Today, girls increasingly prefer not ordinary manicure polish, but a durable, beautiful gel polish coating. To obtain a flawless manicure, it is important to follow all the nuances of application. However, not all girls have the skills to create a manicure with gel polish. Others simply don’t have time to set aside several hours for a manicure. In this case, masters recommend using replacement products to create a beautiful and durable coating on the nail plates.
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What to replace it with?
Experienced masters know that there are a number of compositions and methods that allow you to quickly and inexpensively create a beautiful manicure. These options include:
- Acrylic manicure compositions.
- Vinylux.
- Durable expensive varnishes.
- Decorative stickers.
- Decoupage technique.
How are gel polish and biogel similar?
- Both coatings have similar application technologies , which require the same tools and removal products.
- Both types of coating do not cure without UV radiation . The polymerization time depends on the power of the UV lamp.
- They can last up to 20 days and are long lasting.
- These coatings are removed using a special liquid and are not cut off.
- The products do not fade , shine in the sun and have a rich color.
- The coatings do not chip , the nail plate underneath is protected from damage and external influences.
More about the funds
When looking for something to replace gel polish with, pay attention to the acrylic composition. When applied to the nail plate, a strong and durable coating is obtained. However, the composition has a sharp, unpleasant odor, which can easily cause allergies. Plus, the drying time for acrylic without a lamp is much longer than regular varnish.
How to replace gel nail polish? It is recommended to try the new product from CND - vinyllux coating. To treat the nail plates, you need to cover them with two layers of varnish, and on top of them with the top product that is included in the kit. Vinylux is not absorbed into the nail surface, which means it does not stain it. This allows you to avoid using a base to create a beautiful design. No drying lamp required.
Modern varnish manufacturers produce a worthy replacement for gel varnishes. Durable, high-quality manicure varnishes allow you to create a beautiful and durable finish. Innovative technologies involve applying varnish in two layers, plus a top coat. To obtain a flawless manicure, it is recommended to degrease your nails with a primer.
A simple option for replacing gel polish is to stick special stickers on the nail plates. On sale you can find stickers with a variety of patterns and pictures. By carefully gluing the decorative element onto the nail, the girl gets an original version of the manicure.
For creative individuals, the option of decoupage nail decoration is suitable. To decorate the nail plate, cut out a napkin of the required size and glue it to the varnish base. After drying, the decoupage layer is covered with another layer of colorless varnish. The result is a beautiful manicure with an original pattern.
Nail coatings: powder, acrygel and other replacements for gel polish
Now in every salon you can get a manicure with gel polish.
What other options are there? We dealt with Ksenia Nikolaeva, a manicurist at the Special Opinion salon.
Ksenia Nikolaeva
What types of nail coatings are there besides gel polish?
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There was a time when a manicure meant one thing: simple polish, secured with a shiny top coat. Today, manicurists are surprised when a client asks for just a manicure without coating.
Long gone are the days of the simple manicure, which is of course still possible, but now you can also try powder, acrylic, gel and many other finishes for your nails.
Vinylux coating
This is a polish created by CND (a brand of Creative Nail Design polishes) that has a self-adhesive color coating that provides long-lasting wear, can be removed with nail polish remover, and lasts up to a week without chipping. This is a hypoallergenic varnish, which is ideal for those who do not like long-lasting coatings like gel, are worried about the condition of their nails and want to change the color of their manicure more often.
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Soft and hard nail gels
The main difference between the two products has to do with how they are removed. Soft gel nails are known as "absorbent gels" because the nail polish can be removed with acetone. Hard gel is used to increase the length of nails as opposed to soft gel which is only used as a polish. Gel nails are also best for nail art.
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Gel powder
Gel powder is a material that was made to strengthen and extend nails and is also used as an alternative to gel polish.
A manicure with this coating is done as follows:
- Thick gel glue is applied to the nails.
- Then you dip your fingers into a very fine gel powder.
- After this coating is done 2-3 times.
- Then several layers of gel powder are applied, which harden and dry thanks to a liquid activator.
Gel powder is very easy to apply at home and does not require special skills. Thanks to the non-porous material, nails are less sensitive to external influences. Gel powder can be removed with nail polish remover, lasts up to two weeks, does not fade or turn yellow during this time.
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Acrigel
A combined system of gel and acrylic with the best properties of these components. Very high viscosity, does not spread and is easy to work with. It cuts well, is more stable than gels and more flexible than acrylic. It is pressed and suitable for any length and shape of the nail plate, is stable in storage, does not change its properties during long-term storage up to 50 degrees.
Acrigel does not have a strong chemical odor, therefore it is harmless for allergy sufferers and asthmatics, as well as for pregnant and lactating women.
In addition, acrygel, unlike regular gel, protects the nail and strengthens it, preventing it from breaking and peeling.
Eco-varnishes Fedua
Fedua does not use harmful substances in its varnishes (toluene, formaldehyde, camphor, formaldehyde resins and dibutyl phthalates), and, in fact, are herbal products that are absolutely safe for your nails.
Photo: Instagram / @feduarussia
Photo: Instagram / @feduarussia
The varnishes have an ideal semi-gel consistency, thanks to which they apply smoothly, even if you apply one layer, and the coating is durable and shiny - so forget about cracks and chips. Your manicure will be in perfect condition for up to four weeks. At Fedua you can also find a nourishing base with algae extracts and minerals that disguises minor unevenness and is ideal for protecting the nail plate.
What safe nail coatings are there?
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Traditional nail polish has gotten a bad reputation, largely due to its chemical ingredients and strong odor. Besides irritating your senses with a pungent odor, nail polishes contain solvents and some ingredients that can potentially cause health problems and irritation if inhaled in large quantities. Nowadays, manufacturers are doing everything possible to use safe materials for production.
What new types of varnishes are used for manicure now? How to replace gel if the nail plate is too thin?
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One way to strengthen the nail plate is to use acrylic powder. It saves brittle and overly soft nails. Porous in structure, it will protect thin nails from mechanical damage, frost, ultraviolet radiation and aggressive household chemicals. To strengthen the nail plate, transparent or nude acrylic powder is most often used.
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Replacing the degreaser
After treating the nail plates with a buffer, before applying the base composition, it is necessary to degrease the surface. If primer is not available at the moment, what is a substitute for gel degreaser? In this case, nail polish remover is perfect. And although these compositions contain acetone, which has a detrimental effect on the nail, they perfectly remove small dust particles and prepare the plate for further manipulation.
The same liquid can be used to remove the sticky layer of shellac. Nail polish remover will not dissolve the gel and will do an excellent job of removing the sticky layer. But for high-quality removal of this layer, it is necessary to use special lint-free wipes. If you don’t have any at hand, you can replace them with calico or calico fabric.
An excellent option that does not cause allergies are wet wipes. To use them for treating nail plates in the process of creating a manicure, the packaging must be opened and the moisture allowed to evaporate. Dried wipes will be an excellent replacement for special lint-free wipes.
Top Nano by Mystique
Mysticism or magic?
Mystique's Nano Top is a flexible, silicone-based topcoat. Thanks to its unique formula, the product provides reliable protection of the nail plate without loss of elasticity. It is difficult to scratch - Nano Top returns to its original appearance within a few seconds after an aggressive attempt to damage the surface! The elastic brush ensures precise application. The top gives your nails an attractive glossy shine and gives your manicure durability.
How to remove gel polish?
To clean the nail plates from the previous gel coating, you need to use a special liquid and foil. How to replace gel polish remover? If you don’t have a special care composition at hand, you can use:
- Regular nail polish remover.
- Acetone.
- Isopropyl alcohol.
Having generously moistened lint-free wipes or cotton wool with the chosen product, we cover each nail with a kind of compress.
After 15 minutes, remove one compress, remove the layer of varnish from the nail and then move on to the next one. Do not rush to remove all the discs at once, since the liquid will evaporate from the surface of the nail plates and the effect of removing the decorative layer will not be achieved.
Camouflage base Coat Milk OneNail
Dairy bases are always at the top!
This base is very comfortable to use both for straightening nails and correcting lengths and corners. Due to its transparency and elasticity, the material is suitable for all types of nails, allowing the coating to last as long as possible. Its medium consistency allows you to level the nail plate in less time and maintain natural thickness. The base has a sufficient amount of pigment to cover the natural color of the nail, quickly self-levels, maintains the architecture of the nail plate throughout the entire wear and does not chip even from the thinnest nails.
