Gel polish pedicure

Gel polish pedicure is becoming more and more popular among the fair sex, primarily because the polish stays on the nails for a long time (2-4 weeks) and during this time strengthens the nail plate. And it is also easy to make it 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: the polish lasts from two to four weeks. This varnish strengthens the nails, protecting the nail plate from external influences. Gel polish does not contain harmful ingredients, such as formaldehyde, which is often found in conventional nail polishes. Gel polish does not have a pungent odor characteristic of conventional varnishes.

Flaws:

• Gel polish cannot air dry. For its polymerization, an ultraviolet lamp is required, under the influence of which the gel polish hardens.
• To apply varnish, it is necessary to grind the nail plate, which makes it thinner.
• The gel may cause a burning sensation when dried in a lamp. This is due to a chemical reaction that occurs under the influence of ultraviolet radiation.
• Removing nail gel can be not only long and difficult, but also dangerous for your nails.

Stylists offer trendy pedicure in 2017 based on various styles.Therefore, the female half of humanity is looking forward to the onset of spring to demonstrate the beauty of the legs. To look flawless in sandals, your feet need maximum care. Designers offer to experiment with a combination of different shades, add rhinestones and various decorations.

Graphic arts. 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 to come. They can cover only one nail, but if the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe nail plate allows, then you can apply a pattern to all nails.

Abstraction. Another unbeatable option. All drawings from complex multi-color compositions, reminiscent of a mosaic, down to simple dots, arranged both in a chaotic and in a precise geometric order.

Gradient. This design involves a smooth transition from one color to another. Such a technique is especially in demand today. There are many options for doing the gradient: it can be 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 entire rainbow palette - it's all up to the imagination.

Naturally, a themed pedicure would also be appropriate, but it’s better not to forget that gel polish lasts long enough, so the chosen motives should be such that they do not lose their relevance for several weeks.

french. If there are difficulties with choosing a design for a pedicure, then you should pay attention to the exquisite classics - French pedicure. Stylists support this design by placing it at the top of the list of trendy designs.

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

Matte design. A great idea is to 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 stylish simplicity. Simple geometric ornaments are in fashion: dots, 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 the shades smoothly flow from one to another.

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

It should be applied over clear varnish. But the peculiarity of this method is that due to the presence of the top layer, metal nails do not shine, but have a matte effect. For a shiny metallic 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 from only two ornaments - butterflies or flowers. "Knitted" pedicure is suitable for winter time.

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

Therefore, you should try not to overload the pedicure design with a large number of decorative details, use mostly delicate pastel colors (unless, of course, this contradicts 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 legs look really perfect.

Stylists today advise against using the same colors on the nails of the hands and feet, believing that such a performance emphasizes provinciality and simplifies the image. Today, juicy colors are in fashion, for example:

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

For a summer and spring look, it is best to use blue, gold, red, green varnish. 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 colors. Summer is a time of vivid impressions, so all shades of blue, orange, green, yellow, red will also be in demand in a pedicure.

It is not necessary to use one color of polish on all nails. It is allowed to paint each nail in one tone. The maximum number of colors for a simultaneous combination is 5-6 pieces. These can be contrasting solutions or a 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 this design should not conflict with is shoes.Otherwise, you can use a multi-colored pedicure, not paying attention to clothes, manicure, or accessories.

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

The pedicure process itself is divided into the following stages:

1. Nail polishing. This is done for better adhesion of materials to the surface. To do this, you need to buy a normal soft nail file for polishing.
2. Degreasing and surface cleaning. If dust particles remain under the gel polish, it is likely that it will quickly begin to peel off. A special nail degreaser solves this problem.
3. Next, a base is applied under the gel polish. It is dried in a lamp. To do this, you need an ultraviolet lamp. It is necessary for drying the 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 within 10 seconds.
4. Then apply colored gel polish. If you plan to make drawings on nails or acrylic images, then this is applied at this stage. Color gel polish can be applied in several layers, each of them must be dried in a lamp.
5. The top is applied. It is also dried in a lamp.
6. The process ends with degreasing the 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, flesh or beige.
• Second phase. After the varnish becomes hard, you need to move on to the pattern of white stripes. Here you can use a sticker with a stencil that separates the tip of the nail from the base, or you can draw strips 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 so that the line is neat.
• Third stage. Cover your nails with a top coat and dry the polish well.

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

The procedure for removing gel polish is also quite simple. It should start 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 that, the remaining varnish can be removed with a nail file.

Another way to remove gel polish on legs is in the video below.

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

For long wear of varnish, nails must be well degreased.

During the first day after application, it is advisable to avoid saunas and hot tubs.

To remove the varnish, do not use metal objects, roughly tear off the varnish. In this case, the top layer of the plate will be damaged, then you should not count on the aesthetic appearance. Removal is carried out only after pre-soaking in a special liquid, and an ordinary orange stick does an excellent job of removing gel polish.

The main disadvantages of the gel can be attributed to its high price - taking into account the need to purchase not only a 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 this set is enough for 30 procedures.

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

But there are those who do only hardware manicures on their hands and pedicures on their feet. For such women, gel polish is suitable because of its durability: 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 professionally the master applies and removes 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 purchase everything they need and independently apply and remove gel polish.