A beautiful manicure is an essential part of creating a gorgeous look for every woman. Gel polish is one of the most popular options. True, for some it lasts two or three weeks. But for some, problems begin literally within a day. So why does the gel come off from your nails? Why does it crack and chip? What can be done to avoid this?
Knowing why nail gel comes off, beautiful manicure saving is not at all difficult. The durability of such a coating and its quality actually depend on many factors.
Why does the gel come off from my nails? Main reasons
So, more details. Why does the gel come off from my nails? The reasons may vary. First, the cuticle area must be carefully treated. It is necessary to remove the shine and degrease it with a buff. Secondly, the first layer of gel polish should be applied to a well-dried nail plate. Thirdly, the free edge must be “soldered”. If your fingertips touch it (for example, a free edge cut to zero), chips cannot be avoided. These are the main answers to the question of why the gel comes off from the nails.
Other reasons
However, that's not all. Do not forget that even the best gel polish will peel off with constant contact of hands with water (washing dishes without gloves, taking a bath, working in an aggressive environment). The nail plate absorbs moisture, which is why the coating is damaged.
Peculiarities nail plate may also influence the rejection of foreign material. No matter what the artist, no matter what the material, the gel will not last for two or three weeks.
If the skin of your hands sweats excessively, you need to go over the nail plate with a primer twice during a manicure. After this, the nail needs to be dried very well.
Particularly rare cases
And one more nuance. A good gel polish can peel off even with diseases of the nervous system or a stressful period in life. And not only. A damaged manicure can be affected by malfunctions immune system, diabetes (and undergoing treatment for this disease), taking any antibiotics, postoperative period. It is best to avoid applying gel polish during pregnancy, in case of hormonal imbalances and in “ critical days» . If nothing bothers you, listen to the advice of professionals. Choose products from the following manufacturers: Shellac CND, Gelish Harmony, Pnb, Canni.
Application technology
What if there are still problems? Knowing why the gel moves away from the tip, you can easily cope with these difficulties. But forget about some general rules also not worth it. Failure to do so will harm your manicure.
So, fat-containing preparations such as moisturizing removers, lotions, creams and cuticle oils should not be applied to the nail plate immediately before applying gel polish. The nail plate, on the contrary, must be degreased. By the way, many modern degreasing preparations protect nails from the formation of fungus.
Manicure must be dry. Due to insufficient dehydration of the nail, gel polish often peels off. Often masters use it before gel coating special means, creating a special film on the surface of the nails and skin. In fact, this is completely wrong. For the polish to last, your nails need to be completely dry.
Don't forget to remove the pterygium. You might not even notice it. This is another reason why the nail should be dry. Remove it using cuticle remover, special manicure tools and devices.
Carefully examine the general condition of the nail plate. On yellowish nails, the coating lasts worse because upper layer absorbed too much pigment. If before this you also used strengthening varnishes, a certain amount of varnish polymer accumulates between the upper scales. This also does not promote adhesion of the gel to the nail. Buff your nails using a soft buff.
And, of course, under no circumstances should you apply the coating to nails with split ends. They need to be shortened or cleaned. Such ends are brittle and fragile. As a last resort, you can try to slightly strengthen them.
What else do you need to think about if the gel polish peels off? The reasons may be as follows. When applying the base to your nail, be careful not to let it come into contact with your skin. It should be where the color will be. Otherwise, he will not hold on. The ends should be covered with four layers. Soft nails definitely need to be strengthened.
There are also cases when the base “crawls away” from the cuticle or side ridges. This happens due to the ability of the polymer to shrink. To reduce this effect, it is advisable to apply the base in a medium drop, and dry the fingers in a powerful lamp one at a time.
Extended nails
This fashion trend should also not be forgotten. Why does the gel come off the nail from the edge? Many women notice peeling just a few days after extensions. In most cases, this occurs due to gross violations of the technology for creating such a manicure. Usually, when doing extensions at home on your own. The reason for this is the lack of experience, knowledge of the slightest nuances, and skills. In addition, not every woman can choose high-quality materials. From a technical point of view, doing nail extensions yourself is also not very convenient. Walking sometimes commit various violations and unscrupulous craftsmen. Skipping any stages of the procedure due to negligence or saving on materials. In these cases, the gel peels off especially intensively. Moreover, extended nails can fall off in whole plates. Nails can also peel off due to small air bubbles or cracks formed under the plate.
Everything is very simple
In principle, the secrets of applying gel polish are quite simple. The main thing is to follow all the above recommendations. The nail must be well prepared for application of the coating, as well as polished. The old manicure coating must be completely removed. Watch out for this especially in the area near the cuticle. It is very important to treat the plate with antiseptics to prevent bacteria from penetrating under the coating. The skin of the nail ridges and cuticles should not be damaged. Be sure to use a degreaser, bonding agent or primer. Don't forget also about possible problems, contained in the architecture of the nail (insufficiently strengthened stress zone, lack of a stiffener, etc.). By the way, most often women complain about last reason, due to which the gel peels off.
Results
In a word, just one mistake and your manicure won’t last even a week. Therefore, it is recommended to contact good salons beauty for the help of professionals. However, with a little desire and patience, you will learn how to perfectly cope with this procedure at home on your own.
1 Wet nail plate. This is neither good nor bad, it’s just a feature of the body. The drier the nail, the better the polish adheres to it. If your nails are naturally wet, Great chance, that with gel polish you don’t last long. But at the same time, ordinary varnish can stick firmly, since it dries differently.
2 Oily nail plate. It is not for nothing that it is not recommended to use hand cream or do SPA treatments before applying gel polish: if greasy marks remain on the nails, the gel polish will not “set.” To be on the safe side, the master always degreases them with special drying, and then proceeds to apply the base. Therefore, if you want to moisturize the skin of your hands, do it only after completing your manicure.
3 Too much short length . You can't cut your nails to zero. The length of the tip should be enough for the master to apply gel polish along the end and seal it under the lamp. The better the end is sealed, the more the coating will carry through.
4 Are you having critical days?. Not only can everything irritate you on “these” days, but so can your body! It is believed that he can reject anything foreign, including gel polish. For the same reason, it is not recommended to do caring procedures on the face or body during menstruation: there is an opinion that cosmetics will be poorly absorbed and will not provide full care.
5 The reason is in the database. Experts say that the brand of gel polish is not as important as the base, because with a high-quality base, any color will last for a long time. Try the rubber base. According to girls who constantly apply gel polish, the coating lasts even on the most problematic nails. And, by the way, with it you can finally grow your nails, even if they usually break and peel.
6 It's time to change master. If you constantly go to the same specialist, it makes sense to try another one or change salon. The master must not only properly process the nail plate, but also monitor how evenly the layers of varnish are dried and the correct shape of the nail. If he is not a pro, then you shouldn’t expect anything supernatural from the most advanced coverage.
7 You are too “cruel” with the coating. Of course, unlike regular varnish, you can hammer nails with it, and in theory the coating will not be damaged. But at the same time, some of our mechanical actions - when you screw in stud earrings or suddenly open the lid of shampoo or hand cream - lead to chips. Check to see if the polish always chips on the same nails? If yes, then remember what actions you unconsciously repeat. And do your homework (this is not even discussed!) with gloves on.
Sometimes gel polish does not stick to the nails, what should I do?
Gel polish allows long time keep your nails well-groomed and beautiful. Why doesn't gel polish stick to my nails? There are many reasons that lead to this result. In order to avoid getting into an unpleasant situation, everyone who uses or provides the services of a specialist needs to know about them.
Why doesn't the gel stick well?
The optimal period for which gel manicure is usually worn is 2 weeks. Usually gel polish lasts well for more than two weeks, but it is not recommended to wear it for that long. After all, its connection to the nail plate will become stronger, and to remove the coating you will need to use potent substances that can damage the nail.
However, it also happens that gel polish does not adhere well to nails. You haven’t had time to show off your new manicure yet, but the coating is already peeling off - in a week, or even earlier.
Why does gel polish peel off so quickly? The reasons for this problem can be divided into several groups:
- poor quality material;
- violation of the gel coating technique;
- individual characteristics of the body;
- improper care.
If the gel layer begins to peel off on days 12-14 of wear, this is still considered normal. In cases where defects are detected earlier, it is necessary to analyze what the condition of the nails was before coating, ask the master what materials from the manufacturer he uses, and how the process of processing the plate itself occurs. If the reason is the individual characteristics of the nail, even best materials and following all the rules for applying the product will not help extend the operating time. If the master uses low-quality varnish or violates the coating technique, the way out of this situation is to change the specialist.
We should not forget that to ensure a beautiful and long-lasting manicure, the varnish layer must not only be applied correctly, but also removed correctly. If there is material left on the plate from the previous coating, the new layer may come off within a couple of days. The old coating is removed using a hard file, special wrappers or a machine. There are varnishes that can only be removed in a certain way. If you remove the coating using another method, there is a high probability that the layers will not come off completely. There are also products produced whose application after filing off the previous coating or nail plate is not recommended. For example, Axxium OPI does not lie on a sawn base at all.
Quality of materials and violation of coating technology
A common reason why nail polish comes off is ahead of schedule, is the use of a low-quality gel product, base or top. Professionals will last longer than others three-phase varnishes. Single-phase ones are easier to apply and much cheaper, but their service life is short. Lumps, too thin or uneven consistency are the most sure signs poor quality product. This coating delaminates or begins to chip off within 3-4 days.
If the nail plate is healthy and strong, you can use cheaper options. Before choosing a product, you need to familiarize yourself with its characteristics. Some polishes look good on regular nails, but may flake or chip on thin nail plates. Even if they are professional and expensive, due to their properties and characteristics of the nails, such products will quickly peel off.
Gel polish failure most often occurs due to the following violations of its application technique:
- the cuticle is not removed or not completely removed;
- varnish getting on the cuticle;
- the previous coating was poorly removed;
- the nail plate is not sufficiently degreased;
- lack of base and top coat under gel polish;
- applying a thick layer of base or top;
- layers are poorly dried under a UV lamp;
- poor or incomplete treatment of the nail cut;
- contact of varnish on the periungual area;
- excessive or inaccurate filing of nails with damage to their base;
- too thick layers of varnish will definitely peel off;
- incomplete coverage of the nail plate with top;
- A wet manicure was done before coating.
Why does gel polish peel off at the tips of my nails? This can be caused by the humidity of the plate as a result of treatment with cream or oils, insufficient drying of the layers, or a wet manicure. Incomplete coverage of the nail with base or top can also lead to unpleasant consequences.
Materials must be stored correctly. If the product is kept in too warm a place and shaken frequently before use, it may bubble or develop a dark film. Using an expired product can also cause the varnish to peel off.
Individual reasons, violation of care rules
Why does gel polish come off if you follow the application technique and use? good stuff? There are the following individual factors for premature damage to the integrity of the gel product on the nails:
- features of the nail plate (too thin, non-acceptance of foreign material);
- taking antibiotics;
- hormonal imbalance;
- often sweaty palms;
- marigold diseases;
- pregnancy;
- diabetes.
On lumpy, uneven nails, or if the plate is too thin, the coating will not last long. If the nails have a yellowish color, they are brittle and begin to peel off - this is a clear sign diseases. Therefore, first it is better to undergo a course of their treatment and strengthening. If you peel off the previous layers of gel with a nail file or other improvised materials, the plate will be damaged and the new coating will definitely not last long. Sometimes there are cases when, when applying a gel product for the first time, it is rejected, but this does not mean at all that the nails do not accept this type of manicure and the same thing will happen next time. Maybe they just need to adapt to the new material.
Pregnancy, diabetes, hormonal disorders, hypertension can cause the nail to reject foreign material. In the first days of menstruation, it is also not recommended to use gel polish or false nails. This is due to hormonal changes in the body.
The gel product can quickly come off the nail as a result improper care Therefore, the following rules should be observed:
- It is not recommended to wet your hands during the first two hours after coating;
on the first and second days after applying a manicure, you should not use chemicals - means without gloves, visit baths and saunas;
wet treatment of the nail with the use of oils, strengthening agents should be done no less - than a day before gel coating;
- If there is a need to cover the gel coating with regular varnish, the use of varnishes containing acetone is not recommended. Manicure removal should also be done with an acetone-free product.
Following these simple rules will help extend the life of your gel polish. And violations can lead to unpleasant consequences. It is recommended to warn the specialist about defects in the nail plate before work, this will allow him to choose the optimal means. There can be many answers to the question why gel polish peels off. This is an individual problem.
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Indeed, there are a number of reasons and factors on which the durability of the coating depends.
quality director of nail art studio ZAZERKALIE
Nail condition
Firstly, all girls have different nail plates: some have it quite strong, while others have it not so much. At weak nails nail experts recommend strengthening, for which a rubber base is best suited. Here, a lot depends on the professionalism of the master: whether he will correctly assess the nail plate and whether he will select the right materials.
Application technology
Of course, it is very important to follow the application technology of each of the products used for gel coating. For example, if the gel polish is not dried enough in the lamp, the coating will not stick. It is also important to “seal” the tips of the nail plate when applying the final layer of topcoat; this prolongs the wearing period of the coating.
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Quality of gels
The materials used for coating also play an important role. Do not forget that cheap products cannot be of high quality in principle. This coating is unsafe for your health and can cause allergies, and its durability leaves much to be desired.
Health status
There is another important factor that is very difficult to influence - the state of our body. During illness, it is better to refuse any coverage. Hormonal drugs, courses of antibiotics, stress and strong emotional experiences also not in the best possible way affect the durability of the coating. Separately, I would like to highlight such a factor as pregnancy: here the coating can either stick “tightly” or not stick at all. In this situation, everything is unpredictable, and, as practice shows, different dates During pregnancy, the coating also lasts differently.
"Handmade"
Each of us has a different rhythm of life, and this also affects the durability of gel polish. Frequent contact with water when cooking or cleaning (the nail plate becomes very soft), constant contact with household chemicals, long-term daily work with the keyboard (if you type all the time), constant training in the gym (those especially at risk are long nails), and simply careless handling of nails - all this can cause peeling of the coating.
Why doesn't gel polish stick to nails? This question is asked not only by those who have become victims of an unpleasant circumstance, but also by nail technicians. Experts conducted research, and it turned out that the issue may not only be the low quality of the material used, but also a number of technological errors. Before you find out the reasons for the rapid deterioration of your manicure, it is worth understanding what shellac is.
This unique manicure product is designed to cover nails, giving them an attractive look for a long time. The advantages of this manicure product include many things, for example, ease of use, color saturation. This type of decorative coating lasts for 2 or even 4 weeks, and the secret of the gel lies in its ability to steadily withstand the influence of external factors.
Reasons why gel polish does not stick to nails
Regardless of who you are, a client or a professional, it would be a good idea to learn about the factors that affect the strength and integrity of the gel coating. One of the main reasons why the layer swells quickly may not be proper preparation, namely, not thoroughly cleansing the nail plate. The color layer can be made too thick, resulting in partial polymerization causing it to peel off.
Initially, the surface of the nail along with the adjacent tissues may have been poorly degreased. It is difficult to say unequivocally why the gel peels off from the nails. Because this is preceded by various circumstances, such as unscrupulous sealing of free edges, contact of the material used on the cuticle, the skin around the nail. If you are planning to do a manicure on your nails at home, then in order to prevent situations where the polish falls off, you should not use materials from different manufacturers. The same applies to low quality goods. Experts in this field recommend giving preference to American products. As practice shows, this coating lasts best both on the tips and on the nails as a whole.
Another reason why gel polish peels off nails is insufficient polymerization of the layers. This problem often occurs when using low-power devices (less than 36 V). It is especially important to monitor the light bulbs; they need to be changed every 3-6 months, depending on the intensity of use.
Sometimes the clients themselves are to blame for the fact that the polish soon chips off the nail. This is because when they place their hand under the lamp, they smear the coating from the tips.
Remember for the future! Every woman planning to do a manicure using gel polish should know that touching a surface that has been painted is unacceptable. In this case, it is inevitable that dust and other elements will get onto the surface of the nail plate, which has a bad effect on the durability of the manicure.
Why does gel polish chip at the tips of my nails, and how can I prevent it?
In order not to encounter a situation where the gel polish does not stick to the nails, experts recommend following a number of requirements. Shortly before visiting a manicurist, it is not recommended to do oil nail treatments or spa treatments. In the first day after applying the gel coating, you need to reduce, or even better eliminate, contact with water. Rubber gloves can be used for these purposes. Consider the fact that the decorative coating also peels off under the influence of alcohol, liquids containing acetone, and household solvents. Do not expose your nails to mechanical stress, as this will cause the varnish to quickly chip and come off. Knowing why gel polish does not adhere well to nails allows you to prevent situations that provoke this.
Do not attempt to repair coating defects or cut down shoots yourself. natural nail, thereby violating the integrity of the topcoat. Air and moisture getting between the layers turn out to be provocateurs of division into separate layers. Don't forget also about individual characteristics female body, which, as it turns out, can also become a factor explaining why the gel polish peels off at the tips of the nails. The same applies to therapy using antidepressants and antibiotics. Remember that the key to the integrity and attractiveness of the gel coating is the health of the nail plate. (Video)
