The beauty industry does not stand still and is constantly evolving. Not so long ago, a procedure for covering nails with the help of an ultra-resistant varnish appeared in it, which was given the name gel varnish, and a hybrid of gel and varnish was named Shellac (which means natural varnish).
Indeed, its action is simply impressive. Now girls and women can forget that the varnish lasts just a couple of days. Nails covered with gel polish will delight you with their beauty and color for more than one week (each has this time individually, however, most often gel polish lasts about three weeks).
No one disputes that gel polish has many advantages, but there is also a drawback. Frequent gel polish can leave your nails weak and brittle. This does not mean at all that you should deny yourself your favorite procedure. Just follow the simplest recommendations, and then your nails will always delight you with beauty, health and strength.
Your nails should be healthy before applying the gel polish.
If they have some damage, then the manicurist must carefully hide them. Remember that if you have initially damaged and weak nails, then you should not try to cover them with gel polish for now. First you need to heal them a little, and then you can safely go and make beauty. For example, use firming oils, rub vitamins (E and A) into the nail plate, take baths with lemon juice and salt. Only then can you call the master and make an appointment with him for a manicure.
Never peel off gel polish yourself
Self-removal of gel polish is always accompanied by damage to the nail plate. Even if you are sure that you know the technology for the correct removal of gel polish, it is better to entrust this matter to a professional. The fact is that gel polish has a very complex structure and composition, which is different for cosmetic companies. And only the master knows how to properly remove this or that gel polish. But simply "ripping off" the gel polish is strictly prohibited, since with the gel polish you will also remove the top layer of the nail plate.
Correct in time
This recommendation is purely aesthetic. After all, a grown nail, which half peeps out from under the varnish, does not look very attractive.
Nail restoration measures
It is advisable to take a break between coatings of nails with gel polish (at least 1-2 weeks). At this time, it is imperative to take measures to restore the nail plate. Soak with sea salt (1 tablespoon) and iodine (5 drops per 500 grams of water). Use nourishing, moisturizing creams, cuticle and side roll oils. Or strengthen the nail plate by doing a nail wax seal at home.
Use a nail booster
Booster (Booster - a complex of vitamins + minerals) will help create a protective film on the nails, as it contains keratin. It protects and strengthens the surface of the nail plate.
