The beauty industry has stepped in recent yearsfar ahead. Cosmetologists can literally "erase" from the female face for several decades with a single procedure, so it's no wonder that new means for an ideal manicure appeared, allowing a couple of weeks to flaunt with gorgeous nails without a single cleavage. Most often, gel-lacquer is used for this purpose. If you do not already know what it is, our article will be very useful for you.
Gel-lacquer: what is it?
In manicure salons, lovely girls-mastersnail service boldly manipulate terms such as "gel-lacquer", "shellac", "gel-varnish for LED lamps." From all this variety in an ordinary woman's head goes around. Sometimes it is not easy to decide with a choice. Although in reality there is nothing complicated in this terminology.
If you describe the gel-lacquer briefly, then we can say,that this coating, ideally combining in itself the best properties of usual varnishes for nails and gels. It looks like a viscous plastic substance, hardening under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
Properties of gel-varnish
Thanks to this coating, the manicure will belook perfect for an average of two weeks. During this period, the nails will retain a bright deep color and shine. Coverage is very difficult to damage and rip off, it is only removed, as a rule, only with the help of a special tool. Not about any coverage of this category can be said that this gel-varnish for LED lamps. Each coating hardens in its own special conditions, which we'll talk about a little later.
Coating composition
Of course, each manufacturer of gel polishes has its own secret ingredients in the composition, which make the product exclusive, but the basic composition of the coating is always the same. It includes the following components:
- a film former is a substance that is susceptible to UV radiation;
- photoinitiator;
- active diluents;
- pigments;
- additives (they are responsible for the additional properties of the coating and the preservation of gloss).
A good gel polish can hold out on nails for a long time.
Shellac and gel polish: one product under different names?
Many women believe that shellac is justonly a different name gel polish. But in fact, there is a difference between them. After all, shellac is an absolutely new coating that hardens much faster and does not require additional application of a protective coating on the nail plate. In addition, gel polish requires nail polishing and more difficult to remove. At home, this is almost impossible to do.
Therefore, each woman chooses which coating suits her best. Both gel polish and shellac have fans.
Drying gel polish: time spent on manicure
The polymerization time of gel polishes differs independing on the saturation of the color pigment in the coating and the manufacturer. It happens that the same manufacturer produces coatings with different degrees of polymerization. Usually transparent gels dry out under UV rays in approximately one minute. Color gel varnish for ICE lamps hardens in two minutes, thicker and saturated coatings should be on the dryer for about four minutes.
Of course, each master has their ownsecrets of drying nails. After all, a lot depends on the manufacturer of the coating, usually the masters try to buy several funds at the same time. Different batches may differ slightly in shades and properties. This creates certain difficulties when funds from different batches fall on one nail.
Are all gel polishes suitable for LED lamps?
Beginners are always interested in whatgel polishes are suitable for ICE lamps? They are still poorly versed in the brands and properties of coatings, so they sometimes make mistakes and buy the wrong material to work with. To understand which gel varnishes for ICE lamps will be ideal, you need to carefully look at the labeling of the bottle. The manufacturer always specifies which lamps are suitable for their coverage. In fairness it should be noted that modern tools are designed for almost all types of lamps. But still not worth the risk, it is better to carefully study the labeling:
- UV / LED - this combination of letters indicates that you have a universal coating. It feels great in any lamp and retains all its properties.
- LED - under this labeling produce coatings,which are adapted for drying in an LED lamp. In such conditions, gel polish dries in thirty to forty seconds. This gel varnish for ICE lamps polymerizes well in CCFL dryers, the total solidification time varies within six minutes.
- UV - do not use this coating fordrying in the lamp. Polymerization takes a long time and does not guarantee a good result. Most often, the coating begins to immediately stratify or harden with irregularities.
If you follow the recommendations of the manufacturer, then your manicure will last the maximum amount of time possible.
The choice of gel polish: the nuances
All girls want their manicure to holdlong. It largely depends on the quality of the coating itself. Not all beginner masters know what to look for when choosing tools for manicure. We will show you how to get the best gel polish. Looking through offers from different manufacturers, be attentive to the following points:
- the manufacturer must guarantee at least twenty-one days of durability of the coating, only in this case, you can be sure that it will last at least two weeks;
- gel polish density - it should not spread, but, nevertheless, the consistency can not be too viscous;
- a wide color palette will allow you to combine shades and give a field for the manifestation of creative imagination;
- the smell of the coating should not be sharp.
All these characteristics are not so many manufacturers. Here we will talk about them now.
Gel varnishes for ICE lamps: brands
На российском рынке закрепилось несколько gel polish manufacturers. Moreover, the range of prices in this area is very large. You can choose a coverage from two hundred fifty rubles to one thousand rubles. Keep in mind that low cost does not mean poor coverage.
Gel lacquers were the first to hit our market.American manufacturers. They have a wide range of colors and excellent quality. This product does not produce a pungent odor and often contains an innovative formula that helps to increase the strength of the coating. Naturally, the most popular among American manufacturers is Shellac CND. This innovative gel polish has become a household name in the world of nail service. But in fact, shellac can only be called a coating of this brand. The cost of one bottle ranges from one thousand rubles, the bottles have an average volume.
American Gelish Harmony has already shown itselfthe most harmless gel varnish of all. It is available in large bottles of at least fifteen milliliters, and the cost does not exceed one thousand rubles. This gel varnish for ICE lamps reviews from clients gets the most enthusiastic. The coating is kept on the nails until the nail has completely grown, and this in some cases exceeds thirty days.
On resistance with the previous mark cancompete only brand Pnb. This product is in a lower price category, but the quality of coverage exceeds all expectations of clients of nail salons. The cost of one bottle usually does not exceed four hundred rubles.
Do not be afraid of Chinese manufacturersgel polishes. They are very popular, and in quality they are not inferior to American brands. The most common is bluesky. This Chinese gel polish is able to adequately withstand competition with more expensive American manufacturers. The average cost of a bottle of this brand is two hundred thirty rubles, which allows you to purchase the entire color palette without financial losses for the budget. The only drawback of this brand is the difficulty in removing the coating, it is cut together with the base layer.
Recently, Russian companies have appeared on the market.gel polishes. So far, they have not managed to win the love of consumers, but are confidently moving in this direction. The RuNail brand stands out among Russian manufacturers. This coating is great for thin nails, during use it noticeably heals the nail plate. According to reviews of this product, we can assume that it will soon become one of the five most popular gel polishes in the country. The cost of one bottle does not exceed two hundred and fifty rubles. This allows the Russian brand to successfully compete with a cheap product from a Chinese manufacturer.
LED lamp: features and brief description
A good LED lamp for gel polish is almost 80% of the perfect manicure. It largely determines how long the coating will stay on your nails. But let's get everything in order.
In modern LED lamps are usedLED light bulbs. They allow as long as possible not to change them in the device, because the average period of burning of such a lamp is designed for fifty thousand hours. Moreover, this figure does not even mean turning off the device. Masters of nail service highly appreciate the capabilities of the ICE lamp, because changing the LEDs in the device is not at all necessary. Even if you have one or two diodes burned, the lamp will work just as well as before.
What is the difference between an ICE lamp and other dryers?
The gel gel nail polish has a certainwavelength to which other coatings are resistant. Standard UV lamps emit a wide range of waves, they are suitable for any shellac and gel polish. But ICE lamps can emit only a narrow wave of A-type, it requires a special composition. Otherwise, gel polish will not harden under the influence of this type of wave.
ICE lamp for nails may have different power.The more power your device has, the less time will be spent on the process of polymerization of the composition. This will reduce the time spent on manicure. According to experts, the ICE lamp for nails should have a power in the range of twenty to thirty five watts. Do not forget that the capacity of the device for drying does not affect the quality of polymerization. Any lamp will completely dry the gel polish, only the speed of this process can be completely different.
How to choose a lamp?
Buying drying nails - a very difficult event. You need to take into account a lot of nuances and characteristics:
- The capacity of the device - now manufacturers produce several types of LED-lamps. You can choose drying on five fingers or on one, it all depends on your personal preferences.
- Timer - it must be installed on all devices. Best of all, if your lamp will be minute and second timer, the so-called hybrid. This will allow to dry gel varnish of any type.
- A circuit breaker is a very good feature that allows you to control the polymerization process.
- Pallet - if your pallet has the ability to be removed, then you can do not only manicure, but also pedicure.
Конечно, вы можете найти лампы и с более широким functional. It all depends on your preferences and financial capabilities. But the listed characteristics must be present in the device.
The cost of a device for drying nails
So, how much is an LED lamp for gel polish?First of all, the price depends on the manufacturer and device power. If you want to purchase a device that combines capacity and quality, then you should look at MelodySusie Violetili. This is a great model that has several types of timers and everything you need to make the workflow enjoyable. The price of the device ranges from 6000 rubles.
If you want to purchase more expensiveICE lamp, then Creative Nail will suit you. This model is slightly more expensive than the previous one - its cost is close to 6,500 rubles. It is worth noting that this device has a lot of additional functions and is almost universal. With it, you can do a manicure, pedicure, take the device with you and change its settings.
One of the most expensive models is the lamp.Nail Harmony Gelish. This device costs at least 15,000 rubles, but dries the coating on the nails in just five seconds. Great for professional use.
Conclusion
Of course, every master chooses which onematerial for him to buy for his work. But if you are just starting your activity as a nail service master or are planning to do a manicure at home for yourself, then an average set for gel polish with an LED lamp will cost you about 10,000 rubles. Professionals can choose for themselves a set of higher quality and value.
We hope that our advice will help you choose the right coating that will make your nails flawless.
