In the modern world, every woman wants to look respectable. Clothes, shoes, hairstyle - everything must be flawless. A huge role in the image plays a well-groomed appearance of hands, in particular, nails. Jewelry will only underline your success. But an expensive manicure will make the image complete.
Product features
Not every woman can afford frequent visits to beauty salons. But there is a way out of this situation. You can do a manicure at home.
For this, you will need a gel polish base and some tools. A base or base is a substance that reliably attaches a nail polish to a nail. It can be purchased at the store or written out via the Internet.
Usually such a manicure tool either has no color at all, or has a beige or pink tint. The consistency ranges from very thin to very thick. If the surface of your nails is not perfect, there are “waves”, “grooves” on it, then you will need a thicker tool.
Also, the base is needed in order to protect the nails from the effects of the chemical elements contained in the lacquer. With it, even the brightest dyes that make up the gel polish can not be absorbed into the surface of your nails. In addition, this miraculous product will protect them from yellowing, damage to the structure and fragility.
A good base contains some therapeutic components that can not only maintain the original appearance of the nail plate, but also have a therapeutic effect. Such options contain proteins, keratin, calcium and vitamins. Everything else, in the composition of such a framework may be microscopic elements of silk. Remember: a high-quality polymerized base should align nail plates well before applying lacquer and serve as reliable protection for the tips of the nails (if you accidentally hit your finger on a hard object, then the varnish will not be damaged).
Nuances of use
It is worth considering that the gel polish is capricious in the application. If you use one nail file, as in the good old days, then you will fail. The surface on which the modern coating is applied must be perfectly smooth. Therefore, you need a buff. Before you buy it, you need to understand what it is.
Baf is a grinding tool that has four sides. One of its face is used to shape the nail. The other removes the roughness. The penultimate one is designed to remove "waves" and other irregularities. The latter makes the nail plate as smooth as possible.
So, you have processed your nails to perfect shine. Now they need to wipe with alcohol to degrease. Then start applying the base. To lay it evenly, the nail plate must be dry. Therefore, wait until the alcohol is completely dry. Coverage should not be lumped together. If this happens, then the lipid film remains. In this case, continue the manipulations on cleansing the surface of the nail.
You applied the foundation. Now you have to wait until it dries. To make this happen correctly, dry the base under a special lamp for 1-2 minutes or use the time set by the manufacturer for this substance.
How to choose the best option?
Basics for gel polish are different. The main thing - to choose the most suitable product for you. Rubber base - the most popular and reliable. For those who are just starting to master the basics of manicure, this option is the best.
Here are the most popular rubber base samples:
- Kodi professional rubber base;
- Bluesky shellac base rubber;
- Vogue nails;
- TNL rubber;
- Grattol IQ base gel;
- Rio profi super rubber base.
All of them guarantee uniform application due to their good viscosity. Coarse coating makes even the most problematic nails perfectly smooth. However, it does not leak out on the side rollers. Experts advise to wait 2 minutes after applying the rubber base, and only then place the nails under the lamp. So you protect yourself from the "bubbling" means.
Another tip: if you want to achieve the best result, then take a camouflage rubber base. It is best to help hide the shortcomings of your nails.
Consider other samples that you might like more. For example, acrylic base is no less interesting than rubber. It is so called because it is made on the basis of acrylic powder. This composition is applied as a powder, and then dried in a UV lamp. After the first layer another layer is applied. It also dries, after which it is necessarily polished. Acrylic base creates a frame that is very durable. But this tool has one drawback - if you remove it, you can damage the top layer of the nail.
Those who suffer from allergic reactions, suitable base on the basis of silicone. It is used simply. A silicone sticker (artificial nail) is stuck on the surface of the nail. Then he grinds under the desired shape. Then varnish is applied on it. This coating is easily removed. It is appreciated for making the nail smooth.
There are gel polishes that do not dry under UV lamps. Especially for them was invented gel substance. This base has a liquid consistency.
You can also choose a tool based on water. It is easily soluble as long as it is in the vial (the agent will not have to be thrown away if it dries out a little). It can be used instead of varnish. The base is very liquid, forms a "breathable" coating. Due to this property, it is used to restore weak nails. Moreover, there are no aggressive components in its composition. The product has a good smell and has leveling qualities. The downside is that when applied it can leave lumps, strips.
Manufacturers Rating
Before buying a product, read consumer reviews about different companies. This year, the following funds received a high rating:
- Entity base coat (has a good grip);
- Haruyama base (manicure lasting three weeks);
- CND base coat (the founder of shellac, differs not too affordable price).
Next come the “best of the best” rubber bases: Kodi rubber base (resistant and hypoallergenic), Beautix royal base (recommended for brittle and weak nails), Ingarden ideal nails (comfortable brush, tight texture).
Now consider a good camouflage base for gel polish: Vogue nails rubber (ideal for French manicure), Bluesky rubber base cover (budget price), Klio professional base (the best combination of base and camouflage, has a high grip on the nail).
Maybe it will suit you exactly such leveling tools as Nano professional nanlac gum (has a high elasticity), Gloss soak gel off premium base (suitable for brittle nails).
The best bases with vitamins: Masura vitamin base (suitable for beginners, does not stick), Runail professional vita base (ensures easy application and distribution), Kapous professional lagel elastic base coat (minimizes the harmful effects of the environment).
Creating an ideal manicure is no big deal, considering all the nuances. It is only important to gain experience and learn how to choose quality tools.
You can learn more about the gel polish base in this video.
