Gel polish has the properties of classic polish and gel coat. Therefore, it is durable - it lasts at least 3 weeks, and the bright color lasts at least two. And you can apply it with a brush. Why doesn't gel polish stay on nails? The common causes and methods for eliminating the deficiency are described in the article.
What is this?
Gel polish, or shellac, is an advanced form of polish. It looks like a regular nail polish, but its structure is similar to a gel base. After the procedure, the manicure looks neat.
Apply the product in the same way, but there are some subtleties. For example, before that you need to cover with a special base, and dry it under a UV lamp. In this case, the procedure is best performed by a specialist, in the cabin. When carried out independently, errors are likely to occur, due to which the structure of the nails is damaged.
Reasons
Why doesn't gel polish stick well on nails? Usually chipping and flaking occur due totechnology failure. Although the rules of procedure are simple, yet they are violated, and this leads to tarnishing and sloppy peeling edges.
Even a standard manicure should be performed only by a proven master. And gel so even more so. The reputation and experience of a specialist are considered a guarantee of long-term preservation of nail shine. Therefore, it is important to carefully choose the master. Sometimes gel polish does not adhere well to the tips of the nails. Often this happens when the rules of procedure or care are not followed.
If the gel polish does not adhere to the nails, the reasons for this phenomenon may be as follows:
- Poorly processed nail: bad drying of the plate, fat not removed, ineffective primer.
- The nail is severely filed, there is damage to the cuticle. In this case, a hematoma appears, due to which it will be difficult to apply the varnish correctly.
- Basic coat not dried or too little time left.
- Poor-quality drying causes delamination of the coating.
- A very thick layer of varnish polymerizes unevenly, so "weak" areas are formed, which are destroyed faster.
- The tool is on the periungual roller and was not removed in a timely manner. Since the sebum was there in large quantities, the gel polish cannot hold on, therefore it will damage the coating on the nail.
- About 3 hours, do not wash your hands or use moisturizers. The gel coat has not yet fully cured and may be damaged. Gloss will be reduced.
On wet nails do notgel polish stays on. In order for the result to last as long as possible, the master must follow the procedure for performing a manicure.
Other reasons
The nail is a living part of the body, therefore it is able to respond to endocrine and hormonal disorders. There are other reasons why gel polish does not stick to nails:
- Individual features. In this case, nothing depends on the specialist. It happens that the nail plate does not hold the coating due to irregularities.
- Specific ailments - diabetes, inflammation, which require antibiotics, greatly affect the metabolism. And it causes a change in the state of the nails.
- The reason for refusing to perform a manicure will be severe sweating of the hands.
- When menstruating, during pregnancy, it is advisable not to use gel polish. The nail at this time will be porous and therefore does not hold the coating well.
- Manicure is quickly destroyed by household chemicals. It is advisable to do all housework with gloves.
These are all the reasons why gel polish does not stick to nails. Only a specialist can identify it.
Varieties of detachments
Often masters hear about the following damage:
- Pieces of the coating broke off along the edges of the nail at the ends. This appears especially on square plates.
- Gel polish is removed in the cuticle area.
- The coating peels easily across the entire plate.
End trouble usually disappears after a few weeks of wear, usuallyafter washing dishes with a hard sponge or nail hooks for something. And if the peeling varnish film is removed after a few days, then this indicates a gross violation of the work technology.
How long does it last?
Only a small role is played by the quality of the product and the correctness of its use. Usually even a cheap gel lasts for a week. Quality products do not change color, shine and shape for three weeks.
In practice, the storage time is limited to two weeks. During this period, the nail grows, and the resulting light strip spoils the picture. It is worth removing the varnish from the same master using rinsing without filing.
How to renew?
If the gel polish does not stick to the nails, you should follow the recommendations to keep it longer. To keep it 2-3 weeks, you need to follow some rules:
- Requires careful preparation for the procedure. Oil manicures, nail baths and other SPA procedures of this type are best not performed in a day.
- Classic manicure is wet, needs to be done 2-3 hours before the nails are dry enough.
If there are some imperfections, additional processing is required. “Wet” nails need to be covered with a primer - a tool that enhances the adhesion of the plate and varnish. And soft ones are pre-coated with a firming agent, and then they must be washed off.
It is necessary to use high-quality materials and perform procedures only with trusted specialists. Before applicationnails are polished, filed, even if shortening is not required, and also degreased. Moreover, they necessarily process the nail plate and cuticle.
If the gel polish does not adhere to the nails, it is applied in a thin layer. Each layer needs to be dried under a UV lamp for 60-120 seconds. The cut of the nail needs to be tinted. For 2-3 hours, contact with water should not be allowed. For 10-12 hours you can not swim, as well as perform oil procedures. It is forbidden to file nails: this destroys the seals.
Therefore, if the gel polish does not adhere well to the nails, it is necessary to perform the procedure correctly after preparation. Then the coating will last longer.
Shelf life of regular polish
This question is not as straightforward as it seems. This is due not only to the quality of the product, but also to the condition of the plate:
- When the nail is uneven and “wet”, the polishes do not last more than 1-2 days.
- Without fixing, the product is stored for 2-4 days.
- With fixing, the coating will be stable, can be held for a week.
Do your homework with gloves. This is especially true for wet cleaning and washing dishes. Such security measures prolong the "life" of the manicure. Typically, the polish will last for those who watch their hands and follow this simple requirement.
Painting Rules
Often, gel polish does not hold on thin nails. The staining procedure is as follows:
- Do not allow contact with water 1-2 hours before the procedure. Especiallysteaming has a negative effect: the pores expand, and the plate will be looser, and the varnish does not hold well on this surface.
- Be sure to file the edge to prevent brittleness.
- Before the procedure, the nails are degreased with a solution of vinegar, for example, a special product without acetone.
- It is forbidden to get material on the cuticle.
- The base coat is applied 2 times on the top of the nail, as the edge is prone to chipping.
- The bottle is not shaken before the procedure, but rotated between the palms to reduce the risk of air bubbles. In this case, there will be a uniform coverage.
- Requires a coat of lacquer - even the base, on the edge.
- Dry your nails with cold air: hot air slows down polymerization.
- To protect against chipping, 2-3 days are updated with a transparent varnish.
Pros and cons
The benefits of gel polish include:
- Quick dry. Under a UV lamp, this coating dries quickly. And ordinary varnish does not dry like that.
- Strengthening. Nails that are covered with gel polish will be strong. Plus, they grow fast. For example, when modeling and building up, the nails are made heavier, which makes the plate thin. In this case, it matters that the gel polish is worn for 14 days, and extended nails are noticeably longer.
- Resistant coating. If you follow the advice of the master and reduce contact with hot water for 48 hours, then shellac will last 14-21 days. It is better not to "overexpose" the coating, as the nail grows back. Plus, it's bad.
- You can do a manicure even on short nails.
- Affordable price.
But the procedure can only be performed in the salon. Work is also carried out at home, but this requires a UV lamp, which has a high cost. For removal, special tools are needed so as not to spoil the plate.
Wearing shellac for a long time is harmful. Rest is required after 4-5 applications. This is rather not a disadvantage, but its feature. There may also be an allergy to the composition. Some believe that the UV lamp is harmful.
It is better to consult with the master about performing a manicure with gel polish. The procedure should be done only if the nails are absolutely he althy. In other cases, they are treated and restored first, and then manicure.
The best remedies
Opinions about varnishes are different. For owners of he althy nails, almost all means seem to be the same. The best varnishes include the following:
- IsaDora. This is a popular Swedish brand that produces a rich range of colors. The manicure is neat, the product dries quickly, the procedures are performed with a wide brush.
- American company Orly offers varnishes, base coats, dryers. There are products saturated with vitamins.
- Polish company Belweder produces a lot of medicines. Varnishes of this brand are not only able to decorate nails, but also strengthen them. Products are sold in pharmacies.
- OPI is a popular nail polish brand in the country. Demand is associated with diversity. There are varnishes, different in color, texture, price.
- Effective gel polish VINYLUXfrom CND. Judging by the reviews, the tool really lasts for a long time.
- Revlon products are also in demand.
Thus, gel polish can last for a long time with a properly performed procedure. You should also follow the rules for nail care.
