Features of single-phase gel polishes and recommendations for their use

Virtually no such representatives of the weaker sex, who at least once in their life have not tried to decorate their nails with the help of gel polish. The market of the nail industry presents a huge selection of such coatings from different manufacturers. In home use, single-phase gel polishes are of particular interest. What are they and what are their features, let's see.

Single-phase gel polish is a coating that is applied in one step, which means that when you buy this material you do not need to additionally acquire a base and finish. Its composition is unique and allows the product to hold on nails for a long time without using additional fixers. Single-phase gel polish has several advantages.

• The composition of the product is quite environmentally friendly, it does not cause serious harm to the nail plate.
• You can save on the purchase of additional materials for manicure.
• You will have to dry only a couple of layers of color coating, which means that the time you spend on the design will be significantly reduced.
• Can be used for drying UV lamp, hybrid or LED.
• It has a large palette of colors, you can choose a shade for every taste.
• The coating is kept on the nails for more than two weeks, it is not prone to chipping at the cuticle and at the side rollers. The manicure has an aesthetic look throughout the design.
• The thickness of the coating single-phase gel varnish is minimal due to the reduction in the number of layers. The manicure as a result looks neater. But the layers are still thicker than with ordinary varnish, so the plate becomes stronger.

But this coating has some minor flaws.

• Due to the particular popularity of single-phase gel lacquers on the market, one can find products of inadequate quality, whose durability will be negligible.
• Apply it is quite difficult, since the nail plate does not have a leveling layer. Light enamels are especially hard to apply.
• Not suitable for thin nails. When deformed, it can flake off.
• It is worth, despite its cost, much more expensive than conventional varnishes.

Three-phase lacquer has such a name, as it covers the nail in three steps.

• Base. This layer is designed to align the nail plate, protect it from staining and ensure reliable adhesion of colored pigment with the nail.
• Color gel polish. At this stage, the design is executed Apply the substrate, set a different decor.
• Topcoat. This layer creates a protective coating that not only protects the design from abrasion, but also ensures the strength of the entire manicure.

Single-phase gel varnish already includes both base and top, and color coating. It does not require additional materials for alignment and consolidation. Another difference is that the single-phase gel polish is able to pass oxygen to the nail plate, that is, the nail under this coating will be able to "breathe", which means there will be almost no thinning.

There are cases when the use of a three-phase gel polish is not at all justified. For example, when nail extensions are made with gel, and the design is minimal and consists in applying only a color coating without any decor. Artificial nails are quite hard, practically do not undergo deformation, moreover, moisture does not get on their top layer, therefore, applying a three-phase varnish in this case is not at all advisable. This is a waste of money and time.

Single-phase gel polishes today are presented in several forms.

• Enamel. Here you can find many different shades. Gel varnishes in this category do not contain glitter, the colors are even, the composition is well pigmented.
• Translucent. Such gel polishes give only a shade to the nail plate. With their help, you can make so popular lately jelly manicure.
• Pearlescent. These gel lacquers have a pearl-like overflow. Shades of such products can be different: white, pink, red, black and others.
• With shimmer The composition of these gel lacquers includes sparkles, which can be a very small grains, and rather large flakes.
• Thermo. Such gel polishes change color from changes in temperature. Look particularly impressive on long nails. It turns out a kind of gradient, as the temperature of the nail at the cuticle and at the free edge is different. But on short nails, you will get a completely different color of nails, for example, on a frosty day, outdoors and indoors.
• Neon. This type of gel polish in normal light looks like ordinary enamel or translucent coating, but as soon as it gets the light of a neon lamp, your nails begin to glow. A great option for visiting nightclubs.

Single-phase gel polishes produced by many manufacturers. ABOUTThe following trademarks are popular.

• Yoko. This is a trademark of the Russian manufacturer TK "Alliance", which produces all kinds of products for beauty salons, starting with tools and ending with gel systems. As soon as single-phase gel lacquers appeared on the market, Alliance shopping mall began to produce them. The composition of the product is completely hypoallergenic, it has no unpleasant odor. Possesses bright saturated colors, easily lays down and keeps firmness over three weeks. Economical bottles in 4 ml allow you to have a wide enough palette, without fear that the product will deteriorate. The cost of this gel polish is about 160 rubles.

• Masura. This is a Japanese brand that appeared on the market for the nail industry in 2002. In the production of its gel polishes, the company uses only modern technologies, not forgetting to include natural ingredients in its composition. Thus, a single-phase product contains calcium, which helps strengthen the nail plate and restores it. Under this brand, two series of single-phase gel polishes are produced: Masura and Masura Basic. The second line is more budgetary - a jar of 6 ml will cost you around 150 rubles, but for the gel varnish from the first series you will have to pay about 200 rubles for a volume of 3.5 ml.

• Irisk. Despite the fact that it is a Chinese brand, for the past 10 years, it has been a leader in the market of products for manicure, producing improved products. Not paid attention to this brand and single-phase gel polishes. They are released in the Odri series, have an unsurpassed glossy shine, rush seamlessly for two weeks. The cost of the product is about 230 rubles per volume in 6 ml.

• TNL. This is a Korean company, which for the first time tried to create a single-phase gel polish and she did it perfectly.The company pays quite serious attention to the issue of the quality of its products, so the coating with this tool keeps well, has an excellent glossy shine, which does not disappear during the entire period of wear. It is easy to work with material. Its consistency is gorgeous, the product fits perfectly, has a good pigment, does not leave bald spots and undyed bands. It is enough to put it all in two thin layers, and sometimes one is enough. It has a pleasant, unobtrusive fragrance. Easily removed by a special tool. The cost of a bottle in 6 ml is about 170 rubles, but a lot of fakes of the products of this company appeared on the market, therefore, it is worth buying it only in trusted stores.

• RuNail. Another Russian manufacturer who uses only high-quality raw materials imported from Europe to manufacture its products. Single-phase gel varnishes of this company have a good pigment, are easy to apply and maintain a presentable appearance during the entire time of wearing, which can be more than four weeks. A large selection of shades and types of varnishes will allow you to choose a coating for any image. Here you will find both enamels, compositions with a shimmer, and gel lacquers with mother of pearl effect. Their cost is quite small. You will have to pay about 280 rubles for a bottle of 15 ml. Smaller volume of this gel Polish is not available.

• Patrisa nail. Russian brand, under which the most modern and high-quality products for the nail industry are produced. Gel polishes of this manufacturer can be attributed to premium products. High-quality European raw materials, a high level of product quality testing at all stages of production make it possible to obtain single-phase gel polishes that will not leave anyone indifferent. Beautiful colors, ease of use, excellent results in which you can achieve the perfect flare - this is what every woman dreams of when doing a manicure.

In addition, the collection of single-phase varnishes of this manufacturer is called “Moscow Saga”. Buying different shades, you can mentally visit the most beloved corners of our capital, as they are named after the sights of Moscow, for example, “Krymsky Bridge” or VDNH. The cost of products of this manufacturer can not be attributed to the democratic. For a bottle of 5 ml you have to pay about 200 rubles.

The technique of applying single-phase gel polishes is quite simple. You will need a minimum amount of materials and time. That is why this product is quite often used for nail art at home. And following all the steps of this step-by-step instruction, even a beginner can cope with the application of single-phase gel polish. For a manicure with single-phase gel polish, you will need:

• pusher or orange stick;
• file abrasive 220-240 grit;
• manicure and vacuum cleaner (if possible);
• gel polish lamp;
• cuticle oil.

The application technique itself consists of the following steps.

• Manicure. Initially, you should bring your hands in order. You can do it manually or use the machine with cutters. In order for the coating to hold well, in order to avoid detachment, it is necessary to remove the pterygium qualitatively, move the cuticle back and carefully cut it off. Give the nails the same length and shape. If you do a manicure manually, then after you have done this procedure, it should take at least two hours before you can proceed to the next step. This is due to the fact that all moisture from the surface of the nail plate must evaporate, otherwise the resistance of the coating may decrease.

• Preparation of the nail plate. Sawing with abrasiveness in 220-240 grit, buff or special bit of the router, remove the glossy layer from the surface of the nail. This should be done quite carefully, so as not to remove the excess and not to spoil the nails. This is followed by degreasing the surface.To do this, use a special composition, which can be found in stores with products for manicure. If you do not have such a solution at hand, you can use ordinary alcohol or vinegar. For applying the composition on the nails, it is better to use lint-free wipes, as cotton pads can leave hairs, which are then rather hard to remove. After degreasing, it is necessary to coat the nail plate with a primer. This composition will act as a primer, which will make the surface more rough for a better grip of the nail and color coating.

• Gel polish coating. At this stage a colored coating is applied. To do this, you can use a brush from the bottle, although many masters prefer to apply the composition with a separate brush. To gently lay the material, put a small drop of gel polish in the lower third of the nail plate, stretch it first to the cuticle, and then pick it up onto the free edge of the nail, carefully paint over the edges without touching the side rollers. It is necessary to seal the end of the nail well. This will further strengthen the coating. If your product has flowed under the cuticle or from the sides, then you should use an orange stick and remove excess material until the gel varnish has cured. After that, you need to turn the painted fingers down with the nails and leave them in that position for a few seconds so that the product is as leveled as possible.

• Drying. Now you should send your hand to the lamp. Single phase gel polish from different manufacturers dries at different times. Therefore, you should read the instructions for the product. So, in a LED-lamp, the time of polymerization of a single-phase gel polish is 30-40 seconds. If on the package you did not find information on the drying time, then you should withstand an increased period of time. It is recommended to dry all gel varnishes in a UV device for at least two minutes. If necessary, the color coating can be repeated several times. Do not forget to dry each layer. Single-phase gel polishes do not have a sticky layer; therefore, no surface degreaser is required.

Appearing on the shelves, single-phase gel-lacquer at first did not cause much enthusiasm for customers, as many thought that such a composition could not be compared with three-phase coatings in durability, but subsequently the opinion about this material changed radically. Those who have tried single-phase gel polish, say that the quality of the coating is not inferior to his fellowBut time for a manicure with such material takes much less. Even masters in their works often use it, not seeing the need to waste client time on a three-phase system. However, you can find negative reviews about this type of product. They say that the resistance of single-phase gel polishes is lower, they shine worse and quickly scratch, the compositions often flow during drying. But all of them mainly deal with cheap samples ordered from various Chinese marketplaces.

How to apply and remove single-phase gel polish, see the following video.