Choosing a base for gel polish

A quality base for shellac allows you to create an excellent manicure. Without it, it is impossible to use shellacs, since the gel will lack a substrate that holds the materials together. Therefore, first of all, special attention should be paid to the application system, which starts from the base layer. After all, he is responsible for the durability and quality of manicure. And for the result to be positive, it is necessary to know the features of the product.

The base for gel polish is the initial and one of the main stages. A transparent or colored coating that aligns the nail plate, protects it from shellac pigments, and also provides adhesion of the colored coating to the natural nail.

Among the many bases are common advantages.

• Weak aggressiveness of the remedy on the horny surface of the nail.
• Excellent adhesion with gel varnishes from other companies.
• Thick texture allows the material not to spread out beyond the limits of the nail.
• Ease and simplicity in the application and removal of the drug.
• No burning during drying in the lamp.
• Soft and plastic brush.
• Leveling and strengthening.

There are also disadvantages.

• Before applying, nails must be treated with a bond of the same brand as the base itself.
• Use two thin layers.
• Thick coating can wrinkle and slip from the nail while drying in the lamp.
• Some bases exude a sour, audible aroma.
• The inability to align the pronounced nail defects.
• Some basecoats are hard to remove.
• Shelf life is six months.
• High price.

The color base is a camouflage, quite thick and viscous in consistency, preparation. Sometimes faded colors - pale pink, sand or beige. The color scheme is selected individually. The coating perfectly aligns the nails, visually masks irregularities, imitating the color of natural nails.

Rubber base - allows you to use it in a single layer, thanks to the part of the rubber. Quite a thick and dense tool that instantly aligns the nail plate. Such a foundation eliminates visible defects and makes nails hard. Coupling with shellac is significantly better than with other bases, and the curing in the lamp is faster, reducing the time for the wizard. The coating in two layers is used for very deep damage to the nail, when breaking the nail plate. The rubber base is considered the best base among the masters.

Therapeutic base with vitamins is a coating that nourishes the nails with essential minerals and vitamins, sealing the nail plate. The microparticles contained in it after removing the base leave the nails healthy, strong and beautiful. The medical coating protects against negative environmental effects, mechanical damage and evens out the surface of the nail plate in the presence of small defects.

Silicone base - the basis for nails containing silicones.Hypoallergenic, which makes it indispensable for people prone to allergic reactions. On the market are presented in the usual "gel" form and in the form of stickers.

The gel consistency is viscous and dense, has a high plasticity. Suitable for leveling and hiding defects of the nail plate.

The base in the form of stickers is used to restore broken nails, returning them to the lost shape. A sticker is applied to the damaged nail, after which the excess sticker is corrected and the nail is shaped into a natural shape. This type of silicone base does not require polymerization in the lamp and is easy to remove.

Acrylic base - is a polymer powder of various shades. It is applied on a ready basis with the help of special liquid thin layers, polymerization occurs in a UV or LED lamp. The number of layers is determined by the master; on very thin nails it can reach up to three.

Liquid base is a water-based product with a fluid fluid consistency. It is applied on weak broken nails, visibly levels the surface and allows them to breathe. In the composition there are no harmful substances and nitrocellulose. Thinner fragrance thinner, suitable for people prone to allergies.

The water base is used together with gel lacquers with pearl effects, holography and chrome, they are evenly and easily distributed on it. The base itself is difficult to apply due to the constant process of spreading, it can periodically leave lumps and blurring. The basis can act as an independent covering.

Rubber base, created for thin nails. Provides a strong bond between keratin and artificial turf. Protects nails from external environmental influences from penetration of saturated dyes of color coating. Qualitatively aligns the surface of the nail plate.

The consistency is thick, dense, viscous, does not spread. Built-in brush is smooth, with no protruding hairs. Convenient in the distribution of material, especially under the cuticle. The smell is light and unobtrusive.

Base Pole does not cause yellowing of natural nails and artificial material. Dries in the lamp for 1-2 minutes. The coating does not cause discomfort during drying.

As noted by the master, the base is best suited for short nails due to the small spreading beyond the edges of the nail during curing in the lamp. When adding acrylic powder, the foundation can be used on medium and long nails. Does not shrink, does not bubble and does not tighten.

The rubber base does not give detachments when used properly, it is easily removed. Persistence of manicure - about 3-4 weeks. The price on the market averages about 400 rubles per bottle.

Brand Lovely was born in 2012. The manufacturer has established itself as high-quality luxury materials. The base has a dense density, economical to use, allows single-layer application. The formula of the foundation strengthens the structure of the nails, making them stronger, perfectly levels the outer surface of the nails. It protects from the pre-pigmentation of color gel polish, provides high-quality resistant adhesion of shellac with a natural nail.

The substrate is applied in thin layers on a degreased plate pre-treated with a primer. Polymerization in UV and LED lamps for about 2 minutes. Reviews on the base are lovely good. Most masters are satisfied with the consistency of the product, ease of application and durability of the product. The consumption of material is minimal.

Rubber base made in Germany. The price is high, the cost of 50 ml is about 1,500 rubles.

The basis with an elastic, but dense consistence, does not drip from a brush. Self-leveling, does not spread beyond the cuticle and lateral rollers. Built-in brush is easy to use, soft, well-applied material. When polymerization in the lamp on thin and loose nails can cause severe burning.

The base Diva does not cause yellowing, protects against mechanical defects, has good adhesion of materials to each other. A milky-white base for light and problematic color gel polishes was also specially created.

Duration base socks up to 4 weeks. With prolonged wear, the base does not break, cracks do not form, allowing you to safely grow your nails along with the coating. Removing the product is difficult, it takes more time to soak and remove the coating.

Suitable for strengthening and leveling any nails. Protects nails from the effects of fungal diseases, ultraviolet radiation, from the pigmentation of color gel polish. It can be used to build a free edge up to 3 mm. The brush at this base is quite comfortable. It is made of black synthetic material, soft, moderately resilient, well trimmed, medium length, well disclosed.

The base is not thick, but closer to the liquid. It is heavy for leveling, it spreads quickly, which requires application in several layers, and the speed distribution is necessary. The smell at the base of Bloom is light, chemical, but does not cause discomfort.

The base color is natural pink, opaque. Under artificial light, it tends to beige, in daylight it is cast in a pink tone. Ideal for creating French or classic neutral manicure. Firmness of socks - up to one month.

Reviews state that the base is pretty good. The color well camouflages the irregularities on the surface of the plate and allows you to perform a manicure in one step. Resistance is excellent, like most bases from other brands. The only thing is that the consistency of the product, average in density, can cause inconvenience in use. It is worth paying more attention when applying, as the product can easily go beyond the nail. The base of Bloom is well combined with products of other brands.

Rubber base coat, dense base for gel polishes. It is put in one layer, possesses property of self-alignment. Like all bases, it protects nails from damage, weather and fungal diseases.

The consistency is very thick, easy to use, but because of its density it paints the area around the cuticle. For thin nails is not suitable - causes increased flexibility. For problem hands, choose the Gloos Hard base.

The smell of the base is strong, tart. Persistence of manicure is excellent, up to 4 weeks, without detachments, chips and cracks. When polymerization in the lamp causes a burning sensation.

Reviews on this base are mixed. Among the advantages of the wizard highlight the good quality of the material, its durability and ease of use. The alignment of the surface occurs in a single layer, which determines the economical consumption.

Of the minuses primarily indicate the smell. When working in a mask does not cause any discomfort. The acidic environment of the Gloos base is conflicted with colored gel polishes, partially erodes the shade. Red color can go to orange, pink becomes beige and sand.

To maintain the appearance and characteristics of the bases, it is necessary to follow the application technique. Failure to comply with the procedure leads to the formation of cracks, chipping on the coating, decreases the resistance of the manicure.

• Hand preparation. Performing a classic or hardware manicure. Removed cuticle and pterygium, dead skin on the fingers. Using the buff or abrasive sawing, the upper layer of the nail plate is ground.
• Then the nail is degreased and a special primer is applied.
• Using a built-in brush or your own synthetic overlay a thin layer of the selected base. The spreading and penetration of the product onto the skin and lateral rollers are excluded. Excess can be removed with a napkin or wand.

• Polymerization of the first layer in a UV or LED lamp.
• If necessary, the procedure is repeated until the desired number of layers is reached.
• A colored coating is applied and also cures in the lamp.
• All layers must be fixed with a finishing coating with a selected effect (opacity, gloss and others).
• Remove sticky layer with a degreaser and lint-free wipe.

When buying a base for gel polish, there are several factors to consider.

• You need to know the compatibility of a particular base with the selected color coating and top. One brand produces all its products compatible with each other, but when acquiring materials from different companies there is a possibility that the manicure resistance will not correspond to the declared characteristics.
• Popular brands are more credible than brands that have appeared quite recently and do not have numerous reviews. However, this does not mean that the quality of budget brands is worse than that of other famous brands.
• Pricing is based on the level of popularity of the brand, which is not an indicator of the best quality products.
• Hydrolyzed keratin in the composition of the bases allows you to extend the period of manicure.
• Rubber bases are suitable for those who need to hide defects and irregularities of the nail plate.
• Layered and brittle nails prefer bases enriched with nutrients and possess camouflage abilities.
• Allergy sufferers should choose only specially designed hypoallergenic bases!

It is worth paying attention to the fact that the proposed options do not guarantee a stable manicure, but These are alternative ways to replace the base for gel polish.

• Vinylux. This coating is a technique of applying two layers of colored lacquer and a topcoat. Gel polish and top are in the set. Due to the lack of a basic coating, a manicure made with the help of a vinylux coating is distinguished by a short period of manicure wearing - up to a week.
• Persistent gel polishes. They are an advanced formula for ordinary varnishes. The manufacturer recommends to observe the application technique, which consists in using the base, degreaser and finishing top. There is no drying in the lamp. To date, persistent gel varnishes are able to compete with shellac.

• Varnish sticker. Innovative tool in nail design. Stickers resemble foil with holography. The ease and ease of use allows you to perform a manicure at home, creating a quality coating. The selected sticker should be pasted on the nail and using a stick or soft cloth to smooth its surface, removing irregularities and air bubbles. The stickers have a wide palette of design and colors.The let-out form will suit any nails, the excess stickers are removed with nail scissors or a nail file. Resistance - about a week.
• Decoupage - These are colored napkins with a different design, which are simply glued to the nail. The base for them is the usual varnish. Excess wipes after drying are removed using a nail file, at the same time giving shape to the nails. To increase the durability of the manicure and impart a glossy shine, a transparent topcoat is used.

The bases themselves are presented in a wide range and with different requirements and indicators., which can cause difficulties when choosing. It is necessary to give preference to well-known and long-proven brands. Products copes well with the main problems and meets most of the declared characteristics. Some subtleties of use do not affect the durability and durability of the manicure, and also do not have a harmful effect on the nails.

In the next video you will find a review and comparison of different bases for gel polish.