Pedicure gel polish

Pedicure gel varnish is becoming increasingly popular among the fair sex, primarily because the nail polish lasts a long time on the nails (2-4 weeks) and during this time strengthens the nail plate. It is also easy to make at home, only for this you need to have a number of necessary tools and possess certain skills.

The main feature of gel polish is its durability: lacquer lasts from two to four weeks. This varnish strengthens the nails, protecting the nail plate from external exposure. In gel polish there are no harmful components, such as formaldehyde, which is often found in ordinary nail polishes. Gel polish does not have a pungent odor characteristic of ordinary varnishes.

Disadvantages:

• Gel Polish can not air dry. Its polymerization requires an ultraviolet lamp, under the influence of which the gel polish hardens.
• To apply the lacquer, it is necessary to polish the nail plate, because of what it becomes thinner.
• The gel can cause a burning sensation when it dries in the lamp. This is due to the chemical reaction that occurs under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
• Removing the gel for nails can be not only long and difficult, but also dangerous for the nails.

Stylists offer trendy pedicure in 2017, based on a variety of styles. Therefore, the female half of humanity is looking forward to the arrival of spring to demonstrate the beauty of the legs. To have a perfect look in sandals, legs need maximum care. Designers suggest experimenting with a combination of different shades, add rhinestones and various jewelry.

Graphics. One of the hits is undoubtedly graphic design. All kinds of stripes, rhombuses, triangles and other geometric shapes will be 100% in trend for a long time. They can cover only one nail, but if the area of ​​the nail plate allows, then you can apply a pattern to all nails.

Abstraction. Another unbeatable option. All drawings are from complex multi-color compositions resembling a mosaic, down to simple points, located both in a chaotic and in exact geometric order.

Gradient. This design assumes a smooth transition from one color to another. This technique is especially in demand today. There are many options for performing a gradient: it can be a transition from the little finger to the thumb and inside each individual nail. The gradient can be horizontal, vertical, rectangular, include only two colors or the whole rainbow palette - everything here depends on imagination.

Naturally, a thematic pedicure will also be appropriate, but it is better not to forget that the gel polish lasts long enough, so the chosen motifs must be such that they do not lose their relevance for several weeks.

French. If there are difficulties with the choice of design for a pedicure, then you should pay attention to the exquisite classics - French pedicure. Stylists support this design, placing it in one of the first places in the list of fashionable designs.

"Smile" It can be not only white, but also any color that you like, although pastel shades are still preferable. Stylists advise to pay attention to the technique in which the "smile" changes its position: it can get an asymmetrical tilt, it can even be in the middle of the nail.

Matte design. Great idea - use a matte finish. The surface can be decorated with rhinestones or sparkles - this option is perfect for open summer shoes.

When choosing an image, there should be a stylish simplicity. In a fashion simple geometric ornaments: points, straight and broken lines, waves, as well as abstract compositions.

Ombre. This design is at the peak of popularity not only in manicure and pedicure, but also in hairdressing. This method is characterized by the lack of clear boundaries between colors, so it seems that shades smoothly flow from one to another.

Metal pedicure. Metal pedicure is especially popular this season. The most common ways to make "metal" nails - use foil or a special varnish.

It should be applied to clear varnish. But the peculiarity of this method is that due to the presence of the upper layer, metal nails do not shine, but have a matte effect. For a brilliant metal pedicure, a special nail polish is used - gold or silver.

Ornaments. Nails can be decorated with a variety of patterns and floral patterns - this is still relevant. Fans of this technique can choose only from two ornaments - butterflies or flowers. "Knitted" pedicure is suitable for winter time.

With rhinestones. Fashionable, festive and beautiful pedicure, decorated with rhinestones. Brilliant elements occupy part of the nail or are located throughout the nail plate. In addition, they can be placed on each nail or only on one. The main additions are single shiny stones on the edge, in the middle or at the bottom. As a rule, they are placed on the thumb.

Therefore, one should try not to overload the pedicure design with a large number of decorative details, to use mostly delicate pastel colors (if, of course, this does not contradict the chosen image). And, of course, remember that gel nail polish is the final touch, which must be preceded by a good pedicure so that the feet look really perfect.

Stylists today advise not to use the same colors on the nails of the arms and legs, believing that such a performance emphasizes provinciality and simplifies the image. Today in the fashion juicy colors, for example:

• coral;
• green;
• Orange;
• yellow;
• blue.

For the summer and spring image is best to use blue, gold, red, green lacquer. These colors are especially harmonious with light clothing and shoes.

The most relevant in winter are the following colors: purple, blue, red, coral. With the onset of spring, they will be replaced by gold, burgundy and black flowers.Summer is a time of bright impressions, so all shades of blue, orange, green, yellow, red will also be in demand in a pedicure.

No need to use one color of varnish on all nails. It is allowed to paint each nail in one tone. The maximum number of colors for simultaneous combination is 5-6 pieces. These can be contrasting solutions or the transition of several shades - for example, from light green to yellow.

This year this design is suitable for beach and summer parties. The only thing that such a design should not contradict is the shoes. Otherwise, you can use a multi-colored pedicure, not paying attention to clothes, manicure, or accessories.

The technology of applying gel varnish is the same for manicure and pedicure. First you need to make sure that the cuticle is removed, if not - to remove it yourself or gently push back with an orange stick.

The pedicure process itself is divided into the following steps:

1. Nail polishing. This is done for better adhesion of materials to the surface. For this you need to buy a normal soft nail file for polishing.
2. Degreasing and cleaning the surface. If dust particles remain under the gel polish, it is likely that it will quickly begin to peel off. Special tool for degreasing the nail solves this problem.
3. Next under the gel polish cause base. It is dried in the lamp. To do this, you need an ultraviolet lamp. It is necessary for drying varnish. It is better to immediately buy a powerful 36 W lamp, the coating hardens in it within two minutes. Of course, shellac hardens in a 9 watt lamp, but it will take much longer and add some inconvenience. You can use LED lamps. This is a rather expensive type of lamp, but the light from it allows the nail to dry for 10 seconds.
4. Then color gel polish is applied. If you plan to make drawings on nails or acrylic images, then it is applied at this stage. Colored gel polish can be applied in several layers, each of them must be dried in the lamp.
5. Top applied. It is also dried in the lamp.
6. Ends the process of degreasing nails.

It is important to do everything in stages.

• First stage. First you need to choose and apply the color of the main varnish. Usually it is pink, solid or beige.
• Second phase. After the varnish becomes hard, you need to go to the drawing of white stripes. Here you can use a sticker with a stencil, which separates the tip of the nail from the base, and you can draw stripes of about 2-3 mm in size at your discretion. In the classic version they should be white. It is best to use a thin brush to keep the line neat.
• The third stage. Cover the nails with a top and dry the varnish thoroughly.

How to make a French pedicure gel polish, see the following video.

The procedure for removing gel polish is also quite simple. It should begin with filing the top layer of gel polish. Then, using a cotton pad, apply a special acetone-containing substance to the nail. Wrap each nail in foil and wait 5-10 minutes. After which the remaining varnish can be removed with a nail file.

Another way to remove the gel varnish on the legs - in the video below.

If you want to hold gel polish on your nails as long as possible, you need to follow a number of recommendations. In particular, the application of the layers should be thin. Do not be afraid of uneven application, gel varnish differs from the usual coating with its unusual structure, which allows you to evenly distribute it on the surface of the nail, even with a thin coating.

For long socks, nail polish should be well degreased.

During the first day after application, it is desirable to avoid the sauna and hot tub.

To remove the varnish should not use metal objects, roughly tearing varnish. In this case, the top layer of the plate will be damaged, then you should not rely on the aesthetic appearance. The removal is made only after preliminary soaking in a special liquid, and the usual orange stick perfectly copes with the task of removing the gel polish.

The main disadvantages of the gel can be its high price - taking into account the need to purchase not only color coating, but also additional products: an assortment of two or three colors of varnish, all the necessary items for a pedicure. A complete set can cost from 10 thousand rubles. And enough of this set of 30 procedures.

According to reviews, most women try not to do a pedicure gel polish. They consider it not a profitable waste of money, since the usual varnish on the feet lasts at least 10 days. According to users, it is better to cover the nails several times with the usual one, than to go with a gel polish for a month. Plus, according to opponents of gel polish, nails deteriorate from it.

But there are those who do only hardware manicure on their hands and pedicure on their feet. Such women gel polish is suitable because of the strength: some women can wear it on their feet for more than a month. Many people apply this coating 5-7 times, then take a break for a month and paint their nails again. Plus, according to users, the more professional the wizard applies and removes the varnish, the longer the nails remain healthy.

Those who cover their toenails with gel prefer to do it themselves, without going to the salon. To do this, women get everything they need and self-apply and remove the gel polish.