Shellac appeared in the arsenal of fashionistas only a few years ago, but has already gained immense popularity. Strictly speaking, this coating is actually called gel polish, but CND's Shellak brand quickly became a household name, so almost all gel polishes are now called shellac.
The main advantage of this type of coating is its durability. Properly applied gel polish can last up to three weeks, and it will have to be removed only because the nails have grown. Even more practical in this case is to make a French shellac, combining the durability of the coating and the classic look of a manicure that is appropriate in absolutely any situation.
Despite its name, the French manicure comes from the USA. During its existence, a huge number of various varieties have appeared that will help complete the image, made in almost any style. A shellac-french coating will help maintain this look for a long time. The most interesting thing is that a French manicure can be done with colored varnishes, and it is also possible to complement it with sparkles, rhinestones and other decorations, so that it will never get bored. Almost doesn't matterthe condition of the nails and their length - shellac jacket on short nails also looks
great and gives any hands a he althy and well-groomed look.
Of course, ordinary nail polishes last much longer than before - about a week, but this is not enough for a modern woman. 2-3 weeks is not the limit, especially if the nails grow slowly. French shellac is especially convenient if you have plans to go on a long vacation at sea or just on a trip where there will be no time to take care of your hands. The most important thing is to find an experienced master or master this art and apply French shellac yourself. The fact is that this coating on the technique of execution is seriously different from conventional varnishes. It requires the mandatory application of a base and top coat, as well as drying all layers under an ultraviolet lamp. A
before starting the procedure, you need to carefully degrease the nail plate so that the coating holds well. Another advantage of gel polish is that after the procedure, you can no longer be afraid to lubricate the coating - this seriously saves time, despite the fact that a shellac manicure takes a little longer than a regular one.
Besides, it’s not so easy to make a regular jacket on your own, so shellac in this sense may be more convenient, since it is easier to correct it. But still it is better to entrust such work to the master. The so-called smile - the white tip - can be wider or narrower, it depends on the taste of each particular girl.
But remove French-shellac from nails can be done at home, although
masters of this procedure will undoubtedly turn out better. To do this, you need a special tool or just a regular nail polish remover. Many also recommend a product for removing artificial nails. The composition must be applied to a cotton pad, wrapped around the nail and secured with foil so that the liquid acts on the entire nail plate. After 15 minutes, you need to remove the cotton pad and remove the remaining coating with an orange tree stick. Something else may remain on the nail - you need to polish the surface with a soft file, and then apply cream on the nails.
French manicure with shellac is a great choice that will be appropriate in any situation.
