How to use gel nail polish: apply, dry, remove. What is it for, types, palette, price

This article will tell you in detail how to use gel paint for nails, which manufacturers' products should be purchased and how to choose it correctly.

What is gel paint

Gel paint is a product for nail design that has a viscous and dense consistency. The main purpose of the tool is to draw small elements of a manicure.

What is it used for

Nail artists use this coating for a variety of design options such as:

• casting technique;
• multi-colored streamers;
• drawing the line of "smile" in the moon and French manicure;
• aquarium design.

Varieties

Gel paint for nails (the design master will tell you how to use correctly) is of two varieties:

• with a sticky layer;
• no sticky layer.

The first type is used to create a casting effect. The second is used for various options for artistic painting and as a main coating.

Characteristics

Among the main features of the tool are:

• viscous consistency;
• color saturation;
• long-lasting and uniform coverage.

Advantages and disadvantages

Color gel and gel paint: which is better?

Gel paint for nails (how to use, you can learn from special video tutorials for those who are engaged in nail art) appeared in the nail design industry relatively recently, but very quickly gained popularity. Comparing the product with gel polish, it can be noted that they have a similar composition, only the paint is more liquid in consistency.

The first tool is ideal for creating a small pattern, and the second is suitable for a substrate and a laid-out jacket.

For a bright shade, it is enough to apply the paint in one layer, unlike gel, which requires multiple applications. Another big disadvantage of the gel is that it needs to be constantly mixed to obtain a uniform color. Creating a painting with shellac requires quick application, because it tends to harden in air, which is a big disadvantage for beginners.

The use of gel paint is more suitable for beginners of manicure, since its complete drying occurs only under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.

How to choose?

Professional masters recommend following some rules when choosing high-quality gel paint.

• First of all, you need to pay attention to the composition of the coating, it must be hypoallergenic and have an acceptable odor.
• It is worth choosing trusted manufacturers with good reviews.
• Do not forget about a high-quality base coat, because it is it that directly contacts the nail plate.
• An important factor is the durability of the coating, it should not flake off, grow cloudy and form chips and cracks. The period of wearing a manicure unchanged should be 2-3 weeks.

Manufacturers

Preparation for work

Before applying gel paint, you should do a classic manicure.

If the procedure is carried out at home, then you need to purchase the following tools:

• a special sponge that removes excess gloss from the nail;
• degreaser;
• acid-free primer (to improve the durability of the manicure);
• basic and top tool;
• a set of thin brushes for painting.

A classic manicure will include several stages:

• steaming nails in water;
• treatment of regrown cuticles;
• filing the nail plate;
• stripping a natural plate;
• use of a degreaser and leveling layer;
• applying a modeling gel;
• drying in a special lamp (each layer separately).

How to apply?

After preparing the nail plate, you can proceed to the design:

1. A drawing is applied to the treated surface with a fine-bristled brush. If there are any flaws, they are corrected with an orange stick before drying.
2. Then the paint is polymerized in an LED lamp - 30 seconds, in a UV lamp - 2 minutes.
3. If there is stickiness on the surface, then it must be removed with a cleanser.
4. Depending on the desired design, you can add other decor to it: stones, rhinestones or glitter.

At the end of the work, the surface of the manicure is fixed with a finishing agent.

Removing gel paint

There are several ways to remove the product:

• remover with foil;
• using a nail file with ambrasivity 100-180;
• cutters of the apparatus.

If you remove paint with a remover, it is important to know that the coating is poorly exposed to the solvent, and you need to choose a product specifically designed for the gel composition. At the end of the procedure, the plate is treated with a buff and degreased.

Gel paint manicure options

Gel paint is used to create original manicure options.

With glitter

Step-by-step instruction:

• a base is applied to the prepared plate and dried under ultraviolet light;
• after that color gel polish is applied in 2 layers and dried according to the instructions indicated on the coating package;
• the remaining nails are covered with paint with glitter in 2 layers and dried separately in a lamp;
• then a shiny coating is typed with a thin brush and a pattern is applied;
• after drawing it is polymerized.

at the end of the procedure, the manicure is fixed with a special tool.

Light manicure with white tulips

Execution stages:

• the treated nail is coated with a primer and dried in an LED lamp;
• then any dark-colored shellac is applied in 2-3 layers and is also exposed to ultraviolet radiation;
• flowers are drawn with a thin brush and white gel paint and dried within a few minutes.

the finished design is covered with a butt-seal top.

With monograms

Gel paint for nails (how to use in the design and correctly draw monograms is shown in detail in the photo) will help create beautiful patterns.

Stages of work:

• after carrying out the standard preparation of the nail and covering it with a base layer, colored shellac is applied and dried;
• monograms or any other pattern are drawn with stretching movements with black paint;
• the pattern is polymerized and a fixer is applied;
• if desired, you can add decorative elements (stones, rhinestones).

With white roses in a wet

• after applying the primer, the plate is covered with gel polish in 3 layers;
• in this version, the "hole" at the base of the nail remains open, but it can also be filled with colored gel paint, for example, white;
• It is not necessary to dry the 3rd layer of colored coating;
• after a thin brush, rose petals are drawn, you need to start from the middle, giving the shape of a crescent or comma to each petal. As a result, you should get a twisted spiral, which will gradually turn into a rose.

at the end of the procedure, the resulting manicure is fixed with a finish.

Geometry on the nails

• shellac is applied to the cleaned plate in 2 layers and dried in a lamp;
• to create a geometric pattern, you will need a brush with an elongated bristle or an ordinary toothpick;
• before creating such a drawing, you need to practice, it is quite complex and requires a "firm" hand;
• the drawing is created according to the scheme shown in the photo.

at the end, the nail is covered with a fixative and cuticle oil is rubbed in.

With casting

Before getting started with this technique for the first time, it is important to remember that:

• drawing will directly depend on the quality of the material;
• to perform the effect, it is necessary that the paint used for the drawing matches the color of the foil;
• you do not need to press too hard on the foil;
• the foil should not be printed on the end of the nail.

Step-by-step instruction:

1. It is necessary to prepare the surface for applying the gel polish. If the manicure is done independently, then before starting work, you should degrease the fingertips and the skin around the cuticle.
2. Then the base and shellac of the desired shade is applied and polymerized until completely dry.
3. A pattern is applied to the matte coating with gel paints with a sticky layer and dried.
4. For a few seconds, apply the foil with the wrong side and tear it off with a quick movement.
5. The pattern is dried in a lamp for about 20 seconds.
6. Excess paint is removed with a buff, and then the nail is sealed with a finish.

Gel paint for nails is a high-quality and highly resistant coating for creating various effects of nail design. This tool is convenient for both professionals and beginners. All that is required is a great desire and an unlimited flight of imagination.

Article design:E. Chaikina

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