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How to make gel coatings. Three-in-one system application. Preparation for application

UV nail gels are divided into several categories: single phase, two phase and three phase systems.

Three-phase gel polish must be used, observing the technology

Single phase gels are great for beginners. They are easy to use, you only need one jar to build up. These gels will cure in the lamp within a minute.

The single phase gel is used for aquarium design and can be applied to tips or molds. It fits well and does not need to be sanded. The gel retains its shine for a long time, it does not need to be covered with a finishing layer.

One-phase gels are available in clear, white, or pink. The manicure keeps its shape well for about two weeks.

The two-phase system consists of two gels: base and sculptural. The base gel, or bonder, has a liquid consistency. The modeling gel is denser, which allows you to create the correct architecture of the nail.

Three-phase gels belong to the professional extension system and are considered the best. In addition to the base and modeling agent, a finishing gel is used for the finishing coat. It protects nails from negative environmental influences and prolongs the duration of manicure.

How to use nail gel correctly

To create the correct architecture of the nail, you need to stock up on some tools: files for natural and extended nails of different abrasiveness, buffs for polishing the nail plate, necessary gels, primer, extension brushes, napkins and degreaser, paper forms.

The procedure for covering nails with gel takes place in several stages:

  • do a regular trim manicure;
  • file your nails, use a natural nail file;
  • polish the surface of the nail with a buff;
  • remove the formed dust with a brush and wipe with a degreaser;
  • apply a primer to the nails, which will strengthen the adhesion of the material to the nail plate and prevent detachment;
  • attach the paper forms to the nails of your right hand;
  • apply a base transparent gel and cure it in the lamp for about two minutes;
  • spread the modeling gel over the frame, forming a tubercle in the middle of the nail;
  • dry your nails in a lamp for about three minutes;
  • remove the paper forms and file the nails to the desired length using a special file;
  • remove sawdust and apply a final layer of gel;
  • dry your nails in a lamp for up to four minutes;
  • remove the sticky layer with a degreaser using lint-free wipes.

Repeat the entire process on your left arm. Upon completion of the extension procedure, the nails are varnished. When creating an aquarium design, additional overlap of nails is not done.

At first glance, using nail gel at home seems like a rather laborious process. In fact, having studied the extension technology, you can independently create even the most complex designs.

With the help of which he not only maintains a well-groomed appearance of his hands, but also shows individuality. Unfortunately, the coating on the nails lasts no more than a week, in addition, it can smear before it dries. Therefore, it is necessary to update the manicure very often, which is quite tedious. Coating with gel polish helps to solve the problem. The photo below shows how the nails look after such a procedure.

It is not difficult to apply gel polish, and since a UV lamp is used for drying, you do not have to worry that the coating will be smeared. In addition, gel polish forms a strong base for nails, which protects them from damage and allows them to grow back faster. The decorative coating with gel polish retains its appearance for a long time, does not fade over time, and does not form scratches on it. The technology for applying gel polish is simple, the main thing is to take into account some important points.

What is gel polish?

Gel polish has a peculiar structure, due to drying under an ultraviolet lamp, it turns into a durable coating that is not subject to damage and abrasion. Currently, many companies produce gel varnishes, the difference of which is the polymerization time, viscosity, the amount of color pigment, etc.

Durability, strength, simple application technology are the reason that this type of manicure, such as gel polish, is becoming more and more popular among women. The photo shows that the color range of such varnishes is quite diverse, from traditional to extraordinary tones.

The coating applied to the nails dries out under the influence of ultraviolet rays in a lamp for two to four minutes. Drying time depends on the consistency of the product and the lamp power.

Advantages

Of the advantages of such a coating, one can note its durability compared to conventional varnishes, ease of application (with special devices, manicure can be done at home), strong texture, which helps to strengthen the nail plate. The gel polish coating remains shiny, if applied correctly, it does not form cracks or chips, so there is no need for additional correction. Nails after applying gel polish look natural. In addition, the use of gel polish does not harm health, is safe for pregnant and lactating women, it does not penetrate the pores of the nail and does not affect the condition of the nail plate.

Of the minuses, one can note the complex procedure for removing the coating, as well as the relative high cost of such a manicure. But still, there are much more advantages, which is why many women choose gel polish.

What do you need to buy?

In order to be able to make such a manicure at home, you need to purchase a special set, which consists of gel varnishes (transparent and colored), an ultraviolet lamp, a degreaser, a bond, a primer, a top coat, a nail file and a polishing buff, an orange stick, lint-free napkins. A gel polish kit can be found at your specialist store.

When choosing a gel polish, keep in mind that an inexpensive product can be of poor quality and, with constant use, can damage your nails. Therefore, it is advisable to give preference to branded devices.

Without an ultraviolet lamp, it is impossible to cover nails with gel polish. The photo shows what such a lamp looks like.

Its power must be at least 36 W in order for the nail cover to be fixed securely. Otherwise, your manicure may turn out to be faded and sloppy. The special lamp for gel manicure has a timer, with which it is convenient to keep track of the time.

Wipe the nail plate with a degreaser. To save money, you can use regular rubbing alcohol for this purpose. Bond is necessary for drying nails. The primer provides better adhesion of the coating to the nail.

Technique of manicure

The procedure consists of several stages. Let's consider each of them in detail.

1. Preparation of nails

Coating nails with gel polish begins with their preparation. First of all, using a nail file, you need to give the nails the desired shape. For thin nails, a short length will be most optimal, which will allow you to keep the manicure longer. Before the start of the session, you can make a relaxing hand bath with the addition of essential oils. The nails should be allowed to dry well, since the soaked manicure will not last long.

Then you need to push back the cuticle using an orange stick. All nails are filed to the required length. Using a fine-grained polishing buff, remove the natural gloss from the nails so that the surface becomes matte. It is necessary to remove delaminations very carefully, otherwise the coating will begin to split off along with them. Particular attention should be paid to the edge of the nail plate, removing all cracks and detached parts. Then, using a brush, you need to brush off the dust that has formed in the process.

After that, the nails are degreased, trying not to touch them until the end of the procedure, in order to avoid chipping off the coating in the future. A thin layer of a transparent bond is applied to the nail plate, and then a primer. This procedure allows you to keep the manicure longer.

2. Application of gel polish

Coating with gel polish is a simple procedure, but some rules must be followed. First, the nails are coated with a base transparent varnish and placed in a UV lamp for 30-60 seconds. You can not touch your nails so as not to contaminate the surface, this can affect the quality of the manicure.

Then a thin layer of colored varnish is applied. It is important that it does not get on the skin around the nail, otherwise it will not last long. Any excess can be easily removed before polymerization. The nails are placed in a lamp for two minutes, if desired, you can repeat the procedure two or three times, then the color will be brighter. Do not apply the varnish too thickly, bumps and delamination may appear.

3. Application of top coat

If desired, any patterns or decorations can be applied under the top layer. Polymerization takes 2-3 minutes. When applying the coating, remember to seal the end of the nail, which will add durability to the manicure and keep it for longer. At the end of the polymerization, it is necessary to moisten a lint-free cloth in a degreaser and wipe the nails to remove the top sticky layer. To maintain gloss, change the napkin after 3 nails.

Nourishing oil is then applied to the cuticle to moisturize. This completes the coating of nails with gel polish. The photo shows how the nails look after such a procedure.

Now you can go about your usual business, without fear of ruining your manicure.

How to remove gel polish?

After two to three weeks, the coating must be removed, since during this time the nail grows significantly, and this spoils the whole manicure. Covering with gel polish is not easy to remove and an incorrectly performed procedure can significantly worsen the condition of the nails. The best option would be to contact a salon where it will be done professionally. In no case should you tear off or peel off the coating like a film, since the top layer of the nail can also be peeled off along with the varnish.

To carry out such a procedure at home, you need to prepare foil, cotton pads, a special coating remover or a conventional acetone-based product, an orange stick.

First you need to wash your hands. Then a cotton pad is applied to the nail, which is pre-moistened in a nail polish remover, wrapped with foil on top to avoid solvent evaporation. After 10-15 minutes, the varnish softens. After massaging the nail plate, remove cotton wool and foil along with the coating.

The remaining gel polish can be cleaned off with an orange stick. If not all of the coating has been removed, the procedure must be repeated. Do not rip off the remains of the varnish, this will injure the nail plate.

Possible problems

You can often hear complaints that the gel polish coating turned out to be unstable, having lasted no more than a week, or began to split off after a few days. If all the points were taken into account and the procedure was performed correctly, the reason may be in the individual characteristics of the nails. You can try using a gel polish from another company or switch to more expensive products.

For women who do not have enough free time to do manicure often, but at the same time want to have well-groomed hands, nail polish will be a real boon and will delight for a long time, while maintaining an attractive appearance. In addition, for those with brittle and weak nails, this method will help to grow them to the required length.

To make a beautiful manicure that will sustainably endure the effects of water and household chemicals, it is recommended to use gel polish. This is an innovative manicure composition that allows you to create beautiful and durable coatings on your nails. Thanks to the combination of regular nail polish and gel, the new product has excellent user qualities. But, a beautiful manicure requires adherence to a special technology, without which it is impossible to decorate nails with a durable coating. Novice craftsmen should know the basic 7 rules to work properly with shellac.

Rule one

Before learning how to properly apply gel polish on your nails, you must carefully prepare the nail plates. This rule implies that the nails should be neatly trimmed, processed with a file and buff. The use of a buff is necessary, since there is no other way to remove the upper, greasy layer from the nails. If you use a regular nail file to remove the glossy layer, there is a high probability of significant damage to the plate. Using buff, nails are processed neatly, without injuries.

Second rule

How to apply gel polish at home? To achieve the desired effect, after mechanical treatment, the nails are coated with a primer that will degrease the surface. The next layer is the base. Without the use of these two means, it will not be possible to correctly and efficiently apply shellac on the nails. The primer is necessary to gently remove small particles of dust and grease from the surface of the nails, without overdrying the plate. The base will create a high-quality basis for further processing of the manicure.

Third rule

Before applying the gel polish to the nails, each layer applied to the plates is carefully dried in a lamp. This is an important rule that cannot be ignored. Without high-quality drying, it will not be possible to make a high-quality and durable shellac manicure. When choosing a lamp for drying manicure, you should pay attention to the power of the apparatus and the possibility of drying one or another type of gel polish. Some types of lamps do not sufficiently dry cat eye gel, mirror and other shellac options. In order not to be mistaken in the choice, it is recommended to test the lamp directly in the store.

Rule four

How to properly apply gel polish on your nails? This should be done carefully at home, with a special brush, in a thin layer. If necessary, a manicure can consist of two or three layers of varnish. After each application, you should thoroughly dry the coating so that the next layer lays down evenly, without streaks and streaks. To create a cat eye design, you need to use a magnet that helps to form the desired pattern. After receiving the pattern, the nails are dried and only then covered with a finish.

The fifth rule

At home, you can do an elegant, stylish manicure. For this, in addition to the gel, rhinestones, stickers, sparkles, stickers are used. Thanks to decorative additions, beautiful nails covered with gel polish look much more interesting than extended ones. Fashion trends of the current season dictate their own rules. Keep the nails short, but adorned with a graceful manicure. Rhinestones and sparkles are very popular among girls. Using the latter, you can easily create an imitation of a mirror design.

Rule six

Whatever the design of the manicure, the application of the gel polish should be completed with a finishing layer. Thanks to the finish coating, shellac, rhinestones, stickers and sequins will firmly adhere to the surface. To get a flawless manicure, it is important to know how to apply the finish correctly. It is important that the finishing layer is thicker than the previous ones. Be sure to grab the ends. The duration of the socks of the manicure depends on how well the nail plate is covered.

How to properly apply gel polish on the video at home is shown in detail.

In custody

The seventh rule is the mandatory observance of all the previous rules. Only by following the recommendations of the masters, you can make a beautiful manicure with gel polish at home, which will last on nails for a long time. When following a step-by-step recommendation, nails, shellac coating will look much more interesting than extended options. For starters, you can create simple designs consisting of one color of gel polish. With the acquisition of experience, it is recommended to use stickers, rhinestones, stickers in the work to obtain a unique design of nails.

Nowadays, nail polish with gel polish is gaining more and more popularity. Gel polish is a hybrid of gel and polish - it is applied like a polish and lasts almost like a gel (about 2 weeks). My first acquaintance with gel polish happened two years ago, two days before the New Year, and, unfortunately, having fallen into the hands of an inexperienced master, this acquaintance was unsuccessful. I just took off the extended nails and in order to somehow restore the damaged nail plate and let it grow a little I did a gel polish in the salon. But this was not destined to come true - a day later my gel polish began to literally fall off my nails. Two hours before the New Year, I, swearing like a shoemaker, sat and tore off the peeling manicure. As a result, I met that New Year with the worst manicure in my life. This case for a long time discouraged me from getting involved with gel polishes, but this year everything has changed.

In the winter, my sister graduated from the manicure-pedicure course, and in the summer she had crowds of clients. My sister did a manicure, extended her nails with gel and covered them with gel polish. The latter was the most popular service among clients, so I could not resist and decided to try again. Imagine my surprise when I passed twenty days with the coating that my sister made for me!

Later, having moved to another city, I bought myself all the necessary materials for such a manicure, and my sister shared with me her secrets, which I will gladly reveal to you.

Application of gel polish can be conventionally divided into several stages:

  1. Purchase of the necessary materials (for those who do not have them yet)
  2. Preparing nails
  3. Base coat application
  4. Colored coating
  5. Finish (Top Cover) Securing

Now about all the stages in more detail.

Stage 1. Purchase of the necessary materials

To apply gel varnishes at home, you will need:


Prices for gel varnishes depend on the manufacturer and range from 200 to 1500 rubles per bottle. Which one to choose for you - decide for yourself, I have gel polishes of several companies, because everything is known in comparison. It is advisable to use the base, finish and color gel polish of the same company, but practice shows that different companies can still combine well with each other. It is not necessary to immediately buy gel polishes of several colors, stop at a couple of your favorite ones, practice. Suddenly it’s not yours at all, but you’ll have to pay a tidy sum.

Stage 2. Preparation of nails

Give the nails the desired shape, gently move the cuticles with an orange stick. Before applying the gel polish, do not soak or steam your nails. Keep your nails dry! It is because of this mistake of the master that my gel polish peeled off on the second day two years ago. With a soft file, gently, without damaging the nail plate, lightly sand the surface of the nail. It should become matte, and slightly (!!!) rough (not the same as with nail extension). Brush off any sanding dust. Then degrease your nails with a special product. After that, cover each nail with a primer. Only the surface of the nail should be covered, without affecting the periungual skin. The nails should be matte. If they are shiny and look damp, then you have applied too much primer. You can fix this by blotting each nail with a lint-free cloth. The preparation of the nails is completed, from this moment you cannot touch the nails with your fingers. Let's move on to the next step.

Stage 3. Application of the base coat.

Apply a thin layer of base to the prepared nail plate. Base application is a very important stage, the durability of your manicure will depend on it. Try to paint over the nail plate evenly, without touching the skin, pay special attention to the edge of the nail. If the base has dripped onto the skin around the nail, gently remove it with a corrector or a wooden stick, otherwise the gel that gets on the skin will later peel off the artificial coating from the natural nail. For the same reason, the tip of the nail covers well, but with a thin, thin layer. Sounds very difficult? Yes, the first time you may not be able to perfectly apply the base, but do not be discouraged, with time you will "fill" your hand. After covering with the base, place the nails in a UV lamp for 2 minutes to cure. The nails will look shiny and sticky. Never touch them with your fingers and do not remove the sticky layer!

Stage 4. Application of a colored coating.

Now you can start to color. Cover your nails with two thin coats of colored gel polish, curing each layer in a UV lamp for 2 minutes. You can do with one layer, but, as I said, gel varnishes are different, so for an even, effective manicure you need at least two layers. And by the way, gel varnishes are dense or translucent (like regular varnishes). Keep this in mind and do not try to achieve a dense coverage with ten layers of translucent gel polish.

Stage 5. Application of the top coat.

After the last layer of colored gel polish, polymerized in the lamp, all our work must be consolidated. Here we need a topcoat. And it should be applied in the same way as the base: a thin layer without touching the skin. Then again we place the hand in a UV lamp for 2 minutes, and then using a lint-free napkin dipped in the same special tool for degreasing nails, remove the sticky layer from each nail. That's it, a beautiful, glossy manicure is ready! By the way, when choosing a finish, pay attention to the fact that there are those that do not require polymerization in a UV lamp and removal of the sticky layer. Read the annotation on the bottle carefully!

After removing the sticky layer, put a drop of cuticle oil on the cuticle of each nail and rub it into the skin. Lubricate your hands with cream.

When applied correctly, gel polish will last up to 20 days. During this time, your nails will significantly strengthen and grow back. If the overgrown part is very conspicuous, then you can cover it with ordinary varnish with sparkles.

Many people complain that in two weeks they get tired of walking with one color. So what's the problem? You can always cover your nails with gel polish on it with regular nail polish, and if you want, remove it with a regular nail polish remover without acetone. This will not cause any damage to the gel polish.

I will tell you how to remove gel polish in my next article.

Strengthening short and long nails with various gels is a popular procedure that can improve the condition of the plates. How to use biogel correctly, what types are there? Is it possible to strengthen your nails yourself at home, read on.

Against the background of vitamin deficiency, constant contact with household chemicals, frequent stress, the nail plate becomes brittle, fragile, begins to exfoliate. Various strengthening agents allow not only to make nails stronger, but also to give them a neat and well-groomed look for a long time. The gels contain useful substances that help to eliminate various problems with the plates.

What materials are used to strengthen the nail plate?

Types of nail strengthening products:

  • Classic gel - in composition it is similar to the gel that is used for building. But to make the plates strong, they are not cut down before application, the nail retains its structure, you can grow nails of the desired length. Such biogel creates a film on the surface, which reduces the impact of negative environmental factors on the plate.
  • Protective biogel - acts delicately, contains organic proteins, teak resin, vitamins A, E, which moisturize the cuticle, help to quickly grow strong nails, and does not interfere with the normal flow of oxygen to the plate tissue. Manufacturers present a wide range of shades, which makes it possible to use biogel to create decorative manicure.
  • Gel polish - before applying the plate, cut it off a little, but the product is applied in a very thin layer, the nails are dried in a special lamp. The manicure looks very natural.

To quickly grow strong nails, a transparent biogel is used - it dries quickly, eliminates microcracks on the plate, and has a healing effect. The resin, which is present in the composition, makes nails strong, but at the same time allows them to maintain their elasticity. For weakened and overdried marigolds, a structural biomaterial is used, which has good moisturizing properties and a natural shade.

To protect nails from the negative effects of ultraviolet radiation and strengthen them, experts recommend a biogel with a UV filter. The material of the royal category will help to make the manicure bright and fashionable. An S-coating is used to build up and lengthen the plates.

Benefits of a firming gel

Biogel helps to restore the structure of damaged plates; it can be used for nails of any length. Thanks to the protective, moisturizing, nourishing and healing properties of the material, the marigolds stop breaking, exfoliating, and grow faster.

Advantages of strengthening nails with gel:

  • trim manicure can be done less often;
  • after strengthening the nail plate with gel, it becomes shiny, even, looks neat;
  • the process of preparation, strengthening and removal of biogel does not take much time;
  • a wide range of colors allows you to create a manicure for all occasions;
  • low cost, you can do it once every 3-4 weeks;
  • the biogel is odorless, the plate is not washed down during the procedure, which avoids the appearance of nail dust.

Biogel is often used as a base for strengthening nails before applying gel polish. This helps to quickly restore the plate after cutting, after removing the gel polish, it will not exfoliate, it will remain strong.

Biogel is absolutely harmless, it can be used to strengthen marigolds during pregnancy and breastfeeding, it is safe for allergy sufferers. The remedy is contraindicated in psoriasis, fungal infections on the skin of the hands and nails.

Step-by-step instruction

You can get a manicure with biogel in any salon. Before starting, you should make sure that the instruments are sterile, make sure that the strengthening agent has a quality certificate, is safe and non-toxic.

  • Disinfection of hands, tools, work surface. During the procedure, the cuticle is not trimmed, the risk of skin damage is minimal.
  • Preparation of the nail plate - cleaning the surface with a soft buff, removing the cuticle - this will help the biogel to lie flat.
  • Treatment of nails with a degreasing solution, application of a primer. You can lamp dry your nails or let them dry on their own.
  • Coating the plate with a base base. The product is applied in a thin layer and allowed to dry in a lamp for 2-3 minutes.
  • The master distributes biogel or gel polish, not reaching the cuticle by 2 mm.
  • Drying nails in a UV lamp for 3 minutes.
  • Removal of sticky substance.
  • Use a soft file for natural nails to file the nails into the desired shape.
  • For greater shine, treat the plate with a buff.
  • If transparent varnish was used to strengthen the plates, then the manicure can be completed with a decorative one.

Correction will be required in 2-4 weeks as the nail grows back. To do this, the master removes the top layer with a special liquid, applies a new layer of biogel.

How to strengthen nails with biogel at home?

Knowing the basic steps and instructions, you can strengthen natural nails at home on your own. To do this, you need to purchase a UV lamp for drying, a set of biogels, a primer, brushes made of natural fibers, nail files, soft buffs, liquid for removing a sticky layer, a top coat. For the cuticle, you will need orange sticks and special moisturizing oil.

Guidelines for strengthening plates with biogel at home:

  • Treat hands with an antiseptic solution.
  • Pull the cuticle back with an orange tree stick, correct the shape of the nails.
  • Apply a primer to the plates - this will help to degrease them, extend the period of manicure with biogel. Additionally, you can use a dehydrator to remove excess moisture in the plate.
  • Cover the surface with nail polish. It must be applied from the edge of the plate to its base. The distance from the cuticle to the biogel layer should be about 2 mm.
  • Dry your nails in a lamp for 1-2 minutes.
  • For the best result, a second layer of biogel is required without washing off the sticky layer.
  • To give perfect smoothness to the nail, you need to remove sticky particles with a degreasing agent, polish the surface with a soft buff.
  • Apply top coat, dry nails, remove sticky layer.
  • Spread nourishing or moisturizing oil on the cuticle.

During the correction, the plate is not injured, it is enough just to remove the previous layer of biogel, apply a new one. You can strengthen your nails with gel under gel polish at home, it is recommended to do this procedure after removing the shellac, removing the enlarged marigolds.

During the application of biogel at home, you should follow the safety rules, act very carefully - if the product gets on the skin or cuticle, the gel will quickly peel off. To avoid this, it is necessary to remove the excess strengthening gel before drying in the lamp.

To remove biogel at home, you cannot use nail files and cutters, there are special solvents that come with a reinforcing material. To remove the protective coating, it is necessary to soak the cotton pads with a solution, fix them on the plate, wrap the nails with foil on top, and hold for 10 minutes. You can use ordinary acetone, but this can negatively affect the condition of the marigolds.

If there is no UV lamp, you can purchase biogel from El Corazon, Smart enamel - these products have healing and strengthening properties, do not require drying, they can be washed off with ordinary nail polish remover. But such a manicure will last 4-6 days.

How to take care of your nails after removing the gel?

  • Biogel is a completely natural material, therefore it does not tolerate the aggressive effects of alkali, acetone, methyl alcohol. From frequent contact with water, it quickly loses its qualities - all household work should be done with protective gloves.
  • When using gel polish, it is necessary to periodically do wellness and medical procedures. For strong nails, sealing can be done in the salon - they use products based on beekeeping products, which form an invisible protective film on the surface of the plate.
  • If the nails exfoliate strongly, a paraffin bath will help - the plate will receive all the necessary trace elements, the skin on the hands will look younger. After several sessions, biogel can be applied to consolidate the therapeutic effect.
  • To strengthen the nails after removing the gel polish, it is enough to lubricate the plates daily with liquid vitamin E, lemon juice, and special oils. Bath plates with sea salt, chamomile decoction, olive oil will help restore health.
  • Oil compresses moisturize and nourish the nails - mix 5 ml of castor oil with 1 ampoule of vitamin E, add 3 drops of lavender or eucalyptus essential oil extract. Soak cotton pads with the mixture, fix them on the plates for 6-7 minutes. The procedure is carried out every 2-3 days.

Strong nails are the dream of many women, but various external factors and diseases worsen the condition of the plates. Biogel, which can be used independently at home, will help to solve this problem. You should purchase materials and tools in specialized stores, be sure to carefully study the instructions in order to avoid mistakes in work.