What is the difference between gel varnish and shellac?

Nails are a very inconstant attribute of a female appearance. Only yesterday they could shine with fresh manicure, but today they have treacherously shown broken pieces of varnish. This problem is the prerogative of classic nail polishes. The solution, however, exists and is successfully applied by millions of women. Numerous bottles of nail coverings are actively moving to dressing tables from beauty salons, and each girl looking after herself should know the difference between shellac gel varnish and what each of them represents.

Gel Polish and Shellac are specially developed plastic composition for nails. Categorized instant. This coating is applied to the nails as a standard varnish, however, drying is performed using UV lamps. The main advantages of both types can be considered long service life - on average, within two weeks.

You can persistently not believe, but in reality, not every manicurist will be able to answer with accuracy what the differences between shellac and gel varnish are. And guilty here can be considered resourceful marketers trying to betray one after another.

So let's start with a little story. Not so long ago, namely in 2010, the company CND created a sensation in the manicure industry, creating the first Shellac Brand Day. In composition, it resembled gel polish, but the consistency, structure, and method of application still had differences. So, shellac is the only gel polish that can cover nails without primer or, in other words, the fluid responsible for adhesion of the nail with the coating.

The lack of a cutting procedure is one of the main differences between gel varnish and Shellac.. The second difference with shellac is its tools and equipment for a perfect manicure from CND. Here you can find a series of bases, tops and tools. Gel lacquers do not possess such diversity, and therefore require an additional search for the necessary attributes. Third, as cosmetologists say, there is no lighter long term coating removal than Shellac.

So why are Shellac increasingly confused with gel polish? Marketers deliberately give the name of the standard Shellac gel lacquer, thereby bribing inexperienced cosmetologists and ordinary people. The truth remains unchanged and confidently declares that shellac is a gel polish, but not every gel polish can have the proud name Shellac. The rest of the coatings are similar, easy to apply and dry with an ultraviolet lamp.

Each type of nail coating has a number of advantages and specific features. For example, for a good manicure will not be enough to buy one gel Polish. Here you will need and degreaser, base, primer. Shellac does not require this, however, and in the arsenal for its application a lot of improvised means, which can be found in a set to a rich shade.

Also worth noting is the application technique. It is not easy for a newcomer to cope with it, despite its apparent simplicity. The uniformity of the layer, its uniform thickness over the entire surface of the plate, proper drying in the lamp - These are just some of the features that will be encountered. Skill will be a key factor in matters which gel coating lasts longer and which one is stronger.At the same time, the average period of one or another is from two to three weeks, the specialists do not provide for differentiation by type.

Creative nail designbut abbreviated CND – The main and main producer of shellac. Innovative company was no coincidence, because it led Stewart Nordstrom. By the way, he began his career with the work of a dentist with an interest in experiments. So, at the reception, one patient expressed the opinion about the similarity of tooth powder and liquid with smell in the manufacture of porcelain nails. A simple association sunk into the soul of Stuart, the result of which he produced the Solar Nail monomer to strengthen and flexibility of the nails. Then there were acid-free acrylics, lotions and creams for the care of nail plates and, of course, shellac.

However, it's time to talk about the products. Its color palette is versatile from natural tones, such as "Bare Chemise"up to saturated "Bicycle Yellow". The bottles are 7.5 ml containers with a standard brush for classic varnish. The price segment starts with 900 rubles, however, there is a pleasant surprise. CND Today it is produced both in America and in China. The products of the last manufacturing country do not differ from the American ones in quality, the price is more democratic and affordable.

Departing from the first mover and undoubted leader in gel polishes, I would like to mention more low-end brands. Gel Formula by Bridgette Botier - line of gel coatings, raw materials for which are produced in France, and the manufacture itself is carried out in Russia. A feature of the brand is its focus on the care of the nail plates. Cosmetics include nourishing oils, amino acids and various complexes, enriching nails.

Gel Formula from Bridget Bobet stands out and method of coating. Thanks to the unique technology, the product can be applied without a base, top, or drying under a UV lamp. The duration of such coverage is determined by the manufacturer for a period of 6 days. For a more stable result, the above procedures are required. The cost of Gel Formula ranges around 200 rubles.

It should be noted, and brands that deserve an impeccable reputation for quality tools. Among them:

• Shellac Bluesky;
• PNB Gel Polish.

Mark Bluesky with production in China offers a wide color palette of tones, as well as tops and base. Brand products are proudly named Shellac.

Company Polish also known worldwide, its products are actively used in beauty salons. In the composition you can find only the gel, which provides a special resistance and durability of the manicure.

In addition to a perfectly smooth manicure, with the help of gel coatings you can get bright and original designs. To get the effect of salon manicure, it is enough to purchase several tones of gel polish, glitter, rhinestones, stickers, a thin brush for drawings, transfer foil for a manicure.

Start the same design should be with the correct and fashionable shape of the nail today. Oval and almond shapes are the trend of 2017. Their length remains close to natural, namely from 2 to 5 mm from the free edge.

The color palette today is also closer to naturalness.In high esteem this season deep and pastel colors with a special nobility. Drawings are possible any, for example, trendy animal print.

The traditional design is considered monochrome. It is not necessary to use one tone on all nails. Coloring the middle and ring fingers in a contrasting shade to the main one is a tradition that has become almost a classic of modern manicure. To add a manicure can a few rhinestones, located on one or two nails.

Popular today and moon design, namely a manicure with the definition of the hole and dyeing it in a contrasting color. The hole at the same time can be anywhere on the nail surface. Design remains consistently in demand. service jacket. If desired, it is additionally decorated with rhinestones and interesting drawings, giving the manicure festivity.

Awesome is the design Ombre with a smooth transition of colors from delicate to rich tone. Announced the design "Golden cast", allowing you to create unique patterns using translated foil.

The tones of gel and shellac include more than 600 names from firms that have long been in the market and have earned a good reputation. For example, the Chinese manufacturer Bluesky distinguishes tones not only in shades, but also in density. But first things first. Sometimes a beautiful deep color is not enough for the fastidious soul of a fashionista. That's when a variety of effects come to the rescue. One of the most popular can be considered "Cat's eye". Such a magnetic shellac allows you to create a highlight gliding along the surface of the nail.

In the wake of today's popularity and palette thermo varnishescombining several shades. The fact is that the coating reacts to temperature. White and pink, indigo and fuchsia are combined in one bottle and allow you to change manicure several times a day. Agree, for women of fashion is a significant advantage. In addition, the palette differs in density consistency. Some tones applied in two layers have an extraordinary depth and fullness of coloring. Other shades, on the contrary, are translucent and are perfect for daily manicure and gentle jacket.

Tones can be like matte so and pearlescent. Pearl at the same time has a saturation and looks stylish and bright. In addition to microspring, are used and holographic sparkles, indispensable for a festive marigold cover. Perhaps in the palette of gel polishes a combination of several shades, skillfully turning into each other. Blue with silver tint, beige with emerald flare - all this is an innovative reality in gel coatings.

Gel polish and shellac are able to become the best assistants in creating a manicure house worthy of a beauty salon. To achieve the goal, it is sufficient to strictly follow the steps of coating:

• The first step should be to bring the nail plate in order. Ripping, the desired shape and sober assessment of the condition of the nails is the key to a successful manicure. So, if your nails are thin and prone to brittleness, the best solution would be to choose a trendy short length this season.
• The further effect of gel varnish and shellac is different. So, with a gel coating, you need to remove the buff from the nails, degrease and apply a primer. Before applying shellac, all you need to do is use a bond for degreasing.
• Further actions coincide and nails are covered with a base. In relation to shellac base is not difficult to acquire, because it already exists in the line of tools. The base coat is applied in a thin layer and dried for several seconds using a UV lamp. This stage will require a high-quality professional brush.Covering the base means not allowing your hands to touch the nails, otherwise they may become dirty and permanently damage the future manicure.
• After this comes the turn of the saturated pitch. The number of layers may vary, but an important criterion is the drying of each of them with a UV lamp.
• On this manicure can go into the final stage, and may continue the imposition of the design in the form of rhinestones, stickers or drawings. Regardless of the type of decoration, the top is applied on them and thoroughly dried for no more than three minutes. The top has a sticky layer, so after drying it is important to wipe the nails with a special cloth moistened with a degreaser.
• The last stage - drawing on the cuticle nourishing oilto prevent burrs after exposure to delicate skin areas.

All the secrets of the correct coating gel varnish will reveal in the next video.

Reviews of gel products are replete with joyful and negative emotions. Positive opinions, it is worth noting, yet much more.

So, satisfied owners of a luxurious manicure are mostly selected only by proven brands. CND, Bluesky fail only in extremely rare, and sometimes frankly subjective cases. Users note their brightness and variety. In this field, the favorite is the Chinese brand Bluesky, because to list all of its palettes, it will take a lot of time.

Marigolds after using these funds feel great and even after removal have quite a decent look. However, the removal of the gel coating is a separate topic, because for many it becomes the reason for the rejection of such a manicure. However, as experienced beauties assure, special means for removing or going to the salon for this procedure reduce this problem to zero. In addition, the CND brand has in its arsenal a miracle remedy with cucumber extract that can not only remove the old layer, but also moisten the nail plate.

As experienced girls say, a good shellac and gel polish can not cost less than 500-600 rubles. Save in this case is not worth it, because weighty reviews with a negative to fakes a huge amount. Untreated methacrylate is the main harmful ingredient of cheap Chinese fakes, which can cause the strongest allergies and make the use of any gel impossible forever. Dejected ladies with anguish demonstrate itchy and flaky fingers in the cracks and are actively struggling with such consequences of covering the nails.

However, cheap brands do not always cause such disastrous results. For example, some of them just begin to crack after a week of use at the most inopportune moment. Girls who fall into this situation, strongly recommend not to tear off the coating, and use foil and a means to remove the usual or gel polish.

Departing from the sad, it is worth noting a large number of advantages of such a manicure. So, women artisans who perform the procedure at home say that it is very convenient to apply the gel varnish, because it does not spread and lays down in an absolutely even and smooth layer. Satisfied with women and color saturation, impossible for the classic varnish.

Ladies admit that starting a set of quality tools is expensive. Three harmonious tones, degreaser, base, top and UV lamp cost an average of 7,000 rubles.But this in no way stops the fair sex, because each product pays for itself and gives pleasant emotions from use, which, you see, are priceless.

Among the colors of women noted the effects of "cat's eye", "metallic" and "mirror". Each of them looks equally worthy of both short and long nails. The ideal shade for each his own.

Gel polish and shellac have found their audience, ladies everywhere are in love with this unique composition for the beauty of nails. Compliance with the stages of painting, the choice of quality tools and the proportion of patience - this is the key to a pleasant and productive procedure. This bottle deserves a place on the dressing table of ladies who care for themselves and value their time.