Cat's eye gel polish: advantages and disadvantages

Eyelash extensions, make-up, manicure, hairdressing procedures have firmly entered the life of the fair sex. For convenience and long wear of manicure, gel polish and shellac were invented relatively recently. These innovations have taken first place in popularity among manicure services. Still, after the coating, the nails look beautiful for three weeks. At the same time, you can do all household chores, visit saunas and pools without restrictions. But before everyone had time to get used to the palettes of gel polishes, another invention entered the market that won the hearts of manicure masters and their clients. This is cat eye gel polish. Undoubtedly, we all remember children's beads made of "cat's eye" stones, their moving strip. The same process can be observed when looking at the cat's eye gel polish: the composition on the nails “plays” with a light stripe in the light. Cat's eye gel polish on nails, the photos of which cannot even convey all the beauty, looks very lively and beautiful both in everyday wear and at celebrations.

Cat eye gel polish on nails looks very lively and beautiful

What is gel polish itself?

The fashion for covering nails with gel polish has changed the trend for nail extensions. Undoubtedly, today there are fans of extensions, but nevertheless, the coating of natural nails has come to the fore. This phenomenon has its own explanation - gel polish, including cat's eye gel, combines all the best qualities of all kinds of products for covering the nail plate. Gel polish does not weigh down the natural plate, while its rich color, shine and brightness are preserved throughout the entire wearing period.

A big plus of gel polishes is a varied and very wide color palette, as well as resistance to any environmental influences.

Many people argue that a cat's eye manicure, like a regular gel polish, damages the nail. This is a big misconception. Like any nail polishes, gel polishes contain artificial substances and are strong enough to provide adhesion to the nail plate. However, if you follow certain rules when applying the composition, then there will be no harm.

Gel polish cat's eye is quite liquid

Benefits of gel polish

To apply the coating, you do not need to file off your own nail, as is done during the extension procedure, which means that it is not injured or thinned.
Cat eye gel polish, like regular gel polish, is quite liquid. It is applied with a standard brush and leveled until the desired effect is achieved. Since the coating does not dry on its own, this procedure does not require haste and there is always the opportunity to correct flaws. The composition is fixed only under the influence of ultraviolet rays produced by special lamps. After this stage, it is impossible to correct the applied layer.
The composition of the gel polish can be touched immediately after application, do the usual things - it will not smear. Properly applied varnish does not chip, does not smear, does not have streaks, does not burden the natural nail.
Gently applied gel polish does not lose its attractiveness and appearance for at least three weeks. And after that, the only thing that violates the aesthetic appearance is an overgrown nail and the presence of a “smile” at the base of the roller.
When using specialized tools and following the technology of removing varnish, the composition can be easily removed without damaging the nail plate.

Manicure gel polish cat's eye and standard - disadvantages

Like any procedure, any cosmetic product, any drug, gel polish has certain contraindications for use.

Gently applied gel polish does not lose its attractiveness for three weeks

It is strictly forbidden to cover with gel polish a nail plate affected by fungal diseases or other microorganisms. This procedure is not recommended for owners of thin or brittle nails. If you have very delicate skin around your nails, as well as a sensitive nail fold, you should apply the coating with great care or refuse it altogether. The same goes for girls prone to allergic reactions. Allergies can be provoked not only by the compositions of gel polishes, but also by the components of liquids for their removal.

There is no consensus on what is safer for nail health - extension or coating. Each master has his own point of view. If you look from the side of the chemical composition, then polymeric substances are included in those and other mixtures. In gel polishes, their concentration is much lower, but they are more stable and strong, as they must provide quick adhesion and solidification. The substances that make up the gel coatings, in order to create a reliable adhesion, must penetrate into the very cavity of the nail plate. Therefore, to ensure the safety of the process, this procedure should be trusted only by highly qualified craftsmen. Only an experienced professional can manicure and coat so that your own nail is not damaged. Some nail technicians believe that gel polish, including cat's eye nails, should be touched up every two weeks. This is explained by the fact that the longer the wear period, the deeper the polymerizing composition is eaten. This means that it will be more difficult to remove it, this may lead to damage to the surface of the nail.

The composition of the gel polish immediately after application can be touched

Nails covered with gel polish do not require special care, but there are still nuances that are recommended to be taken into account. In the first two days, the molecules in the applied composition are in some kind of movement, so contact with hot water should be limited. The top coat is applied to the nail to protect it from the effects of aggressive environmental substances (alkalis, household chemicals, acids, etc.). But modern detergents and cleaners are so caustic that they can damage the coating. Therefore, during contact with aggressive mixtures, it is advisable to use rubber gloves. Such a precaution not only saves the manicure, but also protects the delicate skin of the hands.

Conclusion

Choose your masters very carefully. Do not try to choose the cheaper option. Remember that the price, as a rule, always corresponds to the quality. It is necessary to contact a person who has undergone training, who knows all the intricacies of manicure and the nuances of working with gel polishes and cat-eye polishes. In addition, trained people select high-quality compositions for work, as they are worried about their reputation. And the quality of the coating plays an important role both in wearing and in influencing the health of the nail.

And one more thing: only completely healthy, not thinned nails are covered with gel polish. For your own good, it is better to first go through the procedures to strengthen natural nails and only then cover them with gel polish of any kind, including cat's eye and magnetic gel polishes.

Why is it necessary to remove the coating from the nail plate in time?

The coating process itself provides 90-95% successful wear for at least two weeks. Although many girls prefer to wear a gel coat until their full nail grows. More often this happens as a result of saving material resources, which is extremely untrue. First of all, an overgrown nail looks untidy, sloppy and extremely unaesthetic.

The next reason why you should not delay the process of wearing the coating is the aggressive effect of liquids that dissolve the varnish. The longer the sock, the stronger, as mentioned before, the adhesion of the nail polish substance to the nail. Thus, the duration of retention of the corrosive liquid increases, respectively, the time of exposure to the nail, too. In addition, the regrown nail, which is not protected by anything, is also exposed to the chemical compounds of the gel remover, and this does not affect the nail plate and surrounding tissues very well.

The longer the toe of gel polish, the stronger the adhesion of the substance of the varnish to the nail

Solid color gel polish, cat eye gel polish: how to apply?

The first thing the master must do together with the client is to choose the desired color and type of coating. There are a lot of solid shades of gel polishes, every girl will be able to choose the desired color, regardless of what style she prefers. The cat's eye gel polish palette is increasing every day. To date, there are all colors and almost all shades of this type of coating. If a girl has difficulty choosing a color, the master must provide a visual palette on special artificial nails or on a photo of the nails of other clients. A photo of a cat's eye gel polish will not convey all the beauty, since only one position is captured in the pictures, so it is better to show such a varnish on samples. There is another option - a video on request "cat's eye gel polish video" conveys the effect of such a coating, if filmed in the right lighting.

Now you need to process the nail plate. To do this, she is given the desired shape and length, if desired and necessary, the manicure itself is performed. Further, the nail requires treatment with a special composition with antibacterial action. This procedure is performed to avoid the development of microbial flora under the future coating.

The cat's eye gel polish palette is increasing every day

Now you should treat the entire surface of the plate with a buff with fine abrasiveness. At the same time, you should not make any special efforts, you just need to remove the upper lipid layer from the nail, that is, remove the shine. If you cut more, you can damage and thin the plate. After performing this procedure, a special degreasing composition is applied to the surface of the nail plate with a small capture of the cuticle. Under no circumstances should ordinary alcohol liquids be used. The next step is to apply a "primer" or "ultrabond". These are drugs that enhance the adhesion of the composition of the gel polish to the nail. It is preferable to choose acid-free formulations so as not to expose the nail to caustic acidic substances. "Primer" or "ultrabond" is applied strictly on the nail.

The base is applied as the first layer. This coating will protect the natural nail from the effects of pigmented varnish or cat's eye and create a base for the latter to last longer. It is a base coat transparent gel polish. The applied layer should not be very thin, but not thick. The uniform distribution is controlled by the master, as is the coverage of the entire area of the nail plate. The agreed composition is dried under a special ultraviolet lamp for exactly two minutes (in an LED lamp - 30 seconds).

The base will protect the natural nail from the effects of pigmented varnish

The next step is the direct application of a colored layer or cat's eye varnish. How to apply cat eye gel polish, the master must himself. But since there are a lot of self-taught people now, ask in advance to see the previous work of a specialist using this type of coating. Like any varnish, cat's eye is applied evenly over the entire plate, sealing the tips. Even when the coating lay down beautifully, it is not yet time for him to go to the lamp. To create the very effect of a running cat's eye, a special magnet is used. It can be installed in any way the client wants - vertically, horizontally, diagonally. In which direction the magnet is placed, the “pupil” will move there. If you cannot decide on the location of the "pupil" of the cat's eye, the video can be found on the Internet or viewed from the master. The magnet is brought as close as possible to the coated nail plate, but does not touch it, and is held in this position for about 5 seconds. Next, the hand must be placed in a lamp to dry the layer.

If the color is not bright enough or the transparency of the nail is preserved, it is necessary to apply a second, and if necessary, a third layer of pigmented varnish. This feature is characteristic of ordinary gel polish, while the cat's eye, as a rule, “lays down” beautifully from the first layer. If not one layer is applied, but several, then each layer is fully dried in the lamp. If you want to paint or apply a drawing, then this is done on top of a colored coating - just like sticking sliders.

Clinser is needed to remove the sticky layer

The last step in the gel polish procedure is the application of a top coat on the completely dried previous layers. It should be applied carefully and carefully, completely covering the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe nail and overlapping the color layer. If you have to go even beyond the pigmented coating, then you can do it. Although this means that the manicure is indented. And this changes the look and reduces the wearing time in terms of aesthetics - an overgrown nail will become noticeable earlier. It is imperative to seal the nail with a top coat, this will protect it from chipping and peeling off the polymerized composition.

It is important to know that almost all top coats have a so-called sticky layer. This layer is actually sticky and needs to be removed, otherwise particles of dirt, lint and other debris will stick to it. The stipulated layer is removed with a special composition, which is called so - liquid for removing the sticky layer, or clinser. The process is fast and quite simple. A cotton pad or a lint-free cloth must be moistened with a liquid and wipe each nail well in turn, working through the entire surface of the plate. For five nails, that is, for one hand, one napkin is used.

After completing the entire procedure for coating nails with gel polish, it is necessary to apply a special oil to each cuticle. This stage is necessary to nourish the skin around the nail after exposure to various liquids and drying in a lamp. Thus, the skin is moisturized, nourished and acquires a healthy and well-groomed appearance. At the same time, you can rub the oil into the skin with light massage movements.

If you choose between varnishes, then you should give preference to compositions with the effect of a cat's eye. They look very beautiful and unusual. Cat's eye gel, the photo of which can now be seen in the works of many masters, has established itself as a persistent, popular and effective coating. Such nails will give the image a special charm at any celebration - just like in everyday life.

You can buy cat eye gel polish at any specialized cosmetic store. It is commercially available in a very wide palette. This type of gel polish should be in the collection of every self-respecting master.

was last modified: February 24th, 2016 by Ekaterina