Bright red, plum, beige, brown, lilac ... What kind of colors for nail polishes does not produce the modern beauty industry. Beautifully designed manicure adorns any woman, instantly turning her from a simple woman into a well-groomed lady.
Even the most expensive brands of nail polishes have only one drawback - they last very briefly. Many women have solved this problem, replacing the usual manicure with nail extensions. It would seem that all is well: for 4 weeks you can forget about the correction. But, as it turned out, this method is full of drawbacks: high price, the procedure takes a lot of time (4 hours), spoils the nails greatly. And then a new technology called Shellac came to the rescue of our beauties. It's time to figure out what it is and find out how much shellac is held on nails. We will find out all the pros and cons of this procedure. Here it is worth listening to the reviews of masters and clients of beauty salons who have taken this method into their arsenal.
A few words about the creator
This technology was created by the American company Creative Nail Design or CND for short, engaged in the production of cosmetic products for the beauty of nails. It all started in the garage of a small town in California. A group of seven people, united by the desire to make a splash in the beauty industry, was engaged in the development and release of innovative tools for manicure. First, a new acrylic coating appeared, which was immediately adopted by leading masters in nail modeling, then the products of the Solar Nail series went on sale. Following this, the already successful company released a number of innovative nail modeling and care products, such as Retention + acid-free acrylic coatings, Moxie material that can be used in any weather, revolutionary Brisa gel and much more. But as they say, there is no limit to perfection. In 2010, Creative Nail Design invented a new product - a hybrid of nail polish and gel. The new technology is called Shellac.
The developers of this innovation in its production were guided, first of all, by the desires of women themselves, who want the following:
• so that the product is easy to apply;
• that the coating is super resistant;
• so that the product is easily removed from the nails.
Now you probably will not find a single fashionista who does not know what shellac gel is. This procedure is in great demand in beauty salons. And here is why, we learn by reading the following chapters.
Attention! Fake!
Now there are a lot of intermediary companies offering to buy Shellac varnish. These products are not cheap and are in high demand among women. And it became a good bait for various types of scammers. How not to run into such personalities? How to distinguish the original manufacturer from a fake? Firstly, you should pay attention to the product bottle. It must have the inscription "CND (Creative Nail Design)." This is the name of Shellac. Secondly, you need to look at the country of manufacture. It can only be USA (USA). If there are such inscriptions as “Shellac Bluesky”, “Shellac IBN”, “Shellac CCO”, and not “Shellac CND”, then do not hesitate: this is a fake. Thirdly, at the bottom of the original cardboard packaging there is always a ledge. If it is not, then it is a fake. Fourthly, it is worth looking at the bottom of the glass bottle. At the bottom of this product is always an image in the form of a flower. On a fake it is absent. Fifth, you need to pay attention to the value of the goods. The original may not cost less than 880 rubles. The low cost of varnish should alert.
How is the procedure going?
As a rule, such a gel coating is done in a beauty salon. Of course, if you want, you can master this technology and make a similar manicure at home yourself. Only it should be borne in mind that the procedure will require several things necessary for this:
• a set of tools for manicure containing a glass nail file, a wooden orange stick, a spatula for removing cuticles, tweezers, scissors, buff;
• a soft brush to clean the nails from dust;
• cuticle remover;
• primer (degreaser);
• foil and cotton sponges;
• Shellac remover;
• means for removing the sticky layer;
• soft napkins without lint;
• Shellac basecoat;
• UV lamp with a power of 36 watts;
• Shellac tint coating;
• topcoat (top).
Now let's talk about how to make shellac coating. The procedure takes place in several stages:
• dry manicure without the use of oils and creams;
• nail treatment with a nail file;
• buff polishing nails for better grip;
• brushing nails and hands from dust;
• degreasing with a primer and drying without a lamp;
• applying the thinnest layer of the base coat with the sealing of the tips of the nails;
• lamp drying 1.5 minutes;
• applying a thin layer of the fundamental tone;
• lamp drying 1.5 minutes;
• applying a second denser layer with sealing the tips of the nails;
• lamp drying 2 minutes;
• application of the finish coating;
• lamp drying 2 minutes;
• removing the sticky layer using a special tool.
Now we know how to make shellac coating. At first glance, this is a simple procedure. However, it is worth considering that for its implementation will require a lot of special tools and devices, as well as a good skill.
Advantages of the procedure
• Strengthens nails. This was a salvation for those women in whom they are very fragile. Varnish strengthens the nail plate, giving the opportunity to grow long nails.
• Durability of the coating. We already know how much shellac is held on nails. Typically, this period is 3 weeks. Coating does not destroy household chemicals and other factors. Hands look neat all the time.
• Glossy gloss. The coating looks very beautiful. After all, as you know, Shellac is a hybrid of varnish and gel.
• A large palette of shades. Today, the developer company offers its customers a wide selection of varnish colors from classic pink and red to trendy turquoise and purple.
• Security. On the packaging of the original product, “3 Free” is indicated. This means that it does not contain such harmful traditional lacquer materials as dibutyl phthalate, formaldehyde and toluene.
• Easy removal of a covering. You can do this yourself at home. To do this, you only need to purchase a special liquid to remove such a coating and foil lining.
The disadvantages of gel coating
The disadvantages of this technology are not so many. Some manicure masters believe that they do not exist at all. However, other experts are sure that Shellac is very harmful to nails. So it or not, one wonders. The second drawback of the technology is the high cost of the procedure and products for its implementation. In the beauty salon, fashionistas will have to pay for it from 800 to 3000 rubles. In addition, it is worth considering that the nails grow back, and sooner or later you will have to make a correction. And this is also a costly procedure. Thirdly, the coating can contribute to the appearance and development of a fungal infection. The fact is that under the influence of hot temperatures and other conditions, when we, for example, wash dishes or take a bath, our nail expands due to heat and moisture. When the temperature drops, it narrows. This leads to nail deformation. Microcracks are formed on it, which are not species to the naked eye. Through them, bacteria and dirt enter the nail. The result of all this is diseases, among which the fungus is the most harmless. Here the question arises: "How to remove shellac gel quickly and safely? What should I do? Immediately run to the salon or try to do it at home?"
How to remove shellac gel?
This is done in several stages:
- Soak cotton pads with a special liquid to remove this coating and put them on nails. Instead of this product, you can use regular acetone or nail polish remover.
- Wrap nails tightly with special nozzles so that the solution does not evaporate. Instead, you can use ordinary foil.
- After 10 minutes, remove the coating from the nails using a wooden orange stick .
- Lubricate your hands with a good nourishing cream designed for hands and strengthening nails.
How much shellac is kept on nails?
It's time to find out how often this procedure needs to be done so that the nails are always in perfect condition. Masters of beauty salons claim that the shellac coating lasts from 2 to 4 weeks. It is possible that it would last longer. But after 2 weeks, the nail grows, a space appears between its edge and the gel. It does not look too aesthetically pleasing. Therefore, many women prefer to make corrections every 2 weeks. True, there are those who are not uncomfortable with this defect, and they agree to re-treat the nails only after 4 weeks.
Negative customer comments
Among women, there were many opponents of this technology. Some of them claim that they do not hold the shellac coating for 2 weeks. It breaks off and exfoliates within a few days after its application. What is the reason here? After all, we know how much shellac gel lasts. It is possible that poor-quality work of a beauty salon specialist, fake preparations for a low-cost procedure, or drying with a low-power lamp takes place here.
Positive feedback from women
Very many of our fashionistas liked this innovation of beauty salons.
Some people purchase shellac gel and carry out the procedure at home. The most important thing here, in their opinion, is a competent approach to the choice of drugs and orientation to the positive reviews of friends who have done such a manicure in a beauty salon. In this case, the durability of the coating, its aesthetic appearance, and harmlessness can be guaranteed.
We talked in detail about Shellac technology, which is popular in the world of the nail industry today, and also learned how much shellac is held on nails.