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Gel Manicure

Gel manicure

The word “gel” lends itself to confusion ­because it originally described the nail product’s physical state, but over the years it has become a generic name of the product category. Whereas liquid-and-powder nails are a two-part system in which the powder has already been polymerized to its full ­extent, gel is a homogenous product in which the monomers and oligomers (strings of monomers) stay in a semi-liquid/semi-solid state because it hasn’t polymerized. Think of gel as premixed acrylic.

Gel manicure

There are two types of gel nail polish, hard and soft.

Hard gel

gets its name because, once cured, it is tough enough to be made into a nail extension. Nail extensions are artificial nails created by using a nail product to extend the nail past the edge of the natural nail.

Soft gel

refers to the gel products that are too soft to create a nail extension. This includes gel polishes and thicker gels meant for gel-overlay services. Gel polishes are used for the increasingly popular gel polish manicures. These manicures, when done by caring, experienced, and trained professionals, are gentle to the natural nail and the polish stays intact on the nail for at least a couple of weeks with high shine and no cracking, peeling or chipping.

Product used:

The product used to create nail extensions using gel or gel nails is gel, not to be confused with acrylic nails, which are created using liquid monomer and polymer powder. All gel services are performed using some form of gel, which usually comes in pots of gel or bottles of gel polish. Gel also comes in a variety of colors. All forms of gel require curing, or hardening, under a UV (ultraviolet) light, which can be either a conventional bulb or LED lamp.

UV curing refers to the chemical process that occurs when photo initiators within the gel itself are exposed to the UV or blue light. The energy from the light causes certain bonds in the initiator molecules to break, forming free radicals. The radicals begin attacking double bonds in the gel's component molecules, beginning a polymerization reaction which eventually encompasses all the molecules of the gel. Gels usually contain a mixture of acrylic monomers and oligomers, which combine to form long, interlocking chains during the polymerization, a process known as cross-linking. These long, bonded chains make the gel hard and chemically resistant. Usually, once the nail extension and/or gel manicure has been finished, there is a residual tacky layer, referred to as the "inhibition layer," that is removed by wiping with a preferably lint-free wipe soaked in high concentrate alcohol.

The process typically ends with an application of cuticle oil on all fingers, to bring back nourishment into the cuticle after harsh alcohol application

Where do acrylic

and gel come

from

?AcrylicAcrylic nails have been in fashion for years but where did it all start? What is the history of acrylic nails? Acrylic nails are perfect in aiding to conceal damaged or brittle nails. They are ideal for a client who wants longer nails and wants a bit of an edgier look.

What’s the History of Acrylics? Did you know that the dental industry had something to do with the invention of the acrylic nail?

Acrylics were pretty much discovered by accident. In the 1950s, a dentist named Frederick Slack broke his nail and experimented with chemicals and different materials to create an artificial looking nail to go over his old broken one, using dental acrylics. But, in the late 70s, Dr. Stuart Nordstrom, invented the professional liquid and powder system used in acrylics. He is also the founder of CND; a brand we all know and love.

The first fake nail that was seen were the plastic ones that went over the entire nail. Although press-ones are still available, acrylic nails have come a long way since then.

Where do acrylic and gel come from?

Gel

Gel nails first appeared in the U.S. in the early 1980s, but were met with limited success. At the time, the manufacturers of gel lights and the gel itself had not joined forces, not yet recognizing the need to precisely match the intensity of the light to the

photoinitiators

in the gel. Nail techs and clients soon found out that ­using the wrong light or applying too much gel caused a burning sensation on the client’s fingertips. ­Additionally, education on gel application was limited, leaving nail techs in the dark about the product, and home-use ­systems were introduced around the same time, damaging the reputation of salon-use systems by ­association. By the end of the ‘80s, many companies had pulled their gel products from the market.

Where do acrylic and gel come from?

But by the end of the ‘90s, gel nails were back on the U.S. nail scene, now with much-improved formulas that were ­designed to work with a precise light wavelength and intensity. These new formulations also delivered better clarity and ­durability. By 2010, 63% of salons offered gel nail services to their clients, according to NAILS 2010-2011 Big Book, and gels are one of the most frequently added services to salon menus. Additional innovations in gels appeared in the 2000s, ­including 3-D gels, soak-off gels, and polish-gel hybrid.

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Gel versus Acrylic

APPEARANCE AND DURABILITY:

One of the

primary factors of choosing

gel nails over acrylic

is

the appearance. Gel

nails

have more

natural

and

glossy

shiny appearance

as compared to acrylic. On the other hand, acrylic nails are very sturdy. If applied correctly and with proper care, may last much longer than gel nails.

Gel versus Acrylic

Differences in application:

Acrylic nails are attached to the nails and their manicure technique involves the application of primer or glue like substance initially on the nails. Then an artificial acrylic nail is put on top of the existing nail. The curing time is generally slower for as compared to gel nails. If properly applied with the correct quantity, primers (with or without methacrylic acid) do not etch or damage the nail bed. However, skin contact needs to be avoided to reduce the risk of allergic reaction.

Most gel nails are cured under

uv-light; some cure with a gel activator and do not require uv-light (no-light gels). Gel nails can be applied with or without a base or primer. (CND GEL uses a non-acid primer to bond the gel to the nail). If primer is applied correctly, it does not damage the nail bed.

After effect:

Overuse and incorrect application of primer in acrylic causes damage to the nail bed and leave an impression on the nails

On the other hand, gel nails applied without a primer leave no hard impression.

Gel versus Acrylic

Removal process:

Both acrylic and gel nails frequently requires professional help for better results. Nails can also be soaked rather than filed off, which is a fairly popular technique.

Comfort and flexibility:

Most people do not like acrylic nails because of the uneasiness that follows to the cuticle. Gel nails, on the other hand, are just like a gel and take their shape themselves and hence are very easy on the hands.

Acrylic nails are hard and also look thicker than gel nails. Any stress applied to acrylic nails can hurt the original nail. Gel nails are flexible and not hard on the touch.

How to perform Gel manicure

STEP 1: disinfection

Disinfect your hands as well as the hands of your clients with the Pro Sceptic spray and dry off with a tissue.

STEP 2: cleaning

Remove nail polish (if needed) with Polish Remover and a cosmetic pad.

How to perform Gel manicure

STEP 3: removing cuticles

Apply Cuticle Remover liquid on the cuticles. Leave on for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Application time varies with individual cuticle removers (check the instructions). Insufficient exposure leads to ineffective removal. Leaving on for too long dries up the remover, making it harder to push back the cuticle, plus it may also damage the living tissue. In a circular motion, gently roll back the cuticle with a dry plastic manicure stick or an orange stick covered with damp cotton wool.

How to perform Gel manicure

STEP 4: Filing and shaping

Using a white block of a stick-type nail buffer, or a pad-type nail buffer and buffing powder, buff the surface of the nail a little bit to even out the surface and to smooth out ridges. Remember not to buff too much; thinning it too much will weaken it. Perfect edge-to-edge flatness is not practical or necessary. A soft, flexible buffer will more easily buff the sides of the nail along with the middle. You should to buff the nails after pushing back the cuticles if there is some residue where the cuticles used to cover, in order to scrape or grind it off in the process. Being thin, soft, and not firmly attached, it should come off easily.

You can create round, square, pointy, almond, or oval nails.

Because gel nails are based off of the nails, this is when you shape the nails. It is not like applying acrylic nails that can be shaped during/after application.

How to perform Gel manicure

STEP 5: Applying base layer

Apply a very thin layer of the basecoat to the nails. For gel, you use a much thinner layer than you would with standard nail polish. Be careful when applying the base layer: you don’t want

to get the gel on the fingers. Let the base layer dry.

STEP 6: Applying base layer

Once the base layer has dried completely, apply another extremely thin layer. This will be a color gel. It will probably look streaky, but that is normal for the first layer. Make sure to use these colored layers to paint over the tip of the nail as well as over the surface. This will keep the gel from curling back off the nail.

Cure each layer under a UV lamp

How to perform Gel manicure

STEP 7: Applying the top coat

Coat the nails completely in a top gel. Paint over the tip, like you did with the color gel. Once again, cure the gel polish under a UV light.

STEP 8: Removing the tacky (if needed)

Some gel methods leave a tacky, sticky layer on and around the nails after curing the top gel. If this is the case, simply take a cotton ball dipped in isopropyl alcohol and wipe over the tacky. Finish off your gel manicure by rubbing a cuticle oil into the skin around the base of your nail.

How to perform Gel manicure

STEP 9: Applying cuticle oil

Finish with cuticle oil. Massage it into the skin around the base of the nail.

Possible side effects

Manicures can weaken your nails:

The manicure process can lead to dehydration and thinning of the nail plate. Not looking at your natural nail at least every two weeks you won't be able to properly assess its condition, plus you might even be missing infections and (more scarily) tumors. The thick, armor-like coating of polish also blocks nails from being able to transfer oxygen

Picking at the gel manicure is a bad idea:

One thing that's pretty common among gel devotees is the picking process. When the color begins to lift, you may be tempted to remove it; This can harbor bacteria and possibly cause fungus. Once the peeling phase starts, it's hard not to pick at your polish. If you rip it off, you're probably taking some layers of your nail off with it. This kind of damage can take over six months to repair.

How long it lasts

The best part about Gel manicure is how long it lasts.

Gels can last more than two full weeks with no chipping. Keep in mind, thought, that how long they last does depend on your body chemistry, the product itself, and how it's applied.

Gel Manicure refill

Refill should be done every 2-3 weeks. By a fill, it is meant having the area of new nail growth by the cuticle area getting 'filled' with gel. The reason for this is that the white on your free edge move as your nails grow out. And after about 4-5 weeks, it starts getting really noticeable. Also, as the nail grows out, the apex - or stress point – in nails grows out as well. If you look at the nails from the side, you should notice a high area right around where the white begins.

HOW TO REMOVE GEL MANICURE

Take one of the cotton balls and place it on your nail, covering your entire nail. With the cotton ball in place, wrap the nail and the tip of your finger with tin foil. Do this over the rest of your nails.

It is recommended to do this one hand at a time. It is very difficult to use foil-covered fingers to wrap the second hand.

Let the foil stay wrapped for 15 minutes. Don’t try pulling it open to check if it’s working—keep it shut. After 15 minutes, remove the wrapping one nail at a time. The gel will have started to peel back. Use a cuticle stick to push the gel off your nail.

If there is gel stuck that you can’t remove with the cuticle stick, re-wrap your nails with another acetone soaked cotton ball and foil. Let sit for another 15 minutes and try again.

contradiction

If

the client has any kind of nail infection, the service cannot be offered for the following reasons:

To avoid contaminating others,

And most importantly, when gel or acrylic is applied, the actual nail underneath is kept in a warm environment which provokes the infection to grow or to be developed.