For a long time, manicure has ceased to be just a hygienic procedure. Neat, well-groomed nails will not only easily raise self-esteem, and with it the mood of their owner, but will also attract the attention of the opposite sex. Moreover, modern beauty salons offer a fairly wide range of services in this area.
It is necessary
Not every varnish can provide an ideal manicure. So, the usual varnish does not last even three days, and the build-up depletes the nails
Instructions
Step 1
In this regard, gel varnishes (shellacs) began to enjoy special love among the fair sex. Why is he so good?
Step 2
Shellac benefits
- Strengthens nails. The gel nail coating reliably protects the nail plate from most external damage. It becomes stronger and harder.
- Durability. Thanks to its resistance to fading, as well as stains, chips and scratches, the manicure remains perfect for up to two weeks. The same cannot be said about the coating with ordinary varnish, which cannot last even three days.
- Ease of use. This is the main quality for which the gel polish has become famous. Manicure using it can be done with ease at home.
Step 3
What you need for home treatments
Even with a minimal set of tools for self-applying gel nail coatings, you can forget about constant visits to a beauty salon. There are many different videos on this topic on the Internet. A little training - and no one can tell the difference between a manicure done at home and a professional one. In addition, there is always an opportunity to choose the products of the manufacturer, whose quality you trust more. The purchase costs will quickly pay off, since you will not need to pay for the services of the master.
Step 4
Where do you start?
- First you need to choose a lamp for drying gel polish. This issue must be approached very carefully, since without it it will be impossible to make a gel manicure on your own. The varnish simply will not be able to harden. There are two types: ultraviolet and LED. UV lamps are an inexpensive option. But it should be borne in mind that their power should not be lower than 36 W. In this case, each nail coat will dry for about 2 minutes. LED bulbs cost a little more, but the price justifies the quality. In them, a layer of gel polish dries in just 30 seconds.
- The next step is to choose a gel polish. Considering the numerous assortment that cosmetics stores offer today, this is not difficult to do. Moreover, there are both budget options and more elite products that are used only in expensive salons on sale. But, it should be noted that it is not worthwhile to significantly save on cost. As practice shows, inexpensive gel varnishes are unable to hold on to nails for several weeks, and they fade quite quickly. Therefore, it makes sense to choose a lacquer coating in the middle price category.
- It is important to secure the previous layers with a finish - a nail coating, which will protect the colored varnish from damage, and also preserve its shine.
- An important point is the choice of a manicure buff. It is essential for sanding and polishing nails. In order not to damage it, you should choose an abrasiveness of 240 grit.
- To degrease and disinfect the nail plate before starting the procedure, as well as to remove the sticky surface layer after it has dried, it is necessary to prepare medical alcohol. He easily copes with these tasks. There are, of course, on sale and special tools for these procedures, but in the presence of alcohol, they will not be useful.
- A special napkin that does not leave small lint.
- You will also need the usual tools (files, tongs, brushes, etc.), which are used in classic manicure.
- For the subsequent removal of the gel varnish, it is necessary to purchase foil sheets, a remover (a special composition for removing shellac), cotton pads.
Step 5
Preparatory stage
First you need to do a classic manicure - correct the shape of the nail and cuticle. Then, with the help of a buff, the top layer is slightly removed. This procedure is carried out for better adhesion of the varnish to the nail coating. Sanding should be done carefully so as not to cause unnecessary damage.
Next, we degrease and disinfect nails with a special lint-free napkin soaked in alcohol. After that, it is very important not to touch them.
Step 6
Applying and fixing gel polish
At this stage, a series of layers is produced: primer (base), colored, fixing. Each of them should be dried for a couple of minutes in a UV lamp, in an LED lamp - only 30 seconds. It is important to keep in mind the following:
- The nail must be covered with a thin layer of gel polish 2 or three times to avoid the formation of irregularities and get a bright and rich shade.
- It is important to be careful not to get shellac on your skin. Otherwise, the manicure will not last long.
In the process of coating with a second layer of gel polish and a finish, the nail should be sealed along its entire protruding part.
- The top (fixer) is applied in a thick, thick layer to protect the gel polish from damage and maintain its shine.
- After applying the fixing layer with a lint-free napkin, which is impregnated with alcohol, the sticky dispersed layer formed after drying the finish is removed.
- In order for the manicure to last longer, prolonged contact with water should be avoided during the first day.
Step 7
In fact, everything is not as complicated as it might seem at first. A little training - and the manicure procedure will take less and less time, and the nails will delight with their shine and perfect coverage for longer and longer.
