Sealing wax and gel nails

Sealing nails has come to us from Japan and is an integral SPA-manicure procedure, which is very popular in this country. In Russia, this type of strengthening of the nail plate is not as common as it has a rather high cost.

Nail sealing technology at home

Many girls like to conduct experiments and a variety of cosmetic procedures on their own. Sealing at home requires patience, skill, and plenty of free time. Also, this procedure is not a one-time, to achieve the desired effect, it is necessary to repeat it.

Performing this procedure at home can be carried out in two ways: with the help of oils and wax or with gel or biogel. They are distinguished by the price of the material, the duration of the manipulation, the presence of the necessary tools and the preference of the hostess of the marigold.

Waxing nails

Waxing nails is one of the most popular types of treatment and strengthening of the nail plate. Beeswax-based products have bactericidal and softening properties, as well as relieve inflammation and give the nails a healthy color and shine. Sealing nails with wax is recommended when they are exfoliated, if there are cracks and damage to the plate, as well as for treatment and recovery after a buildup.

The technique of sealing nail wax with their own hands

1. Remove varnish coating.
2. Trim and file the nail.
3. Dip the brush for some time in warm water for maceration.
4. Treat the cuticle in any way familiar to you. This can be either a classic cut manicure, or pushing the cuticle with an orange stick, or cleansing horny tissues with a special brush.
5. Prepare a bath of heated cosmetic oil and dip the ends of the fingers into it.
6. After 10 minutes, blot your fingers with a soft towel and polish the loose ends of the nails with a soft bafik or nail file.
7. Apply to the nail plate means containing beeswax and step by step, processing finger by finger, rub it into the nail.
8. Rinse your hands with running water and wipe with a towel.

Gel sealing

In order to seal the nails with gel, it is necessary to have certain tools and at least initial knowledge of the technique of laying out various gel structures on the nails. This method of strengthening your own nail plate is more common in nail salons.

It is worth saying that sealing the nails with the help of the gel is a fairly quick procedure compared to the usual build-up, and the result is not worse. Your marigold will take a beautiful shape and a strong structure after such a manipulation.

The technique of sealing the nail gel itself

1. Before you start the procedure yourself, it is worth properly treating the nail bed. Wash your hands and dry thoroughly, then move the cuticle back with a special stick.
2. Using a soft saw, remove the surface layer from the nails, which contains absorbed grease and dirt. If you do not do this, then you risk getting a detachable seal covering the very next day. That is why the sealing of natural nails should be carried out in stages.
3. Brush off the dust from the nails and wipe them with an alcohol-based solution.
4. Apply a thin layer of primer primer to the plate.
5. After applying the ground can not wipe the nails or touch them with other objects.
6. Put a thin layer on the nails with a brush for applying the gel, paying special attention to the end sides.
7. After the nail is sealed, it is necessary to dry it. To do this, place a finger in the UV - lamp for half a minute.
8. Do the same with the rest of the calendula.
9. At the end, wipe them with an alcohol wipe.

Instructions for sealing nails with gel must be followed step by step, otherwise you risk not getting what you expect. After all the nails are processed and sealed, you can proceed to create a design, or simply apply the oil to soften the cuticle.

Advantages of sealing nails

• Sealing natural nails is a curative procedure, but despite this, after holding it, the marigold looks so perfect, as if you did a build-up.
• Long lasting effect. The result of the procedure will please you at least 3-4 weeks. That is why it is recommended to carry out these manipulations before a vacation or a long trip.
• The ability to manipulate itself, while saving money on the absence of the need to visit the salon.
• The nail plate acquires strength, healthy color and shine. The film sealing the nail protects it from environmental influences.
• The ability to create a variety of designs that do not violate the effect of sealing.

Cons of sealing nails

• Scheme of the procedure is quite complicated and requires some skill and time to work.
• Manipulation must be repeated several times to achieve the desired result.
• Quite high cost of materials and work of the master.
• In case of severely injured nails, you should refuse the procedure, better cut them as short as possible and wait for complete recovery.

Post-treatment care

• After the procedure, the usual home care of the nails is recommended.
• It is not recommended to file and scrape the surface of the marigold specially, otherwise you may damage the protective coating.
• You should also carefully handle aggressive chemical irritants. A thin film, of course, protects the nail plate, but it is not able to protect it from aggressive solutions.

Summing up it is worth saying that the procedure for sealing marigolds is quite expensive, but the effect of it is simply amazing. You will forever refuse to build artificial nails in favor of natural protecting materials.

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