Is gel nail polish harmful?

Over the past few years, girls and women have increasingly used the services of nail salons. Gel polish (or shellac) is now at the peak of popularity. Its advantages are the mechanical strengthening of the nail plate and the preservation of a perfect manicure at least 3 times longer than if you use ordinary nail polish.

Gel polish adheres securely to the nails, maintaining the integrity of the coating during physical work and protecting the nail from delamination. However, it is worth resting the nail plate and nourishing its surface so that the natural layer is not damaged.

The coating consists of chemical components, so you should follow certain application rules and choose only professional manicure masters.

When using varnish, there are contraindications: diseases of the nail plate or periungual roller (for example, fungus), violation of the integrity of the nail and hypersensitivity to the components of gel polish. It is also necessary to remove the coating from the master, otherwise you can simply damage the nail or skin of the fingers.

In addition, shellac has a huge palette of shades, so it will not be difficult to choose the color of a manicure, especially since a combined manicure has been in trend for a long time.

Before you figure out whether or not the coating spoils the nails, it is worth understanding the terms in order to avoid misjudgments about use.

The statement of unenlightened ladies that gel and gel polish is one and the same is incorrect. And that's why.

• Gel coat is used directly for nail extension. Thus, you can give the desired length and shape to thin and exfoliating nails. Also, in the absence of similar procedures, the girls simply used it for a long-term manicure. A feature of using it is cutting off the natural layer of the nail plate so that the gel “holds on”. Nevertheless, after such a manicure, the nails become very thin and damaged.
• Gel polish is used only to cover the nail plate without the possibility of extension. But the coating guarantees the durability of the shade of the varnish for a long time and protects the nail from mechanical damage as a bonus. Lacquer drying also takes place in an ultraviolet lamp. But after its removal, the nail is not deformed at all and does not become thinner.
• The benefits of modern coverage are obvious. In addition, it is convenient to use it without assistance at home.
• If you choose between these two options, then gel polish is safer to use, but there is still a chance to use gel polish to the detriment of nail health.

• Shellac coating should not be done all the time, since overdrying of the nail is possible. Therefore, if there are skin diseases or the stratum corneum of the nail exfoliates, then gel polish will not only not save the situation, but, on the contrary, will aggravate it.
• Some beauties are convinced that after drying in the ultraviolet lamp, you can provoke skin cancer on the hands. Doctors have proven that this is nothing more than a myth. But it is not forbidden to use sunscreen in such cases.
• So, the consequences of the wrong procedure can be very different even for healthy nails. That is why the periungual ridges and the nail plate need to be looked after regularly. Including at home. Do not neglect the use of moisturizing hand creams and nourishing cuticle oils.

To find out what gel polish really is and why it stays on the nails for so long, you need to study the composition of the manicure product.

To begin with, it is worth noting that the name of the product explains - the product is a combination of a gel coat and a regular colored varnish. But from the side of the chemical composition, everything is much more interesting:

• Film former - a substance sensitive to ultraviolet radiation. It then forms a dense coating on the nail. Due to it, resistance to mechanical stress, elasticity and strength are acquired with possible deformations.
• Photoinitiator A substance that absorbs UV radiation. The rate of hardening of the coating directly depends on its amount in the product.
• Thinners are responsible for the consistency of the varnish, which is important when it is applied to the nail plate. Modern products use more forgiving polymers. The quality of adhesion of the product to the nail plate also depends on them.
• Coloring pigments responsible for the intensity of the shade. They can be of organic and inorganic origin.
• Fillers are responsible for the secondary qualities of the product - gloss, elasticity, viscosity. They are responsible for the structure and type of varnish.

But every year manufacturers improve it in favor of maximum durability and minimal damage to the health of consumers.

• In this case, the definition is suitable - gel polishes with the most natural composition. Experts identify several manufacturers who, in addition to durability and beauty, also took care of the health of the nails.
• Gels from In Garden So naturally contain silicones, resins and natural nutrients, which allows you to further restore and strengthen the nail plate. Therefore, the brand is relevant to use even with brittle and exfoliating nails. The product is resistant to damage and has an acceptable cost.
• Lacquer Irisk Professional is highly durable and dries quickly. The brand belongs to the type of hypoallergenic products, which is important. The tool helps to strengthen the nail and reduces natural brittleness, and also prevents yellowing of the nail plate and is resistant to a humid environment.
• Entity One has a special structure, due to which the varnish itself seems to be leveled. This feature allows you to visually smooth out the bumps and cracks in the nail. The brand has proven itself with excellent durability, convenient bottles and increased strength of natural nails.
• Brand Jessica Gelation also became famous for its harmlessness. Lacquer is considered quite convenient to use. The only downside is the uncomfortable brush.
• Brand Axxium OPI became one of the most popular last year. Before applying the varnish, cutting the nail plate is not required. Differs in property to effectively strengthen nails.
• Brand Kodi made a splash on the gel polish market due to the unusual rubber base.The natural component, which provides excellent adhesion to the nail, does no harm to it at all. In addition, the brand took care of strengthening the nail plate.

• Professional Nail Boutique has established itself as an excellent firming and caring gel polish that does not chip or fade when exposed to sunlight.

The first and basic rule of using a coating is that a professional should do it. Still, no matter how simple and easy the matter may seem, the masters are specially trained in all the procedures for preparing nails for coating and removing it as harmlessly as possible. It is the master who can determine the type and degree of damage to the nail plate, and, accordingly, select the necessary funds.

To prevent damage to the structure of the nails and their yellowing, you must:

• Follow the recommendations by choosing the power of the UV lamp and the drying time of the varnish.
• Apply a thicker layer of base under dark shades of varnishes to avoid staining the natural nail.
• Use only verified and quality brands.
• Choose coverage, which do not require cutting the nail.
• In case of chips, you do not need to chip off with your own hands coating, as significant damage to the nail plate is possible.
• If possible, avoid using products containing alcohol and acetone.

• But many advise using a completely natural biogel. It's almost like a gel polish.Moreover, they can also build up the nail plate without the slightest damage to it.

A feature of the biogel is its naturalness and the ability of the nail to "breathe" under it. It is also noteworthy that such a gel can be applied to exfoliating and thin nails. He nourishes and strengthens them. The nail plate looks healthy and has a natural color.

And you can use any nail polish, as the gel does not change color even with poor-quality colored lacquer. To change the color of the decorative product, it is enough to use any nail polish remover, but without acetone.

Another reason to choose biogel is hypoallergenicity and the possibility of use by pregnant women.

Celebrities and avid fashionistas with enviable regularity do manicures with gel polish. If earlier ladies noted that their nails deteriorate very much after procedures, then this is only due to the inexperience of the masters when using a completely new product for them.

That is, negative reviews correspond to a long time (about 10 years ago), when gel polishes just started to appear on the cosmetic market. Yes, and their composition was not at all flattering.

Now the situation has changed radically. Many reviews praise the magical coating, which is so comfortable and helps to eradicate many aesthetic problems. The varnish is very easy to use, the procedure is completely painless, unlike conventional extensions. It became possible to grow and restore weak nails without harm to them.

Therefore, girls increasingly prefer brands with the longest wearing period and the most natural composition.

The CND brand was recognized as the most eminent and high-quality brand, but not everyone can afford such a luxury. Therefore, the next most popular among consumers was the gel polish of the more budget brand In Garden.

As a result of the use of such beauty products, a significant increase in nail growth and their strengthening was noted. And the number of options for color and model manicure causes general delight.

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