How to do a gel polish manicure yourself - at home

The current 21st century has given a lot of innovative, modern technologies that are used by the whole world. Innovations have touched absolutely all areas of human life, including the beauty industry. What cannot but please our fair sex, who spends a lot of time and money on their appearance. A special latest invention for women has been a revolutionary nail polish -. Application technology and special materials allow you to wear this jewelry for at least two weeks. The coating remains perfect for a long time: it does not crack, does not peel off, does not scratch. The only significant disadvantage of this innovation is the impressive cost - beauty salons and specialized nail studios have set a high fee for long-lasting beauty. But, who said that you yourself cannot make this miracle for yourself at home? Everything is possible, if you want, to purchase special equipment and materials (by the way, they will pay off in about three or four uses) and devote an hour of your time to the procedure.

Choosing materials and equipment

In order to please yourself with a variety of gel coatings, you need to purchase a lot of available tools and special varnishes. The beauty of a homemade shellac manicure is that you can save on a few items. For example, instead of a specialized liquid to remove the sticky layer, you can use ordinary alcohol. And (if you don’t have any) replace with an ordinary orange nail file. Also, to work with your nails, you will need:
• Base - base gel coating.
• Colored Gel Polish – Available in several shades to create a French or multi-colored finish.
• Finishing coating - it is often called top (from the English word top - top).
• - do not get too expensive and professional. For home you will be satisfied with the budget option. The main criterion is a power of at least 36 watts.
• Lint-free wipes - to remove the sticky layer and not leave a single lint on a smooth, shiny surface.
• To remove your shellac you will need: foil, sponges, gel polish remover or regular liquid containing acetone.
After buying everything you need, you should give yourself a couple of hours to your beloved and begin to implement the beauty plan.

The procedure for applying and drying shellac

Of course, you should start your super manicure with the preparation of nails. To begin with, we carry out a hygienic procedure - remove the cuticle, clean and file. The next step is degreasing - so the decorative coating will last longer. To do this, carefully (from all corners and edges) wipe the nail plates and cuticles with an alcohol solution or acetone.
The first layer will, of course, be the base - we apply it in a thin layer. This will protect the nail and provide it with the necessary nutrients that make up the base. Also, the substance provides excellent adhesion to the color base. We apply, turn on the lamp for a minute and a half and hold our pens there. The process of hardening shellac is called polymerization, and it takes at least one to one and a half minutes for each layer.
The thickest layer will, of course, be colored. Gel polish is applied twice, as one application will give a not bright, slightly dull and transparent shade. Therefore, for brightness, we apply a second layer. Each of the layers must undergo polymerization for two minutes.

The final will be the top coat - apply it so that it seals the outer edge of the nail. This will ensure a long wear and will not allow the shellac to be damaged at the edges. We wait one and a half minutes and remove the sticky layer with the help of the prepared liquid (special or ordinary acetone).

Remove shellac easily and without damage to the nail

In order not to remove the gel coating along with part of the nails, a simple and reliable technique should be used. To do this, you can buy a solution for removing shellac or use acetone / alcohol again.
• Take the foil and cut it into pieces that can cover the entire tip of the finger with the nail.
• We also cut cotton pads or lint-free sponges into small pieces and impregnate them with the selected liquid.
• We put the impregnated part of the cotton wool on each nail and wrap the finger in foil.
• We wait at least 10-15 minutes without removing or touching the structure.
• Remove the foil with a sharp upward movement, strongly pressing at this moment on the nail plate.
• Remove the remaining gel polish with a stick or repeat the procedure with the foil again.
• After that, moisturize the nails with a cream or oil.

In order for your nails to always remain well-groomed and healthy, do not overwork them with constant application of varnish using this technology. After two relative coats, let the handles rest for at least one to two weeks.
Now you can arrange your own nail salon and always enjoy the embodiment of your fantasies. Experiment and be great!