In the manicure and pedicure salon, the price list indicates two different services: Shellac nail polish and gel polish nail polish. The price of the procedure is usually very different. Why? How is shellac different from gel polish if, in fact, these are two identical materials? So, is there any difference?
Manufacturer, technology, palette
Let's look at the labels of two products. Shellac is manufactured by a well-known American company. This is the first gel polish that appeared on sale. Its cost is very high, which means that covering the nails will always be more expensive for them. Gel polishes from other companies are a more affordable option. However, Shellac 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 nails for almost a month without compromising manicure. That is, this material lasts longer on nails than shellac. The product in question differs from gel polish of other companies also in volume. So, Shellac is packaged in 7 ml vials, gel - 15 ml, other gel varnishes - 12 ml (most often).
Budget companies offer goods of different sizes, as well as a color palette. Compare shellac and gel polish. The differences are as follows:
- different colors (Gelish has more than a hundred, Shellac has only 49 shades, other companies try to take in quantity);
- application method;
- lifetime;
- shelf life.
Oddly enough, but it is budget gel varnishes 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 the fact that they hold less than shellac.
The material in question differs from gel polish from other companies in that it does not always require nailing a nail plate under it. CND specialists took care of those who naturally have weak and exfoliating nails. There is a special liquid in the line of drugs for applying shellac. It removes shine, grease and makes the surface of the nail matte. Then you just need to apply the base under 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 such materials 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. A maximum of two weeks.
And then the color is already starting to bother, I want variety.
Many girls pay special attention to how a particular composition is worn. How is shellac different from gel polish in this case? Yes, nothing. In composition, it is practically the same material. Household chemicals used daily, equally “eats” the shine - that of shellac, that of its competitors. Is it worth it to overpay for a brand? It is worth it if the nails are weak, flaky and brittle. The less they will be sawn on the outer surface, the better. Shellac in the application allows you not to come into contact with the files at all, which means that it preserves the natural growth of nails. Although it will not be superfluous to check on yourself several different materials, finding really the best. Man is individual, and his nails too. Shellac is ideal for some, while gelish and other competitors are ideal for others.