Do you know why gel nail polish peels off?

You just did the extension procedure three days ago, but the extended nails have already lost their appearance? But they promised that the coating would last three weeks! Is the master or gel polish to blame, why does gel polish peel off from nails?

Gel polishes are firmly in the top 5 nail products. Appearing in 2010, from the company CND under the name Shellac, he quickly gained popularity and recognition. In the CIS countries, the name shellac took root, and gel polish began to be called that. It is quite durable, bright, does not require special care.

But if the application technology is not followed correctly, then there may be problems with the quality of the coating. Novice masters are wondering why the gel polish on the nails is cracking. There are several reasons for this.

Much depends on the experience of the manicurist. Each stage of gel coating must be performed according to a clear algorithm. It is better to contact the salon to a qualified specialist. It's more expensive, but saves you time and nerves.

Preparatory stage

Before applying the gel coat, the nails need to be prepared. They need to be filed and given the correct shape.

The edge of the nail must be perfectly aligned and cleaned. For this, a natural nail file is used. Use acetone liquid or degreaser to clean and degrease. Carefully treat the area near the cuticle. The cuticle itself is removed with a pusher. Incorrectly removed cuticle leads to peeling of the gel polish. Then, with a medium-grained file, the top layer of the nail plate is removed. Remove carefully, very thin layer. If you remove too much, then the nails will become thin and lose their healthy appearance. After cutting, carefully degrease the nail surface. Proper cleansing allows the gel to bond better to the nail.

Coating technology

The next step is applying the base. It protects against the harmful effects of toxic substances and holds natural nails and shellac together. Before that, we treat them with a primer to make the surface smoother. We apply the base gel very thinly, with light movements. Dry it for three minutes. The dried base becomes sticky, it can be smoothed with a dry brush.

The color coating is done in a couple of layers, depending on the desired color. The more of them, the brighter the color. We apply the layers thinly, otherwise the shellac will begin to bubble. Thick layers are a common reason why gel polish does not adhere to nails. After the final drying, apply the top coat.

It seals all layers and adds gloss. Apply it with a medium layer and dry well with a lamp. The final stage is the application of Clinser. The clinser removes the sticky layer and prevents the gel polish from drying out.

What other errors of the master lead to peeling of the coating?

If everything is done correctly, then shellac lasts up to three weeks without detachment and damage.

In addition to violations in the technology of preparation and coating, there are a number of factors due to which it exfoliates.

• Damage to the periungual area.
• Thinned, uneven nail surface. On such nails, the coating does not hold well.
• Low quality materials. Choose materials only from trusted manufacturers with a quality certificate. Low-quality materials from unknown manufacturers may be of poor quality.
• Failure to follow manufacturer's recommendations. Gels of different brands may vary in drying time and method of application. Be careful.
• Poor health, such as diseases of the nervous and hormonal systems, as well as endocrine disorders, can cause gel nails to stick poorly.
• Strongly sweaty hands and constant contact with water lead to peeling of the coating. If you have extended nails, wash the dishes with gloves.
• Gel intolerance. This is rare, but in some people, shellac nails are rejected. In this case, the procedure will have to be abandoned.

Also, mechanical damage, impacts can lead to peeling of the varnish. Therefore, gloves are needed for housework.