Top Coat nail polish is a special finishing gel that covers the decorated nail during the manicure. The coating is used when applying the gel or acrylic. This is the so-called final layer, the final manicure.
Purpose
As a rule, the process of creating a nail during the execution of a professional manicure consists of three stages: base - color - top. Top coating, Top Coat, performs a protective function. The last, finishing layer does not allow paint and other decorative elements to cling to household items, taking this “blow” to themselves. This gel has a rather dense and thick structure, and applying it to the nail plate is not so easy, it requires experience and skill.
The topcoat performs not only a protective function, but also gives the nail a glossy shine and gloss.
Top Coat covered nail beautifully shines in the sun. Some funds are composed of mica, glitter, shimmer, due to which additional design is attached to the nails. Top aligns the surface of the nail plate, prevents chips and cracks, prevents fading lacquer coating. In addition, the top contributes to the rapid drying of the varnish.
How to apply?
When using a topcoat Read some recommendations.
- Each layer - base and color - requires careful drying in the UV lamp, but this is not enough, so each type of manicure is completed by applying a stamp. Cover your nails with a top should be a thin layer, and dried for at least 3 minutes.
- Do not shake the bottle with the fixer, as these actions can cause bubbles, which are difficult to get rid of. It is advisable, in general, not to move the bottle once again, otherwise irregularities can be seen on the nails after drying in the UV lamp - this is how the bursting bubbles look.
- The master should first determine the amount of funds that need to cover one nail. If the drop seems to be too large to cover the nail plate, then it is better to draw a new batch, since too large a layer can lead to poor-quality hardening. Such a manicure quickly becomes useless.
- Do not cover the Top Coat nail at an angle, as this is fraught with irregularities in the color of varnish. For example, spots of light shades may form on a dark background.
- Proper application of the finishing gel - from the cuticle up, but not smearing, and sealing on each section of the nail plate. This technology will keep the manicure for a long time. The cuticle itself cannot be touched with the tool.
- It is necessary to carry out the procedure very carefully and make sure that the gel does not flow over the edges of the nail.
Over time, the gel that has accidentally got beyond the borders of the nail will begin to flake off.
Varieties
Modern cosmetic studios and online shopping offer different types of topcoat.
- Top with a sticky layer. Dispersion is removed by a specialized composition or lint-free napkin.
- Without sticky layer. A more convenient option that does not require additional action.
- Top drying. Designed for quick drying of varnish.
- Top with a glossy or matte effect.
- Top with design elements included: glitter, holographic effect, cat-eye effect, Party Top - the one that glows in the dark.
- Universal. Combines the functions of base and top coatings, gives shine.
Selection features
For each version of the manicure, you should choose the top-gel of a specific structure. Use the recommendations of professionals for choosing Top Coat.
- For gel polish. Try to pick up the tool is not too liquid consistency, as the watery substance will flow out of the nail. And this reduces the quality of the procedure, besides, drying in the lamp can be painful if the top gets on the skin. Do not pass by the “two in one” means, combining the base and the top - this tool will allow you to save on the purchase. In the opposite case, buy a basic and top coverage of the same brand. Give preference to the top without dispersion, when using it there is no need to remove the adhesive layer.
- For ordinary varnish. UV Top Coat in this case is hardly suitable, so you should pay attention to the variety, which includes vitamins A, B5, E and silk. Home manicure using top will last much longer than usual.
- To build. If the tool is planned to be used for nail extension, then you need to choose a product with a viscous texture, but not very thick.
In this case, Top Coat performs the functions of strengthening, leveling and decorating with respect to the nail plate.
How to apply the top, see the video below.
