What is included in the lamp gel polish kit and how to choose it?

Many young ladies who want to become nail masters prefer to place an order and buy starter kits for applying gel manicure, instead of purchasing all the necessary tools separately. And this is not surprising, because often the basic set contains all the elements you need to get started. In addition, the purchase of a set of tools will cost much less than buying all the necessary elements separately.

In the process of work, you can always additionally purchase the missing component for applying gel polish.

Let's consider what components the basic set for such works consists of, what to look for when choosing it.

Depending on whether the person who purchases a set for applying gel polish is a beginner or already has some experience in this area, you can purchase two types of a set: starting and basic. Their equipment has several differences.

Several items are included in the starter kit.

• Lamp for drying gel polish - depending on the power of such a device, it will be necessary to purchase gel polishes. This device also significantly affects the speed of the manicure, since the time taken to dry the gel coat can vary.
• Basic coverage - acts as the first layer, ensuring the reliability of the manicure.
• Finishing coat - it is also called a top tool. The use of this tool allows you to apply a final layer that will protect the gel coating from mechanical damage. In addition, it gives either a glossy shine or creates a matte effect.

• Sticky Layer Remover - applied in order to remove the tacky layer when the gel polish coating is complete and all the applied layers are dry.
• Gel polish (2 or 3 options) - of course, the starting amount present in the kit will be enough only at the first stage. In the future, you will have to purchase gel polishes separately in order to expand the color palette and diversify the manicure.

The complete set of the basic set for gel polish is wider.

• UV lamp for drying gel polish.
• Gel polish - 1-3 colors. Often there is a white and beige shade in the package so that the master can do a French manicure, and a third shade to choose from.
• Basic coverage.
• Top coverage.
• Means for removing sticky surfaces.
• Means for removing the gel polish itself - used when correcting manicure.
• File - it can differ in varying degrees of abrasiveness.

• Buff - used to give a slight roughness to the nail plate. Thanks to this, the adhesion of the gel polish to the surface of the marigold is improved, and the applied decorative coating lasts longer, maintaining its ideal appearance.
• Dust Brush - This is required when correcting and removing the old decorative coating. Using this brush, you can remove not only dust, but also small particles of varnish that will interfere with the process of manicure.
• Lint-free napkins are used to prevent lint from remaining on the surface of the marigold.
• Orange sticks are used to move the cuticle and create a neat manicure. A pointed nose is located on one side of such a device, and a slightly beveled flat surface on the other.

Let's take a closer look at the ranking of the best manicure kits from various brands.

It is one of the most famous brands for gel manicure. It offers various options for basic kits.

1. Accessible - perfect for home use. Clips are not included, but they can be easily replaced with cling foil. The structure contains a lamp with a low power - 9 watts, and inexpensive options for a degreaser and remover. In addition, base, top and color gel polish are included, as well as an acid-free primer.
2. Optimal - in addition to the basic configuration, it includes lint-free napkins, orange sticks and clips. There is a more powerful UV lamp (36 watts).
3. Professional - can be used not only at home, but also in beauty salons. High quality degreaser and remover are included. In addition, their volume has been increased.
4. Professional plus - it contains, among other things, a degreaser and a means for erasing the sticky layer.
5. Suite - includes additional preparations for the care of the cuticle (softener and oil). The main advantage of this kit is the presence of a hybrid lamp.

Refers to the American brand of manicure sets.

The starter kit includes the following items:

• ultraviolet lamp - its power is 36 watts;
• Furman is a triple action product that allows you to degrease, dehydrate and remove the sticky layer;
• acid-free primer;
• base;
• gel polish of the same color - its volume is 6 milliliters;
• a means to remove the gel coating;
• lint-free napkins;
• orange sticks;
• nail file from the Kodi trademark;
• dust brush;
• separating elements for pedicure.

The name of such a set is responsible for itself, since it contains the maximum number of necessary components for the implementation of a gel polish-based manicure.

The complete set of such a basic set includes:

• UV lamp for drying gel and gel polish;
• base and fixer for gel polish (complex product 2 in 1) - its volume is 12 milliliters;
• acid-free primer;
• a drug to remove the sticky layer;
• means for removing gel polish or biogel - its volume is 150 milliliters;
• one color gel polish from the Naomi trademark - you can choose it at your discretion;
• buff;
• orange sticks - their number is 5 pieces;
• lint-free napkins;
• foil for removing the gel coating.

When buying a set for a manicure, you need to follow certain recommendations and tips. Indeed, for novice nail masters, it can be difficult to make the right choice.

When purchasing a starter kit, you need to pay special attention to the lamp, since the result of the work done will depend on the quality of this device, whether its power is enough to dry all layers of gel polish, as well as other means.

There are three types of gel curing lamps.

1. LED - differs in the speed of drying of the coating, but not all materials dries well.
2. UV lamps - are characterized by a longer time required to dry the applied layer of gel polish. But they can dry equally well all the materials used in the process of creating a manicure.
3. Hybrid - are often used in professional beauty salons. Such a device has incorporated the positive features of LED and UV lamps. They are rarely found in a basic set for manicure. If a hybrid lamp is still included in the basic package, then such a set will cost much more than a similar option, but with a simpler model of a lamp for drying nails.

When choosing a set for creating a manicure, be sure to pay attention that a base, a top and a preparation for erasing the sticky layer are included in its package, since these are fundamental elements. In the absence of one of the components, it will not work to make a successful manicure.

For novice nail masters, it is recommended to purchase a base and top coat from one manufacturer. This will ensure excellent adhesion to the nail plate and minimize the risk that some components will not be able to interact with each other, and their rejection will be observed. Of course, many manufacturers produce products that can be combined with other brands, but at first it is better not to risk it.

Since the condition of your nails will depend on this cosmetic preparation when you remove the gel coating.

Despite the fact that the primer is not always included in the package of basic sets, take care of purchasing it, if, of course, you want the created manicure to last as long as possible and "not tear" ahead of time.

When purchasing gel polish directly, pay attention to its consistency, it should not be very dense, but this product should not spread over the surface of the nail plate. The brush should be comfortable. See that its shape does not resemble an oval, but is slightly cut off at the bottom. The optimal volume of one bottle of gel polish is 7.3 milliliters. This amount will be enough for you for a long time.

Many nail masters prefer to purchase a nail cutter instead of the usual nail file, since this device significantly speeds up the process of removing the decorative coating from the nail plate.

Many masters, preferring to purchase a basic set for applying gel polish, leave positive feedback about it. The girls love that in one order, you can purchase all the necessary components for starting a professional activity and applying a gel coating at home.

Some young ladies do not like that the volume of the top, base or primer is rather limited and ends quickly.But such small bottles allow you to try and evaluate the product in action. If it doesn't fit, you can easily replace it. And if, on the contrary, you like the effect created, then you can additionally purchase a larger volume product.

Some users also refer to the disadvantages of the basic set as a limited number of color gel varnishes. In contrast to this, many nail masters, even with little experience, claim that they prefer to create their own palette, focusing on the wishes and preferences of clients.

A video review of the starter kit for applying gel polish with a lamp, see below.