Hands are a woman’s calling card. The beauty of women's hands is the path to success. Today it is impossible to imagine a beautiful, well-groomed modern woman without well-groomed hands and a stylish manicure. And of course, each of us dreams of a manicure that lasts as long as possible and at the same time looks bright and beautiful. A manicure coated with gel polish gives the modern woman this opportunity.
So, let's figure out what gel polish is.
Gel polish is essentially a hybrid of regular nail polish and gel, which does not chip and dries quickly enough under a lamp. With all this, the composition of gel polishes is absolutely harmless to nails. Even with frequent contact with water and cleaning, nails retain their amazing appearance for 2-3 weeks.
Gel nail extension:
The most common material for nail extensions has long been gel - a material that has a natural composition and the necessary porosity. Why do the vast majority of clients choose gel nails?
- Gel nails look more natural
- The gel is odorless
- The material does not cause allergic reactions; when properly extended, the nails under the gel breathe, light, air and moisture enter them, which makes the development of fungus impossible
- This is a very multifunctional material. With its help you can extend French manicure, do sculpting and all types of decor. It can be used on tips even at home
- Has a high level of adhesion (adhesion) to the nail surface
- It lends itself well to filing, so the process does not take much time
- Gel nails are very strong and elastic, which prevents them from cracking and breaking at the slightest impact.
- When cracks appear, they can be corrected using special silk strips. However, experts still advise to grow the nail again in this case.
- Gel nail extensions can protect natural nail plates from the harmful effects of environmental factors.
Among the disadvantages, experts cite loss of resistance due to sudden changes in temperature and the lengthy process of removing them. No one yet knows why this happens and how to fix it.
There are plenty of arguments in favor, but before doing gel nail extensions, you need to contact a specialist for competent advice. He will determine whether your nails need gel extensions.
It remains to be seen what the technology itself actually looks like. This information will be especially useful for those who want to do such a procedure at home.
Pros of gel polish coating:
- quick drying using a UV lamp,
- strengthening nails (nails actually grow faster and become stronger),
- durability of the coating (within 2-3 weeks your nails will look perfect),
- versatility (can be used on nails of any length),
- affordable price,
- beautiful rich shades,
- ease of application.
Gel nail extension technology
The easiest way to extend gel nails is with tips. If you use a form - special stickers - then at the beginning you cannot avoid unevenness and adjustments.
Nail extension with tips:
Tips are plastic templates with markings that follow the shape of the nail. They are glued onto your nails and covered with gel on top.
- It all starts with hand disinfection (client and technician). This step cannot be skipped either in the salon or at home.
- Then you need to select the tips of the required size. Tips must correspond 100% to the width of the nail plate.
- Then you need to remove the cuticle, as with a regular dry manicure - with an orange stick or a pusher
- The nails are given the required length. The free edge should be about a millimeter. The file must be held at an angle of 90 degrees
- The top layer of the nail plate is cut off. The file should be highly abrasive, about 180 units. You need to hold it parallel to the nail plate
- Glue the tips
- We adjust the length, sand it to a matte color
- Degrease
- Apply primer to your nails
- Apply a thin layer of gel using rubbing movements and dry for 2 minutes.
- Then the top of the nail is covered with a layer of gel, starting from the stress zone. You need to put a drop of gel, let it spread a little and spread it over the surface of the nail, slightly retreating from the nail folds. Things are a little different if you build up your French hair. This technology is carried out in a different way
- Place the nail in the lamp for 3 minutes
- After all the nails are extended, start modeling
- degrease
- Then you can start applying varnish and decorative elements
- Apply top
Who do the stars go to: 13 best manicurists
We asked famous girls where and from whom they get their nails done in Moscow. Addresses, passwords, appearances - everything in the selection from BeautyHack!
1. Natalya Vilk, Brow & Beauty Bar (Bolshaya Dmitrovka, 16/1)
Experience: 10 years.
Education: educational.
My credo/motto: “Bring joy and good mood to clients, and also do quality work.”
Works on varnishes: Zoya, Vinylux, CND Shellac, Luxio.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 2,000 rubles.
Maria Kravtsova, TV presenter and designer:
“In the crazy rhythm of such a metropolis as Moscow, it is very important to plan your time correctly.
This is why a manicure at the Brow & Beauty Bar salon on Bolshaya Dmitrovka is the best option for me. Here you can do several procedures in parallel. Master Natalya feels me perfectly and knows how to work efficiently and accurately. And not only in pairs, for example, with a hair stylist, but even with several other masters. Doing a manicure is a job that requires accuracy and attentiveness, especially when working in parallel with other masters. And well-groomed hands are an important indicator of a woman’s attitude towards herself. That’s why I go to Natalia for manicures and high-quality nail polish!” 2. Angelina Khomenko, Kynsi (Spiridonievsky lane 5/2)
Experience: 8 years.
Education: Vseya Rusi Nail Art school of manicure and nail design, training centers Luxio by Akzentz, Kodi, St Barth, Christina Fitzgerald, La Ric, IBX.
My credo/motto: “Impeccability.”
Works on varnishes: Kure Bazaar, Christina Fitzgerald, Luxio, Vinylux, Smith&Cult, La Ric.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 2,600 rubles.
Natalia Osmann, creator of the #FollowMeTo project:
“I love the ambiance of Kynsi - in the salon you can hide from the hustle and bustle.
They also have great hand treatments, especially the banana one from St Barth. The administrator Lyudmila is the sweetest girl in the world, and the master Angelina is very pleasant, cheerful and intelligent - she does manicures extremely carefully and quickly.” 3. Larisa Gunina, Beauty Corner (Botanichesky lane, 5)
Experience: 14 years.
Education: OleHouse nail service school, advanced training courses.
My credo/motto: “You can be a smart person and think about the beauty of your nails” (from the novel in verse “Eugene Onegin” by A. S. Pushkin).
Works on varnishes: CND, Beautix, Luxio, Kodi, Christina Fitzgerald.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 2,400 rubles.
Karina Oshroeva, journalist:
“My favorite master at the Beauty Corner beauty salon is the wonderful Larisa Gunina, a real manicure sorceress.
In my continuous travels, only she saves me - a perfect manicure and pedicure are extremely important to me. And, oddly enough, in Moscow it is very rare to meet a good master. I take care of Larisa and advise her only to close friends, so that as soon as I arrive in Moscow, there will be a window for me too. In addition, the salon always has a positive, almost homely atmosphere - here you relax and gain strength, and most importantly, you always want to come back!” 4. Dina Saraeva, Maki Beauty Lab (Mosfilmovskaya, 88/6)
Experience: 20 years.
Education: Julia Kharchilava school, training centers Luxio by Akzentz, Bio Sculpture Gel.
My credo/motto: “There is no limit to perfection.”
Works on varnishes: OPI, Kodi, Luxio, Christina Fitzgerald, Smith & Cult.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,390 rubles.
Natalia Bardo, actress:
“I lived in Los Angeles for a long time and found a magical manicurist there who immediately offered me various nail design options.
But since I had already started filming the “Night Shift” project, the manicure had to be the same for many weeks. I wanted a design that would fit perfectly into different occasions and movie scenes. And then she offered me thin gold and silver stripes - it looks very harmonious! I purchased them in Los Angeles and brought them to the Maki Beauty Lab salon in Moscow. I am incredibly grateful to the masters - professionals in their field who know how to use them correctly. For me, the main thing is a perfectly processed cuticle and speed of work. The Maki Beauty Lab salon reflects absolutely all my ideas about a dream manicure. My favorite masters: manicure – Dina, pedicure – Sofia.” 5. Albina Markosyan, Tsveti beauty bar (Prechistenskaya embankment, 15/2)
Experience: 10 years.
Education: manicure and pedicure courses Alla Bella.
My credo/motto: “Perfection is in the details.”
Works on varnishes: Zoya, Jin Soon, Luxio.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 2,500 rubles.
Maria Shumakova, actress:
“The Flower Beauty Bar opened not long ago, but I absolutely love it there.
Convenient location on Prechistenskaya embankment, its own Cosmotheca store and a very cozy interior made in green tones - this is very calming during the procedure. The manicure is done quickly: in an hour, the master Albina manages it without difficulty (I do a matte finish). And here they don’t cut the cuticle, but rather file it down – this way it stays well-groomed longer.” 6. Yana Maidanovich, beauty bar Call Me, Baby (Sivtsev Vrazhek lane, 4)
Experience: 3.5 years.
Education: Higher school of manicure and pedicure.
My credo/motto is: “Always be yourself.”
Works on varnishes: Luxio, Christina Fitzgerald, Faby.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,300 rubles.
Nadya Sysoeva, actress, Comedy Woman participant:
“I am faithful to the Call me, baby project.
The service operates 24/7 and is located in the very center. You can sign up at any time. I get my manicure done by Yana, and it’s always a little more than one color! I choose a minimalistic and geometric manicure. Highly recommended! 7. Yulia Faizullina, Yulia Faizullina’s author’s manicure studio “Yu Studio” (Novoslobodskaya str., 36/1, building 1)
Experience: 10 years.
Education: basic training from a private master, more than 30 advanced training courses.
My credo/motto: “A master in the beauty industry is not only client-oriented, but also a reasonable approach to the work process. Understanding that you are dealing with a living person and his health. You need to know at least a little about the mechanics of work and chemical processes. Respect yourself and your knowledge and don’t be afraid to tell the client if he shouldn’t do something. Be honest, be smart, love people. Here are my three pillars."
Works on varnishes: OPI, Morgan Taylor, Essie, INM, CND Vinylux, Gellish, Lechat, Luxio.
Cost of manicure with coating: 2,000 rubles (gel polish).
Ingrid Olerinskaya, actress:
“I’ve been going to Yulia for a long time. I am very picky about manicure, I love professionals and quality, and Yulia is a professional with a capital P. My favorite of her designs are black, matte and velvet-textured manicures.”
8. Oksana Skuratova, Express Nails (Pyatnitskaya st., 2/38, building 1)
Experience: 13 years.
Education: training centers Alessandro, Authentica, Plastek, Margaret Dabbs.
My credo/motto: “Be happy doing what you love.”
Works on varnishes: Christina Fitzgerald, CND, Luxio.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,950 rubles.
Irina Grineva, actress:
“I always hate spending time in salons, which is why I love Express Nails.
Fast, always stylish, you can relax, watch a new movie and even eat homemade cheesecakes.” 9. Irena Magramova, beauty salon “Kale” (Profsoyuznaya St., 58/4)
Experience: 7 years.
Education: Nano Professional Manicure Academy, Luxio by Akzentz, Kart training centers.
My credo/motto: “A good mood is very important in my work. And everything is always fine with me. Even if it’s bad, it’s still good!”
Works on varnishes: OPI, Luxio, CND Shellac.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,300 rubles.
Peskova Lisa, daughter of the press secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov:
“I was lucky to find “my” master in every area of personal care.
When I was in 1st grade, my mother opened the Kale beauty salon, so I was accustomed to regular manicures and pedicures from the age of 6. My regular master is Irena. And when there is no room in “Kala”, I go to Naida’s Selfie Nails & Beauty Club.” 10. Adesile Milli, Nail Spot (Malaya Bronnaya, 13)
Experience: 14 years.
Education: Patrisa Nail school, training centers Cristina Fitzgerald, Helmut Ruck, Kart, ADN.
My credo/motto: “Be a winner in everything you start.”
Works on varnishes: any.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,600 rubles.
Lisa Zharkikh, TV presenter:
“I love the craftswomen from Nail Spot and .
In an hour and a half, I get both a manicure and a pedicure here. Always neat." 11. Kristina Golovanova, Italian hairdressing salon Savoca (Bolshaya Serpukhovskaya st., 30/3)
Experience: 10 years.
Education: educational, CNI, Inki, Red Nails.
My credo/motto: “In our time of computer graphics, 3D printing and other virtuality, where special effects are increasingly replacing real talent, a person who has the ability to see and create is especially valuable. Real nail design is not only something fashionable and interesting - it is the absence of a template and originality.”
Works on varnishes: Jessica, Lianail, CNI, Inki, Cuccio.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,500 rubles.
Lera Tumanova, singer:
“A manicure should always be perfect.
Even if you just arrived from tour and are already rushing to the studio! I prefer a neat French manicure, and I always pamper myself with SPA hand treatments. I get my manicure done by Kristina Golovanova. She works at the Italian hairdressing salon Savoca. Savoca is located in the very center of the city, on Bolshaya Serpukhovskaya Street and this is a huge plus. When you have a lot of meetings and recording at the studio, you can visit the girls at lunchtime, drink a cup of green tea and take a break from the bustle of Moscow. There is always a warm family atmosphere there. Real relaxation in the middle of a metropolis.” 12. Elya Zakirova, beauty salon “Sharmi” (Chaplygina St., 16)
Experience: 5 years.
Education: educational.
My credo/motto: “Preserve the client’s individual style and help choose the best shape, length of nails and proper care for the skin of the hands and feet. I like to create a good mood for my guests.”
Works on varnishes: Christina Fitzgerald, OPI, CND Vinylux.
Cost of manicure with coating: from 1,300 rubles.
Elmira Kalimullina, singer, finalist of the “Voice” project:
“Most often I go to the Charmi salon on Chistye Prudy - there is an incredibly cozy, intimate atmosphere and real professionals.
Manicurist Elya never damaged my cuticles. I like that she always comes up with interesting designs for nails: the matte finish and film designs delight me! In everyday life, I love bright and unusual manicures.” 13. Rodika Katz, beauty salon Ed & Beauty (Kutuzovsky Prospekt, 35)
Experience: 17 years.
Education: training centers K. Marso (Athena Greece), Royal okul (Türkiye İstanbul), GIB (Hamburg Germany).
My credo/motto: “Quality is valued above extravagance.”
Works on varnishes: Gehwol, Christina Fitzgerald, La Ric, Luxio.
Cost of manicure with coating: 2,900 rubles.
Jacqueline Rasskazova, model, DJ:
“For many years now I have been going to Ed & Beauty for almost all the procedures that are presented there.
In particular, I really love Rodika’s manicure! She always comes up with some new designs and makes gel polish that lasts for weeks without chipping. And in general, she is a very pleasant person, she “discharges” with the help of her energy. I give it 5 points and recommend it to everyone!” Who do the stars go to: 10 cosmetologists who work miracles
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Text: Olga Kulygina
How to remove a manicure
Once the design has served its purpose, it must be removed. Girls who do their own manicure for the first time do not always know whether gel polish can be removed at home. There's nothing complicated about it. All you need is a professional nail polish remover (you can use regular liquid with acetone), cotton pads and foil.
Nails coated with gel polish should first be treated with an abrasive file. This is necessary in order to destroy the layers and allow the product to penetrate into the coating.
Next follow the instructions:
- blot a cotton pad with gel polish remover;
- Place the disc on your nail and wrap it tightly with foil to keep it in place;
- wait 15 minutes, then remove the foil and remove any remaining varnish using a wooden stick.
After completing the procedure, you need to apply emollients to restore the nails and skin of the hands.
Manicure at home
The simplest and most affordable option for many girls is a manicure with gel polish at home. Today, many housewives, having mastered the basics of manicure, offer their services for a modest remuneration. Having bought a lamp for drying gel polish, a palette of varnishes or a beginner’s kit, it seems so easy to earn additional income for the family budget. A manicure service at home can cost from 700 rubles to 1000 rubles. The final price depends on the skill of the master, the quality of the tools and the loyalty of the client.
Filing nails
But there are pitfalls here too. Manicurists working at home do not always follow the rules of instrument hygiene. Flattered by the low cost of 700-800 rubles, the client gets the opportunity to become infected with fungus, hepatitis and other diseases through undisinfected devices.
You can only go to a manicurist at home if he is a reliable, proven and experienced specialist.
