In the manicure and pedicure salon, the price list indicates two different services: Shellac nail coverage and gel nail polish. The price of the procedure usually varies greatly. Why? How is shellac different from gel polish, if, in fact, these are two identical materials? Does that mean there is a difference?
Manufacturer, technology, palette
Let's look at the labels of two products. Shellac is produced by a well-known American company. This is the first gel polish that went on sale. Its cost is very high, which means that the coating of nails will always be more expensive for them. Gel polishes from other companies are a more budget option. However, Shellac also has a close competitor. This is Gelish. In fact, this is all the same material, only made by caring Japanese. Manufacturers guarantee that gelish can be carried on the nails for almost a month without damaging the manicure. That is, this material stays on the nails longer than shellac. The product in question also differs from the gel polish of other companies in terms of volume. So, Shellac is packaged in7 ml bubbles, gelish - 15 ml, other gel polishes - 12 ml each (most often).
Budget firms offer goods of different volumes, as well as a color palette. Compare shellac and gel polish. Their differences are as follows:
- various colors (Gelish has over 100, Shellac only has 49 shades, other brands try to get more);
- application method;
- service life;
- best before date.
Oddly enough, but it is budget gel polishes that have the longest shelf life. Unfortunately, sometimes this affects the quality. According to the reviews of clients of nail salons, some analogues of famous brands do not fit well on nails, quickly chip, crumble and even crack for no apparent reason. Not to mention that they hold less than shellac.
The material in question differs from the gel polish of other companies in that it is not always necessary to file the nail plate under it. CND specialists have taken care of those who have naturally weak and exfoliating nails. There is a special liquid in the line of preparations for applying shellac. It removes shine, oily film and makes the surface of the nail matte. After that, you just need to apply the base under the shellac. That is, the nails are not subjected to active friction with a file, which preserves their structure.
And yet, despite the mentioned features of materials such as shellac and gel polish, the difference between them is not too great. With active housework, as a result of frequent contact with water and detergents,no material will last long. Two weeks maximum.
And then the color is already starting to bother, I want variety.
Many girls pay special attention to how this or that composition is worn. How is shellac different from gel polish in this case? Nothing. The composition is almost the same material. Household chemicals used daily equally “eat up” shine - both from shellac and from its competitors. Is it worth it to pay extra for a brand? It is worth it if the nails are weak, exfoliating and brittle. The less they will be filed on the outer surface, the better. Shellac in the application allows you not to come into contact with the files at all, which means it preserves the natural growth of nails. Although it will not be superfluous to test several different materials for yourself, finding the really best one. A person is individual, and his nails too. Shellac is ideal for some, gelish and other competitors are ideal for others.
