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Gel manicure is the process of painting the gel and then drying it in a dryer using UV light to dry the color. Gel polish will dry immediately don’t need to wait to dry or blow air like other paints and gel colors are more durable than general nail polishes. On average about 2-3 weeks will be more shiny and more beautiful than normal colors. The gel color is even more clean with a soft cloth or alcohol the shinier but most importantly, gel colors cannot be washed with ordinary nail polish removers, but specific gel remover must be used. And most importantly, gel paint reduces frustrating problems from ordinary nail polish such as slow drying, not shiny, easy to break and not durable all gone.
How are gel colors different from normal colors?
Gel paint is a new evolution. A simple color or nail polish is a common color that is applied to create a pop of color on the nails there will be a difference in the quality and ingredients contained in those colors. If it is a cheap paint with no quality, there may be toxins that fall on the nail surface and can enter the body as well. As for the quality and standard paints such as gel paints that are currently free of carcinogenic substances as imported brand paints. These colors are more durable and shinier than cheap paints and a color that is guaranteed to be a non-toxic paint and safe for mother and child, Therefore the price is quite higher than the ordinary color. Nowadays, gel colors are quite popular because there is no need to be careful with color smears. After painting you can do other activities immediately. because the gel is completely dry. The color will stay on the nails without peeling for at least 2 weeks and removing the paint is not difficult, just wrap the gel color solution, it will come off easily.
Procedure for applying gel nail polish
- Prepare the face of the nail by wiping the nails clean then push the edge of the nail in slightly.
- File the nail face lightly over the entire nail.
- Apply gel for foundation (base coat gel) and into the gel dryer for about 30 minutes.
- Paint the desired gel applies a thin layer of the first round into the gel dryer for about 30 seconds.
- Paint the desired gel second round, into the gel dryer for about 30 seconds.
- Apply gel paint for Top Coat Gel to the gel dryer for about 60 seconds.
- Wipe clean with alcohol.
Pros and cons of gel and normal colors
Gel paints and regular paints have their pros and cons, it also depends on the lifestyle of the customer that they like the design, so choosing paint has different advantages and disadvantages.
Disadvantages of ordinary colors
- Slow drying, normal color nail polish, it is necessary to allow 30- 1 hour for nails to dry because it uses a fan to blow
- Shine just for a while, after applying, picking up things must be more careful because the nail color can be dull or scratched.
- Not durable because it hasn't been dried with dryer just use a blow dryer or let it dry so there is easy the paint will fade.
- Strong smell, for normal color some brands it has a rather strong smell.
- Some brands of ordinary paints do not have a free color guarantee.
Plain color advantages.
- Easy to wash off. You can use general nail polish remover to rub it. Don't waste time for wrapping.
- Cheap price. The price is not as high as gel nail polish.
- Can buy and apply the color by yourself because there is no need for drying equipment.
Gel color advantages
- Fresh, beautiful, shiny color, just use cotton wool soaked in alcohol you can create shiny nails like new at any time.
- Strong gel nail color and not easy to break, color is durable.
- Reduce the process of waiting for the paint to dry because it use of UV light in drying, after finished drying can be picked up thing immediately.
- There are many beautiful colors for choose.
- It doesn't take long time to do. Don't waste the time waiting for the paint to dry because using a drying machine.
- Can do a variety of nail art work.
Disadvantages of gel paint
- The price of each gel painting is quite high when compared to normal paint.
- Equipment used to paint gel will be expensive such as a dryer, imported gel paint color.
- for gel painting, if the technician is inexperienced, it may cause the paint to be wavy.
- Nail polish remover used to remove gel polish must get quality If the item is of poor quality, it can cause yellow nails and fungal infections.
- Steps to clean the gel color must have a nail file or use a grinder. Cut off the color on the face of the nail If the filing or grinding is not good may cause brittle the nails easily.
How to do gel nails safely
- Resting the nails for self-repair at least 1-3 months or do normal colored nails alternating with gel nails.
- Resting long nails, In the case of thin or brittle nails It is recommended to rest the nails for at least 3 months, preferably for 6 months because nails take about 6 months from root to tip.
- Always apply cream or oil to nourish nails regularly, so that the nails can be rejuvenated every time after washing your hands or nail care products such as Cuccio Oil, CND RescueRx, Daily Keratin, these products are great for resting and restoring nails.
- Gel manicures can cause skin cancer because some shop gel nail dryers use non-standard dryers, if we get too much concentrated amount of it and continuous in to do the nails for a long time it causes skin cancer itself. Should to choose and look for a shop that uses quality dryers. There is a guarantee that it does not hurt the skin.
Tips after gel manicure
1. Do not remove the gel nails
Do not remove the gel nails yourself, for remove gel nails must do it the right way. Removing it yourself may cause the nail surface to be pulled along with the stickiness of the nail itself. That results in the nail face is thin and weak. It is recommended to go to the shop to wash or do it yourself to soak a cotton ball in nail remover solution and wrap it up. Gel nails can be easily and safely removed.
2. Do not use products that are of poor quality
should choose products and colors with standard quality to prevent harmful chemicals from gel nails seep into the nail that will be the accumulation of substances there and result in long term. Including preventing weak nails from filing in front of the nails as well.
3. Do not forget to always nourish your nails
After painting your nails, you must always take care of your nails to be beautiful and healthy by applying nourishing cream for hands and nails to keep the nails moist and not dry, it can be used nourishing oil. Oil is recommended with a natural fragrance to more freshness the brand that the shop recommends is the brand Cuccio Oil, can helps nourish nails and has a variety of scents to choose from.
