Shellac painting. Proper application of shellac: step by step instructions for beginners

The use of shellac for coating nails has gained popularity due to the improved characteristics of the coating. To make yourself such a manicure, it is not necessary to visit the salon. The procedure can be carried out at home, but for this you need to purchase special equipment and know the rules for working with the material. How to cover nails with shellac at home is described in this article.

What is Shellac

Shellac is modern facility for manicure, which was invented by the American company CND in 2010. CND (Creative Nail Design) was engaged in the production of varnishes, manicure tools and nail care products. Shellac was introduced as unique composition for decorative manicure and quickly gained popularity among women due to its qualities.

Spectacular, elastic and durable coating is suitable for weakened and brittle nails

Shellac coating is odorless, hypoallergenic, free of formaldehyde and toluene, suitable for thin and brittle nails. At the same time, shellac provides flexibility and strength to the nail plate, improves appearance nails, protects against exposure to household chemicals and mechanical damage. By consistency it is a varnish, but by properties it is a gel, which is dried in a special ultraviolet lamp. Shellac coating is practical because it does not wash off and lasts up to 3 weeks.

Comparison of properties of varnish and shellac (table)

Shellac gives a denser coverage of rich color

What coatings to choose

With the advent of Shellac, consumers began to call any gel polish shellac.

Despite the fact that CND does not consider Shellac a gel polish, users equate them. There is an opinion that Shellac contains the resin of the same name or its derivatives. However, no official source mentions the content of organic shellac polymer in CND products.

• Of course, the leading place among gel polishes is occupied by the American company CND as the inventor of shellac. The quality of Shellac CND coating is different from coatings from other manufacturers. But he has worthy competitors, which are worth paying attention to.
• Gel Polish GELCOLOR by OPI is a gel that dries under LED lamps. The manufacturing company OPI does not require pre-polishing of nails and claims ultra-fast drying - only 4 minutes for all layers of the coating (including the base and top coat). Consumers, however, note the liquid consistency of this gel polish and, accordingly, a less saturated color than CND shellac.
• Gel Polish Artistic Color Gloss. To polymerize the gel, you need a special LED lamp Artistic LED PRO 30, in which the hardening process takes only 30 seconds. The manufacturer promises a flexible glossy finish that lasts up to three weeks. This gel polish has a thick consistency, so it is recommended to apply it in thin layers.
• Shellac Blue Sky is another gel polish that is popular, however, users pay attention to the liquid consistency and the need to apply up to three layers for a denser coverage. This coating is dried under a UV lamp.

Examples of the most popular in the photo

The CND palette has 79 basic shades The Gel Color palette has more than 100 colors Gel polishes of the Artistic Color Gloss Blue Sky trademark offer 250 shades of shellac

What you need to pay attention to before applying

• To avoid misunderstandings, you should pay attention to the fact that the degreasing liquid, base, gel polish and top coat must be from the same manufacturer. It is then that the result will correspond to the declared.
• With a fungal infection of the nails, it is not recommended to apply shellac to avoid exacerbation and spread of the process.
• It is necessary to refrain from applying shellac while taking antibiotics, as the coating will not adhere better.
• To keep shellac for a long time and not fade, contact with products containing acetone should be avoided, and household chemicals. To protect the coating, it is recommended to use rubber gloves.
• In the first two days after application, it is not recommended to visit the bath and sauna.

How to apply shellac at home

Working with shellac is just like with regular varnish. But it must be dried in a UV lamp, since only under the influence of UV waves of a certain length will a transition from a liquid to a solid state occur, and an elastic film forms on the surface of the nail. For the same reason, shellac is packaged in opaque bottles, as it shrinks when exposed to sunlight.

What is needed to perform the technique

• Ultraviolet lamp;
  different types lamps work with different coatings, and the exposure time for each lamp is individual, so when using a particular model, you must definitely read the instructions.
• soft nail file;
• lint-free wipes;
• degreaser CND Scrubfresh;
• Base Coat from CND;
• shellac CND;
• UV top coat from CND;
• CND Cool Blue tack remover or alcohol wipes
• cuticle oil.

Set for work (photo)

Necessary for working with the cuticle. Grinding the nail plate increases the degree of adhesion to the coating.
UV lamps can be used at home
Disinfection and degreasing is an important step in applying shellac
In the process of drying shellac layers on the surface is formed sticky layer, which is removed with a special tool. After applying a manicure, it is recommended to treat the skin around the nail and the cuticle with a special nourishing oil.
The top coat will add shine and strength to the manicure.
A large palette of gel polishes allows you to choose a color for every taste. To obtain a smooth and glossy finish, it is important to completely clean the nail.
The base gives the coating strength and protects the nails from penetrating staining.

Step-by-step instructions: how to do a manicure and apply Shellac

1. Prepare nails: manicure, remove cuticles, shape nails.
2. Process with a soft file for polishing nail plate, this is necessary for the best adhesion of the coating to the nail.

   Grinding is performed against the growth of nails

3. Nails need to be disinfected and degreased with a special tool. To save money, you can use pharmacy alcohol wipes.

   This tool removes the remnants of cream, soap and other cosmetics from the surface of the nail.

4. Cover the nails with the UV Base Coat, while treating the ends of the nail. It strengthens the nail plate and protects against the effects of dyes.

   The base must be applied to the entire nail plate and to the end of the nail

5. Dry the layer under a UV lamp for 10 seconds.
6. Warm the shellac in your hands and apply a thin layer on the nails. Shellac is applied with a brush, like a regular varnish. In this case, the ends of the nails are necessarily sealed.

   Each layer of shellac is dried under a UV lamp.

7. Dry in a lamp for 2 minutes.
8. Apply a second layer, more dense. Too thick a layer can swell, so moderation in application should be observed.
9. Dry under the lamp for 2 minutes.

   The hardening process of shellac occurs only under the influence of certain UV waves.

10. Apply the UV Top Coat in a thick layer, which will give the coating strength and shine.

    Top coat extends the life of shellac

11. Dry for 3 minutes. The agent hardens under UV rays for 2 minutes.
12. Remove the sticky layer from the coating with lint-free wipes and special liquid.

    Remove the sticky layer only with lint-free wipes so as not to spoil the gloss of the coating

The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.

Video instruction for beginners

What problems can be encountered when applying

Even strictly observing the technology, you can not get the perfect result. Consider what problems may arise and how to solve them:

• Coating chips. To prevent this from happening, the obligatory sealing of the ends of the nail with each layer of the coating is required. Peeling nails can also cause chipping. To correct exfoliated areas, a structuring gel is used, which is applied to the nails immediately after the base.
• The coating does not dry and lies unevenly. It should be remembered that it is recommended to apply shellac in thin layers. So they dry faster and give a smooth and shiny coating.
• Loss of shine. If the shine disappeared immediately after applying the top coat, then you can apply another layer of top coat. If the shine has disappeared during wear, then you can update the coating with ordinary varnish, which is applied on top of the shellac.
• Uneven coverage due to the curvature of the nail plate. Shellac lays unevenly on uneven nails. To smooth the surface of the nail, a structuring gel is used.

color mixing

In order to get new shades of shellac, you can use the sequential application of one color to another. In addition, each layer must be dried under the lamp. How to mix shellac colors correctly can be found by watching the video (video).

Video about mixing rules

Options for mixing shellac shade Hot Chilis (photo)

Shellac gets an oblique shade when using Tutti Fruitti for the second layer To get a soft pink shade, apply Strawberry Smoothie as a second layer. dark color Fedora, we get a burgundy shade

Decor with sequins

To decorate shellac with sequins, you need:

• apply a base on prepared nails and dry under a lamp;
• apply the first layer of shellac and dry it;
• pour a little shellac into the palette, pour glitter into it and mix;
• apply the mixture with a second layer;
• dry;
• apply top;
• remove the sticky layer.

How to paint: step by step video

Glitter manicure designs

Only one nail can be decorated with sparkles. The unusual shine of silver sparkles on a dark varnish attracts attention. All nails are decorated with sparkles, and there are more of them on the tips of the nails.
The base of the nail is strewn with sparkling glitter. Pink glitter is applied to the black coating.

French manicure

Such a pattern on the nails is done without the use of stencils, since after the shellac dries, they cannot be removed. In this case, the procedure is as follows:

• First, apply the base and dry it under a UV lamp;
• We apply shellac flesh tone on the entire nail and dry it;
• With white shellac we draw a “smile” along the edge of the nail, not forgetting to seal the end;
• We dry;
• Apply a second layer if necessary white color and dry;
• We cover the nails with a top and dry under the lamp;
• remove the sticky layer.

How to make a french and moon manicure yourself (video)

Reverse French manicure option (video)

French ideas for long and short nails (photo)

Summer manicure can be done with shellac of different colors. Reverse jacket is made of contrasting colors of varnish. Even black shellac is used for French. French is considered a classic. wedding manicure Slightly asymmetrical, made with red varnish, the jacket looks very stylish. The white border of the nail is painted over with white varnish.

We decorate shellac with patterns

For a change, you can decorate shellac with patterns and drawings.

This pattern looks good on contrasting colors of varnish.

To make such a drawing, perform the following steps:

Recently, the lace pattern on the nails has been very popular. It is made according to the base coat dried under the lamp, for example, beige. For decoration, use a very thin brush of size 0 or 00 and dots. Lace is painted with white shellac on all nails or only on the ring finger. On the rest of the nails, you can perform a simple jacket. The applied pattern is dried under the lamp for 1 minute and a top is applied, which also needs to be dried. You can decorate the manicure with rhinestones.

How to make shellac at home? How not to spend a large amount of money on the services of an experienced specialist? You can learn about this and much more from the following material.

Shellac is a new manicure technique. It is not as harmful as the classic way of nail extension. At the moment, applying gel polish to the legs is rapidly replacing other methods of design and processing of the nail plate. Many ladies of different ages who try to follow fashion use the services of manicure masters when they want to make shellac. No matter how complicated the process may seem, you can do it yourself at home.

What is shellac?

Shellac is a natural, consistent way to build gel nails. During the procedure, a set of polymers is used, each of which has the properties of both varnish and a special gel.

The composition of the coating, which is applied to the nails, includes the following components:

• Film former. This substance, when it hardens, forms a dense coating, which is not afraid of any mechanical influences. The component is considered the basis of any type of shellac.
• Photoinitiator. This substance absorbs the sun's rays, thanks to it the varnish hardens faster.
• Pigment. Hue, which is the main component of shellac. With the help of pigment, nails can be given a certain shade.
• Thinners. Components that allow you to adjust the consistency of the varnish.
• Additives. These components enhance and regulate the quality of the varnish. Thanks to additives, the color becomes more intense, resistant to abrasion.
• Shellac looks like a medium liquid mass. The color of this mass may be different. It all depends on the pigment present in the composition. In order to get a new, unusual shade, you can immediately mix several gel polishes.
• The varnish dries due to a special UV lamps. A coating that dries out under a different influence is not very stable. Shellac has increased strength. It is able to persist for at least 14 days, while maintaining its original appearance.

What you need for shellac manicure: important tools, materials

For shellac manicure there is a basic kit, which includes tools and materials. With this set, you will exquisite manicure yourself at home:

• UV lamp. The power of such a bulb should be 36 W. If you have a lamp with a lower power, the varnish may begin to peel off over time. Therefore, you will get an ugly manicure.
• Degreaser. Most often, such substances are sold in the same store where all the components of shellac are. If you cannot find this, use ordinary medical alcohol.
• Base coverage. Try to choose a high quality base.
• Shellac required color.
• Finish coating. You also need to choose quality material.
• Orange stick.
• Napkins which do not have pile. The fact is that because of the pile, the manicure can deteriorate. You will have to remove a layer of shellac, and then apply it again. You will need wipes to remove the sticky layer at the final stage.
• Liquid, with which shellac is removed.

When choosing, pay attention to the trade brand CND. The company sells quality material for creating shellac. The fact is that the manufacturer is responsible for the quality of its own products, gives a guarantee for each product.

You can, of course, buy lower quality material. But with such products, you may not get a beautiful, durable manicure. If you save money, you will not be able to get an excellent result - a beautiful, durable, sophisticated manicure.

How to make shellac nails for yourself: preparatory steps

So, having prepared everything for shellac manicure the right tools and materials, you can proceed to preparatory stages. They include the preparation of the nail plates.

Preliminary manipulations consist of the following steps:

• Work your cuticles on fingers.
• Form that nail shape which you like best.
• Sand down nails. This procedure is considered mandatory. Thanks to it, shellac and the surface of the nail plate adhere better.
• Process nails with an antibacterial agent. It will degrease the nails, ensure an even application of varnish.
• Apply base coat layer.
• Warm up nails under a UV lamp to set the gel polish. Warm-up duration should be approximately 30 seconds.

Shellac at home for beginners step by step: base coat

Covering the nails after their preparation begins with the application of the base. This layer protects the nails from the negative effects of the pigment layer. In addition, the base makes the adhesion of the varnish and the nail much better.

Apply the base according to the following instructions:

• Paint the left edge of the nail plate.
• Paint the right edge.
• Apply the base on the center of the nail.
• Before proceeding to the next step, make sure that the edges of each nail are carefully "sealed".
• Thanks to this technique, you will evenly distribute the base on the nails without catching the skin.

The entire database processing procedure consists of the following steps:

• To begin with, the container with the base is a little twist. So you warm up the base, after which it will lie evenly on the nails.
• Apply foundation. Make sure the layer is not too thick. Otherwise, the base will harden longer, which may cause unwanted stains on the nails.
• Dry your nails for 30 seconds.

How to apply shellac?

This layer makes the nails the color you want. To properly apply shellac, follow these instructions:

• Apply a thin layer of the product. Do not seal the edges of the nails.
• Dry shellac under the lamp for about 3 minutes.
• Next, apply re shellac. You can apply the same varnish or use a different color. With this technique, an original, unusual pattern is obtained.
• Hold the painted nails under a special lamp for about 3 minutes.

Keep in mind that each layer of shellac must be thin enough, otherwise the varnish will begin to swell, bubbles will form under it.

• Before applying the varnish, check in what condition it is - the agent should not be very thick. Nail polish can deteriorate over time if you store it incorrectly.
• Make sure the cap on the tube is screwed on well. Store the varnish only in a dark place where the temperature does not exceed +25°C.

Shellac manicure: how to apply decorating elements?

The scheme and method of applying decor during a manicure with shellac is almost the same as decorating nails with a manicure with ordinary varnish. But here, after applying the decorations, you should also re-coat the nails with a top coat of varnish.

The decor on the nails with shellac manicure may look like:

• Ribbons, stripes.
• Ornaments.
• Various patterns.
• Images.
• Application of several shades of varnish at once.
• Glitter and so on.

The final stage of shellac manicure - top application

During the final stage of the manicure, the last layer is applied with shellac - the top. This procedure is performed as follows:

• Apply top thick layer. Seal each open edge of your nails with a top coat. So the colored varnish will be in a closed "vessel".
• Dry nails. The drying time under a special lamp should be approximately 2 minutes.
• Take a lint-free cloth and a special tool. Remove the sticky layer.
• If you do not have a means to remove the sticky layer, acetone or ordinary alcohol will do. But these substances can ruin the manicure. Therefore, use them with extreme care.

How to apply shellac at home: secrets

Making nails beautiful is sometimes very difficult, especially when it comes to shellac. If you are a beginner, you can use detailed instructions above, but it may not be enough for you. After all, you are not familiar with the secrets that real professionals know.

To get the perfect manicure, experts recommend using the following tips:

• To distribute glitter evenly on the surface of the nail, mix them with a small amount of a transparent base. Mix the mixture thoroughly, then apply the decorations in a second layer on the nails.
• To make your manicure last longer, apply shellac thin layer. Don't touch the cuticles to make the manicure look neat.
• To do French manicure, don't use stencils. After all, after drying the varnish, it will be difficult for you to remove them. If you remove the stencils before the gel dries, it may spread.
• If you are using shellac to build nails, do not file off the entire nail. Just a little of it polish.
• To remove the cuticle, the masters advise using a special tool. However, if the cuticles are not very visible, then take orange stick, use it to push back the cuticles on your fingers.

• Buying UV lamp, pay special attention to the power of the technique. The best option is a lamp 36 W. In this case, the varnish will dry fairly quickly.
• Any correction is carried out under such a mandatory condition - the nail plate must be dry. Even a sparing nail file will not be able to keep wet nails intact.
• Enjoy cuticle oil every day. Apply it in the morning, then in the evening. Only in this case, you will not have burrs on your fingers.
• Before visiting a beauty salon, treat your nails first. If your nails are sore, shellac will only make the problem worse. The nails will begin to break, exfoliate, the appearance of a fungus is not excluded.
• Do not apply hand cream before making shellac.

Benefits of shellac manicure

As you can already understand, shellac has many positive aspects. Among them we highlight the following:

• shellac on short nails Also looks good as on long nails. This method makes it possible to paint the nails to the required length.
• Since shellac is considered natural remedy, thanks to him strengthened nails, they stop break.
• Shellac can last on nails long enough. Many women go with such a manicure for almost 3 weeks.
• In order to remove shellac, you need a special tool. This means that nails covered with this method are not afraid of various household chemicals.
• Thanks to shellac, nails become shiny. Glitter on them can hold out for quite a long period, not fade over time.
• Firms that produce products for shellac try to closely follow fashion. Therefore, the palette of lacquer colors is regularly replenished. On sale you can always find classic shades, and bright, interesting, avant-garde tones of gel polishes.
• The main advantage of shellac is that this method of coloring nails is considered completely safe. There are no formaldehydes in the composition of the main constituents of shellac. That is why such a manicure can be done not only by girls prone to allergies, but also by pregnant women.
• If suddenly you get tired of shellac, you can remove it yourself at home. To do this, purchase a gel polish remover, a film in a specialized store in advance. Then study carefully instructions for beginners, and only then clean your nails from varnish.

Disadvantages of shellac manicure

Everything that exists on our planet has negative sides. Shellac is no exception. There are few drawbacks to manicure, but you should definitely know about them:

• The shellac procedure costs enough expensive. Correction can also cost you a decent amount. Therefore, if your nails are growing fast, accept that additional costs may await you.
• The next negative side of shellac is as follows - despite the fact that manufacturers claim that the coating is very durable, nails due to high temperature can expand, and then decrease, return to their original size.
• Due to warm water during washing dishes, taking a bath, the nails can be deformed, as a result of which micro-cracks appear on the coating. Due to such cracks, dirt can get under the varnish, provoking bacterial development.
• shellac can stay on nails for a long time, therefore, microbes have a lot of time to develop, damage nails. If you want to avoid such consequences, try to do all your homework with gloves on.

How to make a shellac manicure "Cat's eye"?

This type of manicure is considered very popular. By using varnish in the procedure, which contains metal particles, you can create unusual ornaments resembling a cat's eye.

For this design, prepare the following materials:

• Varnish. It must be green.
• Magnet.

If you do not have a special magnet, then take a regular one.

The process of creating such a manicure consists of the following steps:

• For shellac, prepare your nails, apply the base.
• Dry the base under a UV lamp.
• Apply a special green varnish, also dry.
• Reapply varnish, bring a magnet to it. Metal particles will form an unusual pattern.

If you bring the magnet edgewise, then you will get a pattern in the form of stripes. By twisting the magnet, you will get an interesting ornament that resembles a cat's eye. At the very end, cover the varnish with a top coat.

Video: Cat's eye with shellac

Shellac: French manicure

Shellac French using this method, follow the instructions below:

• Initially, remove the cuticles, give the nails the desired shape, remove the greasy layer.
• Apply primer.
• Next, cover your nails with a thin layer of base.
• Dry your nails under the lamp for about 3 minutes.
• Remove the sticky layer that forms after drying with a special cloth.
• Paint your nails the color you want.
• Carefully draw "smiles".
• Cover your nails with base.

Making shellac at home is an easy procedure even for beginners. If you follow our instructions, you will definitely get a beautiful manicure.

Video: French varnish at home?

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Every woman wants her nails to look well-groomed. However, it is not always possible to keep the manicure perfect. If not at work, then in everyday life the applied varnish will necessarily be exposed to external influences: cleaning, cooking, washing dishes, etc. As a result, the manicure deteriorates, and it has to be done again and again. But not every woman can afford it. Shellac in such cases is just a godsend.

Shellac is a mixture of gel and nail polish. This hybrid was created by the American manufacturer CND. To date, the name "shellac" has become a household name. Many masters of gel polishes from other manufacturers are called shellac. However, at present, a complete analogue of Shellac has not appeared. This gel polish does not require additional polishing of the nail plate before manicure, and there is no need to apply a primer (a special liquid that creates a reliable adhesion between the nail and the coating).

Shellac CND is odorless. The marking on the package "3 free" indicates that the product is hypoallergenic.

The shellac coating stays on the nails for 2 weeks, and on the legs - 4-5 weeks. After that, the gel polish should be removed, as it loses its "marketable" appearance. In addition, the nails grow over the specified period, and the border of the coating becomes too obvious.

It should be noted that Shellac CND is removed quite simply (unlike many other gel polishes).

What is needed for shellac manicure

The number of women who wish to independently use gel polish for manicure at home is increasing every year. This is understandable. Firstly, there is no particular difficulty in applying the coating on the nails. And secondly, there is a significant savings in time and money.

But before starting a manicure with shellac, you need to prepare the following tools and materials:

• manicure set (nail file with abrasive 220-240 grit, orange tree stick, tweezers);
• ultraviolet lamp with a power of 36 watts;
• lint-free wipes;
• cuticle remover cream (CND Cuticle Eraser);
• liquid for degreasing and disinfecting nails before coating (CND Scrub Fresh);
• basic foundation(Shellac Base Coat);
• color coating (Shellac Color Coat);
• fixative (Shellac Top Coat);
• adhesive remover (CND Cool Blue);
• cuticle oil (CND Solar Oil).

Gallery: Shellac CND Manicure Products

The cuticle is easily removed after exposure to CND Cuticle Erase Cream.

Using a nail file, give the edge of the nail plate the desired shape and length.

With the help of a nail file, you can give the desired shape to the nail

Scrub your nails with Scrab Fresh, paying special attention to the sides.

The nail plate should be treated with Scrab Fresh

Apply a base coat to the nail plate, sealing the end of the nail. Dry the base in the lamp for 1.5 minutes.

After applying the base coat, it should be dried in the lamp

Paint the nail with the selected colored varnish in two layers. Each layer polymerizes in a lamp for 2 minutes. Shellac must be applied in a thin layer, otherwise it may curl during drying. If the varnish accidentally gets on the skin, it should be removed before drying. The most optimal sequence for applying varnish is as follows: apply shellac to the nail plates of 4 fingers of one hand, dry; then paint over the nails of 4 fingers of the other hand, also dry; varnish the nails of the thumbs of both hands and polymerize them in the lamp at the same time.

Colored varnish is applied in two layers

Apply a thin layer of fixative, while sealing the free edge of the nail. Dry in a lamp for 2 minutes.

Moisten a lint-free cloth with an adhesive remover and wipe your nails with it.

The sticky layer is removed with CND Cool Blue

Finish the manicure by applying cuticle oil to the skin around the nails. This will prevent dry cuticles and nails.

Advice. After polymerization of the base and color layers, do not remove the sticky layer from them. This provides a better grip between them.

Video: how to apply shellac at home

Effect of Shellac CND on nails

Shellac manufacturers made sure that its composition included components that favorably affect the nail plate. As a result, Shellac CND effectively strengthens thin, brittle and split nails. Shellac reliably protects the nail plate from external mechanical and chemical influences. For example, upon impact, the coating provides a shock-absorbing effect that prevents breaking nails.

Shellac CND does not contain dangerous formaldehydes inherent in conventional varnishes, so the coating does not harm not only nails, but also health in general.

Pros and cons of coverage

The obvious advantages of shellac include the following:

a manicure made using gel polish lasts at least 14 days, i.e. during this time the hands will look well-groomed;

it becomes possible to grow fragile and brittle nails, because shellac protects them from external aggressive influences;

gel polish can be used on both long and short nails;

a huge selection of shades allows you to create original designs for every taste;

odorless and harmful components as part of the coating makes it possible to use it even for pregnant women;

Shellac CND is easily removed with a special tool.

The disadvantages of shellac include:

products used for manicure are much more expensive than regular varnishes. In addition, you will initially have to spend money on purchasing an ultraviolet lamp;

the procedure for applying shellac lasts much longer, in comparison with the usual painting of nails;

if during the manicure some layers were not dried or overdried, then there is a possibility of chipping the coating.

How often can you apply gel polish

On the Internet, you can find rave reviews about how, with the help of shellac, many women were able to grow own nails. And when asked how often you can use gel polish, most consumers write that they don’t take any breaks between manicures at all.

My nails are weak and break all the time. I covered them with shellac for two years. Base and top CND between them are different varnishes. I'll take a manicure and cut. Nails grew strong, long, which were not there. I listened to these ladies, I thought I would try to walk without shellac. It looked like two weeks, the nails all broke and began to exfoliate .... What else do you advise, advisers? And how can I injure my nails when removing shellac if I don’t use a file. Wrap it up, hold it, and then wash it with a cotton swab?

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On the one hand, indeed, the gel coating protects the nail plate and promotes its growth. But, on the other hand, you need to understand that the constant use of dense and durable varnish prevents the supply of oxygen to the nail plate, in other words, the nail "does not breathe", and over time it can become completely weak.

In addition, illiterate removal of shellac causes significant damage to the nail plate, since its own protective layer may be violated.

Therefore, experts advise taking a break after 2-3 procedures, during which it is recommended to use masks with lemon or tea tree oil. During this time, the nails will receive nutrition and hydration. Such a "rest" of nails should last 7-10 days. Masks need to be done every other day. They can be interchanged.

Mask with lemon

Ingredients:

water - 200 ml;

sea ​​salt - 1 tsp;

iodine - 3 drops;

lemon juice - 3 tsp

Mix all the ingredients and dip your fingertips in the bath for 10 minutes.

Lemon has always been used to strengthen nails

Composition with tea tree

Ingredients:

water - 100 ml;

sea ​​salt - 1 tsp;

tea tree oil - 3-5 drops.

The components should be combined, the nails should be kept in the resulting solution for 20 minutes.

Shellac Design Ideas

Nail art masters are able to create great amount original designs with gel polish. However, this requires professional skills and talent. At home, it is not always possible to repeat unusual patterns and ornaments.

But still, there are such designs that it is quite possible to realize on your own.

Using multiple shades

A manicure that combines two, three or more colors will look bright and boring. In the classic version, it is recommended to combine cold tones with cold ones, and warm ones with warm ones. However, more extravagant girls can afford to use varnishes of various shades (at least all the colors of the rainbow). The main thing in all options is the accurate application of shellac.

Gallery: designs with different colors

You can express yourself vividly with the help of a sharp contrast between the colors on the nails. Young girls can use "rainbow" design In the classic version, shades of the same spectrum are used - from dark to light

This is interesting. In ancient Egypt, only people with a high position were allowed to wear a bright, rich color of nails. Cleopatra painted her nails with henna, which gave them a red-brown tint.

Sequins and rhinestones

Manicure for parties or special occasions can be complemented with sequins or rhinestones. Even a beginner can easily create such a design.

Gallery: the use of shiny elements in manicure

Small pebbles significantly enliven even the most calm tones. The combination of flesh-pink nail polish and silver looks equally good on solemn events, and in Everyday life Bold design that combines different colors and sequins, great for night parties

stickers

Manicurists love to use ready-made stickers in their work. They are transparent, dense, voluminous. At the same time, the variety of patterns and colors just impressive. It is not difficult to work with such stickers, and the result is no worse than that of specialists.

Gallery: how to use stickers

Transparent stickers look good on a white background You can choose themed stickers for any holiday. Stickers can only be used on individual nails
Floral stickers fit perfectly on a turquoise manicure

French manicure

French manicure, or french manicure, is a classic nail design that has been in demand for many years. With it, it is easy to emphasize the elegance of an evening or cocktail dress, office wear or any other dress.

In the original version, only pink and white varnishes were required for the jacket, that is, natural colors. Today, French manicure is done using a variety of shades - from dark to ultra-bright. In addition, rhinestones, sequins, stickers, and more can be used in the design.

A classic of the genre with a floral sticker looks quite original The smile line can be painted over with colored shades The free edge of the nail can be made red and a shiny element added.

How to remove Shellac CND coating yourself

Removing shellac is not as difficult as it might seem at first glance. However, this should be done wisely.

In no case should you peel off the coating from the surface of the nail mechanically. This can cause irreparable damage to the plate.

To remove Shellac CND, you need to prepare:

CND Shellac Nourishing Remover;

nail file abrasive 180 grit;

10 pieces of food foil (size 10x8 cm);

cotton pads

orange stick;

nail oil.

Shellac removal is done in the following sequence:

to make the coating easier to remove from the nail, you can walk along its top layer with a file;

Soak a cotton pad in the shellac remover, put it on the nail and wrap the finger in foil. So repeat for all fingers;

After 5–10 min. remove the foil from the first finger and use an orange stick to clean off the gel polish that has come off the nail;

repeat the previous paragraph for all other fingers;

after removing Shellac CND, lightly polish the nails with a buff;

apply nourishing oil to the nail plates.

Video: how to correctly remove shellac at home

To apply and remove Shellac CND, it is not necessary to go to nail salons. It is quite possible to do it yourself. Enough to purchase necessary tools both materials and beautiful well-groomed nails will be the pride of any woman.

Many users of manicure products have already appreciated the high quality, color saturation and durability of the shellac coating. This is an innovative product of the beauty industry that allows you to quickly make a high-quality coating on the nails. Shellac combines the qualities of varnish and gel. Thanks to this, the product has found beneficial features and nail polish and gel. However, it is not enough just to purchase Bluesky or CND brand gel polish. To obtain the desired effect, it is important to follow the sequence of shellac technology. This implies stepping instructions that manufacturers of manicure products offer to the attention of users.

Stages

The sequence of applying shellac at home begins with the preparation of the nail plates. Any design of a future manicure, whether it be a bluesky jacket or a CND cat's eye, should be carried out on a prepared basis. This means that initially you need to remove the previous coating from the nails, make a relaxing bath with the addition of oils and give the nails the necessary shape. Then, you should remove the cuticle, clean the nails from small particles and dust, treat with a primer.

The sequence of applying shellac at home is no different from salon procedures. Therefore, it is recommended to perform the technology step by step.

After completing the mechanical treatment and covering the nail plates with a primer, you should wait for the degreaser to dry. It will take no more than 1-2 minutes. Then, you need to determine what design the manicure will have. It could be classic french Bluesky or original CND cat's eye. Both options are stylish and trendy. The final choice depends only on the personal preferences of the client.

The sequence of applying Bluesky shellac involves the use of a base gel, which ensures good adhesion of the gel polish to the surface of the nails. The key to a professional, long-lasting manicure is the high-quality drying of each layer. After applying the base on the nails, you need to dry it thoroughly in a manicure lamp. After drying, proceed to the decorative finish of each nail.

Instructions for the use of shellacs involves a step-by-step implementation of all stages. The sequence of steps guarantees the high quality of the shellac coating. After decorative finishes and thorough drying, the manicure should be covered with a finishing gel.

Exactly this composition ensures the durability of the decorative coating. In order for the French Bluesky or cat's eye to please with their beauty, the finish, like gel polish, must be thoroughly dried for 2-3 minutes.

The video shows a step-by-step sequence of creating shellac manicure at home.

In conclusion, we note that the success of gel polish manicure lies in the precise implementation of all stages of the technology for using helium polish. If at home or in the salon, the master will follow the methodology, then the result will please the client for several weeks in a row. At home, do not be lazy to repeat the actions of specialists, because the beauty and durability of a manicure depends on the correct implementation of the technique.

Over the past few years, the shellac procedure has been at the peak of its popularity and has moved off the pedestal the extension, which was previously preferred by many women. But is this coating so good, and how much shellac keeps on nails, what are its pros and cons, you still need to find out.

What it is

Beauty industry professionals put a lot of effort into creating a durable nail coating. And if earlier the way out of the situation was gel and acrylic building, then in the past few years, shellac has become relevant.

In essence, it is a varnish and gel in one bottle. When performing the procedure, the nails are not built up, but a colored coating is applied to them. It lasts for a long time and strengthens natural plates.

Many are interested main question Q: How long does shellac last? Reviews of women and nail service specialists say that for a long time, while strengthening the nail plate.

Features of the coating and contraindications to its use

The main difference between shellac is practicality, accuracy, sense of proportion and, of course, a less harmful effect on nails. Another difference from extended nails is that shellac cannot be corrected. It needs to be removed and reapplied. Overgrown nail plates cannot simply be painted over. In addition, a broken nail cannot be restored, as is done with an extended one.

Before using gel polish, you need to cure diseased nails. This coating should not be applied to a weak or fungal plate as it will not adhere.

The use of antibiotics may also be a contraindication. Pregnancy and lactation will not interfere with gel nail polish.

Positive aspects

1. Coating durability. Without special means it cannot be removed from the nails. Therefore, when wondering how long shellac lasts on nails, you should know that it can be worn for about 3 weeks.
2. The ability to grow nails. This coating is suitable for short and long plates. If your nails are thin and brittle, then under shellac they will not crack and exfoliate.
3. Variety of colors. Today, gel polish manufacturers are ready to offer a rich palette, ranging from classic delicate tones to rich and bright shades.
4. Bright gloss. Shellac is a tool that can give nails an incredible shine. At the same time, it does not fade over time.
5. Shellac is not harmful. It does not contain formaldehydes and consists of non-aggressive substances, which means that it is not capable of harming health. Even pregnant women can cover their nails in this way.
6. The coating is removed at home. To do this, you need to purchase a special liquid, an instruction with a similar description of the procedure is attached to it.

Negative aspects of coverage

In addition to many positive aspects, there are moments that can spoil the impression of this procedure. When thinking about why shellac does not hold, first of all you need to remember about external influences. Especially about high and low temperature.

Under the influence of moisture and heat, the nail expands, and then takes on its former shape. Such deformation is imperceptible, however, it is it that contributes to the appearance of microcracks in the coating. Through them, moisture can enter the shellac, which favorably affects the development of bacteria. Since, in the worst case, shellac lasts for a week, this time is enough for pathogens to multiply. The least that can happen as a result is fungal diseases.

The cost of shellac is high, it is very often equated to nail extensions. Such a coating needs correction, which is also expensive. If the nails grow quickly, then it will have to be done quite often.

How to apply shellac at home

All modern beauty salons that provide nail services offer shellac nail treatment. If you wish, you can learn how to do such a manicure at home, but this will require special materials and tools:

• Ultraviolet lamp;
• degreaser;
• ultrabond (acid or acid-free primer);
• base and top coat;
• shellac of various colors;
• adhesive remover;
• files for natural and artificial nails.

A large number of expensive materials and professional tools explain the high cost of services from professional nail artists.

Thinking about how to properly apply shellac at home, at first glance it may seem that the procedure is simple. However, it consists of many stages, each of which takes a certain time:

1. Preparation of the nail plate. It involves performing a manicure and modeling the shape of the nails.
2. Grinding. This procedure is necessary - the roughness of the nail plate will provide a stronger adhesion of shellac to the nail.
3. Degreasing nails. This requires a special tool - a degreaser, which also affects the stronger adhesion of the varnish to the nail plate.
4. Application of ultrabond. A colorless liquid must be used to “prime” the nails. Thanks to this procedure, the adhesion of the working material to the nail is also improved.
5. Applying a base coat. The nails are covered with a single layer and sent to a UV lamp to fix the result.
6. Applying shellac in two layers, each of them must be dried in a UV lamp.
7. Apply top coat, dry in a UV lamp and remove the sticky layer.

The procedure for applying shellac is not easy, and in the absence of special tools and accessories, nothing will work. If you are not confident in your abilities, then it is better to contact the master of the nail service.

What affects the durability of the coating

Finding out how long a shellac manicure lasts and how to increase its wear time, first of all, you need to understand that to perform such a manicure, you need to use only original high-quality products. In addition to affecting the durability of the coating, quality materials prevent microbes from getting under it and their reproduction.

The second condition for long-term wear of gel polish is the use of high-quality manicure tools and their careful use. Nothing should damage the side rollers and the nail plate.

Another nuance that must be observed is the qualitative removal of the previous coating. Remaining areas of lacquer may interfere with the good adhesion of the new coating and contribute to its premature flaking. Also, special attention should be paid to the degreasing of nails, since the fat molecules are too large and split only under the influence of special agents.

How long does shellac last on nails?

The service life of gel polish coating has its limits. After three weeks of wear, the manicure does not look so fresh, gloss, accuracy and perfect shape are lost.

The top layer gradually peels off, starting from the free edge, and small cracks appear. Nails that have reached their critical point delaminate and break. The rate of regrowth of the plate depends on individual characteristics, age, health status and season. To keep shellac for a long time, some ladies try to remember the phase of the moon, in which the manicure made lasted longer.

How can I extend the life of the coating

Many people ask this question: why does shellac not hold? There are many rules and tips on how to deal with nails treated with such a tool. Professionals and nail technicians recommend walking with this coating for no more than two weeks. After that, the structure of the gel polish is broken, then the components that make up its composition can negatively affect the nail plate, and the regrown nail looks ugly.

The service life of gel polish directly depends on the nature of the treatment of nails. You can extend it like this:

• nails cannot be cut, bitten and broken off on their own;
• in everyday life you need to use gloves, shellac should not come into contact with detergents;
• try to limit the typing time on the keyboard;
• before starting the procedure, it is advisable not to use any creams, oils or hand lotions;
• in the first days after applying gel polish, it is advisable not to expose your nails to very high or low temperatures, you should avoid frequent contact with water, it is best to refuse to go to the sauna or bath.

Fashion manicure

With the help of gel polish coating, you can create a wide variety of spectacular nail designs. This coating is much more convenient, because it does not dry out in the air, and there is much more time to complete the drawing. Shellac manicure ideas, brought to life, are presented in the photo in the article. In addition to patterns, the moon manicure, classic jacket, gradient transition, etc. remain in trend. Various ideas shellac manicure looks great on short nails. There are no restrictions when choosing a suitable design.

Shellac is considered one of the most durable and long-lasting nail coatings. With it, you can achieve a beautiful glossy effect for a long time. However, many girls, wondering how long shellac stays on nails, receive mixed answers. The main thing is to figure out what the durability of the coating depends on, and follow all the instructions of the nail service masters.