The beauty industry is developing by leaps and bounds, offering ladies new products and modern technologies. The last word in the manicure was shellac - a special type of coating for nails. He appeared in salons recently, but managed to establish himself as a long-term and safe means. Manufacturers offer a home set for shellac, with which you can make a manicure without leaving the apartment.
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. Well-established products from Poland are Bluesky, Ukrainian firms KODI and Naomi. Shellac is also produced by other cosmetic concerns, including domestic ones. The procedure has become incredibly popular in salons, but many women practice it on their own.
In stores today it is easy to purchase a set for shellac at home, with which you can make high-quality and resistant manicure or pedicure. 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 dexterity it is easy to achieve good results yourself. Having bought a set for shellac at home, every woman will be able to care for her nails. It includes:
- lamp for drying the coating;
- base coverage;
- topcoat;
- shellac remover ;
- colored varnishes.
An ultraviolet lamp is designed to quickly dry each layer. Please note that shellac cannot be removed 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. The set for shellac at home may include a nail file for polishing nails, sticks from an orange tree to remove shellac and other special devices.
"Pros and cons"
The indisputable advantages of shellac are ease of use, durability of the coating, easy removal. The product 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 set for shellac at home includes everything you need. Subject to elementary rules, the coating can last up to two weeks, delighting the hostess with beautiful and well-groomed nails. Shellac is easy to remove on its own: for this there is a special liquid in the kit.
In addition, the innovative coating does not contain chemically aggressive substances that destroy the nail plate. Shellac is a wide variety of colors, among which each 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 when building. This makes shellac not only convenient to use, but also safe.
The disadvantage of the coating is the difficulty of applying at home, since the work requires accuracy and accuracy. Therefore, when purchasing a shellac kit with a lamp, be prepared to spend some time practicing in its use.
From and to
To apply the coating yourself, you just need to have the skills to work with manicure tools. On non-greasy, processed and filed nails, a base layer is applied, which is dried in a lamp, then in two steps - colored varnish. 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. All the products that are included in the shellac kit with a lamp are easily applied with the usual brush.
Remove the coating should be a special fluid. Before this, the nail plate is slightly processed with a nail file until the upper fixing layer is removed. Next, cotton pads are wetted with liquid, the tip of each finger is wrapped, and a piece of foil is fixed on top. After 5-7 minutes, all shellac is easily removed with an orange stick.
Beautiful nails? Easy!
So that the manicure lasts as long as possible and the damage to the nails is minimal, it is important to follow some rules. All homework and household work should be done with gloves on - this will not only protect your hands from nail damage, 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 healthy, well-groomed hands for a long time.
In order for the nails to be perfect, you do not always need to visit the master in the salon. After all, you can independently follow them by buying a set for manicure. Shellac, like no other coating, is ideal for working at home. Remember, beauty is in your hands!