Nails are an important part of any girl's appearance. They show whether the lady takes care of herself, whether she is neat, what sense of style she has. Now getting a manicure is not a problem: there are salons on almost every corner. You can buy a manicure kit or make your own in a pinch.
Any woman will find a design to her liking. Someone loves classic French manicure, someone prefers nails in pastel colors, someone, on the contrary, stands up for the brightness and saturation of colors.
Coating products
Before choosing a manicure design, it is important to decide on the product that will be used for coloring. There are several.
Lacquer
This is a standard product sold in every beauty department. The price of varnish varies depending on the volume of the bottle and the manufacturer, but, in principle, you can buy it for 50 rubles. It does not last long: from three to five days. A huge number of varnishes are presented on the windows: ordinary, healing, matte, magnetic, with additions in the form of shimmer and sparkles.
Gel Polish
This remedy is the middle betweenstandard varnish and extension gel. Hence the name came from. Gel polish was created to provide long-lasting coverage and a rich palette of colors. Outwardly, it is no different from ordinary varnish, but in fact, in order for the product to harden, you need to hold your hands for two to three minutes under a special ultraviolet lamp. The coating lasts about two or even three weeks. But gel polish also has disadvantages: the complexity of application and the cost of equipment.
Shellac
Outwardly, shellac is similar to ordinary varnish, but in order to create a manicure, you need to use several tools. One for the base, one for the degreaser, one for the color, and one for the top coat. Another difficulty is that each layer of shellac must be dried under the same ultraviolet lamp.
Colored nails: gel polish
Initially, the gel was created to strengthen and lengthen nails. Then it was completely transparent. Technology is advancing, and now there is a colored gel for nails. The tool lasts for three weeks, is protected from peeling, environmentally friendly, does not cause allergies. It is currently the most popular nail polish. Let's talk about him in more detail.
Use
So, you have purchased a colored gel for nails. How to use it? The answer to this question will please every girl with its simplicity. Coating nails with colored gel is carried out like painting with ordinary varnish.
Please note that the gel should be evenly distributed over the entire nail plate. Apply it bettera thin layer to avoid unevenness, clearance, swelling and the appearance of air bubbles. Therefore, the question of how to apply colored gel on nails should no longer be intimidating.
Some girls compare the use of gel with extensions. In fact, they have something in common only in the result, and the application technique is completely different.
Cons of colored gels
Any tool, even the most wonderful and popular, has its drawbacks. This vice has not bypassed gels for nails. The main disadvantage is the weakening of the nail plate. This happens due to the fact that the tool is applied in too much quantity, which makes the nail less strong. Some women have to treat their nails for a long time after gel extensions. In addition, they may start to break off and flake off.
How to apply
Before applying, treat the skin around the nails. You need to rub special oils into the cuticle to soften and moisturize it. After that, degrease the skin with a cleaner. Give your nails the desired shape by pushing back the cuticles with a nail file.
Colored nail gel should be applied using a special technique. This technique depends on the chosen color.
Pastel shades are recommended to be applied in two layers to create a beautiful, pleasant color.
Dark tones are best applied in three very thin coats. It is important to ensure that each of the layers is absolutely even - otherwise, the so-called waves will appear on the nails, and the gel itself will not last long.
The number of layers required for application is usually indicated in the package instructions. The color gel for nail design needs to be dried for two minutes under an ultraviolet manicure lamp. The finishing agent is also dried under the lamp. But instead of it, you can use the usual transparent varnish. No technique is needed here - you just need to wait until the varnish dries on its own.
After the procedure, it is recommended to fix the colored nail gel with special cosmetic products that are applied in a thin layer on the nails. For example, cosmetic oil.
How to delete
In order to remove the cover, you do not need to saw off the entire length. The composition of the gels includes chemicals that allow you to remove it with the help of cosmetics. Acetone will do. They need to lubricate the cotton pad, attach it to the nail, and after the nail has been soaked with liquid, seal it in foil and wait about ten minutes. After that, it will become noticeable that the colored nail gel has split into many parts and each of them can be carefully removed.
This procedure is carried out if you urgently need to change the color of the coating, and then apply a new varnish.
Color gels
There are many companies that include colored nail gel in their range. Let's take a look at some of them.
OPI color gel nail extensions are very popular.
Judging by the reviews, theylast at least two weeks, have a rich color palette in which every girl will find a shade to her taste. A small life hack: get a regular varnish that matches the color of the gel that you are going to use, and tint the places of an already grown nail with it. Thus, the life of the manicure is extended. And if the shade is pastel (milky, sand, lavender, pale pink), then the border between the coating and the new length is not at all striking.
COCO Color Gel is another color gel popular among ladies.
In the reviews, the girls report that the smell of the product is almost not felt. The consistency is excellent: not liquid, but not too thick, not runny. The instructions say that the gel should be kept under an ultraviolet lamp for only a minute.
It is very convenient that on top, on the jar, a strip is drawn showing the color of the product itself. A useful feature that saves a lot of time when searching for the right shade. The color palette of COCO Color Gel is truly rich: there are dark, heavy shades, light and summer, as well as pastels.
Girls report that the gel is easy to apply, lasts for three weeks, does not chip. As a little trick, you can mix colors to create interesting, unique shades. The gel is also suitable for a jacket - the white color does not look artificial, but on the contrary, it is close to the natural shade of the nail.
