Nails of a neat shape, covered with a beautiful delicate varnish, always attract attention and speak of the good taste of their owner. But every woman knows how quickly a manicure deteriorates. Modeling gel and shellac allow you to preserve the beauty of your hands, which preserve the beauty of the coating for up to two to three weeks and allow you to enjoy smooth, shiny nails.
What is UV Gel
UV gel is a reflective material used by nail technicians to build and cover nails. To create the shape of the nails, a modeling gel is used, to ensure a long-term coating - shellac or biogel. One of the main advantages of shaping UV gels is that they make it much easier to work with artificial and natural nails of any shape and length.
UV gel classification
UV gels are divided into three types:
- Basic (algesic) gels that provide adhesion between the natural nail and the material.
- Sculpting gels to shape or shape the nail.
- A top coat that seals off layers and enhances nail shine.
If all three types of gels are used in the process of coating nails, such a system is called a three-phase system. If only two gels (base and finish) - two-phase. The simplest system is single-phase coating. In this case, nail sculpting gel and base coat are not required.
More about nail extension gels
As already noted, modeling compounds are used to create or correct the shape of the nail plate. This work has three phases.
What is extension gel? This is a photopolymer that hardens under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. As you know, building is carried out using forms or tips. Using special gels, masters use three-, two- and single-phase extension systems. As a rule, the process of modeling nails is not accompanied by unpleasant odors. To create original patterns and designs, the masters use gels of different colors and textures, which are selected depending on the wishes of the client and the type of nails.
Three-phase extension
Three-phase extension includes three stages. The first phase is called the base and is the basis in the process of nail modeling. At this stage, a special very liquid base is used.gel, which is applied with a flat brush. This layer provides adhesion to the nail plate.
The second phase uses a colored or transparent modeling gel. This composition is quite thick compared to the first. It adheres to the base layer due to its sticky properties, does not have a strong odor. The gel is applied over the prepared tips or form. During the final phase, a compound is used that allows you to better fix the previous two layers of gel.
Most popular extension gel manufacturers
Lemme modeling composition is very easy to use and suitable even for beginner nail technicians. The use of Lemme products provides an increase in the length of the nail, high quality modeling and a long wearing period. These gels do not cause allergies and other side effects, so they can be offered even to those clients who previously had to refrain from nail extensions for he alth reasons. Lemme's chemical formula features high adhesion to the top layer of natural nails and solvent resistance, which prolongs the wearing of a manicure and eliminates the possibility of delamination.
Magnetic gels have a fairly viscous structure and look like jelly. The coating self-levels during modeling, holds the mass well when laying out. This composition is well suited even for thin nail plates. This gel has an almost transparent structure, has good adhesion and dries quickly. Howeverdue to the soft structure of the gel, it is undesirable to combine it with other harder gels.
Snow white gel has a high degree of viscosity, it should be applied to nails with a width of 1.8 mm. It polymerizes well, after drying it remains white or with a pronounced white tint. The gel of this manufacturer gives the nails a natural effect and dries in 3 minutes in a UV lamp.
Natural gel has a medium viscosity. It should be applied to the nail plate, 2 mm wide. After building up, it has a high density, even coverage and matte finish. It is recommended to use if you want to achieve a natural effect. 2 minutes is enough for polymerization.
Crystal gel has a high viscosity. After polymerization, it becomes transparent, has a high smoothness of the coating. Ideal for nautical design and crystal nail effect. Cures in 1.5 minutes.
Sculpting gel reviews
Each master chooses a gel for building in accordance with his wishes. In general, it is noted that their use is very convenient to use, the gels polymerize quickly, look natural and wear well. The cost of modeling compounds is on average from 300 to 500 rubles. Many modeling gels are very easy to use, they are used not only by professional nail technicians, but also by amateurs who build nails only for themselves and their friends. As a rule, gels for nail extension are packed in small jars.(similar to jars of face and hand creams) 10-14 ml each. It is better to purchase them in professional stores. And don't confuse them with brow shaping gel, which more often resembles mascara, only transparent.