing with a top.
Various pictures or shiny ribbons- the principle is the same, you need to place the sticker you like on the sticky top layer, and then apply the top and fasten it under the lamp.

Video “Apply gel polish yourself”

Have you tried gel manicure yet? Be sure to share your experiences and ideas in the comments!

Most often, such a procedure can be done in beauty salons, or at home with a specialist. We will show you how to apply gel polish at home.

Required Tools

Must have:

LED lamp or UV lamp- it is a mandatory attribute, since it is with the help of it that the gel polish solidifies. It affects the varnish with special ultraviolet radiation and is completely safe for health.
Base- an indispensable tool that provides protection to the surface of the nails and better adhesion of colored varnish.
Top- Applied at the end, it provides a strengthening of the coating and prolongs the duration. The top is glossy and matte.
Themselves gel polishes of various colors, according to your taste and color.
Degreaser- a special tool that allows you to clean and degrease the surface of the plate, thereby ensuring its stronger adhesion to the varnish.
Nail treatment tools: files, buffs, tweezers, tweezers, pusher, lint-free wipes (it is better to avoid using cotton pads, as they leave debris on the coating).
Decor: sequins, nail stickers, rhinestones.
For beginners, especially for self-use, for the first time it is better not to take very expensive products. It is better to buy at an average price and in small quantities, and next time choose based on experience.

Step-by-step application instructions

Before applying gel polish directly, you need to prepare your nails well:

The remnants of the previous manicure are carefully removed, removing even the smallest points.
Next, you need to do a regular manicure, cut off the burrs, remove the cuticle, correct the shape of the nail and file the edge from bumps.
With a buff, you need to walk over the entire surface of the nail plate.
Nails are degreased with a special tool.

After the preparation stage, you can proceed to cover the nails:

Video: step-by-step instructions from the manicure master

Removing the coating from the nail plate

With a nail file, you can walk along the upper glossy layer, sawing off a shiny surface, especially for the butt.
Cotton pads need to be cut into 4 parts, apply a remover to each.
Wetted pieces of discs are superimposed on each nail, and are well fixed on top with foil.
After 10 - 15 minutes, the foil can be removed from the fingers, the varnish should swell on its own and peel off the nail. If a small amount remains, then it can be carefully removed with a wooden stick (pusher). Do not use metal tools for these purposes, otherwise the nail plate itself may be damaged.

If during removal the gel polish had time to harden in the air, then you need to repeat the procedure.

In order for the manicure to last as long as possible on the nails and look beautiful, you need to follow a few tips that will help you avoid mistakes:

before work, it is better not to do nail baths, less than two hours before manicure;
if there is not enough experience, then you should not work with all the nails at once, it is better to paint 1-2 nails in turn;
during the day it is better to avoid strong contact with water, especially when washing floors, visiting the pool;
do not apply a thick layer, remove excess product on the brush.

Manicure Ideas

When working, you can also give free rein to your imagination and make various patterns on your nails.

Some of the simplest nail design ideas that you can do yourself at home:

Using Multiple Colors- now it has become fashionable when the nails are painted in different shades, when only one or even a combination of colors on one finger stands out. In addition, you can use a thin brush and use it to draw on the nails.
Decoration with rhinestones or stones- a monochromatic or colored manicure can be decorated with various pebbles, in the same way, highlighting only one nail, or used on each finger. Jewelry must be applied to the last, still sticky layer of gel polish, you can use special glue, and then dry it in a lamp. And after that, fix with a layer of top.
Loose sequins- with such a shiny powder you can decorate the entire surface of the nail, or apply a drawing with a thin brush until the varnish is dry, pour sparkles on it that will stick to it. And then fix the whole drawing with a top.
Various pictures or shiny ribbons- the principle is the same, you need to place the sticker you like on the sticky top layer, and then apply the top and fasten it under the lamp.

Video “Apply gel polish yourself”

Have you tried gel manicure yet? Be sure to share your experiences and ideas in the comments!

Nail gel polish differs favorably from other decorative manicure procedures in durability (2 weeks of impeccable appearance), safety for natural nail plates, instant drying of the applied layers due to polymerization in an LED or UV lamp. In this article, we will tell you about how to cover your nails with gel polish at home. You will also find out whether gel-extended nails can be painted with shellac or other gel polish.

With the help of video tutorials for beginners, as well as a master class with photos, you can gradually cover your nails with a base, colored gel polish and top coat so that the manicure lasts for at least several weeks without chipping, cracking or losing its original shine.

It is no coincidence that this nail coating technology is called revolutionary in the beauty industry, since the manicure successfully combines the best characteristics of varnish and gel for coloring nail plates, looks very natural, does not require additional correction, and natural nails are maximally protected from destruction.

- in the photo: gel polish for short nails

- on the photo: covering extended nails with gel polish

♦ PREPARATION FOR APPLICATION OF GEL POLISH ON THE NAILS

Before you cover your nails with gel polish, it is important to properly prepare the natural nail plates for the procedure. Thanks to preliminary hygienic treatment, the periungual skin areas will be protected from infection, and the surface of the nail plate will have reliable adhesion to the coating. If you have thin and delicate skin, then choose a European unedged manicure for cuticle correction. It is advisable to thermally treat manicure tools before work in, for example, glasperlen or ultraviolet sterilizer.

After processing and polishing the nail plate with a buff, it is imperative to degrease its surface and apply a primer (bonder) to the free edge of the nail. The adhesive properties of the primer provide reliable adhesion of the nail surface to the base, increasing the "life span" of the manicure.

♦ HOW TO COVER THE NAILS WITH GEL POLISH

Gel polish nail polish technology is very simple and does not take much time at home. Three layers are applied to each nail plate: base, main (color gel polish), finishing. The base layer protects the natural plate from the effects of the active components of the gel polish. With a manicure brush, a small amount of base coat is applied to the nail along the entire length from top to bottom, starting from the free edge. Try not to touch the side ridges and cuticle with a brush, the end of the nail plate is sealed. We apply colored gel polish on the base layer. If dark shades of the coating are used, then three thin and even layers can be applied, and if pastel or bright, contrasting colors, then it is enough to apply two thin layers of colored gel polish. At the end, a finishing layer is applied, which ensures a long "life" of the manicure. All layers (base, main, finish) are subject to drying (polymerization) in a UV lamp.

Materials and tools:

A set of manicure tools: a not very hard glass or laser file for easy nail polishing, a buff for polishing, an orange stick, a pusher;

36 W UV lamp for drying (polymerization) of each layer;

Base or base coat;

Base coat (gel polish of your choice of color);

Top or finish coat. With a topcoat, you can securely fix the decorative elements from the nail art set: lay out a pattern with rhinestones or make a broken glass manicure;
It is advisable to use the base, base and top of the same brand (for example, Shellac)

Degreaser to improve adhesion to the base;

Acid-free primer (if you use shellac, then it is not necessary to apply a primer, one degreaser is enough);

Nourishing oil to soften the periungual ridges and cuticles after applying all layers;

Klinser for removing the dispersion (sticky) layer after polymerization;

Lint-free wipes or soft cloth. It is not advisable to use cotton pads, as fibers may remain on the coating.

Step by step instructions for beginners:

- click on the photo and expand the instruction: how to apply gel polish step by step

- click on the photo and expand the instruction: how to remove gel polish from nails at home

♦ IS IT POSSIBLE TO COVER WITH GEL POLISH THE NAILS EXTENDED WITH GEL?

This question is asked by many women, as gel nail extensions are still in trend today. Let's immediately dot the "i" - yes, you can cover nails extended with gel even with shellac, at least with any other gel polish. But there are some nuances that you should definitely be aware of. Firstly, you will have to say goodbye to gel nails as soon as you start to remove the coating (that is, after a few weeks at the most), as the gel polish remover dissolves the gel-extended nail as well. Secondly, you run the risk of making a very “heavy” manicure, but with the help of our tips below, you can significantly reduce the thickness of artificial nails covered with gel polish.

▪ do not grind gel-extended nails with a nail file, but carefully polish with a buff;

▪ do not use a primer before applying a layer, but simply treat your nails with a degreaser;

▪ refuse to apply a base layer on the nails, since we do not need to protect the natural plate under the artificial nail, but we should try not to increase the thickness of the coating;

▪ apply no more than two layers of colored gel polish on the nail and make sure that they are as thin as possible. The same applies to the top coat;

▪ do polymerization in a UV lamp after applying each layer of gel polish and each time carefully remove the dispersion (sticky) layer with a clinser.

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The variety of manicure variations that have appeared recently is literally amazing. In the salons, the masters do incredible things with the nails of their clients. Today, it is possible not only to process the cuticle or skin of the hands in a variety of ways, but also to change the shape of the nail plates. In the vast majority of cases, for this purpose, there are special forms and tips on which gels are applied. But, it has become more important to apply gel on nails without building them up.

Materials for this type of coating

The most important factor during work is the viscous substance, which will subsequently be laid out on the nail. The gel is of several types. It is preferable to take the well-known three-phase system. It includes a base and a base with a finish coat. Also recently, biogels have gained immense popularity. However, such materials will not last on the nails for more than two months. They will need to be completely removed during the correction, in order to reapply later. There are also gels from the "three in one" system.

What is the best gel coating system to choose?

What to choose is a personal matter of a person, each option has its own advantages and disadvantages. Three-phase coating is considered more difficult to perform, but holds better than the "3 in 1" system, this should be borne in mind when choosing.

Gel nail tools

In addition to the materials themselves, you will also need special tools. We are talking about abrasive files, buffs and napkins. Do not lose sight of the primer that holds the nail coating with the gel, as well as the degreaser. You can not do without a special ultraviolet lamp.

Preparation of nail plates for coating

Before you start gel nails in the absence of extensions, you should properly treat the nail plate. To do this, you need a file with medium hardness. First, you will need to determine the length of the nail by filing its edges, then give all the nails the same shape. Next, the upper part of the nail plates is polished. This should be done very carefully, without overdoing it. It is necessary not to completely remove the nail, but only to get rid of the thin top layer.

Advice

And only after that it is already possible to proceed to the very coating of the nail with a primer. This tool improves the adhesion of all materials, helping to avoid their detachment during wear. But, after such a coating, it is strictly forbidden to touch the upper part of the nail to anything. Otherwise, the thinnest layer just arranged will be broken.

When the primer is dry, which usually takes 1 minute, you can start applying the base. It should be a thin layer on the nails. The gel is not just laid out on the surface of the nail plate, but as if rubbed into it. The "base" also needs to be dried in a UV lamp for at least a couple of minutes. At the same time, do not touch foreign objects with your nails. This may well cause damage to the gel layer or some foreign particles sticking to its surface.

Applying gel to nails

After that, a modeling gel layer is applied to the nails. For this, a brush is taken and the gel is applied to the nails in a very thin and even layer. If you wish, you can slightly correct the shape of the nail with the same tool. Dry the superimposed modeling gel in a UV lamp. Depending on its power, the exposure time also changes. It should be from 3 to 7 minutes. Coating nails with gel without extension allows the nails to keep the appearance as close to natural as possible, and also makes them stronger and more beautiful. After such a procedure, for at least 2 weeks, you can forget about manicure and other decorative manipulations with nails.

How to properly build gel nails

Every girl wants to have beautiful and well-groomed nails. Some of the fair sex do not think about it, their nails look good regardless of care. But what if nature has endowed fragile, prone to foliation, nails?

Gel nails can help with this problem. A special composition will strengthen the nail plate, give it a healthy and well-groomed appearance. It is not at all necessary to spend huge money at the manicure master. Learning to apply the gel is quite simple. This simple procedure is within the power of any woman. The main thing is to clearly follow the instructions and not be upset if the first pancake is lumpy.

Covering your nails with gel is not the same as extensions. These concepts are often confused. The only thing these procedures have in common is that the nails become beautiful, acquire a well-groomed appearance. The difference is that the purpose of extension is to lengthen the original material. The coating is used only on the existing nail plate.

In their methodology, these procedures also differ significantly. When building, it is possible to apply drawings, patterns, attach rhinestones. The purpose of the coating is to strengthen the nail, to give it rigidity. The presence of any design is not required at all.

Gel nails always look natural. This procedure is chosen by adherents of naturalness in the image, make-up and style in general. The coating has a positive effect not only on the nail plate, but also on the cuticle. It prevents its drying and unsightly appearance.

The coating procedure is used not only on the fingers, but also on the legs. As a result, nails exfoliate less, do not break and are completely protected from fungus.

On gel-coated nails, you can additionally apply varnish if you want variety and bright colors. Girls who dream of long nails should apply the gel as thinly as possible, then the border between the nail plate and the applied material will be invisible.

Tools and materials

It is not difficult to make gel nails at home. You will need certain tools and materials.

For degreasing and dehydration of the surface of the nail plate, you need: a primer (acidic and acid-free), a bond and a dehydrator. With the help of these materials, the adhesion of the natural nail and the gel is improved.

A disinfectant will help prevent the appearance of fungus.

Before applying the gel itself, you need to cover the nails with a base. It will protect living tissue from the chemical effects of varnish. When using the base, the nail becomes smooth, and the gel lays down evenly, without streaks.

After the base comes the application of the gel itself. It can be any desired color. There are three-phase and single-phase designs. The second option greatly simplifies the work, because it does not require the use of a base and top.

Applying all the materials is not enough, they still need to be dried. For this, a special lamp is used. There are three types of lamps: UV, LED and hybrid lamps. The first ones are very budgetary, suitable for a beginner for training. A small secret of these lamps is that the higher the device, the shorter the polymerization will be.

The second lamp option dries nails much faster and more efficiently (from 30 to 120 seconds). The price will be higher accordingly. Hybrid lamps are suitable for working with any kind of material - gel, gel polish, permanent polish or biogel. Curing time is minimal, ideal for professional nail technicians.

Gel coating materials and related equipment should be from trusted brands that have been producing quality products for several years. Only reputable manufacturers with positive user reviews can be trusted with the beauty of their fingers.

Procedure technology

Immediately before applying the gel, the nails must be prepared. Cut off the excess length, shape with a nail file, trim the cuticles. It is better to work with moistened fingers, so the hands can be lubricated with olive or any other natural oil.

Step-by-step gel coating of nails must be followed as accurately as possible. After each drying, remove the sticky layer with nail polish remover.

We disinfect the nail with a special tool and apply a primer, hold it under the lamp for about two minutes.
Apply a thick layer of base gel. We use a special brush for this, hand movements are circular and neat. Do not allow the gel to get on the cuticle. This is fraught with severe burning. If trouble happens, you can remove excess material with an orange stick.

Dry the main layer. Drying time varies depending on the lamp. In a UV lamp, this process is much longer than in a hybrid lamp.
Dried nail plates must be disinfected. Then you can start editing the form. A nail file made of quality material will help here.
We get rid of garbage. After filing, many small particles remain on the nails, it is important to remove them before applying the finish gel. To do this, you can use a special brush.
Final phase. Apply the finish gel and dry it in the lamp. The sticky layer can be removed with nail polish remover.
We process the cuticles with emollient oil. This touch will give your nails a well-groomed look.

The procedure takes from one to one and a half hours. Of course, the first time will be longer, perhaps something will not work out. Don't worry, skill comes with experience. Nails covered with gel become harder and do not break.

Home Care Rules

The key to a beautiful and durable manicure will be the quality work of the master and proper home care. A few secrets that will help keep the gel manicure for many days:

A couple of days before the procedure itself, it is worth abandoning fatty creams, masks and. Then the hands will be easier to degrease, and the gel will lie more evenly.
In no case should the gel be thickened. So it is poorly applied, lays down too thick a layer and forms cavities with air. The thick gel will peel off quickly.
Color gel is always applied in 2-3 thin layers. It takes more time, but this is the only way to achieve the perfect result.
Two hours after the procedure, hands should not be wetted.