Create a beautiful manicure is not so hard. It’s harder to make it last longer. The ability to save it for a long time and make the nail plate look perfect gives nail polish fixer.
When is it applied?
The preservation of the nail design depends not only on the properties of the artificial coating, but also on the physical and chemical effects. There are cases when even shellac does not persist for long. To create a reliable manicure, a finish coating is used, the chemical structure of which leads to the formation of a thin film on the nail, which fixes the lacquer and adds a beautiful gloss. The latch can be used in conjunction with the decoration in the case when you need to fix the pictures or rhinestones with a special bonding layer.
Products of various brands have their own characteristics. Currently, popular brands produce fixers that perform many functions. The use of these tools allows you to smooth out all the errors manicure.
Composition of funds
The structure of the fixers for a manicure is usually includes the following substances.
- Nitrocellulose, which creates a durable coating and prevents stratification and injury to the nails.
- Elastic element This is usually a rubber or silicone compound that is a thickener. It is he who gives thickness to the fixative and forms a film on the nail plate.
- Components of synthetics, which make it possible to make a perfect coating: brilliant, satin, matte.
- The presence of biological components contributes to the fact that the tool is fixed on the nail plate.
- The complex of vitamins and minerals for the healing of nails.
Types of fixers
According to the structure and functionality, there are two types of clamps. The action of resistant fixers is to create a durable film in order to protect the nails from various kinds of negative effects. These tools make nail design brighter and add shine. Another type of fixative includes drying properties, which reduces the time spent on manicure.
In accordance with the type of varnish fixers are divided into:
- coatings for ordinary nail polish containing bonding agents and protecting manicure;
- fixatives for fixing gel polish, which are dried in a UV lamp, which allows you to save a manicure for a month.
The form of release are distinguished:
- glass bubble with a brush;
- spray can;
- bottle with pipette.
Application Methods
In order to manicure well preserved, you need to correctly cover the nails fixer. First you need to use the instructions indicated on the jar with the tool. If it is recommended to apply a fixative there only on the dried surface, then you need to wait until the varnish has completely dried. In case the fixer is intended for a wet surface, it can be applied immediately after painting the nails.
The method of applying the top coating will depend on the form of release. Spray or pipette most likely will not cause difficulties. But the brush must act carefully. First, spend it in the center of the nail plate, and then on the sides, it is necessary to cover the entire nail.
You need to apply a thin layer of funds to dry faster. Otherwise, the varnish may be smeared and the manicure will need to be redone.
The period during which the fixer dries is different for different brands. When using a finish coat on gel polish, you need to dry it for a couple of minutes in a UV lamp. Here the retainer is applied to the dried nails.
Coverage selection
When buying a product you need to pay attention to its uniformity, color and texture when applied.
A good retainer should:
- keep the colors and borders of the drawings;
- contain vitamin supplements.
To make purchases of such products should try in different cosmetic stores to compare the products of several brands. If such an opportunity presents itself, test the fixative, apply it to the varnish. When the tool dries quickly, it indicates that it has the necessary properties. Finishing coatings include essential substances that contribute to the rapid evaporation of moisture, and because of this dry without special tools.
High-quality coating rests on natural nails for a week, on invoices up to a month. If it can not last a day, it is worth replacing the product.
Positive and negative qualities of fixers
Positive properties of top coatings:
- protect the nail from any injuries;
- fix all the layers of ordinary varnish and gel varnish;
- can act together with decoration elements;
- cover the nails with a special film, keep the manicure for a long time;
- do not have a strong odor, dry quickly and are easily distributed on the nails.
Disadvantages:
- some low-quality products quickly become worthless if you constantly leave the bottle open;
- if the nail plate is improperly prepared for application, it will roll off of it;
- There are fixatives for which the use of a UV lamp is necessary.
It should be noted that the listed troubles can be avoided if the fixers are carefully chosen and used correctly.
"Smart enamel"
One of the means to secure the manicure is “smart enamel”. This product has therapeutic properties, it nourishes the nails and makes them strong, in addition, regenerates even brittle and sick. "Smart enamel" dries lacquer and gives it shine. This fixative can be used as a base for manicure and as a topcoat.
Reviews
Most women use nail fixer. Feedback on this product is mostly positive. When using this tool, its favorable properties are noted, such as improving the appearance of the coating and preserving the manicure in its original form for a long time. Some believe that the fixer is a good substitute for salon manicure and its cheaper counterpart.
Experts recommend updating the top twice a week, which will keep the nail design for a long period. But here it is important not to overdo it, because the thick layer itself will begin to crack and peel. You just need to buy a good quality top coat and apply it on the nail polish immediately after the nail design.
About what qualities the fixer for TNL Viscouse gel varnish has, see in the next video.
