Do nails need “rest” from gel polish and how often can it be applied?
The popularity of gel polish is understandable. Thanks to him, the nail acquires a more dense structure, the coating lasts for quite a long time, and the abundance of color shades perfectly underlines the glossy surface. The method, which is used to apply gel polish on the nails, allows you not to spend a lot of time waiting for the complete drying of the product.
However, the gel coating has its drawbacks. It is no secret that the regular use of resistant decorative means has an adverse effect on the condition of the nails.
What is harmful gel polish?
Gel Polish is a unique coating that combines the features of all possible types of varnishes. First of all, these features include:
- ease of use;
- rich glossy finish;
- varied color palette;
- pleasant aroma;
- resistance to various mechanical damage.
But the main advantage of gel polish, of course, is a significant service life. The recommended wearing time for a resistant gel coat is 2-3 weeks. Going on vacation or travel, women prefer the gel coating. Because so they can forget about the appearance of their pens and enjoy plenty of rest.
Despite the huge number of positives, there are negative. So, in the gel polish contains chemicals. Thanks to them, the gel composition is able to penetrate deep into the nail plate, thereby providing better adhesion to its surface. With proper methods of applying gel polish, as well as the correct removal of the nail plate can be maintained in a healthy way. A guarantee of protection of the healthy state of the nails is also the wearing of a gel coating for a certain period of time. A woman who does not comply with the deadlines is at risk of causing thinning or deformation of the nail plate. This is due to the fact that every day wearing the gel coating penetrates deeper and deeper into the structure of the nail. Consequently, the grip becomes stronger. To remove such a coating will require the use of a very aggressive chemical agent, which inevitably leads to a deterioration of the state of the nail.
You can not wear out the cover and make a new manicure without a break, because it can spoil the nails and they will have to be treated. It is necessary to give the nails a rest. It is better to gel and paint the nails a couple of days after removal. When you make a correction, before applying the gel, visually check the condition of their nails.
Do nails need rest?
In theory, using a gel coating can be regular; you only need to follow a few care recommendations. Often, women forget about the care of nails and cuticle, which when using a resistant coating more than ever need additional nutrition and hydration. To maintain the ideal state, it is necessary to use the help of special cosmetics designed to solve this problem. In the composition of such funds can be found such ingredients as: almond oil, jojoba oil, coconut.
Almond oil is aimed at protecting the nail plate from excessive loss of moisture. It is the loss of moisture that causes the nail plate to break off and thin, even if it visually gives the impression of being healthy. Thanks to jojoba oil, the cuticle is fed and the root of the nail plate itself, which is called the matrix.
Causes of poor nail condition
First of all, the application of a gel resistant coating should be accompanied by extremely careful processing of nails. It is not recommended to use a hard file or polishing buff. It is worth noting that an experienced master will never deal with cutting a gel coat with a machine or a file, as this inevitably deforms the nail plate and sooner or later will lead to its thinning. This also applies to the hard metal file, which, when working with nails, forms microcracks on their surface. Subsequently, this can provoke stratification of the nails, which is extremely difficult to get rid of. Few people know, but in the presence of any skin diseases (for example, severe acne), it is recommended that the persistent gel coating be discarded until complete recovery.
The deterioration of healthy nails may be due to water or dirt entering the growth areas of the nail plate. With long-term wearing of gel polish, marigolds grow over time, as a result of which an overgrown area is formed, where the adhesiveness of the gel coat and the nail surface is not so strong and strong. During this period, there is a high probability of the appearance of an air pocket or detachment of the gel coat from the nail. It is worth noting that if dirt begins to accumulate in this area, then the development of pathogenic bacteria or an infectious fungus is quite possible. Also, the use (for example, for cleaning) of chemical agents can extremely aggressively affect the regrown area of the natural nail. This will not affect the state of the gel coating, but may speed up the process of breaking off the nail.
What is dangerous non-compliance with the application of technology?
The process of applying gel manicure with proper performance and compliance with all the necessary recommendations can not harm the nails. But if the manicurist violates the technology of application, then there is a high probability that the nails will let you know about it, starting to break and peel. Many people are mistakenly convinced that the washed-down natural nail holds the gel coat much stronger and stronger. However, this is misleading. The fact is that the combination of gel and lacquer, which, thanks to its own composition, made it possible to create a durable coating, has a high adhesion with a substance such as keratin. He (in small quantities) is part of any nail. Consequently, any intervention in the structure of the nail, especially if it is a mechanical cutting of the upper layer, is not necessary.
Do not forget that the removal of resistant gel coating can also cause serious damage to a healthy nail plate. Often, women dissolve gel varnish on their own at home, completely ignoring the recommended technology. But the most dangerous way to remove the gel coating is to tear it off, like a film.
How often can a coating be used?
The manicure specialist is not recommended to wear a gel coat for more than two or three weeks. This is due to the fact that each nail plate has its own stress zone. The concept of a little-known, but very important - thanks to him, you can determine in which part of the nail will break. When the master forms the correct nail architecture, his stress zone is located almost at the very base (near the cuticle). Consequently, breaking off of the nails on the very first day of applying the gel varnish is impossible. With the growth and development of nails, the stress zone gradually begins to shift from the cuticle to the very edge. During this period, the nail increases in length, and the risk of breaking the nail plate increases.That is why many people mistakenly believe that prolonged wearing of the gel coating provokes breaking off of the nails.
An important nuance in the renewal of the gel coating and its frequent wearing is hypochonia. It is a skin that is located directly under the nail plate. Its function is to protect the nail from the occurrence of infection and virus (in case dirt accumulates under it). Sometimes hypochondia is fixed on the lower parts of the marigold. Long wearing resistant gel polish provokes the stretching of this skin area. It is worth noting that hypochony is extremely sensitive skin. Therefore, when a specialist in manicure service begins to reduce the length of the regrown nail with a rough metal file, you may experience serious discomfort and even pain. This is due to the fact that the master, along with the extra length, also cuts a piece of live skin. The only recommendation that does not allow hypochonia to grow is to engage in timely updating of the manicure. Fresh manicure will not only allow your hands to look well-groomed, but also save you from unpleasant consequences in the future.
For how long you can wear gel polish, see the following video.
