10 ways to dry regular nail polish without a UV lamp

Modern women cannot boast of having free time, because they literally have every minute scheduled. There is a lot to do, but you can’t forget about your appearance. Well-groomed hands and an interesting manicure are the key to the beauty of the entire look.

Nowadays, devices have begun to appear that help save valuable time. Drying nails is a lifesaver for most busy ladies. Many have already discovered the delights of gel polish and its remarkable property of drying quickly in a lamp. The question arises: how will ordinary varnish behave in a lamp?

Traditional methods

There are a few more tricks that will help dry the varnish faster without using special tools:

• The painted nails are placed in a bowl of very cold water for five minutes. This way the varnish dries much faster;
• Place your painted nails under a stream of cold air, such as an air conditioner. The effect will be the same as that of a mini fan;
• Vegetable oil is sometimes used for drying. Freshly painted nails are lowered into them. The advantage of this method is that the nails and skin receive additional hydration.

Perhaps many women, having painted their nails, have encountered this situation: they need to do business or even leave the house, but the polish still does not dry, and even imprints on all surfaces that are worth touching. In fact, there is no need to wait until the coating dries; it is enough to know some secrets of a quick manicure that will help you save time and avoid disappointment.

The right manicure is the one in which it is applied correctly. First of all, it is necessary to degrease the nail plate and only then proceed to the coloring itself.

The thinner the layers of varnish are applied, the faster it will dry. Before moving on to the next layer, you need to wait until the previous one hardens a little.

For a manicure, you can initially choose a quick-acting coating, but for long nails this is not the best solution: the varnish begins to dry right on the brush, so this method is hardly suitable for those who do not have considerable dexterity. Most often, this varnish is used as a top coat, and it should be applied a couple of minutes after completing the manicure.

Having chosen thickened or low-quality varnish as a coating, you need to be prepared for the fact that the manicure will have to be redone: most likely, it will lie unevenly and will take a very long time to dry.

It must be remembered that light varnish dries faster than dark varnish. The consistency and presence of glitter are of great importance: a thick coating takes longer to dry than usual, and it will take considerable time to fix the varnish with glitter. Before starting a manicure, you should take these factors into account, then the time that will be spent on the beauty of your nails will be easier to calculate.

At home, cold water, olive oil, a fan or a hairdryer will help dry your nails faster. Now - in more detail about each of the “improvised” means.

• Water.
  Cold, almost icy water will significantly reduce the drying time of the coating. After filling a small bowl with it, you just need to immerse your hands for 5 minutes, then remove them from the water and leave the manicure to dry naturally.
• Fan
  . To quickly secure the coating, you need to bring your hands to the operating device. If there is no fan, a hairdryer is also suitable, which has a mode of not only hot, but also cold air. If you try to dry your nails with too warm a stream, the polish will quickly crack, become cloudy and become inexpressive.
• Olive oil
  . A good way to not only dry the polish, but also nourish your nails is to use olive oil, the beneficial properties of which are beyond doubt. To do this, you need to wait until the coating dries a little, and then lubricate each nail with a small amount of oil and leave for five minutes. After time, rinse with cool water.
• In addition, pre-chilled polish will help dry your nails faster.
  To do this, the bottle must be left in the refrigerator (for 30 minutes) or in the freezer (for 10 minutes). If you use this “radical” method, the varnish will not only dry faster, but will also lie more evenly.

Drying devices

Special devices allow you to quickly dry nail polish. They work on the principle of a hair dryer, i.e. just blow warm air on your nails. Among the inexpensive models is an electric dryer called the “Monkey”. This is a portable dryer that runs on batteries. All you have to do is paint your nails and place them on the bananas.

At the same time, the dryer turns on and the nail is blown with heated air. This dryer is more suitable for home use because... it is of low power. Of course, it is quite difficult to quickly dry your nails one at a time, so give preference to more expensive dryers that allow you to place your entire hand under the stream of air at once.

But, having found out how much a powerful dryer costs, you are unlikely to want to buy it. Therefore, for home use, it is better to choose an inexpensive portable dryer.

Features of gel polish without drying in a lamp

Gel polish without drying in a lamp is a decorative coating that hardens on nails with the help of a special catalyst (it can be included in a kit or sold as an independent product unit). The catalyst can have a liquid or cream consistency; some manufacturers produce gel polishes that dry when exposed to water.

There are several similar varnishes on the market:

insensitive - dry exclusively naturally;

• aqueous – hardens only after contact with water;
• biogel - used strictly for health purposes and dries without drying in a lamp;
• Brigitte Bottier is a new product in the nail industry that hardens naturally.

Most often, gel polishes without drying in a lamp are hybrids - “3in1” or “2in1”, when the coating already contains hardeners.

Will it dry without a UV lamp?

Some gel polishes dry without a UV lamp, but the process will take quite a long period of time, and the durability of the coating is questionable - it is useless to expect a perfect manicure for 3 weeks.

Is it possible to do a shellac manicure without a lamp?

You can do a manicure without a lamp and with shellac, the process will proceed faster, because in this case it does not involve applying a base layer and a final one.

The only thing worth paying attention to is the instructions on the bottle with decorative coating

Some shellacs are produced only for use with subsequent drying in a lamp; there are options for hardening the layer in water or in air (under natural conditions). In the latter cases, the bottle must be marked “No lighte gel”.

Gel polish marked “No lighte gel”

Advantages of hybrids

Advantages of using hybrids that do not require drying in a lamp:

• The decorative coating is easy to apply evenly on the nail;
• there is no stage of sawing off the surface of the plate - the risk of injury and introduction of an infectious agent is minimal;
• there is no need to use a primer during the process, which negatively affects the condition of the nail;
• there is no harmful effect of ultraviolet rays on the nails and skin of the hands - they do not dry out;
• It only takes a few minutes for the decorative coating to harden;
• a wide range of color shades and effects, but mirror, matte, holographic and other coatings will take a little longer to dry than classic glossy ones;
• easy removal of gel polish - done with regular nail polish remover;
• Such gel polishes often contain nutritional components.

Gel polishes without lamp drying

The most important “plus” of the coating is that it can be applied at home independently and for this you do not need to purchase special equipment or complete professional training courses.

Flaws

Unfortunately, gel polishes without drying in a lamp also have individual disadvantages:

• if the varnish is of poor quality, the coating will be dull;
• Almost always such a gel must be applied in 2-3 layers, otherwise it will not lie evenly;
• the multilayer coating takes a long time to dry and still remains somewhat soft - physical impact leaves marks on it;
• if you use such a decorative coating, then over time the nail plate will become colored;
• the finished coating retains its flawlessness for a maximum of 7 days, and much less with active exposure to water and contact with aggressive liquids/powders.

Manufacturers introduce frankly toxic substances into the composition of such gel polishes - formaldehyde, resins, toluene, camphor of synthetic origin, dibutyl phthalate. All of them are dangerous to human health, so experts recommend choosing a product labeled “3-free” or “5-free”.

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Do I need to dry the top?

The top should be dried in a lamp - this is the recommendation given by all professionals. Otherwise, after 2-3 days it will be removed from the decorative coating with a thin film.

If a woman fundamentally does not want to use an ultraviolet or LED lamp in a manicure, or she does not have such equipment, then instead of a classic top coat, you should use a colorless regular varnish - it will simply add shine to the decorative coating.

Drying methods

To do this, you can use two types of methods:

• chemical;
• physical.

The chemical method involves the use of special coatings that speed up the drying of the varnish. Such products contain components that accelerate the evaporation of the solvent from the surface of the coating. Now there are a lot of companies on the market offering various varnish dryers. This can be a spray or Avon product that is applied with a brush.

Gel polish at home without a lamp - application procedure

The list of items in the starter kit for gel polish without a lamp is minimal, since the work does not require either a base or top coat, or an ultraviolet lamp.

To work you will need:

• non-photosensitive gel polish,
• catalyst (it is better to take it in tubes),
• If the product is fixed with water, a catalyst will not be required.

Also, for a manicure you need a nail file, a polishing buffer, cuticle oil, and tweezers.

Operating procedure:

1. Prepare the nail plate for application. To do this, you need to give the nails the desired shape, remove or push back the cuticle.
2. Apply the gel to the nail plate. As a rule, the brush is quite comfortable; just a couple of movements are enough for application. This does not require filing down the nail plate itself.
3. Make sure that the product is easy to apply evenly, without streaks or cracks. The surface should be glossy and smooth. If necessary, apply another layer.
4. Apply the catalyst to the entire surface of the nail plate. Some catalysts are sold in the form of a spray; it must be distributed evenly without missing a single millimeter. If the fixative is in the form of varnish, then one drop is enough.
5. If water is needed to consolidate, hands are immersed in water and held for 5-10 minutes.

Now, knowing how to use gel polish without a lamp, you can safely do a manicure at home.

You may not get a beautiful manicure the first time, but as you gain experience, the procedure will become easier and shorter for you.

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How long does the gel dry without a lamp and how safe is it?

The drying speed of varnishes can vary significantly between different manufacturers. If the coating dries under a UV lamp on average in two minutes, then non-photosensitive gel polishes have their own nuances.

Coatings that are fixed in water just need to be left in for 5-10 minutes and it will be completely fixed. A few ice cubes placed in a container of water will help speed up the process.

Varnishes with a catalyst dry quite quickly - usually only a few seconds are enough.

Fixers or top varnishes help speed up the drying process. They are recommended to be applied after completing the procedure in a couple of minutes to fix the top layer.

Many people are concerned about the safety of gel polishes, because they are a product of the chemical industry. Of course, to say that it is completely harmless would be disingenuous.

This is especially true for cheap products, which may include:

• toluene, which causes allergies, burns, headaches,
• formaldehyde, which can lead to poisoning of the body, dermatitis,
• dibutyl phthalate, which affects the endocrine system and respiratory organs.

High-quality gel polishes will not cause harm to health if you follow the application technology and follow the following recommendations:

• use gentle products to remove the coating,
• from time to time give the nail plates a “rest”,
• care for cuticles and maintain hygiene,
• When working around the house, use protective gloves, then the coating will last longer.

You should avoid a gel manicure if your nails are too thin. The coating can be dangerous for people prone to allergies.

Today, hundreds and thousands of stores are selling gel polishes, including on the Internet. Unfortunately, the risk of purchasing a low-quality fake is very high, so it is recommended to trust large stores.

After purchasing, do not forget to take the receipt, and if at home you have doubts about the quality of the product, you can always return it to the store. Do not use low-grade materials - do not skimp on your health.

How to dry regular nail polish quickly?

Degrease the nail plate before applying decorative coating

• To understand what can speed up the drying process of regular varnish, you need to clearly understand what can affect this procedure. The first thing you should remember is that such decorative coatings always contain much less fixative than other types

• Therefore, if you even slightly violate the application technology, you are unlikely to be able to speed up the drying process. For this reason, if you have already bought an ordinary inexpensive varnish, then be sure to wash your nails with soap and degrease them with a special product before applying it.

• The drying process can also be affected by the brush used to do the manicure. To apply regular varnish, it is best to use a thick brush with short bristles. It will apply the thinnest and most uniform layer possible, which will dry in just two minutes.

• If you want to speed up this procedure even more, then try cooling the varnish itself. To do this, put it in the freezer or a container with cold water for a while. Leave it there for literally 10 minutes, and then take it out and start creating the manicure of your dreams.

What should you not do during a manicure?

1. Before applying nail polish, do not use creams or oils; first degrease your nails with nail polish remover.
2. If you experience any discomfort while using the drying lamp, do not continue to use it, neglecting your health.
3. Don't skip the base and top layers. With the help of a base layer it will be more convenient to apply the next one; it will smooth out unevenness and roughness. If you neglect the first layer of clear varnish, the nail plate may be stained. The finishing layer, in turn, will help the manicure last longer and add shine.
4. Don't use old nail polish. In varnish that has expired, the solvents in the composition evaporate, and therefore it is inconvenient to apply and almost impossible to dry.

How to dry a thick layer of nail polish?

Speed ​​up the drying of a thick layer of varnish

• Unfortunately, not all varnishes can be applied to the nail plate in one layer. If, for example, it is very transparent, then the application procedure will have to be repeated 2-3 times. You will, of course, get the desired shade in the end, but the drying time for such a manicure will be long.

• If you want this process to be shortened as much as possible, then by no means rush and let each layer dry separately. At first glance, it may seem to you that this is just a waste of time and will not affect the appearance of your nails in any way.

• But in fact, if you are patient, you will eventually cut the drying time of a thick layer by about half. If we talk about folk remedies, then any essential oil can come to your aid. All you have to do is apply a topcoat to your manicure (this is a must) and use a pipette to drop essential oil onto it.

• After it is absorbed (this will happen quite quickly), you can use another folk method - conditioner. If you hold your nails under a cold stream of air, the thickest layer of varnish will dry in a matter of minutes

• But don't try to speed up the drying even more and don't put your hands under the conditioner itself. The manicure may dry faster, but you are unlikely to be able to enjoy the ideal look of the finish.

How to dry gel polish

Gel polish should be dried following several rules:

Each layer is polymerized. First, the base is applied by rubbing in, then with leveling, after which the hand is sent into the lamp for the first time. Next they apply a flower bed and also dry it. Then, for brightness, they paint with another layer and it is polymerized

A finishing coat is applied to the dry gel polish and dried. It is important to position your hand correctly for the polymerization process. To properly dry gel polish, the brush should lie flat, parallel to the table surface.

If it is turned on its side, the material will flow. The fingers should not be pressed together; the hand should be relaxed. The brush cannot be removed from the “oven” during the entire polymerization time. Otherwise, the process will be disrupted, the coating will dry unevenly, which is why detachments will appear later. You should dry your thumbnails with gel polish separately in a lamp. The hand is placed inside so that the plate is parallel to the tabletop. You should not put your thumb on its side, this is also fraught with the appearance of streaks and poor-quality polymerization.

All layers of gel polish must be dried until completely cured, maintaining the required time. When the material has cooled slightly, it is necessary to remove residual stickiness. Almost all flower beds have it, but this does not mean that the coating has not dried out.

Which lamp is better

Gel polish should be dried with a lamp suitable for this product, this can be understood from the information on the bottle. It is marked with:

• UV – ultraviolet device only;
• LED – an LED lamp should be used;
• UV/LED – the product dries under both types of radiation.

If there is no such marking on the bottle, it means that it can be polymerized in any device, including a hybrid type.

A lamp with new lamps with a power of 36-48 W dries gel polish better, regardless of the type. In this case, its real indicator corresponds to the nominal one, and it is impossible to make a mistake with the duration of the process and leave the layer of material wet. Such devices have several light sources, so the nails are evenly exposed. And their different parts dry out equally well.

Problems arise with 9 and 18 W devices. They require long-term polymerization, but even if the curing time is observed, the product may not dry out in deep layers. This is caused not only by insufficient power, but also by a small number of radiation sources.

Gel polish dries quickly with an LED or hybrid lamp with a power of 36-48 W. In addition, this type of lamp lasts longer during active use. The LEDs have the same qualities, working together for 50 thousand hours. And ultraviolet lamps can maintain the brightness as at the beginning of operation, but their power decreases after 2-3 months of active use.

If without a lamp at home

It is possible to polymerize gel polish without a lamp at home using improvised means, but you should not count on a good quality manicure:

• Use ice baths. Dip your fingertips into a bowl with water and pieces of ice and hold for up to 10-15 minutes. The cold will harden the coating, but your hands will also get very cold.
• First place the bottle with the product in the refrigerator. After this, it is applied to the nails. Gel polish thickens significantly, which is why it dries faster. But it can lie on the plates in lumps.
• Special catalysts are used. This is an ointment, spray or gel that is applied over the flower bed. Catalysts are produced by different companies.
• With the help of the sun's rays. You can dry gel polishes by going outside, but not in the shade. After all, the sun's rays are also ultraviolet. But the procedure will take much longer, and you cannot vouch for the longevity of the manicure.
• Using a medical lamp with blue radiation (Minin reflector). It emits infrared rays, not ultraviolet, so the polymerization procedure will also be long. And the quality of drying will leave much to be desired.

Some people recommend using a hairdryer or fan to harden the coating. But these are the least reliable methods. The flow of warm air will cause gel polish to ripple rather than dry.

How to quickly dry acrylic nail polish?

Acrylic varnish drying method

• Modern fashionistas have a rather favorable attitude towards acrylic varnish. It does not contain harmful substances such as toluene and formaldehyde. Thanks to this, this decorative coating can be classified as a product that causes minimal harm to the nail plate. In addition, it protects nails quite well from mechanical stress and prevents delamination and brittleness.

• But despite all its advantages, acrylic varnish also has some disadvantages. One of them is the drying process. If the layer of decorative coating is too thick, it may take quite a long time to dry. It is also very important to apply the layers of acrylic correctly. Be sure to give the previous layer 2-3 minutes to dry and only then apply the second one. Regular olive oil will help you speed up this process.

• If you apply a thin layer of it to your nails (use a cotton pad or a swab to clean your ears) and wait literally 5 minutes, then immediately after this time your hands will be ready to surprise others with their perfection. But if you use this drying method, remember that oil residues should never be removed with a napkin or cotton pad.

• Since the coating will completely harden in about an hour, a very strong mechanical impact can ruin the manicure and you will have to start doing it all over again. It will be better if you carefully rinse off the remaining olive oil with warm water and let your hands dry naturally.

List of materials for shellac at home for beginners

When applying shellac to your nails yourself at home, you need to buy all the necessary products for the procedure and special equipment for beginners. It is not advisable to save on materials, since the safety of the “native” nail plates and the durability of the manicure depend on their quality. Therefore, whether gel polish is harmful or not depends only on the quality of your materials.

The list of purchases necessary for such a manicure includes:

• base;
• fixative;
• top;
• colored gel polish;
• primer (degreaser);
• cuticle softening oil;
• means for removing cuticles and sticky residue on the coating;
• files of varying degrees of abrasiveness, buff, tweezers;
• cuticle remover tools;
• drying lamp.

Delicate texture, natural radiance - Maybelline cream highlighter.

Which is better, gel or regular polish?

Of course, gel

-
the varnish
will last longer.
Manufacturers say that long-term coverage can be worn for two weeks; in practice, sometimes it can be even a week longer. True, the overgrown coating does not look very beautiful, plus the likelihood of damaging the nail plate increases. Regular polish
lasts on nails for 3-7 days.

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Applying varnish for faster drying

Every girl has experienced the fact that after a long time of creating a manicure, one awkward movement ruins the whole look. No one is immune from this problem, so it is worthwhile to correctly perform the varnish application technique, which will reduce the drying period of the varnish coating.

• The first step is to prepare all the necessary tools and equipment so that you don’t have to do this later with painted nails.
• Nail plates and cuticles are carefully processed. The old decorative layer is removed from the nail, and the cuticles are also removed.
• Ten minutes before applying nail polish, put the product in the refrigerator. After all, the special coating in a cold state will harden much faster at positive degrees.
• Before painting, you should degrease your nails; for this you can use nail polish remover or alcohol, they can dry out the nail plate.
• It is not recommended to apply more than two layers of varnish. This manicure will look sloppy.
• If you decide to do several layers, then you should maintain a time interval of 3 minutes before each application.
• When finished, use a quick-drying special product.

These manipulations are necessary so that the manicure is ready in the near future. But there are also prohibited actions that you should not do:

• Before manicure, apply rich hand cream;
• do a manicure without removing the old decorating layer;
• paint nails that have not been previously degreased.

Preparation

Can regular varnish be dried in a UV lamp or not? You already know the answer to this question, so now it's important to pay attention to other points. The fact is that sometimes the polish takes too long to dry because you applied it incorrectly and made mistakes when preparing your nails. If you do everything according to the instructions, then you won’t have to spend too much time on a manicure. You will need to do the following things:

• Carefully remove old nail polish. You need to do it really, really well, so that nothing remains of the previous manicure;
• File the length and give the nails the desired shape;
• Go over your nails with a special file for polishing to make the nail plate as smooth and even as possible;
• Wash your hands with soap and dry very well;
• Degrease your nails with alcohol or nail polish remover.

It is also worth considering that some things should never be done before applying nail polish:

• Apply rich cream to your hands. If you want to treat your skin with cream, then you need to do this after the manicure is done;
• Use cuticle oil. This oil is very greasy, if you apply varnish on top of it, it will not adhere well and take a long time to dry;
• Apply new varnish to the old one. Firstly, the manicure will be uneven. Secondly, the varnish will dry several times longer;
• The varnish is applied only to a dry nail plate. You shouldn't do a manicure immediately after getting out of the shower.

If you follow all these simple rules, you can get rid of many of the problems that you had to face before.

Professional coatings for quick drying

Almost all well-known brands that produce nail accessories and cosmetics produce special drying coatings. Among them the most popular are:

Drying varnish “Smart enamel”

• Top dryer Secn dry (Orly) – suitable for manicure, pedicure, available in the form of varnish with a brush
• Super-drying from “Smart Enamel” – dries the coating in 2-3 minutes
• Drying Complete from Sally Hansen - costs more than Smart Enamel, but works great
• Quick dry spray (Avon) gives an elegant shine, the varnish dries with it in about 5 minutes
• Top dryer Instant Dry (Chatte Noire) – one of the best dryers, makes manicure comfortable and fast
• Drip drying Flash Dry (Orly) dries the varnish and gives a flawless shine to the coating

To make a manicure faster, which is important for most women, simple home remedies will help - oil, cold, fan. But it’s safer to buy a good cosmetic product—drying agent—and use it for a long time and with greater convenience.

How to quickly dry nail polish at home?

Drying varnish at home

• Depending on the quality and thickness of the layer, the varnish can dry from 5-30 minutes. Many women do not want to wait that long and try to speed up this process as much as possible. And while this can be done in a beauty salon using special products, problems usually arise with this procedure at home.

• To be more precise, women in a hurry make mistakes that lead to the fact that the varnish does not dry evenly and begins to break off in large pieces. If you want to avoid such problems, then at least properly prepare the nail plate. After all, how long the coating will take to dry depends on this part of the manicure.

• Therefore, before you start doing a manicure, be sure to thoroughly degrease the nail plate and only then start applying varnish. It is also worth remembering that a manicure done at home cannot consist of ten layers of decorative coating.

• Since you don’t have professional salon products in your arsenal, you are unlikely to be able to dry your nails evenly, much less speed up their drying. Therefore, if you want your nails to dry as quickly as possible, then apply no more than one layer of varnish to them.

• If we talk about an emergency measure that will help speed up the drying process of acrylic manicure as quickly as possible, then in this case the best option would be the freezer

• The low temperature will dry your nails in literally 2-3 minutes (provided you have applied only one layer of decorative coating) and you can safely go to work or visit

The best manufacturers

Which gel polish without a lamp to choose for your manicure? How to simplify the creation of nail designs so that the process does not take much time? For you, we have collected the most popular brands from which you can choose the best.

Pupa "lasting color gel"

The product has good properties, and also has a beautiful bottle and a convenient cap. Creates an attractive glossy nail surface in just a few touches. The varnish lasts up to 1 week without chipping or cracking.

El Corazon

A popular brand that has won the hearts of many nail artists and home users. The product contains many herbal and natural ingredients that nourish the nails with beneficial elements. Of the minuses, it should be noted that the varnish contains dangerous formaldehyde. The product lasts about 1-2 weeks.

Limoni

The inexpensive price of the bottle will appeal to many girls. The Limoni brand offers a huge palette of shades for every taste, which can be chosen to suit absolutely any look. The varnish lasts for 10-14 days, but maybe longer.

Brigitte bottier

The famous brand offers a huge palette of colors. The product fits perfectly on the nails and forms a glossy surface on the nails. A professional round-shaped brush will create an incredible radiant coating in 1-2 strokes. It lasts for 14 days.

CND Vinylux

It is extremely popular among girls. An excellent nail polish that is widely used in home and professional use. Just before applying the product, you need to thoroughly degrease the nail plate, and only then apply colored gel polish.

Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Color

Color coating that remains durable for 2 weeks. It must be applied in 2 layers, and then just wait 5-10 minutes until it dries completely. In addition to basic shades, the manufacturer often produces limited collections, which are quite difficult to find on sale.

OPI Infinite Shine Gel Effects Lacquer System

The three-stage system consists of a base, colored gel polish and top coat. Additional products adhere materials well to nails and combat the appearance of stains on nails. For a durable coating that lasts 7-10 days, it is enough to apply 2 layers of gel polish. The palette includes about 30 colors.

Pupa Lasting Color Gel

This glass effect gel polish does not require a base or top coat. But colored gel polish is applied in 1-2 layers. Thanks to it, nails become voluminous and acquire an original mirror shine. The manufacturer offers more than 100 different shades.

Isadora Gel Nail Lacquer

This gel polish without a lamp is absolutely safe for health, as it does not contain harmful components. The coating must be applied in 2 layers, and it dries within 3-5 minutes. You can remove the product using nail polish remover that does not contain acetone. There are 13 shades available in the palette.

NailLOOK like GEL

The varnish contains 80% useful components, it has about. To achieve a wet gloss effect, it is enough to apply only 2 layers, which will then be covered with a gel top. The varnish lasts up to 2 weeks, and the palette includes 21 shades.

Rimmel London Super Gel

You don't need to use a base coat to use this gel polish without a lamp. All you need is 2 layers and a sealer to make your nails shine in a special way. The product lasts 12-14 days, but sometimes it can please a girl much longer. The varnish does not wear off and protects the plates from mechanical damage.

Lumene gel effect nail polish

The varnish contains no harmful ingredients. The varnish is very ultra-resistant and gives the nails a special gel effect. The product lasts on the nails for about a week. When creating a manicure, you do not need to apply a base or top coat. The palette includes about 70 shades.

Avon "Gel effect"

A budget varnish with a gel coating effect does not require the application of a base and top coat. The product contains useful components that prevent peeling and brittleness of nails. The palette contains 16 shades. The product lasts for 7-10 days.

How to dry nail polish quickly in cold water?

Dry your manicure in water

• As you probably already understood, low temperatures help the varnish dry faster. Therefore, cold water may seem ideal in this regard. But even in this case, there are some nuances in using the method. Everything must be done very carefully

• If you do not want the decorative coating to deteriorate, then fill a large bowl with cold water (you can place it on a container with ice) and gently dip your fingers into it. Keep them there for about two minutes, and then pull them out and shake them lightly. If the varnish has hardened, then let your hands dry naturally and feel free to go about your business

• If you see that the varnish has not dried completely, repeat the manipulation 1-2 more times. With the same caution, it is necessary to stimulate the drying of the decorative coating under running water, especially at the initial stage

• It is very important to be able to correctly adjust the strength of the water jet. If it is very strong, the varnish will be smeared in the first seconds. Therefore, it will be better if you first let the water escape a little, reduce the power of the flow and only then put your fingers under it

How long to keep

For home use, you can purchase a UV lamp with a small output of 9 watts; the drying time in this case will take 6-10 minutes. For professional use, you will need a 36 W UV device that will dry your nails in 2 minutes. Lamps with a power of 48 W and above are intended exclusively for use in beauty salons by professional professionals.

LED equipment is small in size, which is very convenient, and unlike a UV lamp, it does not heat up during operation. Moreover, the service life of LED lamps reaches 5 years on average, which is very economical in operation.

The main advantage of a UV device is its ability to dry any shellac, which an LED lamp cannot boast of.

A hybrid lamp can provide a short drying time - only 30 seconds. Such a device is suitable for drying absolutely any material: gel polish, colored LED coating, biogel.

It is worth noting that gel polish must be dried correctly - if it is not dried, the coating will be fragile and will quickly crack, peel off, in a word, become unusable. And most importantly, if you overdry the gel polish, nothing will happen. The product simply polymerizes and that’s it. No metamorphosis will happen to him. Take this into account when creating your ideal manicure.

Sometimes in the work of a nail artist or amateur, unforeseen difficulties with the quality of the coating may occur - the gel polish bubbles, wrinkles, and collects. Let's find out what to do in such cases and how to avoid them.

Is it possible to dry regular varnish in a UV lamp?

Some fashionistas, especially those who often use gel polish during manicures, are concerned about the question of whether it is possible to dry regular polish in a UV lamp. Our answer: such an experiment makes no sense, the varnish will not dry faster. The principle of operation of the lamp is the polymerization of gel polish, that is, it freezes and hardens due to exposure to UV rays. But ordinary varnish does not need such a procedure. Therefore, no matter what powerful lamp you use (at least 36 watts, at least 9 watts) , the drying time and quality of ordinary varnish will not change.

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Some amateur manicurists claim that using a UV lamp helps fix the polish better and improves the quality of the manicure. However, experts say that the lamp reliably fixes shellac and special gel. But ordinary varnish dries well in the open air: to improve the quality of drying, you can use special manicure products or fan dryers, which we will talk about in the next section.

Budget UV lamp Jessnail 36 W

A lamp for drying nails coated with gel polish from a domestic manufacturer is an excellent choice for beginners and those who do manicures at home. Features: its classic shape, that is, it allows you to dry nails on 5 fingers simultaneously, 4 UV lamps with a power of 9 W, 3 operating modes, a removable tray and the ability to dry any type of UV gel and acrylic. Disadvantage: there is no timer for drying the base, that is, for a short period of time.

Average price in the Russian Federation: 1800 rubles.

Professional lamp CND UV Lamp 36W

The product is created for the painstaking work of nail artists. The developers of the lamp have provided almost all the features for performing high-quality manicure and pedicure using gel polishes: 4 timers, manual programming of operating time, simplified carrying of the handle, manual programming of time, a display showing the countdown time, an indicator showing the power of the lamp, fan and retractable tray for fingers. Disadvantages: many fakes and high cost.

Average price in the Russian Federation: 12,000 rubles.