Neatly shaped nails, covered with beautiful delicate varnish, always attract attention and speak about the good taste of its owner. But every woman knows how quickly a manicure spoils. Modeling gel and shellac allow you to preserve the beauty of your hands, which preserve the beauty of the coating for up to two to three weeks and allow you to enjoy even shiny nails.
What is UV Gel
Ultraviolet gel is a material with reflective properties used by nail service masters to build and coat nails. To create the shape of the nails, a modeling gel is used, to ensure long-term coverage - shellac or biogel. One of the main advantages of modeling UV gels is that they greatly facilitate the work with artificial and natural nails of any shape and length.
UV gel classification
UV gels are divided into three types:
- Basic (algezine) gels that provide adhesion to a natural nail and material.
- Modeling gels, allowing to form a nail or adjust its shape.
- A topcoat that gives tightness to the layers and provides the best gloss of nails.
If all three types of gels are used in the process of nail coating, this system is called three-phase. If only two gels (base and finish) are two-phase. The simplest system is single-phase coating. In this case, a modeling gel for nails and a base coat are not required.
More on Nail Gel
As already noted, modeling compositions are used to create or correct the shape of the nail plate. Such work has three phases.
What is an extension gel? This is a photopolymer, hardening under the influence of ultraviolet radiation. As you know, building is carried out using forms or tips. Using special gels, masters use three-, two- and single-phase building systems. As a rule, the process of modeling nails is not accompanied by unpleasant odors. To create original patterns and designs, masters use gels of different colors and textures, which are selected depending on the wishes of the client and the type of nails.
Three phase extension
Three-phase building includes three stages. The first phase is called the base and is the basis in the process of modeling nails. At this stage, a special very liquid base gel is used, which is applied with a flat brush. This layer provides adhesion to the nail plate.
In the second phase, a color or transparent modeling gel is used. This composition is quite thick compared to the first. It adheres to the base layer due to its sticky properties and does not have a pungent odor. The gel is applied over the prepared tips or mold. During the final phase, a composition is used that better fixes the previous two layers of the gel.
Most popular gel builder manufacturers
The modeling composition of Lemme is very easy to use and is suitable even for novice nail service masters. The use of Lemme products provides an increase in the length of the nail, high quality modeling and a long wearing time. These gels do not cause allergies and other side effects, so they can be offered even to those customers who previously had to refrain from nail extensions for health reasons. The chemical formula of Lemme is characterized by high adhesion with the top layer of a natural nail and resistance to solvents, which prolongs the wearing time of manicure and eliminates the possibility of delamination.
Magnetic gels have a fairly viscous structure and look like jelly. The coating is self-leveling during modeling, holds mass well when laying out. Such a composition is well suited even for thin nail plates. This gel has an almost transparent structure, is characterized by good adhesion and dries quickly. However, due to the soft structure of the gel, it is undesirable to combine it with other harder gels.
Snow white gel is characterized by a high degree of viscosity, it should be applied to nails with a width of 1.8 mm or more. It polymerizes well, after drying it remains white or with a pronounced white tint. The gel of this manufacturer gives the nails a natural effect and dries in 3 minutes in a UV lamp.
Natural gel is medium viscosity. It should be applied to the nail plate, 2 mm wide. After building, it is characterized by high density, evenness of coating and dullness. It is recommended to be used if you want to achieve a natural effect. 2 minutes are enough for polymerization.
Crystal gel is highly viscous. After polymerization, it becomes transparent, has a high smoothness of the coating. Ideal for marine design and crystal nail effect. It cures in 1.5 minutes.
Modeling gel: reviews
Each master chooses a gel for building in accordance with their wishes. In general, it is noted that their use is very convenient in use, the gels quickly polymerize, look natural and are well worn. The cost of modeling compositions averages from 300 to 500 rubles. Many modeling gels are very easy to use, they are used not only by professional nail service masters, but also by amateurs who build nails only for themselves and their friends. As a rule, nail extension gels are packaged in small jars (similar to jars of face and hand creams) of 10-14 ml. Buy them better in professional stores. And do not confuse them with a modeling eyebrow gel, which often resembles mascara, only transparent.