Why does gel polish on nails crack and what to do about it?

The manicure that adorns women's fingers today is different from the covering of the nail, which was created 20-30 years ago. A big difference can be seen in the color palette, the type of manicure, and the technology of its application.

Gel polish remains the most popular among women. This composition differs from others in its high resistance. Manufacturers say that it can last for about one month. Unfortunately, this is not always the case.

Possessing a mass of positive characteristics, the gel coating does not always last long, the gel polish cracks on the nails. Professionals divide the reasons for this phenomenon into several groups.

• First of all, this concerns the work of the master: when creating a manicure, the technological process was disrupted.
• The reasons may be the poor quality of the material, the use of a bad tool, the use of an expired varnish, as well as bases and tops from different manufacturers.
• The persistence depends on the quality of the products. According to experts, it is better to use products with natural ingredients. "Two in one" is much worse than individual products.
• The surface of the nail has undergone an unprofessional treatment, resulting in a cracked nail polish. Together with the cuticle, a thin skin must be removed. If the master ignored this rule, reliable adhesion of the gel to the nail plate will never occur. After a week, the gel polish will begin to flake off.

• The manicure was applied to a wet finish. The nails may have been poorly dried. According to the technology, each layer of the applied varnish must be dried well.If the UV lamp is of low power, the drying time is simply increased.
• The degreasing of the nail plate was done incorrectly: a special spray was applied immediately to the surface without the use of napkins or cotton pads. Degreasing can be carried out with any liquid that removes the varnish, which includes acetone.
• If the nail has undergone poor sanding, the surface will not be perfectly smooth, which is important for applying a manicure.
• There is no varnish at the ends. The dry layer may have got dust. To prevent this from happening, the foreman's workplace must always be clean, unnecessary items must be removed.
• The base coat applied was found to be very thick. Colors and top were chosen incorrectly.

Cracks can occur due to the fault of the owner of the manicure. Many women believe that gel polish has such a high strength that no external factors are simply not able to negatively affect the nails covered with it. However, this opinion can be considered a deep error. There are several reasons for cracking.

The most common are:

• heat;
• high humidity.

These factors contribute to the rapid destruction of the gel coating. After visiting the sauna, the manicure begins to crack: the varnish is simply not able to withstand the high temperature. Constant washing of hands in hot water has a similar effect on the varnished coating. The nail coating does not like minus temperatures very much. In cold weather, the manicure begins to deteriorate. Therefore, in winter, hands should be well wrapped so that the gel does not peel off. Subzero temperatures will cause cracks, a decrease in the brightness and shine of the nail.

The applied gel layer does not have this flexibility, it just cracks at the edges. This problem is constantly faced by women with soft or very flexible nails.

When doing housework, the hands of the hostess often interact with various chemicals, household chemicals, which actively affect the manicure, destroying the coating. In order for the manicure to decorate the fingers longer, all work must be carried out with gloves.

This applies to the day of application of the coating, the time of wearing it. Negative processes that take place in a woman's body sometimes cause the destruction of the gel coating. It begins to crack, the varnish peels off.

The list of such factors includes:

• inflammation;
• breastfeeding;
• stress;
• menopause;
• gastrointestinal diseases;
• heart disease;
• taking antibiotics.

The gel coat often begins to crack due to infectious diseases.

Masters advise not to do this manicure for women with hormonal imbalance. The menstrual period also has a negative effect on manicure. Brittle nails are often the reason for the fragility of the coating. Sometimes this phenomenon is associated with the individual characteristics of the organism. Sometimes the reason for the fragility of nails is the constant cutting of the gel.

A pregnant woman's nails grow much faster. Therefore, the varnish begins to crack.

The body perceives the gel coating as a foreign element, it rejects it, which is expressed by the loss of the beautiful appearance of the applied manicure.

It is also worth waiting six months after the baby is born. Hormonal imbalance causes a strong reaction to chemical elements in a new mother. A pungent odor can cause weakness, nausea, and severe headache.

When the crack begins to grow along the nail, urgent treatment is required. The plate gradually grows, the crack increases. It expands, spreads to the sides. This can injure the soft tissues, getting various infections into the nail.

The simplest way to remove such a crack is to use a biological gel or special fiber tape. These substances reliably hold the structure of the nail, they fix it, preventing the plate from diverging in different directions. Biogel is considered to be a reliable protection of the nail plate; it helps to quickly restore injured tissue.

The crack in the nail can be closed with acrylic. It is highly durable and reliable. It is often used to combat cracks.

When a crack has formed in the middle, the repair can be done with a gel polish. It is applied to the crack after preparatory operations. First, the nail is carefully filed, then the nail is polished. A crack in the middle is not considered a big problem. It is easily repaired, but it requires proper attention.

There are several known methods for eliminating cracked manicure at home. To do this, you need to perform several technological operations:

• the damaged area is sanded with a nail file;
• so that the surface of the nail is even and smooth, it is polished with a buff;
• then the surface of the nail is covered with glue;
• a paper napkin is applied to a well-dried surface (silk fabric is allowed), then everything is again covered with an adhesive;
• the repaired nail is polished with a buff.

The above technology will stop the crack, it will not allow it to creep. But it won't last long, so it's worth considering a visit to a nail salon.

If, after repairing one nail, you have problems with others, or if you have to visit a beauty salon often, you should consult a dermatologist. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive examination, as a result of which he will be able to determine the disease and prescribe the appropriate treatment. By following the doctor's recommendations, you can return your nails to their former shine and beauty.

More information about the causes of cracks in the varnish coating in the video below.