1. After removing gel polish For a while, forget about coating even with ordinary varnish. Nails need to be given proper rest, so the best thing you can do with them now is to cut them short and cover your nails only with medicinal products.
2. Restore and strengthen nails Olive oil will help. Heat it in the microwave or in a water bath to a comfortable temperature, dip your fingers in the oil and keep them there for 10 minutes. Repeat the procedure every evening for at least one week.
3. Take half a lemon and squeeze the juice onto a cotton pad. Wipe each nail with a cotton pad and lemon juice, then apply a rich hand cream on top to prevent evaporation. Vitamin C, which is contained in the juice, will quickly help restore nails well-groomed appearance, and essential oils will make them stronger.
4. Well proven in restoring nails, sour berries such as cranberries, lingonberries or red currants. But you don’t need to eat them, but make masks out of them. Grind a handful of berries until smooth, apply the resulting mixture to your nails, wrap in cling film for 15 minutes, and then rinse with warm water. During this time, the nails will have time to be saturated with beneficial fruit acids and microelements.
5. Sea salt baths will help make your nails stronger and prevent them from splitting. Dissolve 2 tbsp. spoons sea salt in 0.5 liters of warm water. Dip your fingers into the resulting mixture for 10-15 minutes. After finishing the procedure, dry your nails and skin thoroughly and lubricate with nourishing cream.
6. Restore your nails healthy looking Iodine will help. Apply cotton swab a small amount of iodine for each nail plate. Don't worry about yellow color nails, by the morning it will come off, and the nails will become strong.
7. You can do it at home paraffin applications for nail restoration. To do this, melt regular candles in a water bath until soft. Dip your fingertips into paraffin for one minute. Waxy “thimbles” should form on the nails. There is no need to remove them. Put on cosmetic gloves over them and go to bed. The wax should only be removed in the morning.
8. Beauty salons offer a procedure called "nail sealing". Its essence lies in the fact that a special composition based on honey and beeswax is rubbed into the nail plate. Thanks to this composition, a thin film is formed on the nail, which prevents damage, reduces nail brittleness and provides them with a healthy and radiant appearance.
9. Application gives good results castor oil. To prepare a medicinal mixture, mix 1 tsp. castor oil, 2 capsules of vitamin E and 5 drops of essential oil (lavender or eucalyptus). Soak a cotton pad with the mixture and apply it to the nail for two minutes. Then use a disc to rub the mixture into your nail. This procedure should be carried out 3 times a week for a month.
10. Take dietary supplements or vitamin complexes with a high content of iron and zinc. These elements make nails elastic, resilient, smooth and return them to a healthy pink tone.
Often the nail plates turn yellow, peel, break, become deformed, or grow too slowly, which makes it impossible to grow to the desired length. Sometimes it's the consequences of exposure external factors, bad habits and abuse cosmetic procedures, such as gel polish, extensions, shellac.
In other cases, there is a fungal infection or internal disease. Nails can be successfully treated at home.
Manicurists claim that neither gel extensions, nor gel polish, nor shellac have a harmful effect on the nail and that no special procedures are necessary after a manicure performed with gel polish. However, in fact, the condition of the nail plate after the so-called perfect manicure getting worse.
This occurs due to neglect of the rules of the procedure and failure to comply with hygiene requirements:
Home methods for treating nails
There are three nail treatment methods used at home:
How to choose and use care products correctly
For the treatment and restoration of nails at home It is necessary to use care products containing keratin, proteins, and vitamin C.
To stimulate nail growth, formulations with liposomes and warming substances are used, which increase blood flow to the nail plate, thereby increasing the volume of nutrients supplied to it - as a result, nails grow faster.
Manufacturers produce ready-made oil mixtures for nail treatment Oil or cream should be applied to the cleaned nail with rubbing movements. If you need to speed up nail growth and soften the cuticle, you need to pay more attention to the base of the nail. If the nails are peeling, then the tips of the nail plate should be treated especially carefully. Any product will give noticeable results only with systematic use.
Diet for nail treatment
Treatment of nails with masks and baths at home is best combined with internal influence, namely by adjusting the diet.
The menu should include:
Taking vitamins
An alternative to diet is taking vitamins in medicinal form. Preference should be given to vitamins A, E, B5. Vitamins A and E are sold in capsule form, vitamin B5 in tablet form. But there are also vitamins in the form of ampoules. It is recommended to apply these solutions directly to the nails.
There are special multivitamin complexes that will improve the condition of nails. Among them:
- Amway,
- Revalid,
- Fitoval,
- Vitrum Beauty,
- Oriflame Hair&Nail NutriComplex,
- Merz,
- Perfectil and others.
Special restorative agents
You can purchase products that are applied directly to the nail. This professional products, rich in vitamins and minerals.
Available in two forms:
- oils;
- base coatings.
Coatings include the following:
Of the specialized oils, mention should be made of Fresh Melon Nail Butter. It contains shea and almond butter. It must be used 2 times a week for 30 days. It is also applied to the cuticle.
IBX system
The IBX system is a special two-phase treatment that is unlike any other. In release form, it resembles nail polish, but penetrates much deeper into the nail and restores it from the inside. So deep that it is impossible to remove the coating.
The IBX system exclusively positive results First of all, a composition is applied that stimulates nail growth, then one that smoothes the surface of the nail, filling in irregularities and connecting the exfoliated plates.
If your nails are too brittle, peeling, thinned, or covered with grooves or spots, it is especially recommended to use this treatment method. In its action, the IBX system is equivalent to a salon procedure and is often carried out in manicure salons, but it can also be performed at home.
Result after use:
The composition can be used during pregnancy, as it does not contain harmful substances, and can be used constantly, as a base for nail polish or gel extensions. The effect is noticeable immediately after use.
Main disadvantages:
- high price;
- the need to use a UV lamp.
Despite the exceptional results, the procedure itself takes only 10 minutes.
This is done as follows:
- Nails should be tidied up, giving them the required form.
- Then the plate must be degreased with an alcohol-containing liquid.
- Then the product for the first stage should be applied exclusively to the nail plate. The bottle with the product is shaken beforehand.
- Immediately the coating must be heated with a stream of hot air (for example, a hairdryer).
- Next, remove the sticky layer with a lint-free cloth and dry the coating in a UV lamp for 1-2 minutes.
- Degrease the nail plate.
- Next, apply the second step product.
- The coating is heated again with a stream of warm air.
- Remove the sticky layer again, but dry the coating under the lamp for 5 minutes.
- Degrease the nail. If the coating is applied for the first time, then you need to cover the nails again with the second product, if not, then this is the last step.
If the product is applied as a base, then a manicure with gel polish or extensions can be done on top of it. The worse the condition of the nails, the more often you should use the product: from 1 to 4 times a month. In an effort to improve the condition of your nails, you should not abuse the product by using it too often or applying more layers.
The best way to recover
At home, the easiest way to treat nails is an alcohol solution of iodine. He is considered the best and simple means restoration of the nail plate. It is necessary to lubricate your nails with a cotton swab with iodine up to twice a week at night. In the morning there will be no trace of yellowness left - the iodine will be absorbed. This product strengthens and whitens the nail plate.
Iodine is a proven way to get rid of nail fungus Recipes for treating foot fungus
Celandine oil for fungus
After which the nails should be treated by removing the top most damaged layer of the nail using a nail file.
This is done so that the oil penetrates deeper into the nail plate. After this, the oil is applied using a pipette to each nail. The procedure is carried out before bed every day. Medicinal properties The oils are enhanced when applied warm.
Nail fungus must be recognized early stage to minimize damage The process looks something like this:
- 1 tbsp. Celandine oils should be mixed in equal proportions with medical alcohol and left to infuse for a day.
- Next, you need to moisten a cotton swab and apply 5-minute applications on each nail.
- Each finger on which the product is applied must be wrapped in cling film.
- After 5 minutes, the composition is removed with a paper napkin.
Use the product daily, preferably after a steam bath. Squeeze the juice out of a whole lemon and add 1 tbsp to it. celandine oils. Make a compress from the resulting mixture on fingernails or toenails damaged by fungus, and wrap it with cling film on top. After 20 minutes, wash off the product.
Recipes with black cumin oil for fungus
Black cumin oil is effective against fungal nail diseases. With it you need to systematically make compresses for the whole day or all night. After moistening a cotton pad in oil, wrap it around your finger and secure the cling film on top, securing the edges with a simple rubber band.
Black cumin oil has a rich composition, thanks to which it has a positive effect on nails You need to apply compresses 2 times a week until the nail grows back. At the same time, each time it is processed, filed and trimmed to remove the damaged layer. For better effect It is recommended to take the oil internally: 1 tbsp. oil per glass of water with the addition of 1 tsp. honey before meals.
Restoration with tea tree oil
Treating nails at home with tea tree oil helps kill fungal infection, soften the cuticle and improve the condition of the skin around the nails.
There are many recipes that include tea tree oil:
Sesame oil for growth and strengthening
It promotes:
Doctors advise taking warm 10-minute baths with lemon juice before applying sesame oil, and then rubbing the oil into each nail plate with massage movements.
Traditional methods for strengthening nails
Recipes to improve color
Remedies for peeling nails
Manicure procedures, including gel extensions and coating of nails with gel polish, are positioned as completely safe for nail health. But with frequent procedures and neglect of recommendations, the condition of the nails may worsen. Nail fungus can be treated at home; it is possible to prevent the nail plate from peeling, strengthen it, moisturize it and add shine.
Video on how to properly treat nails at home:
Methods for treating nails at home:
Nail treatment with the IBX system:
Contents Why do nails deteriorate and who is to blame for this? How to save nails after gel polish1. Change your diet2. Shorten the length as much as possible3. Take care of your cuticle4. Do not trim the ridges at the nail bed5. Avoid polishing your nails6. Use restorative varnishes7. Polish your nails with wax8. Practice paraffin baths9. Try professional restoration
Covering your nails with gel polish is one of the most beloved beauty trends among the fair sex. And she is also one of the most controversial. No matter what manicurists in beauty salons say, complications after it are much more common than we would like. Is it always the woman who did the manicure who is to blame for this, or does the manicurist share the blame?
Why do nails deteriorate and who is to blame for this?
The gel polish coating is dried under the influence of ultraviolet radiation, which is emitted by special lamps. From a safety point of view, LED lamps are more preferable because they cope with the task much faster, thereby reducing the risk of skin damage.
Experts note that if a woman regularly repeats the procedure, each time exposing her hands to ultraviolet light, she may encounter such troubles as premature aging the skin of the hands, the appearance of age spots and wrinkles on them. In addition, the likelihood of skin cancer increases. Therefore, it is always worth wearing special gloves with open fingers before starting to dry the coating.
Wearing gel polish for a long time is also unsafe. When manicurists say that a manicure should be done at least once every 4 weeks, you should listen to their words. These tips are dictated by concern for the client, and not by the desire of the master to “enrich” his wallet. Exceeding the manufacturer's recommended period of wearing the coating is fraught with the appearance of chips and cracks in the nails, delamination and thinning of the nail plate, peeling of the skin of the hands and cuticles, the appearance of fungus and other diseases.
The blame for the client's damaged nails may also fall on the shoulders of the master. The latest generation gel polish coatings are usually very durable, which is both a plus and a minus. The unpleasant news is that it is not always possible to remove gel polish without consequences. Especially if the master uses cheap, low-quality bases from AliExpress. Soaking nails for twenty minutes in acetone or solutions based on it dries out the nails and cuticles. Therefore, they become weaker and thinner each time.
New York dermatologist Dana Stern says: “Nails are made up of cells called keratinocytes. Under a microscope, they look like roof tiles that fit tightly together. "When you remove gel polish, you're not only removing the topcoat, but also the top layers of these cells, which can lead to uneven textures and white spots on your nails." An alternative to the manual method of removing gel polish can be a hardware method that removes the coating more safely and delicately.
If, when removing gel polish, you find fragile nail plates, the surface of which is uneven, there are delaminations, the color has changed, there is bad smell and the cuticle is dry - know that your nails need restoration, which, depending on the type of problem, may require 1.5-3 months.
Expert commentary Elena Kovtunova, dermatovenerologist, cosmetologist
Every woman wants her manicure to remain neat for as long as possible, the varnish to adhere well, retain its color and not lose appearance under the influence of water or any mechanical influences. Therefore, gel polishes have become especially popular recently.
Gel polish adheres very well to nails. Firstly, because of the method of application, and secondly, because of the composition. The nail plates are pre-prepared for application of the coating. The top layer of each nail is filed off, after which gel polish is applied, which hardens under the influence of UV rays. Since the protective layer is broken, the product adheres firmly to the nail. Gel polish lasts for an average of three weeks.
When the time comes to remove the covering, some women, due to savings or lack of time, decide to do it themselves, without having the specific knowledge for this. In such cases, a solvent or acetone is often used. An aggressive product dissolves the polish and removes it from the nail plate. But during this time it also affects the nail itself, dries it out, makes it fragile, which is why the nail plate begins to peel. Some women chip off the old coating, as if “tearing it off” from the nail. Since the nails were initially damaged, they become even thinner.
After removing the coating, the nails become dull, break easily and flake. May acquire a yellow tint. There are even cases when the plate completely moves away from the nail bed and the nail comes off completely. There is a risk that an unhealthy nail will grow in place of such a nail.
How to save nails after gel polish
Before planning medical procedures for nails, it is necessary to consult a dermatologist to exclude fungal and dermatological diseases. In addition, you should be patient - the result will only come if you follow all the recommendations on a regular basis.
1. Change your diet
Not the most obvious tip, but one of the most effective. A lack of nutrients in your diet may be the cause of wavy nails. Besides, balanced diet maintains healthy nails, stimulating their growth and promoting speedy recovery. Try to include more meat, fish, eggs and cheese in your diet as they contain the protein your nails need.
To make your nails strong and hard, eat foods rich in calcium - dairy products, nuts and legumes. Another element that is important for nail health is iron. It is found in red meats and especially in the liver. Don't forget about zinc! This element helps nails become stronger. You can find it in seafood, poultry and meat.
2. Shorten the length as much as possible.
The longer damaged nails grow, the more prone they are to cracking, splitting, and damage. Wherein weak nails They break, as a rule, very deeply. For a speedy recovery, you need to trim the length as much as possible, making small roundings along the edges of the nail.
3. Take care of your cuticles
The health of the cuticle determines the condition of the nails. Apply cosmetic oil for the cuticle (or natural - castor, almond, wheat germ) on the skin around the nail two to three times a day. Then “seal” it tightly thick cream. Thanks to such actions, the cuticle will receive all the nutrients it needs and the moisture will not evaporate, but will remain under a layer of cream.
4. Do not trim the nail beds.
Resist the temptation to “tweak” the ridges around the nail. The cuticle is designed to protect the new nails that form directly underneath it in the matrix. And this is another reason why the cuticle should always be moisturized.
5. Avoid polishing your nails
No matter how much you might want to “straighten” your nail plate, don’t do it. Additional polishing will further damage the nails, causing the recovery process to increase significantly.
6. Use restorative varnishes
On sale you can find medicinal varnishes for nails with vitamins A, E, D and B5, keratin and minerals. Choose those that camouflage dull color nails and yellowness. They can be colored or with glossy tints, for daily wear and use several times a week.
7. Polish your nails with wax
This unique beauty product is specially designed for such a procedure as sealing nails. In addition to beeswax, the product formula may include honey and other nutrients. After application, a thin film appears on the nails, which protects them from external damage and gives them a beautiful natural shine. It is also worth considering that beeswax is rich in resins, beta-carotene, minerals and propolis, which are beneficial for healthy nails.
The technology of the procedure is simple: first you need to do a manicure, then apply a drop of wax to the nail plates and rub well directly into the nails and the skin around them. Finally, treat the surface of the plates with a polishing file (1200 grit) until the nails become perfectly smooth.
8. Practice paraffin baths
Buy cosmetic paraffin, heat it in a water bath until pleasantly warm and apply the mixture generously to the skin of your hands and nails, then put on gloves, creating a thermal effect. The procedure treats peeling and dehydration of the skin, slows down the aging process and helps restore nails. You need to practice it 2-3 times a week, lasting 15-30 minutes.
9. Try professional recovery
There are rulers professional means, which are created directly for restoring nails after gel polish. They contain all the substances necessary for damaged nails. After application, they firmly adhere to the nail plates, thereby forming a durable protective coating. The products fill in damage, glue cracks, help get rid of white spots on nails, and allow you to have beautiful manicure already after the first procedure.
Gel polish looks great and lasts a long time, but there are also pitfalls. If the wearing rules are not followed, the nail plate becomes dry and the nails begin to peel. Therefore, you cannot “walk around” with the material; the wearing period is no more than 4 weeks.
If the material begins to peel off the nail plate or breaks off at the ends, remove the old coating and, if desired, apply a new one. IN otherwise the nail will become dry. Also, food can get into the layers and become moldy there. If the material on the tips of the nails breaks off, then soon the nail in the same place will also break if the coating is not removed in time.
Where to remove the old coating?
Entrust this matter to a professional. Nowadays, new generation coatings, rubber bases and protective coatings are used that are difficult to soak. And if you soak your nails 2-3 times, this will also lead to dryness of the nail plate and the skin around it, so masters generally remove gel polish using hardware.
What to do if your nails are damaged?
It is necessary to restore the elasticity of the nail. To do this, salons offer a wonderful procedure - hot manicure. This procedure is for deep hydration of nails and hand skin. There are also other types of restoration: therapeutic sealing and restoration of the nail plate with the IBX system.
Healing sealing more will suit that, who does not have a thin nail plate. IBX is suitable for the prevention of nail problems and their restoration.
What to do at home?
Heat any cosmetic oil, cream or hand lotion in a water bath to 38-40 degrees Celsius. Dip your hands into it (you can use the phalanges of your fingers), hold in the heated oil for 15-20 minutes. Then blot with a dry cloth and massage your hands and nails. Before the procedure, it is better to peel the skin of your hands and use a grinder to remove layers from the nails.
If you decide to go without gel polish, you need to protect your nails from external factors while they are still weak. Use cuticle oil and wax. You can also apply medicated varnishes daily. By following these rules, you will save your nails from damage!
Let your nails be elastic, strong and with a healthy shine!
Every girl who cares about her appearance strives for well-groomed nails and a bright manicure. The modern cosmetology industry offers a wide range of options for nail extensions and decoration. Gel polish is especially popular. However, with its frequent use or improper removal, the nail plates are seriously damaged, so it is important to know how to restore nails after gel polish.
Features of nail care
Marigolds need complete care all year round. When removing the gel upper layer can be significantly damaged, so it needs full treatment and restoration. The professional salon offers a wide range of services to strengthen and restore nails. During the treatment, special products are used that have a restorative and nourishing effect. short term. These can be baths with fruit acids, thermal care and special coating.
Nail care
You can also restore the structure of your nails at home, but the process is longer. Baths using natural ingredients, heat compresses using thermal gloves and essential oils.
About nail restoration
Marigolds need strengthening and proper care like hair or skin. Many girls are faced with a problem such as delamination of the plate structure or its fragile state. The main reason is a lack of calcium in the body. This can also be caused by negative influences from environmental factors: frequent use of chemical detergents and cleansers, regular change of manicure. These reasons lead to severe deterioration of nails and cuticles. This applies not only to the outer layer, but also to the internal state. Therefore, it is imperative to treat and strengthen the skin of your hands.
On a note. You can cope with the problem at home using many methods.
Compresses, baths and masks strengthen the cuticle epithelium and saturate the nail plate useful components, thanks to which the hands acquire a healthy and well-groomed appearance. Many girls note that their nails not only become stronger, but also begin to grow faster.
How to restore nails after gel polish at home
Gel polish quickly received well-deserved recognition and widespread use among the fair sex. It is distinguished by bright, rich colors and special stability. This allows you to carry out the manicure procedure much less frequently than when using conventional means. The downside of this varnish is its negative impact on the structure of the nails and their appearance. After its removal, women have to look for means to restore the nail plate.
To the most popular method that brings quick result, refers to the use of jojoba oil, which is famous for its beneficial properties and healing components, and therefore is widely used in the field of cosmetology. You will need an essential extract, slightly warmed to a comfortable temperature. The oil is rubbed directly into the plate and cuticle area. The best option You will use this oil at night, but you don’t need to wash it off in the morning. The result becomes noticeable within the first 7 days.
Reference! Jojoba oil can be replaced with almond oil.
Iodine is one of the most unusual, but no less effective methods treatment of marigolds. Dry, damaged and brittle nails need adequate nutrition, which can be provided by iodine supplementation. Using a cotton swab or thin brush, apply a thin layer of the product to the surface of the nail plate. It is recommended to carry out the procedure at night, since during sleep the iodine will be completely absorbed and will not remain as a yellow coating.
You can use a more “salon” method and prepare a vitamin coating for your nails. To do this, you will need vitamins A and E in liquid form; they are mixed in equal proportions. Using a thin brush, apply the finished mixture to the nails and leave until completely absorbed. For primary treatment, the procedure should be performed daily for a week. To maintain a healthy, attractive appearance and good nutrition, the treatment method can be repeated several times a month.
Important! During the period of treatment with vitamins, you should avoid other varnishes and cleansers (for example, nail polish remover).
Restoration in case of improper removal and damage to the top layer
When visiting a manicurist, many girls are faced with the problem of improper removal of the coating. During the removal process, the old coating is polished and gradually removed layer by layer. This leads to more serious damage to the plate: the top layer is destroyed, the nails begin to break and crumble. In such a situation, more drastic methods should be used.
Paraffin for hands
Cosmetic paraffin is famous for its restorative, moisturizing and nourishing properties. Masks made with paraffin or wax will help restore the top layer. For cosmetic procedure you will need:
- a small amount of paraffin;
- olive oil;
- thermal gloves.
The paraffin is melted in a water bath, a few drops of olive oil are added. The finished mixture is cooled to room temperature and applied to the nails. Next, gloves are put on. The mask must be left on for at least two hours. After time, the product is easily removed from the nail and cuticle area, and the hands are treated with moisturizer. For serious damage, it is recommended to carry out a similar procedure 1-2 times a week.
An olive oil bath can help strengthen it. Heat a small amount of the product over low heat or in the microwave, cool to a comfortable temperature. Within 20 minutes, the marigolds should be completely immersed in the solution. When finished, it will be enough to thoroughly dry your hands with paper towels. For a more reliable result, it is recommended to add Castor oil in equal proportions.
Advice! Instead of a mixture of oils, a warm bath is also suitable. whole milk with the addition of honey.
Nail restoration varnish
There is a wide range of nail products on the shelves of specialized stores. Among the variety you can find a line of products designed to restore the structure of the nail plate. This varnish will help both with improper removal of the gel and with poor health of the nails. Nails need extra protection. You can ensure reliable coverage using a special restoring varnish. It will strengthen the plate, provide additional nutrition and hydration. In addition, this coating reliably protects nails from aggressive environmental influences.
Important! Don't forget about the cuticle. With frequent changes of manicure or improper removal, the skin also suffers greatly. To nourish, moisturize and restore it, a special cream is useful, which is applied to skin covering around the nail.
Avoid removing gel yourself
- Experts strongly recommend against removing the gel yourself. For this purpose, the salon uses special devices that cause minimal damage to the plate. If you try on your own, you can aggravate the situation, making your nails more vulnerable to damage.
- Between visits to a manicurist, you need to carefully take care of the skin on your hands, including around the nails. Baths, moisturizing and nourishing cream will help with this.
- To properly remove gel polish, you should use the “nail sealing” service, which is provided by every manicurist in the salon. A special solution of honey and beeswax is applied to the plate, which helps restore and strengthen the structure of the nail plate. After application and absorption, a thin film is formed on the nail, which protects against possible brittleness, delamination and crumbling.
- If, after removing the gel polish, your nails change color and become more brittle, you should immediately consult a doctor. This may be associated with serious health problems. The specialist will be able to conduct a full examination, identify the cause and prescribe treatment.
On a note. A bright manicure and well-groomed hands are important for every girl. Many people resort to gel polish - an indispensable tool for long-lasting and high-quality painting.
With inappropriate care or improper removal of nail polish, many complications can occur, including damage to the top layer and brittle nails. Some simple methods using natural ingredients will help in the treatment and restoration of nails.
Find out how to quickly restore your nails after gel polish at home, and also cosmetical tools and nail care tips.
Nail technicians started using gel polishes relatively recently. Just a few years ago no one had heard of him. But now almost all the girls in the world prefer this particular coating. Its popularity is due to the fact that it lasts a long time and has a beautiful mirror shine.
What is gel polish?
Also called shellac, it is a cross between regular varnish and gel. This coating is applied like a regular varnish, but due to its special texture it is dried under special lamps. High-quality gel polish does not contain harmful chemicals and serves as “protection” for the nail plate. Shellac lasts up to 2 weeks. Unlike ordinary varnishes, it does not crack or peel.
What is the difference between gel polishes and gels?
The main difference between these two drugs is their purpose. Gel is a substance for extensions. When it hardens, it forms a dense coating. It is used for strengthening and healing.
They also differ in composition. If gel polish contains pigments, various natural acids and wax, then biogel does not contain these substances.
Various removal technologies. The gel can be removed with regular acetone. To remove gel polish you need special equipment.
Biogel practically does not injure the nail plate. She can breathe through this coating, which has a beneficial effect. The same cannot be said about shellac. Oxygen does not flow through the shellac structure, the nails become thinner and lose their elasticity and strength.
What are the complications from constant and incorrect application of gel polish?
Before applying, it is important to make sure that it consists of natural ingredients and is completely harmless. When using high-quality coating Negative influence is reduced to a minimum.
With frequent wearing of shellac, the nail plate becomes thinner, flakes, turns yellow and becomes dull, lifeless and brittle. To avoid this, she needs to be given a rest periodically.
When nails interact with hot water, the coating expands and then sharply contracts. This leads to the formation of a large number of microcracks through which various infections and bacteria can penetrate.
The tools with which the master does a manicure or pedicure must be sterile. Otherwise, you can get a fungal infection.
What products are used to strengthen and prevent nails?
Strengthening nails with biogel under gel polish After frequent manicures done with shellac, nails may become brittle and dull. To restore them, you can resort to salon procedures, or you can try to strengthen them yourself at home.
Means for strengthening and prevention:
- Paraffin baths;
- Sealing with wax;
- Biogel;
- Sealing using keratin;
- Manicure using hot oil;
- Vitamin wrap;
- Moisturizing oils;
- Mineral sealing;
- Lemon juice.
Cosmetics for nail restoration
Beauty salons offer an extensive range of restoration procedures.
Sealing with wax
First, lubricate with organic wax cream. Every 2 minutes a new layer of vitamin composition is applied to the wax. The procedure lasts about 30 minutes.
Biogel
A thin layer of biogel is applied so that the nails can breathe.
Sealing with keratin
Keratin is a protein that is one of the most important elements not only of hair and skin, but also of nails.
Keratin, mineral paste and warm wax are mixed. Then, using a cotton swab, rub the resulting mixture into the nail plate.
Manicure using hot oil
Jojoba oil, olive oil and Peach oil mix in a small saucer. Then the resulting mixture is heated (without bringing it to boiling point). Soak cotton pads in the oil mixture and wrap your fingers in them. The procedure lasts about 10 minutes.
Mineral sealing
Use an orange stick to polish your nails. After this, using a suede polisher, the paste with minarls is rubbed into the plate. After this, it is polished with a nail file. At the end of the procedure, oil is rubbed into the cuticle.
Vitamin wrap
Vitamins (vitamin mixture or vitamins A, E or C separately) are mixed with a special gel. The resulting mixture is applied to your hands and wrapped in cling film. After half an hour, the film is removed.
How to quickly restore nails after gel polish at home
Salon treatments are often expensive. To restore your nails to a healthy appearance, but also save money, you can try to restore them at home.
The main disadvantage of home recovery is the duration. If several, and sometimes one, procedures are enough in the salon, then at home you will have to devote much more time to this process.
Baths with sea salt and iodine
2 tbsp. l. sea salt and 1 tsp. iodine must be mixed in Not large quantities warm water. Fingers should be dipped into the container with the resulting solution for 15-20 minutes. After this, wipe your hands dry and massage in peach oil or nourishing hand cream. Baths should be done 3-4 times a week.
Olive oil
Olive oil should be used instead of hand cream. You can wear thin gloves at night to help the oil absorb better.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice should be rubbed into your nails. After a few minutes, rinse with cool water. Vitamin C, which is found in large quantities in lemon, has a beneficial effect on the appearance of marigolds.
Paraffin baths
For this procedure you need to purchase cosmetic paraffin. It can be bought at any pharmacy or in specialized online stores. Paraffin is heated in a special container or in a water bath. Scrub the skin of your hands, then rub in the cream using massage movements.
Place your hands in warm paraffin (its temperature should not cause discomfort) 4 to 6 times. Then put the bag on your hands, gloves over it or wrap your hands in a towel. The mask must be kept on for at least 20 minutes. Such baths should be done once a week for 2 months.
Proper nutrition
A properly selected diet also plays an important role. You can take a course of calcium. More often consume dairy products, cottage cheese, kefir, cheeses, fresh herbs, beef liver, spinach, citrus fruits and all kinds of cereals.
Pain after shellac removal occurs quite often. Reasons pain can be various diseases or fungus. It could also be allergic reaction on coating components. If pain occurs, it is necessary to find out the cause of its occurrence. If this is any disease or allergy, then you need to contact a specialist and he will select therapy.
First of all, to avoid painful sensations, you need to make sure that shellac contains only natural substances.
To restore an injured nail plate, you can make berry masks. To do this, it is advisable to take sour berries, such as cranberries or black currants. Mash the berries thoroughly and grease your fingers with them. Leave for 15-20 minutes, then rinse with cool water. Then you can apply nourishing cream or.
