Nail polish fixer

Care of nails is not an easy thing, as it may seem at first glance. Very rarely, a woman confines herself to the usual transparent varnish, preferring his bright and impressive manicure.

In order to create a real masterpiece at your fingertips, you will have to prepare yourself. In addition to the colorful varnishes, you will need a lot of other materials for the preparation of marigolds, as well as to consolidate the result.

The classic fixer is considered an indispensable element of every woman's cosmetics bag. At least, it will be needed in case of work on a manicure. It is fixers that are a colorless transparent liquid that can provide long-lasting protection for the final design and decor on your nails.

The fixer is a classic top, or as it is also called, finishing coating. Apply this tool, as a rule, on top of the finished manicure. Its main task is to strengthen the decor and all previous varnish layers, accelerating their drying.

The development of modern manufacturers of cosmetics are not standing still. Now it is easy to find fixers on the shelves of stores that have a lot of additional properties. In addition to the usual manicure protection, this tool can nourish the nails and strengthen the plate itself, provide additional resistance to temperature changes or even physical damage.

Clear varnish can act as a base. But if you use it as a finishing coating, then such a manicure will very quickly peel off, exfoliate, fade. All this is a consequence of the fact that the usual colorless varnish does not have the qualities that are necessary for the full effect of fixing and protection. Among other things, a manicure without the use of the correct top will be much longer to dry.

Nail polish is an indispensable tool. This is especially true if you apply a manicure yourself at home, and do not apply for services to the master. Among other things, it can be used in the kit when creating complex multi-layered drawings. The fixer can fill in the empty areas of the layers, so that the final work will look deeper, more voluminous, and will get a beautiful shine and juiciness.

This is possible thanks to the simple and effective structure of the fixer. It can be applied even if the base has not dried to the end. Not to do without it and when using gel varnishes.

Today, there are many different options for varnish fixer. It has become an indispensable material for working with manicure, so almost every major manufacturer of cosmetics has not bypassed it.

So, there are several main types of fixer:

• The so-called thick fixer. This tool, which has a denser consistency, which is the result of a high concentration of the main working components.This is a choice for women who use it as a final layer. Due to its composition, a thicker fixer has an increased protective effect, strengthens the manicure and nail plate more strongly;
• Glossy Fixer is a kind of exception to the rule, since this tool may not be transparent, but slightly cloudy. As it is easy to understand from the name, its feature is giving the nails a soft and pleasant gloss effect;
• Another variant of the “non-standard” fixer is mating. Unlike classical means, it reduces the brightness of the manicure and the basic word polish, and instead gives them a light matte tint;
• Classic fixer dispenses with a sticky layer. However, such tools are considered as a separate type, since many other options require additional drying due to the content of secondary elements like a matting or glossy coating;
• With the content of various biological additives, prepared on the basis of natural ingredients. This type of tool is used to strengthen and heal the natural nail plate. But for artificial nail extensions, this type is not suitable.

Each manufacturer and brand has its own personal technology of the fixer. Their composition can vary dramatically depending on the effect that a remedy should have. As mentioned above, unchanged is the fact that the fixer ensures the safety and durability of the finished manicure. Concerning can distinguish a number of components, which must be present in each classic version of the lacquer fixer:

• Usually, the main active ingredient is nitrocellulosea, which provides strength and firmness of manicure. Due to these qualities, the tool prevents physical and thermal damage to the nail plate, as well as the pattern of varnish or gel on it;
• Elastic component. It can be a rubber or silicone concentrate, which makes the fixative more dense, and also forms a dense film on the surface of the nail during the application process;
• Additional synthetic inclusions, which provide visual effects after drying the top or finish layer. It can be velvet, satin, glossy, matting or any other version of the appearance of the manicure;
• Biological components. If you are interested in a really high-quality and reliable fixer, then make sure that it contains natural components necessary for strengthening your nails. It can be calcium particles, vitamins of various groups, trace elements and minerals.

Even many women, who can independently make a simple and pleasant-looking manicure, can absolutely not understand the intricacies of this art. But the real master, who knows when and how best to apply this or that tool, can achieve not only a visually impressive effect, but also a high quality manicure, which will last on the nails for a long time and will not lose its bulk and brightness.

The base is the main layer on which all subsequent elements of the manicure are fixed., including top lacquer, decoration, as well as a fixing layer. Today, many classic varnishes are 2 in 1 and do not require any preparation of the nail surface, except for its cleaning and degreasing.

Exceptions are gel polishes, which require a base in the form of a special agent that improves the coupling between the gel and the nail tissue.In other cases, the base can play the role of a corrector, since it can even and smooth the surface of the plate, and thereby improve the quality of the manicure as a whole.

If the base plays the role of a kind of foundation, then unlike it top - this is the main layer of lacquer or gel, which sets the tone for the entire manicure. Formally, it can be compared with the canvas. Usually, the top covers the entire nail plate. It can be both color and transparent, so practically any tool can play its role, including a fixative, which will allow to achieve greater strength of manicure, depth, volume and shine.

The final is the finish. This is the last layer that covers the nail along with the decor applied to it, providing protection and density. Usually for this purpose a special fixer is chosen that can guarantee sufficient density.

You should never save on your beauty and health. When choosing a nail polish fixer, you should focus exclusively on quality, because an expired or low-grade product may not only disappoint you with its results, but even damage or destroy the nail plate! Especially this problem is relevant in the event that you apply a manicure on the increased nails.

To avoid trouble, you need to follow some of the recommendations of professionals who will help you quickly identify low-quality product:

• Read the label before purchasing. Especially pay attention to the composition. You don’t have to know all the components by heart, but remember that there should be no formaldehyde or dibutyl in the fixer. These are toxic chemicals that damage nail tissue;
• To choose the right, it is best to focus on well-known trademarks for professional and experienced women;
• Do not buy cosmetics in cheap stalls and pavilions of supermarkets. It is in such places that fakes often appear, so it is best to visit professional large cosmetology departments and stores;
• Do not forget to pay attention to the very bottle with the tool. It should not be damaged, dents, scuffs. The manufacturer's logo, production time and shelf life should be clearly visible. This rule should be remembered when buying any cosmetics;
• Also examine the consistency of the product. It should not be too liquid and not too thick. In a good fixer never air bubbles;
• Do not neglect testers. Outwardly, no fixer has matte shades. Apply some dough to a piece of paper. A good product leaves no bumps or streaks in a few minutes after drying.

Among inexperienced women, it is widely believed that the fixer is an unnecessary and even useless thing. You can say this only if for the fair sex a manicure is limited to a nail file and transparent varnish.

Without a good fixer, the result will be very deplorable. It is, first of all, not only about the external qualities of a manicure or even a pedicure, but about the health of nails. After all, if you neglect the fixative, the entire lacquer is very quickly covered with cracks, it will slit off, delaminate, and in the case of using gel polish it is even possible damage to the nail plate.

Referring to the correct choice of means, we did not mention specific product names. But the most reliable way to get a quality lacquer fixer is to focus on a popular and reputable brand. To the proven manufacturers of cosmetics for nails include the following companies:

• Orly Company It offers a good tool, which is considered to be a professional finishing coating. Differs in the formation of a rather dense protective layer for a manicure. In addition, it greatly accelerates the drying of varnish. Many experienced craftsmen use this brand;
• Kapous Brand Offers a wide range of lacquer fixatives that can be used for both the finish and the top. There are completely different types of products that not only protect the manicure, but also help to achieve a better shine, saturation, volume of the pattern;
• Relouis - brand, which has quite a lot of experience in terms of development and production of cosmetics for nail care. The assortment includes classic fixers that can guarantee the protection of your marigolds and products with additional effects like gloss or matte tint;
• Also well-proven. company Glos Top Coat. Their fixers have an average consistency in thickness and are easily dosed for application to the nails. The protective layer lasts for at least a week, while maintaining the brilliance and purity of manicure or pedicure.

You can correctly apply the finishing layer without the help of a master, if you follow some simple rulesand follow the recommendations of manufacturers of cosmetics, which was used for manicure and care of the marigold.

First of all, pay attention to exactly what type of fixer you will use. Only individual products can be applied immediately on top of the lacquer, otherwise it is necessary to wait until your manicure is completely dry. Otherwise, you risk simply mixing the lacquer or gel with fixing fluid, so the manicure will come out uneven, dirty, lose its color and become fragile.

Only after the nail decor or its separate layer is fully prepared, you can begin to use the liquid. It must be distributed over the entire plate of the nail for 3 movements. The first strip of the tool is held vertically in the middle, and the next two - on the sides. The layer must not be too thin, otherwise the fixer will not have time to dry and quickly peel off. To the same result can lead to excessive density of the liquid, so it can be diluted if necessary.

For some women, for the first time faced with more advanced nail care, sometimes There are questions about the compatibility of some tools:

• Whether it is possible to cover a usual varnish with a top for gel. Technically, you can perform this procedure. It is necessary to prepare the plate before applying the gel itself, degrease it, level and give the desired shape. But note that the effectiveness of manicure protection in this case will be significantly lower;
• Can I apply on top gel polish. Even if you use a fixer as a top, it is better not to do so. Shellabs are applied only on a special basis, and if this is neglected, a manicure or pedicure will quickly deteriorate.

• You should also pay special attention to the question of why the layer of the fixer falls unevenly. There can be quite a few reasons, and you need to consider how the liquid behaves after application:
  • Rolls up. This may indicate poor product quality, too high density, or expiration;
  • Thicken. Perhaps you are applying too thick a layer of fixative;
  • Leaves film or peels. The most common cause is poor preparation of the nail plate, insufficient degreasing or improperly chosen foundation;
  • Rolls off. Low quality fixer, the presence of impurities in it, the wrong application technology;
  • It's getting dark. In this case, the reason may be hidden in that the main layer has not dried completely and mixed with the fixing fluid.

First of all, the quality of the fixer itself plays an important role. Also, the duration of protection manicure affects the technology of applying a liquid. If a woman uses it for the first time, then it will take some time to build a knack.

The main subtleties that must be observed to achieve the best effect are as follows:

• Apply the tool must be quickly and accurately, so that it does not damage the decor of the nail and strokes were uniform;
• The layer should always be as thin as possible. Too thick will not provide better protection;
• A more reliable effect is observed if the fixer is applied to the gel polish;
• When using such a tool on ordinary nails fastening will hold for about 7 days. If you apply it to the extended nails, the effect will last much longer;
• Update the protective layer, repeating the application of the finish every 3-4 days.

The reasons for the uneven distribution of the fixer, as a rule, may be in the wrong application.

Make sure that the nail plate is well degreased. Also, before applying the fixative, achieve complete drying of the base and top. When choosing a liquid, avoid too thick and those that contain air bubbles.

There are quite a few manufacturers of cosmetics that offer a large range of nail care products. To date, the rating is headed by such brands as Kapous, Relouis, Orly, Sally Hansen. They offer the best finish and top coverage.

On average, reviews of experienced women and craftsmen for the products of these companies are very positive. When used correctly, they provide a sufficiently long protection of nails, give shine, saturation and volume to your manicure or pedicure.

How to extend the resistance of varnish with fixer - in the next video.