Manicure with coated nails

Manicure is a must-have for any woman's image. It helps to create a sense of completeness and neatness. It is not for nothing that men first of all pay attention to women's hands. By their condition, one can determine how a woman treats herself, how much she loves herself and takes care of herself. A manicure should be not only neat, but also fashionable and harmonious. It will help to create various types of coatings: from giving shine and color to medicinal.

Manicure is divided into several types: edged, non-edged and hardware. The first type is often done at home. It consists in the fact that the nail is trimmed with scissors and filed, and the cuticle, after steaming, is also processed with scissors or nippers. The disadvantage of this method is the potential for injury and injury. It is not worth doing it in the salon, as you can get an infection or serious illness from poorly processed instruments.

Recently, unedged (it is also called "European") manicure has been very popular. It is done with a nail file, which straightens the nails and gives them the desired shape and length. In this case, the cuticle is softened with a special tool and simply pushed back with an orange stick. This type is suitable for those who do not have a very pronounced cuticle and are not allergic to the chemicals in the softener.

Hardware manicure is considered the most modern, high-quality and safe way to care for your hands. It is done in beauty salons using special technical devices - manicure machines.

For a standard manicure, which includes nail care, shaping, bathing, applying special nourishing and protective agents, a simple nail polish (or shellac) takes about an hour. Performing more complex design techniques on nails (building, working with a gel, creating a variety of patterns) may require even more time (depending on the idea of ​​the nail designer).

All types of nail coatings are divided into hygienic and decorative. The first varnishes were invented about a hundred years ago. Even the highest quality and most expensive of them had low stability (no more than 3 days). Modern technologies make it possible to create various materials based on gel, acrylic, shellac.

Hygienic and medicinal coatings are a kind of "smart" enamel. They are applied like a regular varnish and set. As a rule, they are made colorless, although recently there have been options with a neutral pigment, for example, peach and pink. Such coatings saturate the nail plate with vitamins, give it strength and thicken it, level the surface of the nail, protect it from chips and cracks. Smart enamel can be used as a base for varnish.

A protective coating is used to create any type of manicure. It is applied in one transparent thin layer under the main color and dried thoroughly. The diamond coating gives the nails the strength of this gem, prepares them for further decorative coating, and evens out the structure of the nail. In addition, it protects the nail plate from staining and the penetration of harmful chemicals from gels or varnishes into it.

An obligatory stage of any manicure with a decorative coating is the protection of the top layer of varnish from mechanical and temperature influences. So the manicure will last for a long time without losing its color. And the pieces of the coating will not chip and fly off. A very popular diamond remedy lately, it gives your nails an amazing shine. Nails always look fresh and shiny. In addition, the topcoat allows the varnish to dry faster.

Varnish has been in vogue for a long time, but it has its drawbacks. To everyone's delight, nail polish manufacturers have created a long-lasting coating - shellac. The new tool lasts 2-4 weeks on the nails (if you do everything correctly and follow the application technology). There are different types of coatings: gel polish, acrylic, as well as permanent manicure. Permanent staining gives the longest lasting result. Its downside is that you won't be able to remove it yourself at home. But the effect is very good. Nails in this coating look very elegant and natural. It protects and strengthens the nail plate. In addition, you can use any decorative varnish on top of it or create a design.

The decorative coating assumes different options for painting. It can be a chameleon varnish with shades of color changing at different angles, or bright shellac, as well as shiny glitter or shimmer particles with a metallic effect. More recently, they came up with a special thermal coating that changes color depending on the ambient temperature. So, in the cold, it becomes lighter, and when it is in a warm room, it changes its tone to a more saturated one.

Certain types of coatings are capable of creating distinctive decorative visual effects. These include "craquelure" and "cat's eye" varnishes. The first imitates the patina, that is, the coating on antique furniture and paintings, as well as paint that seems to be cracked from time to time. In this case, the upper layer cracks, and the color of the lower substrate appears from under it.For this type of manicure, as a rule, they choose black or chocolate color paired with gold or copper.

Gel polish "cat's eye" imitates the visual volume and play of the very beautiful gemstone of the same name. This effect is created thanks to the magnet and micro-particles of metal, which are contained in the varnish and are collected in one place on the coating under the influence of a magnet. Craftsmen usually make a classic shape in the form of a narrow pupil of a cat, although in new collections there are options for a variety of shapes.

The unconventional type of varnish that we are already accustomed to is a quick-drying hard varnish. A coating that dries in one minute is a real godsend for women who cannot sit for half an hour and wait. Hard varnish is nothing more than a film coating that softens under the influence of temperature and is applied to the surface of the nail. In addition, to create a bright design, stickers are used on the entire area of ​​the nail plate.

Professional craftsmen recommend choosing a trusted manufacturer. This can be done through trial and experiment. Reviews and advice of friends who have tried this or that varnish will also help. Although there may not be the same opinions here, because different coatings are suitable for performing a manicure in their own technique.

Loved by many a line of varnishes. The main advantage is the value for money. The manufacturer produces both regular varnishes and budget gel varnishes and coatings with various visual effects (chameleon). They have a very large selection of colors, and the palette always hits trends. And the miniature packaging itself looks very attractive. The coating is quite dense, one layer is enough. It is easy to apply, leaving no gaps or streaks. There is also a very convenient brush that allows you to apply varnish to the nail in just one movement. The disadvantages include low durability.

Varnishes from the middle price category in bottles of the usual volume. The colors are very juicy and trendy. This is a long-lasting varnish that will last a week on nails without chips or cracks (even with an active lifestyle). It dries quickly and works well with its fine, soft brush. To get the right effect, you need to do everything as the manufacturer writes. The varnish is applied to degreased nails without a transparent base (immediately onto a clean nail plate). We need two thin layers. To obtain a beautiful and long-lasting manicure, you will need a top coat of the same company - it will hide all the reliefs and irregularities, and also add shine to the varnish.

This is a professional series that doesn't come cheap, but it really works. The product is persistent, visually attractive, without a strong unpleasant odor. It improves the health and appearance of damaged nail plates. This is a kind of "2 in 1" remedy: a beautiful and high-quality coating plus a healing effect for injured nail plates.

The Canadian manufacturer has created a fashionable collection of varnishes with popular shades (from the most delicate to juicy). Refers to the professional series. They love him for his high stamina. The glossy shine of the coating lasts 3-4 weeks. In addition, gel polish does not dry out the nail plate. It has excellent covering properties - even minor irregularities and defects on the surface of the nail become invisible. It is best to apply this coating in two thin coats. There are many options both in the classic palette and with different effects. The manufacturer recommends using a primer, base and top of his company for the best quality and durability of the manicure.

Covering your nails correctly is a whole science. It depends on how high-quality and neat your manicure will be, how long the coating will last. Here are some basic tips for getting the right coatings on your nails:

• try to apply any coating in a thin layer;
• each layer is dried separately until completely dry: about 15-20 minutes - in air, 3 minutes - under a UV lamp and a minute - under an LED lamp;
• the next layer is applied only after the previous one has dried;
• the coating should be applied to a degreased surface, and at the end it is necessary to remove the sticky layer from the top coating;
• base transparent varnish is required when performing any type of manicure - it protects the nail plate and prolongs the life of the decorative coating (exceptions are “2 in 1” and “3 in 1” varnishes, as well as those products where the manufacturer recommends their use without a base);
• the top carefully covers the entire pattern on the nails (especially carefully - the side parts and ends at the tips of the nails).

According to professional manicure specialists, it is worth using products from one manufacturer. This makes the work result more predictable. Although some substances can be replaced with improvised means. For example, the masters themselves often use regular alcohol as a cleaner.

Newcomers leave generally positive reviews about the materials of the new generation. So, many people now prefer gel polish to ordinary varnish. It costs a little more, but saves a significant amount of time to create a manicure. A long-lasting coating lasts 3-4 weeks, while most varnishes have to be renewed after 3-4 days.

It is also worth using additional hygienic and medical coatings. They help to make brittle nails more durable, nourish and protect the nail plate.

For information on how to do hardware manicure without using cutting tools, see the next video.