The demand for manicure is growing every day. At the same time, the most popular was the use of nail coating not just with varnish, but with material that lasts a whole month. In the price list of services it is listed as “gel polish” and “shellac”. Two different procedures. And what is the difference? The price is definitely. Both gel polish and shilak are in demand. What is the difference between the two? In general, almost nothing. And yet there are some nuances.
First, Shellac appeared the very first. Thank you for this to say to the American company CND, which has developed a unique structure. One that allows the material to stay on the nails for a very long time - a month. The application technology is simple, the effect is unique. Moreover, in terms of its composition, it is a hybrid of varnish and gel. That is, it freezes in a UV lamp, but looks like a simple manicure. In addition, it does not chip, does not crumble, and is not scratched. Perhaps this is the most ideal option for natural nails (and gel polish, and shilak). What is the difference yet?
Secondly, the compositions of the materials may be different from each other. Each company carefully protects its technology. And it depends on her how long the manicure will stay on fingers.
Thirdly, the difference between gel polish and shilak in price. This refers to the cost of not only the service, but also the material. An American product is not only a name, it is a really high-quality product that fully justifies itself. Other companies also quite successfully produce gel varnishes, but not always their quality is just as high. In addition, honest manufacturers indicate that the material can stay on the nails for up to two weeks, not four.
Among the masters, gel polish and shilak are popular. What is the difference then? The fact that the tool from CND always represents the complete line for manicure:
- base;
- color base;
- top
- means for preparing the nail plate;
- instruments.
Perhaps this is the key difference. All components of the procedure, presented by one company, are ideally selected and designed specifically for each other. Not all gel varnishes of other manufacturers can boast of this, unlike shellac. Moreover, the quality of manicure depends on this.
At first glance, the products differ only in name: shilak and gel polish. The difference is still palpable. And yet, despite the high cost of the American product, it justifies itself. If you do a manicure every 3-5 days for a month, paying a certain amount for it, then it will turn out to be more than once a month to make yourself Shellac. A simple gel polish does not always justify itself. Sometimes it is more expensive than shellac, and sometimes cheaper. An important role is played by the skill of the person who does the manicure.
What do masters prefer? They use both gel polish and shilak. What is the difference when applying? Actually, in nothing. The procedure and technology are absolutely identical and simple. A hardware manicure is done , the nails are prepared for applying the composition, then the material itself. After that, you can enjoy the fruits of their labors. A high-quality gel polish is no worse than a branded product. A hybrid of varnish with gel is especially relevant in the summer period of time, when it is advisable to apply it not only to the nails of the hands, but also to the feet. Moreover, the pedicure lasts several times longer than a manicure.