Acrylic nails yourself with Kodi Professional

The desire of beautiful ladies to look beautiful inspires nail industry manufacturers to improve their products. In the world of nail art, conventional varnish coating is increasingly losing its leadership to Kodi gel polish coating. The name defines the essence of the substance. The best properties of manicure polish and modeling gel combined in one bottle. This coating was a real discovery for all fashionistas.

Shellac gained its popularity due to its durability and glossy shine. The pioneers of this product were the CND company, releasing the first gel polish called Shellac in 2010. Even after the innovation was picked up by others, it became synonymous with gel polish.

Now many brands have begun to produce similar coatings. Some unscrupulous manufacturers are trying to profit from this hype by offering low-quality products at reduced prices. By saving in this way, a girl risks not only being disappointed in the durability and shine, but also harming her nails.

Therefore, when choosing shellac, you need to pay attention not only to price and color, but also to the quality of the product. Of course, not everyone, when choosing gel polishes in a store, can determine whether the product is good or not based on the composition on the label. In this case, it is better to trust an experienced salon technician, or a well-known brand that has shown itself to be the best.

One of these brands is the American company Kodi Professional. Despite the fact that the company was founded relatively recently, since 2005 this company has firmly established itself in the market, having established itself as a high-quality and safe product. Many nail salon technicians use Kodi. This company develops products specifically for professional use.

Main characteristics of Kodi gel polishes

Kodi gel polish is produced by Kodi Professional. It can be purchased inexpensively online. The product has decent quality and an affordable price. It is safe for health, has a comfortable texture and no odor.

Kodi gel polish does not contain alcohol or acetone. It does not come off the nail plates for three weeks, does not interfere with their regrowth and does not crack.

Volume

You can buy Kodi gel polish in three different volumes. There are bottles of 12 ml, as well as 7 and 8 ml. The base and top coat are purchased along with the gel polish. They are available in 7, 8, 12 ml containers and 14 ml bottles. Jars of gel for nail extensions are available in 14 and 28 ml.

Density

The density of Kodi gel polishes depends on the tone. The brighter or darker the color, the denser the varnish. Tones that are close to the skin tone should be applied in three layers. Light colors are painted twice. Bright and dark tones are distributed in one layer. Kodi gel polish is applied thinly and evenly.

Effect

There are the following types of effects that Kodi nail polishes create:

• regular color coating;
• bright, dense application;
• volumetric transfusion;
• cosmic radiance;
• translucent coating with colored inserts;
• temperature effect on tone;
• mirror design;
• shiny decoration;
• silver shimmer.

The prerequisite for successful application is high-quality varnish and professional coating technique.

How do you know if this is a real Kodi product?

Kodi management, in order to increase confidence in their products, created a special website https://original.kodi-professional.ua/. It helps to distinguish the original from the fake. To do this, follow 3 simple steps:

1. Find the barcode (QR code) on the bottle label. It is located on the back of the bottle under the production label, which must be removed.
2. Scan the QR code using the built-in scanner of your smartphone or the mobile application that you can download to your phone. Pay attention to the address bar when scanning. It should contain “original.kodi-professional.ua/”.
3. Get the result.

If the status “This is an original product” appears on the screen, calmly purchase the base, gel polish and top Codi. It's not fake.

In the case when you don’t have a phone at hand, you can distinguish the original Kodi by its external characteristics.

Advantages and disadvantages of Kodi gel polishes

Kodi gel polish has the following advantages:

• numerous pleasant tones and shades;
• long-term coating;
• permanent and non-fading colors;
• easy stages of application technology;
• quick drying under any lamp;
• low price;
• different volumes of bottles.

Disadvantages of this tool:

• fakes are common;
• nail plates suffer with prolonged use;
• a burning sensation may be felt during drying;
• varnish, base and top must be from the same brand; when applied with products from other brands, durability is reduced;
• the product may cause allergies.

When using this varnish, you need to remember that moderation must be observed in everything. Despite the large number of advantages, constantly wearing manicure can harm your nails.

Unusual gel polishes from Kodi

In addition to the usual color options, the Kodi line has very interesting and original solutions. These gel polishes will add a special twist to your manicure.

In the classic collection, mother-of-pearl, micro-pearl and glitter can be added to the main color of the gel polish. These are tiny shiny particles that create a slight flicker when hit by light. These can be different shades in one, like asphalt gray with emerald pearl. Or plain, like pearl-gold mother-of-pearl.

Large sparkles and shavings are used, as in transparent emerald with gold holographic sparkles of different sizes, or light dark purple, with large and medium gold and silver micro sparkles.

There are neon shades that seem to glow from within under special lighting. You can purchase Kodi mica separately; it is a liquid substance similar to glitter.

Moonlight collection is better known as “cat eye” or magnetic manicure. It will create a unique manicure without any additional accessories and gives depth that really looks like a cat’s eye. This effect is achieved thanks to special metal particles, which, when exposed to a magnet, rise from the total mass of gel polish, creating a volumetric iridescent highlight. The application technology is exactly the same as for simple gel polish:

• Cuticle removal, degreasing, applying base and drying
• Apply Moonlight coating in a dense layer, bring a special magnet to the surface at a distance of approximately 3 mm and hold for several seconds, then polymerize
• For depth and richness of color, apply a second layer and apply a magnet in the same way. You can get interesting shades if you put black gel polish on the first layer and “cat look” on the second.
• Cover with top.

At the moment, Kodi has about 50 different shades of this collection, which makes it easy to choose the right color.

In order for the metal particles to be evenly applied to the nails, you need to twist the bottle a little in your hands, but do not shake it.

The Cristal collection of translucent stained glass gel polish has unusual brightness and richness of shades. It can be used as a base coat or with a different color base. It gives a special depth and can change the original shade. It reveals itself effectively in combination with foil, rubbing glitter and various design accessories. It should be applied in the same way as regular gel polish.

Thermo gel polish is an amazing magical palette. When the temperature changes, this substance changes its original color. At warm temperatures the varnish is lighter, but when exposed to cold it darkens. When choosing, you need to focus on both colors.

Price

The cost of gel polishes is from 480 to 550 rubles. It does not depend on the type of coverage. Traditional, voluminous, transparent, sparkling and other designs are sold at the same price.

Bases and tops are a little more expensive and will cost 500-650 rubles. If you want to buy cheaper, you need to track promotions. Taking into account the discount, the price of the varnish is 300-360 rubles.

Codi application and removal technology

Manicure with gel polish from Kodi differs little in technology from other manufacturers. For excellent results, you need to follow specific instructions step by step. First, your hands are treated with an antibacterial spray. Then you should put your marigolds in proper shape:

• Use a file to shape the free edge of the nail
• Apply remover, wait until the cuticle softens and remove it
• Degrease the nail surface and apply primer

After preparation, the sequential application of the base, color layer and finish follows. Each layer is dried in a lamp.

If, when applying colored gel polish, the shade is not saturated enough, under no circumstances should you repaint it. You need to dry it and apply another layer.

After polymerization of the top, a sticky layer is formed. It is removed with a lint-free cloth soaked in a special product. Exposure to the lamp dries the skin, so after the manicure is ready, a nourishing moisturizing oil for nails and cuticles must be applied.

Shellac "Cody"

Shellac is similar to gel polish, although it has some differences. Shellac from this company is the same gel polish, but hypoallergenic. It does not dry out the nail plate and does not exfoliate it. Before applying shellac, the nail does not need to be primed. This makes creating a manicure easier. The combined properties of varnish and gel in Kodi shellac give it durability and brightness.

Advantages of shellac of this brand:

• hypoallergenic;
• harmlessness of the composition;
• durability up to a month;
• instant drying;
• ease of application;
• variety of palette.

Shellac Kodi has a number of disadvantages:

• long-term use dehydrates the nail;
• after removal, the plate looks dull;
• nails break due to frequent use;
• as it grows, aesthetics decrease;
• the varnish is not suitable for thin and fungal-affected nails;
• The nail plate may turn yellow with prolonged use.

When using Kodi shellac when decorating your nails, you need to know that it is necessary to change the coating in a timely manner. Short breaks between manicures would also be appropriate.

Why choose Kodi

With such a variety of nail art products, it is difficult for a beginner to choose one that will not disappoint. To do this, you need to understand and find out what the disadvantages and advantages of such coverage are.

Advantages:

• The main advantage of Kodi over other gel polishes is the rubber base of the varnish, which gives the coating special strength and ductility.

• Convenient matte bottle, pleasant to the touch.
• Non-fading glossy shine. The top top coat, after removing the dispersion layer, acquires a gloss that does not fade before removal.
• Possibility to select the amount of product.
• Lasts up to 14 days. The finishing layer firmly fixes the color base. It is thanks to him that the coating can last in its original form for a month, if handled with care.
• Does not cause allergies.
• Does not have an unpleasant odor.
• The high content of oligomers prevents the substance from drying out in the bottle.
• Fast polymerization ensures that shellac will not smear after the procedure.
• A natural nail plate protected with a layer of gel polish grows faster than without a coating.

Flaws:

In order for the coating to last the promised period, in the next couple of days after the manicure you should not expose your hands to contact with water, household chemicals and acetone-containing substances.

• The fact is that when exposed to a lamp, gel polish changes its structure and becomes hard, but the reaction started by the rays does not end immediately after curing, it continues for 24-48 hours. After this, the coating will finally and firmly adhere to the nail plate.
• The disadvantages include the removal process. After all, for this purpose an acetone-containing liquid is used, which negatively affects the nail plate and skin of the hands. Therefore, after removal, you must definitely use a special oil for nails and cuticles.

Palette of popular colors

The palette of this brand is diverse. Each tone has a name.

The following color groups exist:

• Aquamarine (AQ). Their numbers are from 01 to 90.
• Red (BR). They are designated by numbers from 10 to 130.
• Blue, peach, milky, beige. Each group has 10-15 shades.
• Spring-summer (A). Numbered from 21 to 28.
• Lunar (ML). Numbers from 701 to 844.
• Cosmic lights. No letter name. 17 shades.
• Transparent (C). 14 shades.
• Thermal (T). Numbers from 601-657.
• Hollywood (N). Numbers from 10 to 40.

The palette is clearly demonstrated on tips. The number and series are indicated next to it.

How to properly apply and remove gel polish

In order for the nail to look natural after a manicure, the color to last for a long time and there are no cracks or peeling, you need to follow the algorithm. Both a master in a salon and a beginner at home can handle the application technology. All you need is a little perseverance and accuracy.

Algorithm for applying gel polish:

1. First, the nail is prepared for manicure. To do this, disinfect your hands and clean the plate, then polish it with a buff. Use a file to give shape and remove excess skin.
2. Nails are wiped with ultrabond to remove oily shine.
3. Then apply the base and dry in front of the lamp for 2 minutes.
4. Paint the nail with a thin layer of colored varnish. Dry and apply a new layer, which also polymerizes.
5. Paint the final layer - top. It is dried with an ultraviolet lamp.
6. A degreaser is used to remove stickiness.

Each product used is applied to the cut of the nail, which makes it possible to achieve durability and wear of the coating.

Removing manicure:

1. Use a file or cutter to remove the shine.
2. Moisten tampons with gel polish remover and apply to nails. Silicone caps are placed on top of them or wrapped in foil. You need to wait 20 minutes.
3. Use a special stick to clean off the coating. The remains are removed with a nail file.

Nails are ready for a new design.

Reasons for the popularity of Kodi products

• The manicure can be worn for more than two weeks without chipping or cracking and is not afraid of moisture. With it, you will calmly do household chores without worrying about the integrity of the decorative layer.
• The color palette of Cody varnishes is represented by a rich spectrum of rich shades. You will find one that suits you.
• The base, gel polish and top are easy to apply and do not flow, which distinguishes them from fakes. This advantage will make your work easier if you have just decided to do manicure. And if you are a nail artist, then once again convince the client of your professionalism.
• Kodi dries quickly and can be easily removed using special means, which saves not only the client’s time, but also yours.
• The brand's varnishes are completely safe for humans. They do not contain toxic compounds that harm the nail plate. The originals do not have a pungent odor. The product retains its original consistency for a long time. Therefore, even beginners use the base, gel and top at home.

Manufacturer Kodi cares about customers and provides decent quality products. He doesn't increase the price and keeps it in the mid-price range.

To obtain the best quality, the production of components spreads over many countries:

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• All materials of nail products are produced in the USA, Germany, Latvia and China. Products are packaged in Ukraine.
• Makeup brushes, care products, SPA cosmetics and materials for permanent makeup are produced in Korea, Latvia and Poland.
• Decorative cosmetics are produced in Germany, Holland, Austria and Korea.
• Eyebrow and eyelash materials are produced in Korea, Austria, India, Singapore and Vietnam.

Many people know about the demand for originals on the market, and some take advantage of this and make fakes. They cost about 200-400 rubles, but their quality is much worse. Therefore, before buying a product, make sure that it is the original.

How to spot a fake

This brand has gained popularity in the manicure market due to its high-quality products and reasonable prices. Its demand has led to an increase in counterfeits. It is quite easy to buy Kodi gel polish, the manufacturer of which is unknown.

Only a professional can immediately distinguish counterfeit products from original ones. However, there are a number of characteristics that are inherent in a low-quality product:

• the varnish has a liquid consistency, it is unstable and does not last long;
• the coating quickly peels off and cracks;
• the product applies unevenly, the color is unsaturated;
• contains substances that can cause severe allergies;
• the cost is much lower than that of official analogues;
• the bottle is of a different shape, it does not contain information about the composition and the manufacturing company;
• Strong smell;
• there are lumps, the color is uneven;
• the inscription on the bottle is unclear or larger;
• there is no unique QR code for the company, which can be checked on the company’s website;
• single-layer label;
• The cap is notched and does not fit tightly to the bottle.

The best option to avoid counterfeiting is to buy products in large stores or on trusted websites.