Haruyama Gel Polish
Haruyama gel polish is a gel coating of the Japanese brand of the same name, designed for professional manicure. It is recognized as the standard of Japanese quality and European style. This product of the nail industry has a number of advantages and is in great demand among professional manicure masters.
Peculiarities
Gel polish is a plastic gel, a composition of gel and polish that looks and applies like polish, but needs to be dried under a special lamp like a gel. This is a fairly durable coating that stays on the nails from three weeks to one month.
Such a tool dries more slowly than conventional varnishes, so you can apply it calmly, evenly distributing it over the surface of the nail plate. Wherein it is important to prevent gel polish from getting on the cuticles and side ridges. If this cannot be avoided, you need to remove the product with soft flaps before drying with a special lamp. Removing it after the base coat has dried can damage the integrity of the layer, which will reduce the durability of the varnish.
Pros and cons
The brand has existed for more than 25 years and during its existence has become successful and desirable due to the fact that it produces hypoallergenic products.
Advantages
The company's gel polish has a lot of advantages over analogues of other branded coatings.This is a tool that does not violate the water balance and structure of the nail platinum, since it does not contain harmful components. It does not dry the skin around the nail, does not cause irritation in the form of redness or burning.
The advantages of the company's gel coating include the ability to perform high-quality manicure not only in a beauty salon, but also at home. It is so easy to use that it will not be difficult to make a manicure that will not differ from a professional one. This will significantly save the budget and time, because the need for daily manicure will simply disappear.
The Japanese manufacturer produces gel polishes that are highly resistant. These gel polishes are resistant to mechanical damage, do not crack and do not form chips during the entire time they are on the surface of the nail plates.
Often such a coating grows along with the nail, without losing its original color, glossy sheen and without needing correction.
The brand offers a fairly wide range of shades that differ in depth and purity of color. Such a variety allows you to choose your favorite tone and choose absolutely any shade, taking into account different moods: for clothes, style, accessories, jewelry, cosmetics.
Thanks to the components that make up the product, the gel polishes of the Japanese company help strengthen the nail plates, protect the nails themselves from delamination, cracking and the negative influence of external factors.
This plastic varnish does not need to be cut off the natural nail.
The cost of Haruyama gel polish is quite affordable, although the quality of the coating is not inferior to the famous Shellac CND.Gel Polish is available in stylish 8 ml bottles, has a dense texture, due to which two layers are enough for a rich tone. Due to the conveniently shaped brush, it is distributed over the surface of the nail easily and evenly, does not flow past the cuticle and side ridges, and lies flat. This is a flawless coating, thanks to which the nails look beautiful and well-groomed.
Flaws
When performing the technology of applying gel polish, a grinding procedure is necessary. This breaks the structure of the nail plates, making them weak.
High durability (4 weeks) and adhesion of the coating partially stop the access of oxygen to the surface of the nail, which leads to a slowdown in its growth. In addition, the coating deprives the nail of a natural protective layer, since it itself performs this function.
As with the removal of any gel polish, this process harms the structure of the nail plates. After removing the varnish, you need to treat the nails with moisturizing, strengthening and nourishing agents.
Despite the recommendations for buying any type of lamp, some base and top coats are not designed to cure under an LED lamp. They dry only under an ultraviolet lamp.
Review of the company's cosmetics
The assortment of cosmetics for nail coatings includes base coats, top coats, pigmented gel polishes, a stained glass series, thermal gel polishes, camouflage, yogurt lines and a group with the Cat's Eye effect.
The base and finish line includes a top coat without a sticky layer, a matte top, the feature of which is curing exclusively in a UV lamp. The base and top coats are available in 8 ml bottles, they have comfortable brushes, and the layers are well fixed to each other. The rubber base means drying only in ultraviolet rays.It is sold in bottles with a brush (8 ml) and jars with a volume of 10 ml, it helps to smooth the surface of the nail plates due to the optimal density of the texture.
The rubber top has a viscous consistency, it gives the pigmented coating a noble gloss, it is its protection against chips and cracks during wear.
Classic series of pigmented gel polishes includes a mass of solid shades from light to dark, shimmery, neon tones and glitter coatings.
The line of stained glass coatings is a translucent gel polish, covering the pigmented layer with it, you can get an aquarium effect. This varnish is intended for decoration. It can be applied as a standalone product or as an addition to a pigmented coating. By itself, without a color base, it looks ugly, but with a bright background, the effect is simply amazing.
Thermal Coatings interesting in that they change color under the influence of temperature. It is noteworthy that in the heat the shade noticeably brightens, and in the cold it becomes dark. Such a manicure is very effective, especially in shades that have a bright contrast of two tones. During the day, the shades of the coating change repeatedly, which makes the gel polish unique.
Modeling camouflage line includes 12 shades for a jacket from beige to nude. This allows you to choose a shade as close as possible to the natural tone. For a perfect layer, digging recommends applying it in three coats. The camouflage is designed for polymerization in UV and LED lamps, forms excellent adhesion to natural nails and is designed for 30 days of durability.
Series "Cat's eye" - a collection of magnetic coatings of different shades with the smallest metal particles, which, when exposed to a special magnet, form an unusual effect of a running glare, similar to the cornea of a cat's eye. When presented with a magnet, gel polish creates patterns in the form of stripes, spirals and even stars. The "Cat's Eye - Chameleon" collection combines two effects, creating multi-colored overflows from several shades and a glare.
Line of yoghurt coatings has a unique stained glass texture with cream shades and multi-colored inclusions of different sizes. Outwardly, such a coating really resembles yogurt with colorful confetti.
The glossy top gives it a unique look.
Color palette
The color palette of gel polishes is very diverse: it contains over 400 shades. Each series of gel polishes is unique in its own way. Classic shades include a range of finishes that no modern woman will remain indifferent to. The use of such a gel polish in an instant will make a festive manicure out of an ordinary plain coating.
The palette is constantly updated with new shades. One of the fashion trends today is natural series. These shades are very popular along with nude paints. Among these gel polishes, products with the number 23, 68, 85, 153, 176, 321, 369, 433, 444 are especially in demand. They make the manicure elegant and sophisticated.
Brilliant colors are in fashion - sensual colors of summer, bright accents of the day and evening. Raspberry (91, 378) and red tones, coral (322, 431) and cherry colors, burgundy (208, 354) and burgundy brown (119, 227) do not give up their positions. These are tones that emphasize the passion of nature.
Among the cold shimmer paints you can note blue gel polish at number 121, emerald 25, 164, 200 tone, dark blue coating 231 shades.
A special place in the palette is occupied by pastel shades.. Today they are a fashion trend and a manicure classic. So in this group, one can distinguish tone 490 (delicate lilac), 15 and 102 (diluted mint), 160 (blue) and 152, 280 (pink), 435 (light green).
Caramel mint combinations are one of the new trends. Such a manicure will adorn any woman. At the same time, it doesn’t matter at all whether the fashionista chooses light or juicy combinations: with skillful application, the design will look stylish and spectacular.
Glitter tones look incredibly fashionable and luxurious.. These covers are ideal not only for evening events. They fit well with the dynamics of the day and look fantastic. Among the cold colors, the brightest representatives of the line were blue (128, 276, 231), silver (116, 127, 293), emerald (364, 416).
Of course, not without precious gold: shades 48, 336 stand out most among others. Gothic lovers will like black and dark colors (225, 291, 334, 353).
The main trend of the season was a gray shade.. The company offers several options for a flawless trendy manicure (251, 278, 430 and shimmery 333). Often this coating is the background for nail art.
Application
The application of such a tool implies a certain technology, the violation of which can lead to loss of appearance in a few days. In order to make such a manicure at a professional level, you need certain devices and strict adherence to certain rules.
To perform a manicure, you must have:
- files and buff;
- degreaser;
- base coat;
- colored gel polish;
- finish;
- alcohol-containing solution;
- napkins without lint or soft shreds;
- special lamp.
The technology of manicure itself is not complicated, but it requires accuracy and impeccability at every stage. If you do not listen to the recommendations of professionals, you can not only waste time, but also spoil the beauty of nails.
A distinctive feature of using Haruyama gel polish is the need to dry each applied layer under a special lamp. This will prolong wear and enhance durability.
Lamp
The Japanese manufacturer recommends using UV or LED lamp. And although the second option is considered a professional device, such a lamp does not dry all types of coatings. It is more expedient to buy a 36W UV lamp: this is quite enough not to damage the manicure and the skin of the hands. When choosing a device with a higher power, cloudy spots may form on the surface of the coating, a burning sensation is noted during drying.
Such a device implies a replacement after six months. You should not buy an expensive lamp for both hands at the same time. To perform a manicure at home, it is better to buy a small device with compact dimensions. It will not take up much space, while quickly drying each new layer.
The polymerization process in a UV lamp is 2 minutes, in the LED lamp - 10-30 seconds. The choice of masters is ambiguous: some specialists purchase the device with less time, others perform a first-class manicure using an ultraviolet lamp.
The recommendations of the Japanese brand for the implementation of manicure technology include preparing the nail, applying the base, color gel polish and top coat. You can extend the longevity of the coating by carefully following the steps of the procedure:
- Preparation of the surface of the nail. Before you cover your nails with a beautiful varnish, you need to perform a light manicure without soaking. You can remove the cuticle, trim the free edge of the nail plate, paying special attention to it.
- When applying a cream or oil, at the end of the manicure, it must be removed, then dry the nails for at least 15 minutes before polishing them. The end result and the durability of the coating depend on how even and dust-free the nail will be.
- Removal of the keratin layer. The process is carried out with the help of a special buff, and only the gloss needs to be removed, so the movements should be light and delicate. Otherwise, there is a high risk of damage to the structure of the nail. A degreaser is applied to the treated matte surface, which is designed to remove sawdust residues and a sticky layer after using the cream. If the nails are soft, you can use a primer.
- Base coverage. The base, as well as each layer of gel polish, is applied in a thin layer. So that the gel polish does not swell and wrinkle already under the lamp, it cannot be applied in a thick layer.
A dense layer can cause a decrease in the durability of the coating. The base layer is necessary to ensure the tightest adhesion of the colored varnish to the surface of the nail. In addition, it protects the surface of the nail plate from yellowness after removing the pigment.
- Coating with color. When performing this step, it is important to try to apply the gel polish in a thin layer. If streaks and unpainted areas are visible during the first coat, it is better to apply a second thin coat, evenly painting over imperfections.Masters note that the texture of the varnish is quite dense, which allows you to make an even and rich tone in two layers.
- Finish coating. The top layer may be thicker than the previous ones. You need to dry it for 3 minutes under an ultraviolet lamp or 1 minute in a LED lamp. Such a tool can be with a matte or glossy finish, as well as with or without a sticky layer. After applying the finish with a sticky layer, residual stickiness must be removed with an alcohol-containing solution and soft patches of material.
Usually, a sticky finish is used if nail art is applied to the surface after a color coating. This enhances the adhesion of the layers. In the absence of a pattern, you can simply fix the colored gel polish with a regular top.
In addition to observing the application rules, it must be borne in mind that the shelf life of the product also affects the durability of the coating. You can not use an expired drug: the components that make up its composition change their properties.
You also need to take into account the duration of the gel polish after opening the bottle. The texture of the product begins to change, since when the varnish is opened, heavy components and dyes push the solvent to the surface, which immediately begins to evaporate. Such products should be stored in a cool place away from sunlight. In addition, each time after use, gel polish must be removed from the neck so that the bottle closes tightly.
Reviews
Haruyama Gel Polish - a professional coating that has proven itself on the positive side. This is evidenced by numerous reviews of real customers, and most importantly, experienced manicure masters working in beauty salons.The comments note the quality characteristics of the company's gel polishes, their dense consistency, thanks to which they are applied perfectly, do not create streaks, self-level and smell pleasant.
Customers note that the coating must be applied carefully, since with a dense layer it begins to "shrink" already in the lamp.
Manicurists and ordinary customers unanimously agree that the shades of the brand's gel polishes are luxurious and noble. Everyone is pleased with the huge selection of colors, its depth and special sophistication. The only thing that professionals pay attention to is the need for two thin layers of pigmented varnishes. This allows you to achieve an even and flawless finish.
The durability of the gel polish corresponds to the declared. Having bought a nail polish from a Japanese manufacturer, women become fans of the brand.
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