TNL gel polishes are specially designed so that everyone can afford a manicure at an affordable price. The Korean manufacturer invites Russian consumers to evaluate products presented in the inexpensive market segment.
At a low cost, the quality of gel polish remains high and is recognized not only by beginners, but also by professionals.
The first experience of self-manicure using gel polishes at home requires significant financial investments. You need to buy an ultraviolet lamp, a base coat, and many tools and supplies.
TNL thought of you and released a series of gel polishes with a dazzling selection of shades at an affordable price. With its products, TNL decided to prove that high-quality material in the nail industry does not have to be expensive. The average price per bottle is about 200 rubles.
The bottle of gel polish is created in such a way that it fits comfortably in the hand of the master.
The brush is wide and flat, this shape allows you to cover the entire surface of the nail with one stroke of gel polish. The consistency of the gel polish is average, it does not flow , but also does not create difficulties when covering the surface.
The manufacturer offers the entire line of products necessary to create a shellac manicure at home or in a salon.
But what makes TNL special is that this product can be combined with the products of any other company. You can take a foundation you have loved for a long time from another company and apply TNL gel polish on top.
The shade palette includes all fashionable colors. A wide selection of different colors and effects will not leave indifferent even the highest-class professionals, who are accustomed to the fact that professional cosmetics cost a lot of money.
TNL gel polishes are intended not only for beginners in the nail industry, but also for those who value quality, but are not going to overpay for it.
Advantages and disadvantages of TNL gel polish
TNL gel polishes will not be afraid of comparison even with expensive products. They are able to withstand various tests and prove the quality and indelible brightness of their color scheme.
Thanks to the convenient brush, the gel polish is easy to apply to the nail, covering it the first time. To obtain a rich shade, you need to apply several layers. The gel polish stays strong and long.
With regular wear, TNL can last more than a month, but not every woman can withstand a manicure with such long-grown nails. Neither the color nor the design loses its original beauty and effectiveness.
TNL carefully monitors the market and fashion trends in order to compete with leading brands. The palette of shades is replenished regularly, but it is not as diverse as that of Uno or Nails.
In general, we can say that TNL is a very competitive brand that provides its customers with a quality product at an affordable price. Ideal for home and salon use.
Criterias of choice
Gel polish is a nail coating that combines the properties of varnish and gel. Despite the fact that the principle behind all products is the same, their actions can be strikingly different.
The durability of the coating and the uniformity of the layer are affected by:
- consistency. Products that are too liquid will streak and require 2-3 layers, especially for desaturated colors. Dense ones lay down in an even layer, but are difficult to distribute;
- brush. A brush that is too long seems uncontrollable. The uniformity of the pile also plays a role - hairs sticking out to the sides spoil the quality of the manicure;
- durability. Durability depends on the composition. The average, which is normal, is 2 weeks, but some coatings do not withstand this period, no matter how well the master prepares the plate.
We will build our review based on the three previous points, but we will add a few more key aspects of choice:
- smell. For girls who prefer to do manicures at home, this criterion may not be the most important - once every 2-3 weeks can be tolerated, but for masters who work with dye every day, this is important;
- allergic. Allergy is a common phenomenon, but it does not occur to gel polish as a whole, but to a specific component of the composition. We will check the ingredients and identify the presence of allergens. Do not forget that allergic reactions can be caused by the individual characteristics of the body, even to safe components, so the absence or presence of an allergy can only be accurately determined experimentally;
- price. The price of gel polishes can vary tenfold, but not everyone can afford expensive luxury products, and too cheap ones raise concerns. The average, comfortable price for craftsmen is 400-600 rubles. per bottle.
- palette. Let's see how rich the imagination of manufacturers is in terms of color, because the more shades, the more fastidious customers can be pleased. Let's take a threshold of 150 shades as a guide.
We will evaluate using a 7-point system, where 1 is the worst of the presented options, and 7 is the best.
We will assign points based on a comprehensive analysis of the product and its compliance with the criteria listed above:
- consistency – medium thickness – 1 point, other – 0 points;
- brush – medium, without protruding or stray hairs with an even cut – 1 point, other – 0 points;
- durability – from 3 weeks – 1 point, the rest – 0;
- smell – no smell – 1 point, other – 0;
- allergic – absence of allergenic components – 1, other – 0;
- cost - up to 600 rubles - 1 point, more than 600 - 0;
- palette. From 150 – 1 point, less than 150 – 0.
In ambiguous situations we give 0.5 points.
Palette TNL
The TNL gel polish palette is regularly updated , but today it is able to satisfy the needs of the most demanding customer.
TNL has all the necessary shades to create a French jacket. To this day, French is one of the most popular types of manicure, attracting attention with its simplicity and elegance.
The collection called “Crackelure” deserves special attention . This collection allows you to create the effect of cracks on the surface of the nail coated with varnish. This solution looks very impressive. The collection includes a large selection of shades.
No less worthy of attention is the collection called “Mosaic” . The effect created by the gel polishes from this collection resembles a frosty pattern on glass. The collection includes about 40 different shades.
TNL also offers a collection of thermal gels, classic colors with more than two hundred different color shades, a collection with a cat eye effect, a collection of “Mirror Eye” and “Metal”.
Nano Professional
Safe Nano Professional gel polishes are good for salon and home use. Given the high quality of the products, the price is pleasing - 500-600 rubles per bottle. There are questions about the shades themselves - some, especially light shades, appear in stripes - you have to apply 3 layers. At the same time, pigmented bright colors are evened out and do not “strip” even with a single application.
The brush is not very comfortable. It is long, and for this reason it does not paint the cuticle area well, since it does not fan out.
The product has no odor and contains no allergic components. It lasts for 2 weeks as stated by the manufacturer, and with careful wear it lasts for up to a month. The palette pleases – there are more than 150 shades.
Subtract one point for the brush and varying consistency another 0.5. Total – 5.5 points.
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Gel polish TNL "Cat's eye" series
The cat's eye effect is very popular due to its resemblance to precious stones.
There is not a single gel polish manufacturer that would bypass this effect and would not present its customer with a collection called “Cat Eye”.
TNL is ready to present you its cat eye collection, which has more than 40 different shades. This collection, like the others from TNL, is distinguished by its quality, durability and color vibrancy.
O.P.I.
OPI products do not need advertising - the brand has won the endless love of craftsmen around the world. However, the price category of the products, like that of Beautix, is much higher than average - from 800 rubles. for slow-selling shades and more than 1000 rubles for popular colors. The palette includes more than 180 shades of varying density and saturation. The Opi coating is worn if the application technology is followed for at least 3 weeks.
- The products have no pronounced odor and do not contain hazardous components.
- No allergic reactions have been identified from using the OPI brand.
- The brush is elastic, medium-length – comfortable for application.
The OPI brand is one of the most frequently counterfeited brands, so be careful when choosing a seller.
Minus 1 point for high price. The final score is 6.
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Mirror (stained glass) gel polish TNL
The TNL collection called “Mirror Shine” deserves special attention. Gel polishes can create the effect of a real mirror on your nail, and all thanks to reflective particles.
It became possible to achieve this result thanks to innovative technologies. Today, not every company is ready to offer the market a product with a similar effect.
For the best effect, you need to apply two layers of gel polish from this collection and secure with finishing varnish, also in two layers. It is enough to dry each layer in an ultraviolet lamp for two minutes.
How to prepare your nails
Those who are closely familiar with extensions know that about 60% of the success of the procedure depends on preparation. TNL gel polish, like any other, also adheres to this rule. However, the preparation here is significantly simplified and gentle, without causing harm or discomfort to the nails. First, the old coating, if any, is removed. After this, hands must be disinfected. Using an orange stick, the cuticle is pushed back. Using a natural nail file, the free edge is given a beautiful and neat shape, and the surface is carefully sanded with a soft buffer. Just enough to remove all the oily shine, no more. A primer is applied to the nails, which usually air dries within a few seconds.
Gel polish TNL Craquelure
This collection creates an amazing effect on your nails. This result can be achieved if you correctly combine the base coat and gel polish from this collection.
White, gold, silver and mother-of-pearl colors look impressive as a substrate.
In this case, the backing is part of the collection, and you can choose the color that you like best.
E.Mi
The main advantage of the company, which is highlighted by the masters, is pigmented light shades. White gel polish from E.mi is often recommended for creating a French jacket - the color fits tightly in one layer.
- Price for 1 bottle is 600-800 rubles.
- The brush is soft, moderately thin, and paints hard-to-reach areas near the side rollers well.
- The smell is unobtrusive.
- Durability from 2 weeks.
But the density of gel polish varies from color to color - black, for example, levels out well, but red doesn’t level out at all. No cases of allergies were recorded. The palette is extensive, more than 150 shades.
E.Mi gel polishes receive 6 points. We deduct 0.5 for the changing consistency of the product and the same amount for the price category - there are gel polishes that fit within our limits of 600 rubles.
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Thermo gel polish TNL
TNL thermo gel polish is presented in a collection of 25 shades . The color palette is constantly updated. The colors are rich and rich.
Depending on the temperature, thermal gel polish changes shade, and your nails, like chameleons, change color.
The thermo-gel does not require a substrate; it is applied directly to the base.
Removing the thermo-gel is quite simple; to do this, you need to use a regular gel polish remover.
What you need
Gel polish "TNL", the application technology of which is quite simple, is represented by an extensive collection of colors. But none of them will last long if used incorrectly. For application you will need a minimum set of tools and materials:
- file;
- grinding (buff);
- orange sticks;
- base for gel polish;
- color-matching material;
- top;
- UV lamp or LED lamp;
- primer
Base and fixer for gel polish of this brand
TNL produces not only gel polishes , but also all the necessary products to create the perfect manicure. In order for the effect to be excellent, the manufacturer advises using all products from one line.
The foundation that TNL can offer, like all the products of this company, is of high quality.
It does not spread and perfectly levels the surface of the nail. It dries quickly and is suitable not only for TNL gel polishes; it can also be combined with products from other manufacturers. The base has a beneficial effect on the nail, heals and protects it.
In order to fix the manicure and create additional protection for the upper surface of the nail, the last step is to apply a fixative. It is applied in two layers and dried for about two minutes in an ultraviolet lamp.
Kinetics Shield
Professional gel polishes made in Latvia. They have recently become widespread among steel craftsmen, although the company has been operating for more than 5 years. The advantage is high pigmentation. The coating is dense, even when applied in 1 layer.
But the brush is not successful - it’s not for everyone. It is packed tightly, which reduces maneuverability. The cut is not even - hairs are sticking out here and there.
- Durability 2-3 weeks.
- There is practically no smell. The palette includes more than 200 shades.
- The cost is about 600 rubles.
- Minus 1 for the brush - Kinetics Shield gets a 6.
Reviews
A few reviews about TNL gel polish:
Anastasia: “The palette of colors is interesting and is expanding all the time, but there are colors that are perfect on the first try, and there are others that you have to adapt to.”
Valeria: “I really like the texture of the gel polish; thanks to the density of this product, it can last for a long time, since the consumption is minimal.”
Nadezhda: “TNL gel polishes are very well suited for creating designer manicures; it’s quite easy to create different designs on your nails.”
Diana: “I recommend TNL gel polish, it has a very beautiful color palette and is convenient to use on your own at home.”
Bluesky
Bluesky is the budget representative of our selection. The price for a bottle of gel polish varies by region from 120 to 250 rubles. With a tangible advantage in the form of price, only a few people choose Bluesky. This is due to the high chance of allergies. The smell, which is very pronounced in the product, also raises questions.
Durability – up to 4 weeks.
Gel polishes are dense, but for uniform coloring you need to apply them in 2 layers.
The usability of the brush varies from product to product - some batches have a good comfortable brush, but sometimes the brush is uncontrollable. The palette is large and constantly updated - more than 300 shades.
Minus 2 points for the smell and risk of allergies and 0.5 each for the inconstancy of the brush and average pigmentation. Total, 4 points.
Patrisa Nail
The brand offers single-phase and three-phase gel polishes. It is surprising that the quality of these two categories is strikingly different - single-phase products receive a lot of negative and mixed reviews. For the sake of honesty in the review, we will consider three-phase gel polish, like all previous brands.
Patrisa Nail is a fairly budget brand. The price per bottle is on average 300 rubles.
The brush is straight, flat, and opens well to apply the gel at the cuticle. The color applies evenly, without streaks, but some shades require 2 layers.
Lasts 2-3 weeks without chipping or peeling if all steps before color coating were completed correctly.
There is no information about allergies, the composition is relatively good - no highly allergenic components have been identified. At the same time, gel polishes have a pronounced chemical smell. The palette includes about 200 shades.
From Patrisa Nail we deduct a point for the smell, as well as half a point for some unsuccessful colors that require 2 coats. The final result is 5.5.
Haruyama
One of the most generous brands to choose from, offering more than 1,500 different shades of gel polish. Another interesting development by Haruyama is the use of berry, flower and fruit flavors in the coating composition, which makes the application even more pleasant.
- Density – medium, requires application in 1-2 layers;
- The brush is dense, smooth, does not fade;
- Longevity is 3-4 weeks, and the manufacturer openly states that in tandem with flower beds from Haruyama you can use the base and top coat of any manufacturer.
- The price does not go beyond 600 rubles.
The composition of the gel polishes could not be found. The official website says that the products have been certified, which does not shed any light on the components.
We subtract 0.5 points for the secrecy of the composition - a total of 6.5 points.
UNO
The professional brand of products for manicure, pedicure and design offers single-phase and three-phase gel polishes in different volumes - 8, 12 and 15 ml. The palette is wide - about 200 shades of different saturation and density - from delicate pastels and nudes to bright, neon.
The brush is often good, dense and even, but since the brand is often counterfeited, there is a high risk of encountering a “torn” brush, which indicates a fake.
- Consistency – dense;
- No smell;
- The ingredients are safe - all products are manufactured according to European standards.
The price depends on the site and shade and can be from 300 to 800 rubles. UNO gel polish lasts for the required 2-4 weeks without any complaints.
In total, the brand’s products receive our 6 points – minus the dense consistency.
Option
The company produces hypoallergenic manicure products - gel polishes, gels, liquids, cuticle oils. Organic three-phase gel polishes are budget products - the cost of the shade does not exceed 300 rubles when purchased through the official website.
- The consistency is thick, but the gel polish is applied well, so we’ll give it 0.5 points;
- Brush – medium length, moderately thick, even;
- Durability – 3-4 weeks;
- No smell;
The palette is small - about 50 shades now and the prospect of expanding to 100 colors. The reason for such a limited palette is the difficulty of combining organic dyes that the company uses.
For all parameters, Option gel polishes receive 5.5 points.
