The beauty industry is developing by leaps and bounds, offering ladies new items and modern technologies. The last word in manicure was shellac - a special type of coating for nails. He appeared in the salons recently, but managed to establish himself as a long-term and safe remedy. Manufacturers offer a homemade shellac kit with which you can do a manicure without leaving your apartment.
A new word in manicure
Shellac is a modern coating that combines the properties of nail polish and correction gel. The palm belongs to the manufacturer CND. Products from Poland by Bluesky, Ukrainian firms KODI and Naomi have proven themselves well. Shellac is produced by other cosmetic concerns, including domestic ones. The procedure has become incredibly popular in salons, but many women practice it themselves.
In stores today it is easy to purchase a shellac kit at home, with which you can make a high-quality and lasting manicure orpedicure. It will last about two weeks depending on the condition of the nails and the influence of external factors. In addition to a beautiful and well-groomed appearance, shellac strengthens nails and gives them strength.
Home Salon
For a beautiful and high-quality manicure, you need to go to the salon to the master, but with skill it is easy to achieve good results yourself. Having bought a shellac kit at home, every woman will be able to take care of her nails. Includes:
- coat drying lamp;
- base coat;
- finish coat;
- shellac remover;
- coloured polishes.
The UV lamp is designed to dry each layer quickly. Please note that you cannot remove shellac with a traditional nail polish remover or acetone, as this adversely affects the nails. There is a special liquid that allows you to easily and safely remove it. A homemade shellac kit may include a nail file, orangewood sticks to remove shellac, and other special tools.
For and Against
The indisputable advantages of shellac are ease of use, durability of the coating, easy removal. The tool is applied in the same way as traditional nail polish. It is only required to dry each layer in a special ultraviolet lamp. As a rule, a shellac kit at home includes everything you need. Subject to basic rules, the coating can last up to twoweeks, delighting the hostess with beautiful and well-groomed nails. Shellac is easy to remove on your own: for this, there is a special liquid in the kit.
In addition, the composition of the innovative coating does not contain chemically aggressive substances that destroy the nail plate. Shellac is a wide variety of colors, among which every lady will find a shade to her liking. The main advantage is that before applying it, you do not need to cut off the nail plate, as with extensions. This makes shellac not only convenient to use, but also safe.
The disadvantage of the coating is the difficulty of applying at home, as the work requires precision and accuracy. So when purchasing a shellac lamp kit, be prepared to spend some time practicing using it.
From and to
To apply the coating yourself, you just need to have the skills to work with manicure tools. A base layer is applied to degreased, processed and filed nails, which is dried in a lamp, then colored varnish is applied in two steps. Each time the fingertips should be dried for 2 minutes. At the end of the procedure, a fixative is applied, the tip of each nail is “sealed” and placed under ultraviolet light. All the products that are included in the set for shellac with a lamp are easily applied with a familiar brush.
The coating should be removed with a special liquid. Before this, the nail plate is slightly processed with a nail file until the upper fixing layer is removed. More cotton padswetted with liquid, the tip of each finger is wrapped around, fixed on top with a piece of foil. After 5-7 minutes, all shellac can be easily removed with an orange stick.
Beautiful nails? Easy
In order for the manicure to last as long as possible and the damage to the nails to be minimal, it is important to follow some rules. All housework and chores should be done with gloves - this will not only protect your hands from damage to nails, but also ensure safety. Every day you need to rub a special oil or emollient into the cuticle area, then the skin around the nails will become elastic and moisturized. A balanced diet will allow you to enjoy he althy, well-groomed hands for a long time.
In order for the nails to be perfect, it is not always necessary to visit the master in the salon. After all, you can independently monitor them by buying a manicure set. Shellac, like no other coating, is ideal for working at home. Remember, beauty is in your hands!
