The best manufacturers of gel polishes

Many girls are familiar with the annoying little things of manicure with gel polish: either the coating lasts for three days instead of three weeks, then chips appear, then the color on the tips of the nails is erased. There can be many reasons for this. The professionalism of the master, the quality of materials and even the state of the hormonal system play a role. Finding a good master and a suitable brand can only be experienced. If the situation with the master is more complicated, then the best manufacturers of gel polishes have already done everything possible to narrow the search for the ideal product.

The invention of gel polish is a real breakthrough in the beauty industry. It helps bring the feminine meta to life - the perfect manicure for a long time. In order for the coating to withstand the promised month, the gel polish must be of high quality. All manufacturers of manicure products work on several fronts at once. In particular, gel polish is produced in three types: for extension, for treatment and decorative.

Among decorative varnishes, monochromatic and with an effect are distinguished. Solid colors give a smooth, rich finish with a glossy or matte finish. Decorative effect gel varnishes are more varied. These include the following:

• metallics;
• the popular "cat flare";
• thermo lacquers - change color depending on temperature;
• holographic;
• craquelure - the effect of aged, cracked varnish;
• glitter - with sparkles;
• textured - with a rough surface.

Regardless of the type, gel polish must meet a number of requirements in order for the coating to be durable, rich and beautiful. Coatings from different brands differ a lot from each other.Accordingly, each product has its own technology and application features. This does not apply to obscenely cheap options from walk-through shops. It is better to bypass such varnishes - both the budget and the nails will be more whole.

Nail design professionals prefer this particular category of varnishes. A standard bottle of varnish is enough for 15–20 uses, and the average price for it is 1200 rubles. There are cheap options - in the range of 600-900 rubles, there are also more expensive - from 1500 rubles. Basic everyday colors are mid-priced.

Everyone's favorite is American-made CND gel polish. He first appeared on the market and gave the name to all gel polishes and shellacs. Shellacs CND are distinguished by their dense texture, rich palette of colors and high durability. They need to be applied in a thin layer so that the manicure looks natural. It is easy to work with shellac. It is evenly applied with a classic brush and quickly cures in the lamp.

However, this coating has a significant drawback - it is difficult to remove it. Craftsmen use a hard file or special solutions for this. These procedures can hardly be called harmless to the nail plates. It is they, and not wearing varnish for months, that lead to the fact that the nails lose their healthy appearance.

In second place from expensive funds - gel polishes from the OPI company... They have won not only the hearts of masters and clients, but also many awards in the beauty industry. The patented technologies of this company provide excellent results in a short time. The varnish is consumed sparingly, even in one layer the color is saturated, and the coating is dense.

In addition, OPI renews its collection of colors and decorative finishes every year. The most famous product is Axxium OPI... Despite its merits, OPI is not without its drawbacks for some.

In Garden Nail Systems complements the coveted trinity of the best manufacturers. It is noteworthy that this is a Russian company that took one of the first places in the top of the best. The most popular coating of this brand is In Garden So Naturally. It has the required covering power and elasticity. The entire line of In Garden shellacs gives a lasting and beautiful result in the hands of amateurs and pros, and the composition of the product is enriched with caring components. Such a manicure is harmless to nails, but the coating is difficult to remove. To facilitate the removal of gel polish, resourceful nail artists use the base and top of other manufacturers. This does not affect the durability of the varnish, but makes it easier to remove.

Gelish Are products known in the Russian market as Gelish Harmony or Harmony. Among the advantages of the coating, it is worth noting a neutral odor, plasticity, a convenient brush, comfortable application, and a rich decorative palette. "Harmony" lends itself well to drying in a lamp - it does not shrink, spread or swell. It is suitable for fragile and weak nails, providing reliable protection for up to four weeks. It is one of the best gel polish in sock. It retains its shine, texture and integrity, despite household chores and weather conditions.

Varnishes make healthy competition for Harmony Jessica geleration... It is more difficult for a beginner to work with it, and also not all types of manicure work out equally well because of the texture, but "Jessica" has a lot of fans. With high durability, gel polish can be easily removed without damaging the nails. This is helped by a special remover of the same brand. It is so good that many craftsmen purchase it to remove other brands of shellac.

Essie Is the only manufacturer of the listed brands to produce a line of coatings that cure without a lamp. The varnish has a convenient format, a classic rounded brush. It does not bubble, gives noticeable volume on the nails, dries quickly and does not spoil the nails. The palette is divided into basic colors for everyday wear and decorative coatings. Among the disadvantages is the short-term life of the manicure.

Among the coatings that save the budget for beauty purchases, there are also many “trendy brands”. Their cost does not exceed 500 rubles per bottle for 20 coatings, and the result lasts up to 4 weeks. The most popular budget gel polish is Bluesky... This Chinese-made varnish has no complaints from masters and lovers of doing manicure on their own. Such pleasure costs from 100 to 200 rubles in online stores and offline boutiques.

As is often the case, China does not produce an original, but a replica. In particular, Bluesky is a good copy of the American CND in many ways. The coating is less dense and resistant, but lasts up to three weeks. The wide palette of colors is also borrowed from the progenitor of shellacs. Considering the cost of the original and the replica (6-8 times more expensive), the alternative is worthy.

ROXY Nail Collection occupies an intermediate position between budget options and luxury. The products are manufactured by a Russian company. In addition to gels, she produces the entire line of products for working with gel polishes, up to removers for removal. ROXY has quite a few pluses: elastic consistency, dense color and delicate aroma. The product is available in small vials with a standard brush for one stroke application. The coating turns out to be resistant, shining, and can be easily removed by means from a related line. ROXY gel polishes are good by themselves and as a base for complex designs. Rubbing, powder, sparkles and rhinestones fit on them with high quality. You need to work with varnish carefully, it often flows into the cuticle.

Venalisa - this is another gift from beauty manufacturers from China. This tool from the famous online shopping site costs ridiculous money, but it is the best proof that the prejudice against Chinese goods should be abandoned at least from time to time.

In addition to a convenient format and a pleasant price, Venalisa has the following advantages:

• does not require preliminary preparation of the nail plates, but the masters do not recommend applying gel varnishes without a base;
• amenable to correction during application;
• convenient for working on complex designs;
• lasts up to three weeks;
• high-quality brushes - they have an average size and elastic villi, it is convenient to work on nails of different shapes and lengths, the varnish is distributed evenly, without striping;
• dark colors give uniform coverage in one layer, light colors in two;
• dries quickly.
• great as a base for decor.

Of the minuses of the product, it is worth noting a specific pungent smell, the absence of caring components in the composition.

Semilac Is an economical Polish made varnish.

It has three main advantages, namely:

• a huge palette of luxurious shades;
• durability comparable to the best professional tools, because it can withstand up to three weeks with active housework;
• convenient to apply at home.

Important! A nice bonus is a stylish bottle with a laconic design.

There are two disadvantages of the Polish brand gel polish, namely:

• in one layer it lays down in stripes, which increases the consumption of materials;
• it is difficult to get it on the Russian market.

Komilfo Is a Ukrainian brand of the middle price segment. Komilfo products are designed for a wide audience of users - professionals, beginners, DIYers and hobbyists.The brand's products have a standard set of positive characteristics of gel polishes, but they also have their own zest. Varnishes are highly pigmented (dense color in 1-2 layers), they are leveled on nails during drying, so there are no defects and stripes. They can be mixed with each other and with other brands. They also smell good and are sold in convenient matte bottles with a sticker that matches the color of the varnish and information about the composition. Dozens of different shades are hidden in elegant black glass bottles. Komilfo, like Polish varnishes, is difficult to buy in Russia.

Yoko - contrary to the name that evokes thoughts about Asian brands, these are Russian-made products. The main advantage of the brand is that everything you need for a manicure can be purchased for a relatively small amount. Among the products there are one-, two- and three-phase products, decorative varnishes, biogels (no need to cut) and building compounds. The decorative line is the richest in colors. There are monochrome shades, classics for every day, interesting solutions (mirror, "cat glare", with sparkles, magnetic).

IBD is a quality American replica on CND. The brand does not position itself that way, but it is often compared with the leader of the sphere, and he is not much inferior in anything. The product has no disadvantages.

The advantages of IBD products are as follows:

• "Jelly-like" consistency, due to which the varnish does not spread over the nail and the drawing with the use of stamps, rubbing, decorative elements that must be glued to the base perfectly fit;
• fast solidification in the lamp;
• cosmic beauty palette.

One step - This is a one-phase varnish for quick manicure. It is thicker in consistency than Bluesky, but not as dense as good premium varnishes. The advantages of the product are low cost and quick application.

There are more disadvantages, namely:

• dirty colors;
• 1 layer coating does not overlap the native color of the nail plates;
• the smell is pungent and unpleasant;
• durability - 1-2 weeks.

Important! Varnishes of this brand can be used as a base for rubbing in, but you need to get used to it. The base hardens almost immediately after the lamp and the product no longer lies on top.

Yumi Are decorative varnishes of the South Korean brand. As is often the case with Korean cosmetics, it involves multi-stage use, and the composition and tools are thought out to the smallest detail. Yumi varnishes are very comfortable to work with thanks to the elastic brush. The plastic consistency provides perfect coverage in two layers. Very light shades may require three coats, but this is rare. The varnish does not strip, leaves no bald spots and does not run down to the cuticles and rollers. It is convenient both as an independent coating and as a base. Along with this brand, South Korean brands TNL and Haruyama have gained popularity among budget varnishes.

There are a lot of shellac manufacturers, so it is impossible to list all of them in one rating. Sometimes newcomers to the beauty market also produce high-quality goods, therefore, in addition to focusing on the name, you need to focus on the basic characteristics of a good product.

• Quality packaging made of opaque glass. Its volume should not be large, otherwise the gel will lose its properties before it remains on the bottom. Images and text on the bottle must be clear. It is convenient when the color on the bottle cap exactly matches the final coating.
• Elastic brush. It is moderately wide, with a lot of villi. The tip can be straight or slightly rounded. When pressed, the brush should fan out, with a light touch, it should retain its shape. A high-quality brush does not bristle and villi do not fall out.
• Composition. In professional products, in addition to the pigment, there are caring components. This is an optional condition, but so a manicure will definitely not harm your own nails.
• Opacity. If the varnish from the first layer gives a dense color, it will be consumed more slowly, therefore dense varnish is more practical and applied faster. However, due to its density, it dries longer, and it is more difficult to remove. The best option is shellac, which gives the coating of the desired color and density in 1 or 2 layers.

• Colour. Whitish, dirty, desaturated colors should be avoided. On the nails, they look cheap, the manicure quickly loses its fresh look. They are more difficult to use in design and to mix with other shellacs. At the same time, for a high-quality coating, the palette does not necessarily consist of hundreds of colors. The choice may be limited. The main thing is a clean, rich, eye-pleasing color.
• Persistence. This information should be indicated in the instructions. The normal durability of gel polish is 21 days. It can last longer if the nails grow slowly, and the manicure is not subjected to household tests several times a day. With active work with your hands, the gel may not withstand three weeks, but you need to focus on this indicator. Single-phase gels and shellacs that cure without a lamp last less time.
• Easy removal. Shellac itself is harmless to the nail. Careless removal spoils the plate. For example, CND varnishes are difficult to remove. A great experience is required from the master so that he can remove only the coating and not damage the nail plates. Normal gel polish is removed in 15 minutes.

According to these criteria, you can evaluate the varnish, even if it first attracted attention. Knowing the best brands is just the foundation that you need to build on in order to get a professional result. The rating is based on reviews of masters and clients, but it is important to consider that individual characteristics matter. If a friend has CND on her nails perfectly, this does not mean that only expensive products should be considered. Any analogue, luxury or cheap, may not be suitable due to the composition or related products.

Choosing a quality varnish the first time is difficult, but possible. This is easier to do if you take into account the selection criteria used by nail designers.

All shellacs are divided into extensions, decorative coatings (for your nails) and biogels (medicinal compositions that do not need to be removed). To make nails longer, you need a dense, but elastic composition, which will give the desired result in one layer. It is better to choose products to match the nail plate or transparent, because they are universal for decoration. For building, three-phase varnishes are needed, since it is important to protect and align native nails.

Biogels of a therapeutic nature are different: some are removed in a week like a regular varnish, others remain on the nails until the nails "pull out" all the useful substances from them. They become thinner in a film in 7-10 days and are removed without special means. Decorative varnishes are chosen depending on the desired result.

Often, premium cosmetics look like a product that can help you achieve professional results without practice. In fact, it happens, on the contrary, that a tool that is designed for use by a master is too difficult for a beginner to use - it is difficult to calculate the required amount of gel, choose a base, top and tools. It is difficult to keep the drying time in the lamp and apply decor. And all the difficulties lead to the loss of finances.

For beginners who are just starting to take care of their nails at home, high-quality budget funds are suitable. It is advisable to choose single phase gels. Training with their consistency will make it easier to work with expensive brands. For those who already have experience, it will not be difficult to work with any coatings.For professionals, it is better to focus on premium and luxury brands, as clients associate this directly with the level of craftsmanship. In addition, expensive coatings last longer and work better for your reputation.

Curing lamps are of three types: ultraviolet, LED and combination lamps. The packaging of the varnish should indicate which type of lamp is best for drying. You can also find out about this from consultants, in reviews and in additional information.

When the collection of cosmetic products for nails is constantly replenished, it often happens that some of the products remain on the bottom. This amount is no longer enough to cover all the nails, but it's a pity to throw it away. Thrifty and resourceful girls have a question whether it is possible to mix varnishes of different brands. Manufacturers themselves do not support such savings.

Experienced craftsmen, who have already managed to assess the quality, plasticity, pigmentation of various products, neglect these recommendations and get very successful results. At the same time, they mix not only varnishes of different brands, creating new colors, but also combine a budget color coating with a more expensive base and top. Thus, a beautiful, but not very long-lasting color lasts longer due to a high-quality base and finishing layer.

It is worth paying attention to such important nuances:

• it is better to mix basic colors, because the result of such an experiment is easy to predict; for example, if you mix yellow and blue, you get green, and red with the addition of blue gives purple, but experiments with complex colors can be disappointing, because here you need a developed artistic skill and taste;
• to lighten the color, add white;
• you can get a less pigmented shade with a transparent varnish;
• black will never help darken the color, it will get mud;
• do not mix decorative coatings with effects with each other and with basic colors, for example, two shades of "cat's eye" or holographic varnish with matte;
• glossy and matte textures are not friendly with each other, the result of their interaction is unpredictable.

It is convenient to mix varnishes on a small palette, adding a few drops of each color. Then they need to be mixed until smooth with a toothpick. By adding a little more dark or light varnish, you can even out the color to the desired shade. Before applying to nails, the new color must be tested on a test palette.

Gel polishes have made it much easier for girls to take care of their nails, and this is often reflected in the praise of a particular brand. The leading positions are taken by American-made varnishes: CND, Kodi, Jessica, Essie, Gelish. They are persistent, safe, moderately dense, with a beautiful finish. However, some of them are difficult to remove, and Kodi dries nails with regular use. Representatives of Chinese brands deserve positive reviews: Bluesky, Canni, Venalisa. They are loved for their durability, safety, rich palette of colors and good quality at a low cost. For many lovers of manicure, the minus of Chinese products is that they have to wait a long time after ordering.

Make-up bags are also won by Russian manufacturers: In Garden, ROXY, Yoko, RuNail, CosmoLac. They are praised for their attractive format, comfortable brushes, rich palette of colors, malleability and flexibility of varnishes for different designs and color mixing. Negative impressions after using shellacs also occur. At the same time, both luxury and budget cosmetics go to. The claims are that the coating did not last even three days, which is often associated with the individual characteristics of the organism and the violation of the technology for working with shellacs.

How to choose a gel polish according to its composition - see the video below.