What is included in the kit for applying gel polish with a lamp and how to choose it?

Many young ladies who want to become nail masters prefer to make an order and buy starter kits for applying gel-manicure, instead of buying all the necessary tools separately. And this is not surprising, because often the basic set contains all the necessary elements to get started. In addition, the purchase of a complex of funds will cost much less than the purchase of all necessary items separately.

In the process, you can always additionally purchase the missing component for applying gel polish.

Consider what components the basic set for such works consists of, what to look for when choosing it.

Depending on whether a person acquires a gel polish kit, a beginner or already has some experience in this field, you can purchase two types of kit: starter and base. Their equipment has several differences.

The composition of the starter kit includes several items.

• Gel polish drying lamp - depending on the power of such a device, it will be necessary to purchase gel polishes. This device also significantly affects the speed of the manicure, since the time spent for drying the gel coating may vary.
• Base coat - acts as the first layer, ensuring the reliability of the manicure.
• Finish coat - It is also called the top tool. Using this tool allows you to apply the final layer, which will protect the gel coating from mechanical damage. In addition, it gives or glossy shine, or creates a matte effect.

• Means for getting rid of the sticky layer - it is applied in order to remove the layer characterized by stickiness, when the gel-varnish coating is complete, and all the applied layers have dried.
• Gel Polish (2 or 3 options) - Of course, the starting quantity present in the kit will be sufficient only at the first stage. In the future, you will have to purchase gel polishes separately in order to expand the color palette and diversify the manicure.

The complete set of a basic set for gel varnish wider.

• UV lamp for drying the gel gel coat.
• Gel Polish - 1-3 colors. Often in the configuration there is a white and beige tint, so that the master can make a French manicure, and a third shade to choose from.
• Base coat.
• Top cover.
• Means for removing sticky surface.
• Means for removing gel polish itself - used for manicure correction.
• Nail file - it can differ in different degrees of abrasiveness.

• Baf - used to give a light roughness of the nail plate. This improves the adhesion of the gel polish to the surface of the marigold, and the applied decorative coating lasts longer, maintaining its perfect appearance.
• A brush to remove dust - it will be needed in the case when the correction will be made, and the old decorative coating will be removed. Using this brush, you can remove not only dust, but also small pieces of lacquer, which will interfere with the process of manicure.
• Lint-free napkins - used to ensure that no villus remains on the surface of the marigold.
• Orange sticks - used to move the cuticle and create a neat manicure.On one side of such a device there is a pointed tip, and on the other, a slightly sloping flat surface.

Let's take a closer look at the rating of the best manicure sets from various brands.

It is one of the most famous brands for creating a gel manicure. It offers various base set options.

1. Available - perfect for home use. It does not include clips, but they can easily be replaced with food foil. In the structure there is a lamp that has a small power - 9 watts, and inexpensive options for degreaser and remuver. In addition, the base, top and color gel polish, as well as acid-free primer are included.
2. Optimal - In addition to the basic configuration, it consists of lint-free napkins, orange sticks and clips. There is a more powerful UV lamp (36 watts).
3. Professional - can be used not only at home, but also in beauty salons. There are high-quality degreaser and remuver. In addition, their volume is increased.
4. Professional plus - in its composition, among other things, there are a degreaser and a means for erasing the sticky layer.
5. Suite - includes additional preparations for the care of the cuticle (softener and oil). The main advantage of this set is the presence of a hybrid lamp.

Refers to the American brand of manicure sets.

The composition of the starter kit includes the following elements:

• ultraviolet lamp - its power is 36 watts;
• Furman - a tool characterized by a triple action, it allows defatting, carries out dehydration and removes the adhesive layer;
• acid-free primer;
• base;
• gel polish of the same color - its volume is 6 milliliters;
• a means to remove the gel coating;
• lint-free napkins;
• orange sticks;
• nail file from the Kodi brand;
• brush to remove dust;
• separators for pedicure.

The name of such a set is responsible for itself, since it includes the maximum number of necessary components for the implementation of a manicure based on gel varnish.

The package of such a basic set includes:

• UV lamp for drying gel and gel polish;
• the basis and fixer for gel varnish (complex means 2 in 1) - its volume is 12 milliliters;
• acid-free primer;
• drug to remove sticky layer;
• gel varnish or biogel remover - its volume is 150 milliliters;
• One color gel polish from the brand Naomi - you can choose it at your discretion;
• baf;
• orange sticks - their number is 5 pieces;
• napkin-free napkins;
• foil for removing the gel coating.

When buying a manicure kit, you need to follow certain recommendations and tips. After all, for beginners nail masters can be difficult to make the right choice.

When purchasing a starter kit, you need to pay special attention to the lamp, because the result of the work done will depend on the quality of this device, whether its capacity is enough to dry all layers of gel polish, as well as other means.

There are three options for lamps for drying the gel coating.

1. LED - it is characterized by quick drying of the coating, but not all materials dry well.
2. UV lamps - characterized by a longer time that is required in order to dry the applied layer of gel varnish. But they can dry equally well all the materials used in the process of creating a manicure.
3. Hybrid - often used in professional beauty salons. A similar device incorporates the positive features of LED and UV lamps. They are rarely found in the basic set for manicure. If the hybrid lamp is still included in the basic package, then a similar set will cost much more than a similar option, but with a simpler model of a lamp for drying nails.

When choosing a set for creating a manicure, be sure to pay attention that its package includes a base, a top and a preparation for erasing the adhesive layer, since these are fundamental elements. In the absence of one of the components make a good manicure will not work.

For beginner nail masters, it is recommended to purchase base and top cover from one manufacturer. This will ensure excellent adhesion to the nail plate and minimizes the risk that some components will not be able to interact with each other, and their rejection will be observed. Of course, many manufacturers produce products that can be combined with other brands, but at first it is better not to risk it.

Since the condition of your marigolds will depend on this cosmetic product when you remove the gel coating.

Despite the fact that the primer is not always included in the basic kits, take care of its acquisition, if, of course, you want the created manicure to last as long as possible and “not tears” ahead of time.

Getting directly gel varnish, pay attention to its consistence, it should not differ in high thickness, but this tool should not spread on the surface of the nail plate. The brush should be comfortable. See that its shape does not resemble an oval, but was cut a little at the bottom. The optimal volume of one bottle with gel polish is 7.3 milliliters. This amount is enough for you for a long time.

Many nail masters prefer to purchase a nail cutter instead of the usual nail file, since this device significantly speeds up the process of removing the decorative coating from the nail plate.

Many masters, preferring the purchase of a basic set for applying gel polish, leave positive feedback about it. Girls like that for one order you can purchase all the necessary components to start a professional activity and apply a gel coating at home.

Some young ladies do not like the fact that the volume of the top, base or primer is rather limited and ends quickly. But such small bottles allow you to try and evaluate the tool in action. If it doesn't fit, you can easily replace it. And if, on the contrary, you like the effect created, then you can additionally purchase a larger product.

The disadvantages of the basic set also include some users a limited number of color gel polishes. In contrast, many nail masters, even with little experience, say that they prefer to create their own palette, focusing on the wishes and preferences of clients.

See the video review of the starter kit for applying gel polish with a lamp below.