How to choose a gel polish kit?

Every year, many new products are created in the beauty industry, but none of them are able to withstand comparison with a nail coating that combines the properties of nail gels and varnishes (gel varnish). This progressive development has accomplished a true revolution: now there is no need for daily updating of the coating or restoration of the nails after artificially increasing their length (extension). Anyone who wants to always look great, it remains only to find out what is required for applying gel varnish and buy all the required items. Mastering the technique of covering nails with this tool is easy.

In stores, you can buy a ready-made starter kit for applying gel polish, but at the initial stage for a beginner a much better option is to buy materials separately and create a personal tool kit. Regardless of how you complete your own set, as a result, the following items should definitely be on your desktop.

This is the most expensive device in the set, as a result, as a rule, ready-made kits are equipped with 9-watt compact UF-lamps (inexpensive sample, long drying time) or led lamps (more expensive devices, but gel-polish drying time is only 30 seconds ).

It is not easy to imagine a high-quality manicure without the use of scissors and forceps. The standing specialist “in service” has several varieties of this tool: for cuticle and for nails.

When purchasing scissors, you need to pay attention to their form: they should fit comfortably in the hand, the ends of the blades should be slightly bent - this makes it possible to guide them along the cuticle without interrupting the process.

This paddle with a silicone tip serves for a more gentle pushing away of the cuticle and thorough cleaning of the pterygium (the bottom layer of the cuticle), concentrated under it. Additionally, pusher comes to the rescue when removing residual coating from nails. It is very convenient to use, because it does not harm the nails.

A nail file and a buff will be required. They are different from those that are in your cosmetic bag, their rigidity, and are designed to process nails before applying the coating.

Tassels differ in the following characteristics: size, lint material and shape. In accordance with what drawings you intend to create, you can build a set of several different tools.

The hair bundle should be resilient and relatively hard. Tassels made from natural materials will last longer, their villi are thin, but extremely flexible and strong. Stopping your choice on this variant, it is necessary to pay attention to the shape of the hair bundle: it should be uniform, thick, the villi should not stick out in different directions, by the end the bundle should take on a drop-like shape.

Brushes with a bristle made of synthetic materials are not inferior in quality indicators, simple and undemanding to use, able to withstand washing with solvents. Perfect for beginner masters, you can buy several pieces at once. Their choice is extensive, especially since there are many ready-made kits for nail design. The cost of such brushes is significantly lower than for analogues from natural raw materials. This option will be more suitable for working with gel polish. All brushes are digitally labeled. The figure implies the thickness of the hair bundle in millimeters. Marking 0 is applied to the thinnest one, the figure increases with increasing thickness.

• A wide brush is used for applying monochrome varnishes. Use it to form the background of future large elements of the pattern or painting
• A thin brush is suitable for design. It easily draws elements, creates the outlines of butterflies, flowers or geometric objects.
• The average thickness is suitable for filling in color with pre-created contours. Also, this brush is useful when creating a French manicure.

Separate beautiful drawings on the nails can not be done with their own hands. The fact is that the same brush can not depict everything. For some elements, various forms of brush are practiced.

Let's get acquainted with their main types.

• Brush liner used to implement the tiniest elements. The hair in such a brush can be elongated or medium and have an average length. Lengthened is used to mark clear lines, stripes and geometric elements of different thickness. With the help of medium hair length, you can write out small figures in the form of flowers, stems or butterflies.
• Brush thin under No 1 intended for small patterns. Through it, you can implement monograms, hieroglyphs, curlicues and other small items. With certain skills such brush creates almost any composition.

• Fan brush has several functions. The bristles at its base are located in the form of a fan, which makes it possible to apply several tones at once, covering the entire plane of the nail in one motion. This technique is practiced for abstract color and smooth flow from one tone to another. In order to obtain such an effect, one drop of varnish of various colors is applied to the palette and all this is mixed using a brush. Also with the help of it you can apply rhinestones, glitter and other small details of the decor.
• Flat tassels are among the most versatile. Not only a professional, but also every newcomer is able to cope with them. Used to create patterns with voluminous lines, such as leaves, petals, and fruits in geometric abstraction.
• Flat edge brush flat form is used for Chinese painting, French manicure and prints with floral motifs. Unprecedented in circulation.

To facilitate the removal of gel polish, the developers came up with reusable nail clips. They are also called clips, clothespins or caps. They look like clothespins made of plastic. Interestingly, in the packs all the clips are the same size, but this does not cause any inconvenience. Devices do not exert pressure on the thumb and do not fly off the little finger. There are clips for arms and legs, vary in size and configuration of the structure: for legs they are a little wider.

Advantages of clips:

• convenient to use;
• long service life;
• universal - for example, a daughter and a mother can use one pair of clips;
• tight fixation;
• widespread and affordable price;
• gel removal efficiency is not inferior to the method using foil.

The main materials for coating nails are several basic components. A degreaser removes a greasy layer and all kinds of dirt from the plane of the nail plate. This procedure is required to ensure maximum adhesion of the coating to the nail. The basis for the manufacture of virtually all degreasers is alcohol. However, a quality product also has in its composition and vitamins that will help strengthen and heal the nails. At the same time, alcohol is also an excellent antiseptic that will prevent the formation of a fungus or infection.

Some people confuse the grease remover with the dehydrator, but this is completely wrong. The dehydrator is necessary for maximum drying of the nails before coating the base; it is applied after the treatment with a degreaser.

The bulk of the gel polishes produced today in free sale are three-phase. This means that in order to apply them, you will need 3 layers: the base (base varnish), the varnish itself and the top (fixer). Any specialist, without thinking, will say that if you exclude at least one item from this list, you will get a low-quality manicure, as a result, it is important to do everything step by step.

A good base is the most important component during the application of gel polish. It is based on the visual effect and how long the gel polish lasts. There are several special types of bases, in particular, a thicker one, which is able to hide flaws on the nails, or saturated with minerals and vitamins, which will feed the nails. It makes sense to pay attention to the basics with a high content of hydrolyzed keratin. This substance significantly increases the shelf life of manicure unchanged.

The finish is called top. He may have a matte or glossy finish. The finish coating reduces the negative impact of external factors: water, household chemicals, mechanical effects. The coating hardens in a Led or UF lamp from 30 seconds to 2 minutes. The top can be made on the basis of rubber, in this case the manicure stands out for its stability. Matte products - with a velvety finish, glossy give a mirror shine.

The starter kit for applying gel varnish, as a rule, includes a specialized composition that is intended to remove the sticky layer that occurs after drying the gel varnish. If the liquid is not in your kit, do not be upset: you can calmly replace it with regular alcohol. The only thing that this will still need cotton pads or napkins without a nap. Liquid remover safely remove old manicure. The liquid does not contain harmful substances and acetone, does not harm the nails.

For the treatment of a thin layer of skin (cuticle), apply a specialized moisturizing oil. It is used after applying gel varnish on the nails. Thanks to him, the cuticle and nails will find hydration, nutrition and healthy appearance. The materials for painting and painting on the nails include:

• nail decals - sliders;
• gel pens for drawing a pattern on the base;
• dot brush with a ball of metal at the end for drawing dots, drops or commas - dots.

The following elements are used for the decoration of nails.

• Acrylic powder - strengthens and tightens the nails, is used for the foundation and decoration.
• Glitter - large and small, in the form of hearts, stars, hexagons, circles, metallized and ordinary, iridescent.
• Rhinestones - artificial transparent pebbles for design. Possess one flat side, and the second - convex. Apply the flat side to the gel base and then again become covered with gel.

• Glitters - flat acrylic shiny jewelry for nails of various colors, from small as dust to large ones. Large can be laid out on the nail, and small ones can be used as powder.
• Organza - thin synthetic lace of various colors.
• Silk - mesh, lace, multicolor and color.

• Colored velvet sand - powder for decoration, gives a rough surface with a nail.
• Pebbles - colored minerals of small size, give a shimmering shine to the nail.
• Bulbs - tiny balls to fill.
• Rub in - colored powdery pigment of different colors. Rubbed with a brush with the help of an applicator or a finger into the surface prepared under the top.

• Seashells are nacre fragments for aquarium decoration.
• Rubber and acrylic fruits and flowers - for aquarium and 3D decoration.
• Cashmere is a powder for sprinkling finish and making the manicure “fluffy”.

Here are some tips and nuances that need to be remembered when making the purchase of gel varnish and a complete set for its application. A large number of specialists providing manicure services, carry out the purchase of all necessary, in particular, gel varnish and decorative elements, via the Internet. This can be explained by the fact that in this way it is possible to place an order for the highest quality product at a lower price. Find the desired set of gel polishes is much easier if you use proven resources that have proven themselves on the good side. They can choose the good quality varnishes that are in demand. Along with this, on sites you can also use the product search filter to simplify and force the search for the desired varnish.

On the grounds that gel polish is in direct contact with the nail plate, it is able to exert some effect on the human body. As a consequence, it is necessary to pay appropriate attention directly to this point before making a choice. One of the best products in cosmetology can be considered the products of the following countries:

• USA;
• Germany;
• China.

You should not buy a varnish, the cost of which is significantly lower than in other outlets. In order to make a really competent choice, it is necessary to analyze several samples from different stores. Due to the fact that lacquers are often brought from abroad, many suppliers are able to overestimate the cost, and without any justification. Therefore, it is important to act according to common sense and prudence. To find something that suits you directly, you need to test several samples and compare their characteristics.

In the next video you will find an overview of the starter kit for gel polish from Aliexpress.