Gel polish has the properties of a classic varnish and gel coating. Therefore, it is characterized by durability - it lasts at least 3 weeks, and the bright color remains at least two. And you can apply it with a brush. Why gel polish does not stick to nails? The common causes and methods of eliminating the deficiency are described in the article.
What it is?
Gel polish, or shellac, is an advanced form of varnish. It looks like a normal nail polish, but its structure is similar to a gel base. After the procedure, the manicure looks neat.
The product is applied in the same way, but there are some subtleties. For example, before this, you need to cover it with a special base, and it should be dried under a UV lamp. In this case, the procedure is best performed by a specialist in the cabin. With independent conduct, the appearance of errors is likely due to which damage to the structure of the nails is caused.
Causes
Why does gel polish stick poorly to nails? Typically, chips and peeling occur due to non-compliance with the technology. Although the rules of procedure are simple, they still violate, and this leads to tarnishing and sloppy peeling edges.
Even a standard manicure should be performed only by a trusted master. And the gel is even more so. The reputation and experience of a specialist are considered a guarantee of a long preservation of the shine of nails. Therefore, it is important to carefully choose the master. Sometimes gel polish does not hold well on the tips of the nails. Often this happens if the rules of procedure or care are not followed.
If the gel polish does not stick to the nails, the causes of this phenomenon may be the following:
- The nail is poorly processed: the drying of the plate is poorly performed, the fat is not eliminated, the ineffective primer.
- The nail is very sawn, there is damage to the cuticle. In this case, a hematoma appears, because of which it will be difficult to properly apply the varnish.
- The base layer is not dried or not very long.
- Poor drying is the cause of delamination of the coating.
- A very thick layer of varnish is polymerized unevenly, so "weak" areas are formed, which are more quickly destroyed.
- The product is located on the periungual roller and has not been removed in a timely manner. Since there was a large amount of sebum there, gel polish cannot hold, therefore, the coating on the nail will also be damaged.
- About 3 hours it is forbidden to wash hands or use moisturizers. The gel coating has not yet fully polymerized and may be damaged. Gloss will be reduced.
On wet nails does not hold gel polish. To keep the result as long as possible, the master must follow the procedure for performing manicure.
Other reasons
The nail is a living part of the body, therefore it is able to respond to endocrine and hormonal disorders. There are other reasons why gel polish does not stick to nails:
- Individual characteristics. In this case, nothing depends on the specialist. It happens that the nail plate does not hold the coating due to irregularities.
- Specific ailments - diabetes, inflammation, in which you need to take antibiotics, greatly affect the metabolism. And it causes a change in the state of the nails.
- The reason for the refusal to perform a manicure will be severe sweating of the hands.
- During menstruation, during pregnancy, it is advisable not to use gel polish. The nail will be porous at this time and therefore the coating does not hold well.
- Manicure is quickly destroyed by household chemicals. It is advisable to do all the housework with gloves.
These are all reasons why gel polish does not stick to nails. Only a specialist can identify it.
Varieties of detachments
Often, craftsmen hear about the following damage:
- Pieces of coating broke off along the edges of the nail at the ends. This especially appears on square plates.
- Gel polish is removed in the cuticle area.
- The coating peels off easily throughout the plate.
The trouble with the ends usually disappears after a few weeks of socks, usually after washing the dishes with a hard sponge or clinging to something nails. And if the peeling lacquer film is removed after a few days, this indicates a gross violation of the work technology.
How long does it hold?
Only a small role is played by the quality of the product and the correctness of its use. Usually even cheap gel lasts for a week. Quality products do not change color, gloss and shape for three weeks.
In practice, retention time is limited to two weeks. During this period, the nail grows, and the resulting light strip spoils the picture. To remove the varnish is from the same master using rinsing without sawing.
How to renew?
If the gel polish does not stick to the nails, you should use the recommendations to keep it longer. In order for it to remain for 2-3 weeks, compliance with some rules is required:
- Careful preparation for the procedure is required. It is better not to perform oil manicure, baths for nails and other spa procedures of this kind per day.
- A classic manicure is wet, it must be done in 2-3 hours so that the nails are sufficiently dried.
If there are some disadvantages, additional processing is required. “Wet” nails should be coated with a primer - a tool that enhances the adhesion of the plate and varnish. And the soft ones are pre-coated with a firming agent, and then they are necessarily washed off.
It is necessary to use high-quality materials and perform procedures only with trusted specialists. Before application, the nails are sanded, filed, even if shortening is not required, and also degreased. Moreover, the nail plate and cuticle are necessarily treated.
If the gel polish does not stick to the nails, it is applied in a thin layer. Each layer needs to be dried under a UV lamp for 60-120 seconds. A cut of the nail needs to be tinted. For 2-3 hours, contact with water should not be allowed. For 10-12 hours you can not swim, as well as perform oil procedures. It is forbidden to file nails: it destroys the seal.
Therefore, if gel polish does not adhere well to nails, it is necessary to carry out the procedure correctly after completing the preparation. Then the coating will last longer.
Shelf life of ordinary varnish
This question is not as clear as it seems. This is due not only to the quality of the product, but also to the state of the plate:
- With roughness and “moisture” of the nail, varnishes do not last longer than 1-2 days.
- Without fixing, the product is stored for 2-4 days.
- With fixing, the coating will be stable, can be held for a week.
Do homework with gloves. This is especially true for wet cleaning and washing dishes. Such safety measures extend the “life” of manicure. Usually, varnish can withstand those who follow their own hands and fulfill this simple requirement.
Painting Rules
Often on thin nails gel polish does not hold. The staining procedure is as follows:
- Do not allow contact with water 1-2 hours before the procedure. Especially negatively affects steaming: the pores expand, and the plate will be more loose, and on this surface the varnish does not hold well.
- Be sure to file the edges to prevent brittleness.
- Before the procedure, the nails are degreased with a solution of vinegar, for example, a special tool without acetone.
- It is forbidden to hit the material on the cuticle.
- On the top of the nail, the main coating is applied 2 times, since the edge is prone to chips.
- Do not shake the bottle before the procedure, but rotate it between the palms to reduce the risk of air bubbles. In this case there will be a uniform coating.
- It requires applying a layer of varnish - even the base, to the edge.
- Dry nails with cold air: hot slows down the polymerization.
- To protect against chips for 2-3 days, update with a clear varnish.
Advantages and disadvantages
The benefits of gel polish include:
- Quick drying. Under the UV lamp, this coating dries quickly. But ordinary varnish is not dried like that.
- Fortification. The nails that are coated with gel polish will be strong. In addition, they are growing rapidly. For example, when modeling and building, the nails are heavier, which makes the plate thin. In this case, it matters that gel polish is worn for 14 days, and extended nails are noticeably longer.
- Resistant coating. If you follow the advice of the master and reduce contact with hot water for 48 hours, then shellac will last 14-21 days. It is better not to “overexpose” the coating, as the nail grows back. It’s also harmful.
- You can even manicure on short nails.
- Affordable cost.
But the procedure can only be performed in the cabin. Work is carried out at home, but this requires a UV lamp, which has a high cost. For removal, special tools are needed so as not to spoil the plate.
Wearing shellac for a long time is harmful. After 4-5 times application, rest is required. This is rather not a drawback, but its feature. There may also be an allergy to the composition. Some people think that a UV lamp is harmful.
Regarding the implementation of manicure with gel polish, it is better to consult with the master. The procedure should be done only if the nails are absolutely healthy. In other cases, they are first treated and restored, and then a manicure.
Best remedies
Opinions about varnishes are different. For owners of healthy nails, almost all remedies seem the same. The best varnishes include the following:
- IsaDora. This is a popular Swedish brand that produces a wide range of colors. The manicure is neat, the product dries quickly, the procedures are performed using a wide brush.
- The American company Orly offers varnishes, base coatings, and dryers. There are remedies saturated with vitamins.
- The Polish company Belweder produces many medicinal products. Varnishes of this brand are not only able to decorate nails, but also strengthen them. Products are sold in pharmacies.
- OPI is a popular brand of varnishes in the country. Demand is associated with diversity. There are varnishes, different in color, texture, price.
- VINYLUX gel polish from CND is effective. Judging by the reviews, the tool really persists for a long time.
- Revlon products are also in demand.
Thus, gel polish is able to hold for a long time with the correct procedure. You should also follow the rules for nail care.