A significant portion of success lies in the right choice of base coat. Today we will tell you about one of the best options according to manicurists and compare its advantages with competitive coatings.
The best way to straighten and strengthen nails is with a gel polish base or acrylic powder.
In order to restore your nails to an attractive appearance and at least visually eliminate deformities, it is necessary to follow the correct “treatment” technique.
Their choice depends on what kind of problem needs correction. The most popular and simplest technology is the use of a gel polish base. It takes less time and effort, and as a result, the nails become beautiful and smooth. The second popular way is to use acrylic powder to smooth out your nails. With this method, a layer of powder is applied to two layers of gel polish using the velvet sand technique. Thus, the nails not only become beautiful and smooth, but also extend the durability of the coating. The other side of the coin is that such reinforcement is much more difficult to remove than simple gel polish.
Why do uneven spots appear on my nails?
The formation of lumps, waves and other irregularities is a common phenomenon that significantly affects the aesthetic appeal of the hands.
The causes of nail deformation can be both internal and external factors.
The reasons for changes in the relief of the nail plate are the following factors:
- Mechanical damage. Direct injuries to the nail plate lead to its deformation and unevenness.
- Incorrect nail treatment and coating removal technique. Files and cutters with hard abrasive, not intended for working with a natural plate, can injure it and cause the appearance of tubercles.
- Household chemicals with an aggressive composition. Cleaning the house, washing dishes, hand washing with products containing chlorine, phosphates and fungicides negatively affect the health of nails.
- Habit of biting nails (onychophagia). Biting your nails can cause deformation, the development of inflammation on the skin, as well as the entry of harmful bacteria and viruses into the body. This habit should be abandoned as soon as possible.
- Fungal infection. The fungus can easily become infected in public places; it causes severe itching and discomfort, affecting the appearance of the nails, making them brittle and ridged. If infected, you should consult a dermatologist for medical treatment.
- Vitamin deficiency or hormonal imbalance. Lack of vitamins, problems with iron absorption and improper production of certain hormones lead to splitting, brittleness and deformation of nails. If you suspect malfunctions in the body's functioning, you should consult a specialist, get tested and balance your diet, supplementing it with the necessary microelements.
- Smoking. Another bad habit that affects the condition of your nails. Nicotine leads to discoloration of the nail plate, promotes the formation of microcracks and increases the risk of fungal infection.
The best base for strengthening and straightening nails is...
To align the architecture of the nail plate, of all the existing options for a manicure base, it is best to choose rubber base coats. They are best suited for problematic nails, due to their specific consistency, ideally hiding aesthetic defects. Such foundations are quite thick, do not spread too much, and form the correct arch. In addition, the rubber that is found in such coatings has a consistency a little like rubber. Due to this, in case of an accidental impact, the nail will not break, but will bend and return to its original position due to the “rubbery” of the base coat. Another important bonus is their ability to provide you with a flawless manicure and protect natural nails from the effects of bright color pigments of gel polishes. Those who like to arrange photo shoots with manicures like rubber bases for their ability to create perfect highlights that visually give the photo a perfect look.
Application Features
To create a flawless manicure based on camouflage, a special coating technology is used. Gel polish applied in this way lasts a long time, without chipping, peeling, or scratching. In salons, masters pre-prepare the nail plate for the procedure.
The camouflage base (what it is and the sequence of actions for application are described in the instructions that come with the manicure composition) is applied only to a cleaned and degreased surface. Professional training is carried out using a special apparatus.
With its help, they eliminate impurities, remove the cuticle, and remove dead fragments of the epidermis surrounding the nail plate. At home, you can use the accessories of a manicure set - tongs, a regular nail file, and a sanding buffer.
A primer is applied to the treated surface. When decorating the nail plate with a camouflage polymer, you can use a composition of a dark shade to create. expressive boundary between the bed and the edge contours.
In the fashion trends of French manicure, a polymer base of a three-layer design is used in conjunction with gel polish of a delicate milky shade. In case of severe destruction of the nail plate, it is advisable to use camouflage of the most dense consistency with a high viscosity index.
What is the main disadvantage of a rubber base?
If necessary, the base can be applied in several layers (the second one is thicker) to maximally refine the nails. This does not affect the quality of polymerization in the lamp for the worse. This type of base is very easy to light cure due to its low heat generation. With them, when polymerizing the product, even if applied in a thick layer, you do not risk involuntarily causing a burn to the nails and periungual skin due to the release of a large amount of heat, but many rubber bases bake the nails quite strongly in the lamp.
Kinds
There are two types of rubber products, which are suitable for different nail conditions. They are selected after examining the hands.
Leveling base
The base helps to give the nail a certain shape; it is able to level the surface of the stratum corneum.
This base hides unevenness, cracks, and creases. Its distinctive feature is its thick, dense consistency, forming a thick layer on the surface of the nail.
Leveling bases are suitable for brittle and damaged nails.
Colored
The product has a barely noticeable pinkish tint and is used primarily to create a French manicure. The colored base is not durable or dense, so it stays on your hands for no more than a week.
Rubber bases for gel polish: which rubber base is the best.
Kodi base is by far the most popular base for gel polish among all rubber coatings of various brands.
Not only masters, but also ordinary buyers of gel polish for home use prefer it. Thanks to its high quality and average price per bottle, the rubber base of the Kodi brand has conquered the Russian market. Rubber Codi base combines the properties of a gel coating for strengthening and leveling the nail plate and a rubber base for gel polish coating. That is why we used this database in the master class and tried to reveal all its advantages and objectively show its disadvantages. This foundation is used by a huge number of craftsmen throughout Russia. It is distinguished by excellent durability, affordable price, economical consumption, good density and fluidity.
Why should a beginner in manicure buy Kodi Rubber base coat?
The unique formula of this composition is characterized by several qualities that other bases for gel polish manicure do not have. The most important advantage of the foundation is, undoubtedly, its thickness. Thanks to its thick consistency, it is very convenient for leveling and strengthening the nail plate. It gives a minimum number of detachments during wear. The base is removed either with sawdust or by soaking. The product behaves very easily when polymerized in a lamp, as it has the ability to self-level, creating an ideal canvas for manicure.
How to remove shellac
The main advantage of a rubber base is the ability to be easily removed. This coating is bonded with other means and removed in one piece. Beginners often have questions about how to remove shellac.
To do this, you need to use a solvent and follow the instructions:
- Cut off the top layer using a hard file.
- Apply shellac dissolving agent to a cotton pad, apply tightly to the gel surface, repeat the action with all fingers.
- Hold for 1 minute, wrap the areas of the fingers with the disks in foil.
- Wait 20 minutes, remove the coating using an orange stick.
When removing shellac, it is necessary to perform actions on each finger in turn: due to the entry of air, the gel polish can harden again and become dense.
To remove the coating, you need to use sticks or a file that can easily pry off the shellac.
Kodi rubber base coat: main advantages.
Professional gel manicure specialists highlight the important advantages of the modified base from Cody:
- The texture does not flow onto the periungual skin (ridges, cuticle);
- The stage of applying the base layer takes less time, since the product does not spread over the nail and allows you to quickly apply it evenly and without sagging;
- An ideal option for “under the cuticle” manicure, as it increases the adhesion of gel decorative coatings to the natural nail (up to 5 weeks);
- It is possible to use the base to correct small chips;
- Provides ideal alignment of large and embossed nails (unlike classic gel polish bases);
- Protects against penetration of colored pigments of gel polishes into nails;
- Unlike bases for gel polishes of the previous generation, it has a more plastic structure of the polymer lattice, and therefore any design with it becomes many times more durable and durable;
- Well suited as an independent coating for a classic French manicure.
Sources
- Marketing research of product buyers. Alexandrova V. Yu, Bolshakova Yu.S., Uskova A. A. Collection of scientific articles of the 9th International Youth Scientific Conference. Kursk, 2022, pp. 11-16.
- Features of brand promotion in the NAIL industry. M. S. Kaliev, N. P. Sokhatskaya. Bulletin of Atyrau University of Oil and Gas named after. S. Utebaeva No. 1 (57) 2021.
- Analysis of criteria for choosing products for a nail salon. Alexandrova V. Yu, Bolshakova Yu.S., Uskova A. A. Collection of scientific articles of the 9th International Youth Scientific Conference. Kursk, 2021, pp. 39-43.
How to replace Kodi Rubber Base if it runs out?
Of course, Cody's base isn't the only rubber base worth considering. If your base has run out and you haven’t had time to buy a new one, we offer you a comparison of it with well-known analogues. So, the advantages and disadvantages of the most famous rubber bases for gel polish.
Kodi Rubber Base.
Pros:
- increased durability;
- has no unpleasant odor;
- has a safe composition;
- strengthens the nail plate;
- not allergic;
- has a beautiful shine (ideal highlight);
- recommended for use on brittle nails;
- does not conflict with coatings from other manufacturers;
- it is quite affordable in price and is available in several volumes: 7 (discontinued), 12, 14, 22, 30 (discontinued) ml;
- The base brush is very easy to use and does not require pressure when applying and spreading the base over the nail.
Cons:
the base tends to bubble, so when performing a manicure with it, you need to screw the cap on as tightly as possible, and do not leave the bottle itself open to the air for a long time. There are some nuances when applying: you need to distribute it over the nail smoothly, slowly, without jerking.
TNL Professional Rubber Base.
Pros:
- has a small dispersion layer, which makes it easy to apply any color coating;
- a consistency that is thicker than that of Kodi will allow you to smooth out significant defects and deep damage to the nail plate;
- flows off the brush very slowly, allowing it to be distributed over the nail longer and more thoroughly;
- suitable for manicure “under the cuticle”, since the texture does not flow onto the periungual skin;
- a large, medium-length brush makes it easy to paint hard-to-reach areas;
- does not conflict with coatings from other manufacturers;
- good for repairing nails with splits and breaks;
- the composition is not allergic and does not worsen the structure of the nails;
- There are camouflage color bases (pink and beige).
Minuses:
- the texture is more difficult to handle for beginners and lovers of home manicure due to its thickness;
- self-leveling is less pronounced than Kodi;
- the smell of the base is more pronounced than that of Cody, but still not too sharp and intrusive;
- the base is currently available only in a volume of 10 ml;
- wear resistance - 2-3 weeks (Kodi increases durability to 5 weeks).
Bluesky Rubber Base.
The manufacturer notes that among the advantages of the product are almost the same indicators as those of the above brands. Adding the following nice bonuses:
- during polymerization, the base does not shrink and does not run off the tips of the nails;
- good for girls with thin and brittle nails;
- has a small dispersion layer;
- Gives nails excellent shine.
- There are different types of bases by color: camouflage (pink and beige), white, black.
Minuses
:
- this database is much more difficult to remove than the above mentioned ones;
- it has a more pronounced aroma;
- rarely, but cases of an allergic reaction have been reported on this basis;
- gives stability to gel polish for up to 3 weeks (less than Kodi but approximately equal to Tnl);
- In terms of self-leveling, it is inferior to Kodi.
Irisk Rubber Base for gel polish.
This brand has a range of rubber bases that are not only transparent, but also in the form of camouflages - milky white and pink. This makes the process of creating a French manicure as easy as possible. And thanks to the rubber filling, your manicure will be more durable and durable than ever. An additional advantage of all bases from Irisk is easy and comfortable removal of manicure and compatibility with all gel polishes. Customers have noted that this type of base does not cause a burning sensation when drying in a lamp.
Base coat Masura Elastic Base.
This is another favorite among professional nail art masters, allowing them to provide high-quality, beautiful, durable manicure. The base prevents yellowing of nails, skillfully masks unevenness of the nail plate, and reliably protects against mechanical damage. Many masters consider it an excellent alternative to the Kodi base. This coating is also compatible with colored gel polishes from other brands. Its main advantages:
- convenient small volume;
- does not require cutting down the nails;
- easy to use, saves technician time;
- allows even the most pigmented shades of gel polishes to be removed with film in just 7-10 minutes.
- There are different types of bases by color: camouflage (pink and beige), white, black.
The downside is that for some, the lack of other volumes may be critical.
Diamant Rubber Base coat.
Its characteristics include a complete set of all possible advantages of rubber bases.
The manufacturer especially emphasizes the flexible nature of this product when subsequently applying gel polishes with a pearlescent or metallic effect. It must be applied strictly only in a thin layer. The base does not have several release options, but it does boast a tolerable aroma. We hope our article was able to answer all your possible questions about the famous “rubber” base. The features of using this product in manicure as a base and strengthening-leveling coating will be revealed in our step-by-step master class.
Expert's choice
BANDI base coat ULTRA CURE
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The camouflage base coat ULTRA CURE from the professional Korean nail brand BANDI solves three problems at once - it strengthens the nail plate, at the same time it is both a reliable base and a colored coating (the range includes a lighter shade of CC Nude and a darker BB Cover). The base not only smoothes and protects nails, but also moisturizes and strengthens them due to the content of sunflower seed oils, tea tree leaves, rosemary, brown algae and horse chestnut extract, as well as wheat proteins and vitamins. The durability of the coating without chips or cracks is up to three weeks; due to the nude shade, the nails look natural, healthy and shiny. This base is ideal for covering French.
Advantages and disadvantages
natural composition, base and color at the same time, durability up to 3 weeks without chipping
small selection of colors
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