The Hong Kong brand Uno has recently entered the market of professional materials for resistant manicure, but has already gained popularity among professionals and amateurs. The development of Chinese manufacturers are obliged to European specialists. Perhaps that is why the brand has caused the trust of the consumer and justified it.
Brand and product description
Uno gel polish can be applied even on thinned nail plates, while the coating does not harm the nails and produces a healing effect. The Uno texture has a rather dense consistency, therefore a single applied layer is enough to get a perfectly even, smooth, almost mirror coating. The main thing is to carry out all the manipulations correctly, then there will be no problems in the form of tubercles or lumps with this material.
The color palette of Uno has rich, deep, various shades, and the gel varnish itself is durable. Removed it is quite simple - you can do with a special tool for removing gel polish. In the product line, in addition to pigment coatings, there is a base, finish, means for the cuticle.
Advantages and disadvantages
The main disadvantages of such material can be considered not the lowest cost and the lack of wide availability - products are not so easy to find in professional stores, so the masters who prefer this particular brand go directly to the official website. Brand information is also not very common, so in most cases, you can see Uno gel polish in the salon with professional masters who are deeply learning new products and constantly testing brands.
However, the advantages of this brand really a lot - it is great for those who are just taking the first steps in nail art or doing it for themselves, because it is convenient to use. Compared to many other coatings, Uno is extremely flat and creates a spectacular mirror shine. Due to its density and quality, the coating is very durable and durable - in this segment it easily withstands competition with many expensive brands. Reported wear time is 2 to 4 weeks.
The base coat does not peel off even on thin plates; a primer is not required. In addition, Uno is perfectly combined with many other brands, for example, the popular and popular "Cody". Another obvious advantage is the absence of a sharp, unpleasant aroma, so working with this gel polish is really comfortable. As noted above, the color palette is incredibly rich in various shades and can satisfy the most sophisticated taste.
Rulers and color palette
To date, the palette includes more than 150 different colors, the names of which can be found on the official website. With their help, you can perform any, even the most complex and unusual design. Monochrome shades, thermolaki, the main rubber base coating, the popular "cat's eye" - all this can be purchased under one brand.
The line Uno Lux has more than 10 different collections. It is remarkable for its outstanding durability for one month and includes rich palettes of modern fashionable shades. Each tone has not only a number, but also a unique and unusual name, echoing the color.For example, Apple Red 330 (“Red Apple”) has a bright, juicy, incredibly showy color or 438 (“Magnolia”) - a subtle pearl, iridescent, with a gentle shimmer.
You can choose a shade in almost any range that will exactly match the consumer's request:
- 030 Flamingo - delicate rose, with a subtle brilliance of glitter, sparkling in the sun;
- 103 "Butterfly" - matt aristocratic lilac with almost no flickering effect;
- 110 "Golden dust" - meets the fashion trends of metallic ebbs, is a golden-shiny coating;
- 390 "Strawberries with ice" - a combination of a rich pink shade and a light pearl sparkle;
- 392 "Chocolate ice cream" - the finest light cocoa cream, muffled by a light cool haze;
- 193 "Fiery Dawn" - this gel polish from the Moulin Rouge collection is distinguished by sparkling brightness and berry depth;
- 003 "Lemon" - will be to the liking of those who love bright but status colors, in which there is no place for shades of vulgarity;
- 005 Marsala - one of the current shades of the season, is a deep wine, moderately bright and at the same time expensive and original color;
- 015 "Blue sky" - Fashionable cool color, perfect for winter nail art;
- 115 "Raspberry Breeze" - this option will be chosen by lovers of popular glitter, since the light shine of this shade looks incredibly luxurious and expressive;
- 109 Silver Dust - this exquisite shade of silver with the ebb of the glow of distant stars is ideal for highlighting accent nails;
- 231 "Magic Night" - the incredibly fashionable tone of the blue gamut, which will be completely luxurious in the evening design;
- 151 "Vanilla" - the popular pastel palette is widely represented in the Uno lineup;
- 153 "Puppet" - despite the name, is a great solution for a romantic, delicate design;
- 155 "Cocoa Cola" - the name suggests that this is an unusual, original coating, but it is quite restrained even for everyday nail art;
- 257 "Baked milk" - this color is perfect for a status minimalist manicure;
- 255 Burgundy - supersaturated, deep wine shade, iridescent in dark tones, but at the same time velvet and aristocratic;
- all shades of the Crystal collection - this collection is presented by flickering, iridescent, festive color options.
Color diversity is not the only thing that the Uno palette is rich in. This brand offers a variety of textures and effects, such as mother of pearl. Thermo-varnishes Uno give the opportunity to see a manicure completely different with temperature changes. You can choose a design that will change its color - just go to a warm room from the cold.
Of course, this is not the opening of the brand, but it exactly keeps pace with the latest fashion trends and technologies.
It is worth noting that the thermo-gel varnish will change its color even if you pick up a cup of hot coffee or ice-cold sparkling water.
Another hit of the season - the cat's eye effect - is widely represented in the Uno brand palette. This nail art at the same time resembles the iridescence of a precious stone and the variability of the pupils of a cat. It is distinguished by a magnetic coating, which does not change its brilliance and flicker even after several weeks. Neon, pastels, classics - all the most fashionable and elegant options can be found in the lines of thermolaks and coatings with the effect of "cat's eyes".
Application rules
Of course, if you regularly visit a beauty salon, you can find out the whole technology of applying a resistant coating. A perfect manicure can be created at home, which will save money and time.
First of all, it is necessary to purchase, in addition to pigment coatings, a base and finish. The manufacturer in the line has a base and top, which are ideally combined with Uno gel polishes.In addition, you will need a special lamp for drying: LED or UV, as well as a nail file, buff and a liquid for degreasing and removing stickiness.
At the beginning of the process it is necessary to clean the hands, remove the previous coating, degrease the plate. Then you need to apply the base Uno - Rubber Base, a rubber base coating that will protect the plate from aggressive color coating, will provide an ideal adhesion to the nail surface. The base brush is stiff and short bristled - this should be considered during the first procedure. Masters do not recommend strongly pressing the brush to the surface of the nail - this can prevent the occurrence of furrow strips. The density of the consistency ensures uniform application and eliminates the base dripping.
The base is dried in the UV lamp for one minute, in the Led version - half a minute. Then we proceed to the coating of the colored type, which also differs in density, therefore it is enough to apply one even layer. After that, it must be dried and, if necessary, apply a second layer of pigment varnish. After the drying process, it is recommended to apply a transparent top, dry and remove the adhesive layer using a special UNO Gel cleanser.
Reviews of masters and fans
According to reviews, Uno gel polishes meet almost all of the stated requirements: they are resistant, they withstand the necessary time, do not exfoliate. They do not form cracks and chips without serious mechanical impact. There is practically no unpleasant smell, only when applying the base layer should use a mask.
The richest palette of shades allows you to choose any tone that is needed in a particular nail art. Professionals have the opportunity to order products on the official website, bypassing intermediaries. It is worth adding that the line is practically not mastered by amateurs.
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