Biogel and its properties for strengthening, building, health and growth of nails

Poor ecology, poor nutrition, bad habits and a frantic pace of life cannot but affect a woman’s body. The condition of the nails deteriorates and becomes difficult to care for. Manicure does not give results; caring masks and baths bring only short-term improvement. There is a way out of the situation - strengthening nails with biogel.

Biogel - a natural composition for strengthening the nail plate

What is biogel

Initially, acrylic appeared, then it was replaced by ordinary gel, but they began to treat it with caution. I didn't like the fact that it couldn't be removed by soaking it. Then the usual gel was replaced by biogel.

Biogel is a material made from natural resin, before polymerization it has a liquid consistency, can be removed by soaking, and can be used on any nail plate.

What the polymer may contain:

• vitamins A, E and other groups;
• silk proteins;
• keratin.

Manufacturers add other substances necessary for nails. This significantly improves the quality of the plate, helps restore and grow it.

Nail care

Beauty salons offer a huge number of products and procedures for hand and nail care. Among them it is worth highlighting the following:

1. Strengthening with silk. An extremely thin fabric is applied to the nail plate. As a result, the client receives long and strong nails.
2. Paraffin therapy. The procedure is indicated for representatives of the fair sex who suffer from dry hands and nails.
3. Sealing the nail. The service has another name - Japanese manicure. It is indicated for those who want to improve the condition of their nails by covering them with a special paste based on beeswax.
4. Professional masks. They are performed in courses. Masks relieve brittleness, dryness, and splitting of the nail plate.
5. Strengthening with biogel. The product protects nails from damage and allows you to grow to the desired length.

Visiting beauty salons is a pleasant, but quite expensive activity. Therefore, not everyone can afford it. Home procedures that you can do yourself come to the rescue.

Not everyone can visit a beauty salon.

Regular home care should include the following steps:

• Cleansing. This means keeping hands and nails clean, removing nail polish (if necessary);
• Masks and baths. You can use not only store-bought products, but also home-made products. The procedures are useful for nail problems;
• Moisturizing and nutrition. They can be intended for both nails and hands in general;
• Proper nutrition. It is the key to not only healthy nails, but also the whole body.

To keep your nails looking neat, you need to use nail polish removers without acetone and wear gloves when doing all housework.

How is it different from other coatings?

Gel polish, shellac and gel have common points - they last a long time, use a lamp for polymerization, and can be used on different lengths of nails. The differences between biogel and other coatings are fundamental; in terms of characteristics, these are completely different materials. To conduct a comparative analysis, you can look at the table. Shellac and gel polish are very similar, so let's put them in one column.

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What to look for when choosing

The main selection criteria are the purpose (that is, what you plan to use it for) and your skill level. Here are some recommendations and tips to prevent mistakes when choosing:

• If you are purchasing for home use, you have the necessary equipment, additional materials, you can afford to purchase materials at a price above average, since their consumption is very economical and this drug will last for a long time. The best ones, for example, those with a restorative effect and healing properties, will cost slightly more than conventional biogel coatings, the average price of which varies from 200 to 300 rubles.
• For beginners, it is better to buy it in a bottle with a brush, reminiscent of regular nail polish. This will allow you to get better at it, gain experience and move on to a special brush and a completely different coating technology.
• If your goal is to correct injured nails or level the surface of the nail plate, opt for modeling biogels with a thick consistency: they lay down in a denser, thicker layer, they are easy to apply and correct defects. For uneven ones, an ordinary universal base is suitable, the main thing is that it is sufficiently dense in structure.
• If you purchase for home use, always pay attention to the expiration date: the longer it is, the better.

The best biogels for beginners

1. Line of medicinal biogels from El Corazon;
2. RuNail Bio Gel Base;
3. IBD Soak off transparent with a firming effect.

The best biogels for professionals

1. Sculpting and constructing from IBD Soak off;
2. Irisk White Premium.

Nail extension and strengthening

Nail strengthening is often done with biogel; the material in this version performs at its best. It copes with all the manufacturers' claims. The plate thickens, all defects are hidden, and even very thin nails that have suffered damage after careless extension or removal can be restored to an attractive appearance. It is for this purpose that they often resort to strengthening with biogel.

As for extension itself in the classical sense (increasing length), this material is not suitable. It is too flexible, movable, the artificially created edge will be very soft and uncomfortable to wear.

With biogel you can build up the corners to give a shape to some nails and bring the manicure to a uniform look. The material is also suitable for restoration. If you need to lengthen the plate, then it is better to choose polygel. It is harder, allows you to make an arch, and consists of a gel with acrylic powder.

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Lamination of nails is also often done with biogel. The material copes with its task perfectly, is used economically, and is gentle on the nails.

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What do you need to buy for this procedure?

In order to do everything at home, you will have to spend a little money.

To carry out the procedure you will need:

• antiseptic (you can use an alcohol solution);
• UV lamp;
• primer base;
• orange sticks (to push back cuticles);
• files;
• nail degreasing agent;
• brush (to remove dust);
• biogel (main material);
• finishing coating.

The list of additional materials is quite extensive, but some require only one purchase. At home, strengthening with gel will still be cheaper in the end. All the necessary tools can be purchased in specialized online stores and nail salons in your city.

When choosing an ultraviolet lamp, you can purchase one for two palms at once, so things will go faster. But it will take up much more space.

Also pay attention to the power of the UV lamp. After all, you can chase the cheapness and in the end such a lamp will not dry your nails at all. It is better to purchase a device with a power of at least 36 watts.

The device itself contains light bulbs, so naturally they will also have to be changed over time. Therefore, it is advisable to buy a UV lamp from a more or less well-known company, from which you can then purchase the necessary components.

Also, unnecessary functions are sometimes inserted into ultraviolet lamps, which may not be at all relevant to the procedure for drying nails. Here you should be careful and not overpay for the device.

How long does it last?

The biogel coating can be worn for 2-3 weeks. In this case, it is important not to file off the free edge, since the end is sealed. Otherwise, chips will appear on the tips, as is the case with gel polishes. You won't be able to shorten it yourself until you remove it. For this reason, you should not initially cover overly long nails; after 2-3 weeks another 3-5 mm will be added.

As far as wearing comfort goes, this coating is not much different from other types. When generously applied, biogel is thin, lightweight, does not require getting used to, and allergies are extremely rare.

On jars of biogel there may be information that the material does not interfere with the breathing of nails. In fact, this is marketing eloquence; the plate consists of keratinized cells that absolutely do not need oxygen.

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Step-by-step instructions for removing biogel

Biogel lasts on nails for up to one month. Afterwards it must be removed. This is done with a product that usually comes with a gel. Removal instructions:

1. Apply remover to cotton pads.
2. Cover each nail with a soaked disc.
3. Secure with foil and leave for 10 minutes.
4. Remove the product with light pressure.

Biogel is easily removed from nails and, unlike acrylic, does not require mechanical action. It is better to have a special tool on hand. If you don’t have it, you can get by with a regular acetone-containing product. But this is undesirable, since solvents have a negative effect on nails.

Advantages

There are not many durable materials for strengthening and restoring the nail plate. Biogel stands out against their background; it really has many advantages.

Pros of biogel:

• The material is suitable for any nails: dry, thin, soft, damaged, long and short, with a curved surface. It allows you to get away from these problems.
• Aligns, thickens, restores the natural plate, helps to grow length and correct shape.
• Biogel can be used for feet. If you bought this particular material, then you don’t have to look for a replacement, spend money and buy a regular gel or varnish.
• It looks natural, does not form a large thickness, or any bumps or reliefs when growing.
• During operation, no dust is generated, there are no unpleasant odors, in comparison with the previously popular acrylic. Clean and neat procedure.
• You can make various designs, including simply painting your nails with regular polish.

If you do not make a complex design, then a basic biogel coating will take on average 15-20 minutes. It will take a little more time if your hands are shabby, have overgrown cuticles, or have old coating.

What does the material consist of?

The biogel contains natural materials that, when interacting with the nail plate, make it stronger, more elastic and healthier. The standard composition of almost all manufacturers includes:

• organic proteins;
• tix tree resin;
• vitamin A;
• vitamin E;
• minerals.

All these components have a beneficial effect on the structure of the epithelium, making it strong and elastic. That is why the procedure for applying biogel is considered not just cosmetic, but also health-improving. It is often recommended for those who have naturally bad and weak nail plates or have been severely damaged by extensions.

Flaws

There are practically no contraindications to the use of strengthening biogel for nails. Contrary to popular belief, the material can still cause allergies. It occurs rarely, not always specifically to the polymer; sometimes the reaction occurs to the additives included in the composition. Therefore, a product from one manufacturer may be suitable, but from another it may cause itching, redness on the skin, detachments and other unpleasant manifestations.

Disadvantages of biogel for natural nails:

• The material requires careful wearing; durability decreases with prolonged contact with water, household chemicals and other aggressive products. He doesn't like alcohol.
• Nails are not as strong and hard as when coated with acrylic or regular gel. If layers are applied thinly, they can also break.
• The cost of coating in a salon is high; you will have to visit a specialist 2 times a month, when with some other materials you can go for up to four weeks.

Some disadvantages are relative. For example, a biogel manicure can be done not only in a salon, but also at home. The procedure is quite simple; you do not need to take special courses to master it. Often, an allergy occurs not to the coating itself, but to the means for removing the coating, or a skin reaction is caused by the dispersion layer getting on the cuticle during removal. It is important to do this carefully, moving from base to tip.

Popular means

Deciding on the choice of coverage is sometimes difficult. The purchase will be useful if you pay attention to popular products.

Biogel Runail Bio Gel classic, 15 ml

Refers to modeling types of coatings. Main purpose:

• strengthening the plates;
• manicure design modeling.

Requires lamp drying:

• UV – 3 minutes;
• LED – 1 minute.

Cost – 258 rub.

Biogel ADRI COCO Bio Gel strengthening camouflage, 10 ml

The product belongs to the group of modeling coatings. It must be applied in two layers. The color of the product matches the natural shade of the nails, which indicates the camouflage properties of the biogel. Drying time:

• in a UV lamp – 2 minutes;
• in an LED lamp – 1 minute.

After drying, a sticky layer remains, which can be easily removed with a degreaser.

The main direction of use of the product:

• strengthening the plate;
• extension.

The peculiarity of the product is that it requires covering with a fixative.

The cost of two-phase coating is 190 rubles.

Set for extensions Irisk Professional with biogel

The main purpose of the product is nail extension. The set includes 8 items:

• primer-degreaser;
• corrective biogel;
• primer for gel;
• colored biogel;
• top;
• liquid that removes the sticky layer;
• brush;
• buff.

Each bottle must be used according to the extension technology. The process is described in detail in the accompanying instruction sheet.

Cost – 1290 rub.

Biogel Runail Bio Gel Builder modeling, 15 g

The product belongs to the group of modeling coatings. You need to apply it, creating three balls. Most often, biogel is used when decorating a free edge.

Drying time in a UV lamp is 120 seconds.

The cost of three-phase coverage is 260 rubles.

Biogel Cosmake Bio-gel professional single-phase, 15 g

The liquid composition falls into a uniform ball, covering the entire surface of the plate. No need to apply 2-3 layers. When using an ultraviolet lamp, drying takes 120 seconds; working with an LED lamp is faster (30 seconds). The product is suitable for those with sensitive skin. No cases of allergic reactions caused by the properties of the components of the composition were identified.

Coating feature: absence of hazardous chemical compounds.

Cost – 328 rubles.

Kinds

• Basic . Transparent material creates the effect of a natural plate with a slight healthy shine. Excellent for healing and repairing damage.
• Colored biogel . The properties do not differ from the basic type, it can be used together with it, this option makes the manicure more interesting, and is used for drawings and other designs.
• Royal Sealer . Often used as a top coat for French manicures. Contains bleaching agents that remove yellowness. Transparent manicure retains its attractive appearance for a long time.
• Sculptural . In addition to natural resin, it contains shellac, which is opaque and is used for designs and marking out the free edge.
• With UV protection . The properties do not differ from the classic transparent bio-coating for nails, but protects against the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation. Can be used as a finishing coat.

Step-by-step instructions for strengthening nails

Persistence does not depend on the day of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and other myths. Treatment of nails with biogel can be performed for absolutely any condition of the plate; there is no need to grow the length or shorten it. The main thing is to prepare all the necessary materials and equipment in advance.

Required materials and tools

Polymer materials require drying in a lamp. Suitable for UV and LED. As for power, it is advisable to use at least 36 W. Otherwise, the material will polymerize slowly, the process may be delayed, or the gel will not harden at all. We coordinate the drying time with the information on the biogel packaging. On average, the process takes from one to two minutes. In LED lamps with a power of 48 W or more, 30-40 seconds are often enough.

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What you need for work:

• biogel, brands RuNail, TNL, IRISK, EL CORAZON have proven themselves well;
• buff for polishing;
• degreaser, TNL brand is suitable, you can take Bluesky or any other manufacturer;
• file;
• primer, Bluesky and other brands listed above are suitable;
• aniseptic, you can take regular Miramistin;
• cuticle oil from any manufacturer;
• brush;
• napkins;
• top, it is advisable to take the manufacturer that is used for the main coating.

Since biogel is a soluble material, you need to use the same top coat so that you don’t have to cut off the top layers and then soak the base when changing manicures.

Preliminary preparation

Like any other durable coating, therapeutic biogel for nails requires a prepared surface. Otherwise, it will not hold on, and the manicure itself will not please you with a neat appearance. Under no circumstances do we soften the cuticle in water; we work on a dry surface or use special softening agents.

How to properly prepare your nails:

1. We remove the old coating, if present.
2. Push back the cuticle with an orange stick. If necessary, trim with tweezers.
3. We separate the pterygium, clean the side ridges from crusts and dirt.
4. We shape the free edge, file it, shorten the length if necessary.
5. Wash your hands with soap and wipe dry. We do not use any cream before strengthening.

You can do the preparation with a device, it quickly and easily removes the pterygium, saves time, here it is important to take into account the condition of the natural plate and your own experience.

Strengthening

At each stage, it is important to pay attention to the cleanliness of tools and materials; you cannot check the quality of drying with your fingers, since they contain natural fat. The preliminary preparation of the plate, which is described above, should not be neglected.

How to strengthen nails with biogel:

1. Treat your hands with an antiseptic. Miramistin or its cheap analogue Chlorhexidine is usually used.
2. Buff all nails. There is no need to file down anything, we just remove the shiny layer from the plate. We pay attention to the areas and ends adjacent to the cuticle.
3. We wet a napkin in a degreaser and wipe the nails. We are working with one hand for now.
4. We lubricate the tips of the nails with primer; this product is often not used.
5. Sometimes biogel for nails is used with a base, but this is not necessary. Take a brush, pick up some polymer, and apply a thin layer onto a fat-free plate. We seal the end.
6. Place your hand in the lamp and dry it for 40 seconds to two minutes.
7. Apply a second layer and dry again. Repeat as desired until you get the desired thickness. Or after two layers we apply a color coating and make a design.
8. We complete the strengthening with a top. Dry for 2-3 minutes. Wet a napkin in a degreasing agent and remove the sticky layer.
9. All that remains is to lubricate the cuticle with oil, which will moisturize the skin around the nail, give it a well-groomed appearance, and emphasize the neatness of the manicure.

Layers should be applied thinly and each layer should be thoroughly dried. If you apply it thickly, the material will not be able to harden even in 4-5 minutes, it will become rubbery, and small pits will appear when pressed.

Tools used

The coating polymerization process occurs when exposed to a special glow created by UV or LED lamps. There will be no questions regarding quality if you use a lamp with a power of 36 W or higher. Less powerful options require long drying. But their biggest drawback is that if time is delayed, the biogel may not harden.

When using a 48 W lamp, polymerization occurs within 30-40 seconds.

You will also need:

• degreaser;
• buff;
• primer;
• file;
• antiseptic;
• top;
• cuticle oil;
• brush.

The top is chosen from the same brand as the biogel. This will help avoid cutting off the coating when removing it.

Design options

The transparent coating creates the effect of a natural nail with a slight shine. It looks boring. You can use a simple varnish on top, but there is a problem with removal. You have to use liquids, but they dissolve not only regular varnish, but also the previously strengthened plate, reduce the durability of the entire manicure, and you have to change it more often.

What nail designs are suitable for biogel:

• French manicure , also known as French manicure.
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• Drawings with brushes, stamping . They require certain skills, but they look interesting, you can come up with a picture yourself, paint all the nails or focus on one or two fingers.
• Stickers . An excellent alternative to drawings, they are quickly applied, you can choose any colors, pictures, and do not require the purchase of additional materials.
• Ready-made beads, rhinestones, confetti, foil intended for manicure. Application is easy and helps you quickly and easily create a beautiful design.

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Biogel should not be exposed to high temperatures, alcohol-containing compounds, solvents or household cleaning products. It does not cause allergies and has no contraindications.

The product should not get on the skin, otherwise it will not stick and will peel off. If a colored layer of product is applied to a transparent biogel, then if you need to change the manicure, just remove the top layer of color and apply another one.

By observing the important conditions for applying the product and making a competent selection of quality products from leading manufacturers, you can not only strengthen your nails, but also have a constantly beautiful and unusual manicure.

How to shoot

The coating requires soaking. They often use ordinary nail polish remover for this, but it is better to purchase a special product. The brand does not matter; removers from TNL, De lakrua, and Severin do an excellent job with the material.

What else is needed to remove the coating:

• cotton pads or napkins;
• orange sticks or pusher;
• foil or special caps, clothespins for fixing.

You can purchase ready-made pieces of foil with a fixed napkin, which is moistened with the product. You can also find soaking bags on sale.

How to remove the reinforcement:

1. Apply a special product to a cotton swab or a piece of disk. You need to wet it well, but the drops should not run off.
2. Apply cotton wool to the nail plate and fix for 15-25 minutes. The exact time depends on the coating itself and the liquid used. You can check it periodically.
3. Use an orange stick to scrape off the material and clean the nail. If the biogel does not come off well, continue soaking.

Sometimes, to speed up the soaking process, the top layer is slightly filed, which can be done. If you use a rough file, this will take no more than two minutes.

Polymer removers are aggressive and corrode the skin around the nail, so it is recommended to pre-lubricate these areas with cream or oil.

Biogel coating of natural nails. How to properly apply biogel for nails at home

Biogel is distinguished by its natural composition and ease of application.

To do this you need:

1. Pre-treat the nail plate by removing excess skin and cuticle that has grown on the nail. File the nail, giving it the desired shape. Degrease and apply primer.
2. You need to apply the biogel starting from the edge of the nail, dividing it into three or four parts in your mind. Spread the thick gel in parts, leveling it over the entire surface at the same time. With practice, this procedure will be carried out once or twice.
3. You should listen to yourself and work with the most comfortable brushes. But a medium-width brush is suitable for anyone who wants to give themselves a manicure.
4. Having leveled the entire surface, you can send the nail to the lamp, having previously sealed the end and side ridges, since chipping starts from there.

Finally, the nail is covered with topcoat, dried and also degreased.