Many women are familiar with the problem of unstable manicure. Even if all the rules are followed and when using a good persistent varnish, the manicure lasts 5 days or less. But, it turns out, there is a fairly simple solution to the problem - Shellac gel polish. This is a special super-resistant coating that provides the perfect manicure for at least 2 weeks, in addition, absolutely safe for nails. Shellac gel on the nails looks very natural and give them a well-groomed and neat look.
What is Shellac gel for nails? This is a special hybrid of nail polish and gel, in fact, it is a multi-improved professional varnish - it has a very rich and varied palette of colors, gives the nails a glossy gloss and is easy to apply. In addition, it does not have a specific unpleasant odor unlike other chemical compositions and is very easily removed. Shellac gel does not spoil the nails, does not contain harmful formaldehyde, and also strengthens the nails. Shellac appeared in the arsenal of beauty salons several years ago, at that time it was presented in only 12 colors. Now he continues to gain popularity around the world, and also expands his color palette, giving us the opportunity to choose.
However, there are also disadvantages to Shellac gel for nails. Firstly, it is much more efficient and convenient to make the coating in the cabin, since it requires special equipment - special compositions, rather expensive materials, as well as an ultraviolet lamp for sealing the layer. Secondly, only a master professional can fully remove residues to remove coatings. In addition, Shellac may not be suitable for too weak nails or for hands that are constantly in contact with water.
However, with all these minor flaws, its merits are undeniable. Shellac manicure is a great alternative to traditional manicure and more common and harmful to nails methods like extensions.
The technique of applying Shellac gel for nails.
Shellac gel is applied in several stages:
- The nails are cleaned with a special disinfectant solution, the master with the help of a file gives them a shape, rounds and eliminates small irregularities on the nail plate;
- A special base is applied to the nails cleaned from the previous varnish, and the hands are placed under a special lamp for 10 seconds, where the polymerization takes place.
- Then, on top of the base, varnish of the selected color is applied, and then UV-curing agent; If a brighter coating is needed, the varnish is applied twice. If there are defects, then they are corrected with a special pencil. After each application, the nails must be dried in a special lamp so that they harden and become invulnerable to damage. Hands under the lamp will need to hold for 2 minutes;
- Finally, with the help of an alcohol wipe, the nails are given shine and the sticky layer is removed. When the application of varnish is completed, nourishing oil is applied to the base of the nail and massage of the hands is done;
The whole procedure lasts about 40 minutes, as a result you get a persistent chic manicure and you can not worry about it for the next half a month, or even much longer.
If you are planning a trip or an important event that will require perfect manicure from you, it is best to try this tool in advance, since it is not always possible to predict how the tool will behave on your specific nails.
Shellac gel for nails is an excellent choice for ladies who are limited in time and always want to look beautiful. Such coverage is especially irreplaceable for trips on vacation or on a long trip - during the holidays you can forget about the tedious nail care and enjoy the perfect beauty of your hands.