- October 10, 2018
- Nail care
- Anna Mallaalieva
It may seem that the process of painting your nails is simple. However, even experienced professionals are capable of making mistakes during the procedure. And it's not that the girl doesn't know how to paint her nails. A common problem is cuticle polish that gets on the nail while being applied. No matter how hard the girl tries to remove it, it usually has the opposite effect. Therefore, we can come to the conclusion that it is better to use a product to protect the cuticle from varnish.
It is used before applying the gel and in the process prevents it from getting onto the described area of the finger. Thanks to this tool, the girl receives a lot of saved time and effort.
Ways to protect your nail
Thinking about how to paint their nails without getting on the cuticle, the girls protected it with regular tape. However, after the advent of various drawing techniques, this method became less effective and inconvenient. We are talking about water manicure and some other options. In the process of working with such techniques, half of the finger remains in the varnish, and the adhesive tape, when interacting with water, completely loses all its properties. Treating the cuticle with nail polish remover or acetone is an ineffective option, which also has an unpleasant odor.
One of the new products on the market is Skin Defender. This product should be applied to the area of skin that needs to be protected, then calmly apply the varnish to the nail plate. After completing the procedure, this product is removed in the form of a film. At the same time, the manicure remains smooth and the fingers remain clean.
PVA glue for manicure around the nail as a liquid tape
When performing stamping, water manicure and other nail art options, you can use PVA glue for manicure around the nail.
It would seem that this is a completely irrelevant substance in this case. However, experienced craftsmen will tell you that the properties that such an adhesive composition has are very beneficial to use to protect the skin from the risk of becoming contaminated with residues of varnish, gel polish or gel. We recommend: Water-based nail stickers and their use for design
PVA glue does not need to be prepared or mixed with other components; just open the tube cap and squeeze the product onto the skin. Gently spread it over the skin with a thin brush, not forgetting to check the space close to the nail. Next, the composition should be allowed to dry thoroughly; when this happens, a thin but very reliable protective film will remain on the skin, which will not allow decorative varnish, gel polish or gel to stain the skin around the nail and thereby ruin the appearance of the entire manicure.
After the glue has dried, you can create a nail art design. And when it is completed, you only need to remove the remaining glue from the surface of the skin. This is not difficult at all, just use tweezers; with this tool, the adhesive film is removed from the skin.
Advantage of the product
This product was appreciated not only by experienced and professional nail technicians, but also by home manicure lovers. Why did girls love it so much?
Skin Defender contains only natural ingredients. Synthetic - replaced by rubber. The liquid itself has a pleasant aroma that does not disappear after the film dries, as well as a delicate tint. The packaging design is attractive. The bottle itself is small in size, so it is convenient to use both at home and on trips. The brush is as comfortable as possible when using. The product dries in a few seconds, so you don’t have to wait long after applying the cuticle protection product. This product can be used not only to prevent nail polish from getting on the skin of the nail, but also used when creating a design. The product contains special components that have antibacterial properties. Due to this, all damaged areas of the skin are quickly restored. The cost of the product is low, so any girl can afford it.
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This product can also be used with the usual standard monochromatic nail coloring for a more neat and attractive manicure.
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The only inconvenience that may arise when applying liquid latex is its rather pungent odor.
This is due to the content of ammonia in the composition, so it is necessary to apply the liquid tape at a sufficient distance from the face, and after use, close the bottle tightly to prevent the product from drying out prematurely.
The ease of use and undeniable advantages of liquid latex for manicure make it popular and indispensable both among nail technicians in beauty salons and among women who do manicures and apply nail polish on their own.
Liquid latex for manicure is produced mainly by manufacturers of professional manicure products, but similar protective bases and correctors can also be found in the lines of popular brands specializing in nail polishes. The differences between them are only in the degree of thickness of the product, the color when applied, the sharpness of the smell, the milliliters in the bottle, the country of manufacture and, accordingly, the price.
Among manufacturers of professional manicure products, the following are popular:
- Liquid Palisade from the American brand Kiesque.
- Manicure corrector “RIO Profi” is rubber-based, manufactured in Russia from American ingredients.
- Skin Defender by Konad.
- Liquid tape for manicure Masura made in Russia.
- South Korean Skin Defender Tatnail.
Popular nail polish brands El Corazon and Dance Legend produce liquid tape in several variations that differ in color and smell, but perform their main function equally well.
El Corazon Kaleidoscope Cuticle Defender comes in two colors—blue and pink—that dry almost clear within 30 seconds.
Dance Legend Pure Manicure has a very strong ammonia smell, but is convenient due to its thin brush. For ease of application, Dance Legend glitter base is available in white and black and has almost no specific odor.
You can make a product similar in quality to liquid tape yourself; the well-known and affordable PVA glue is suitable for this. It can be applied undiluted or diluted with water to the required thickness.
How to remove the product from the nail?
After completing the procedure, removing the product from the cuticle is quite easy. Girls write about this in reviews. Tweezers must be used. You should pry off the end of the film, pressing the second one to the skin. Carefully lift the product. For the same purposes, you can use a wooden stick. You should separate the dry film from the skin, and then tweezers will do the job. The stained film will be removed quite easily, no traces will remain.
Review of the product
All girls advise purchasing the product on the manufacturer’s official website. Approximate price: 600 rubles. The volume of the jar is 15 ml. The packaging is elongated and has a wide neck. According to the girls, previously the product was inconvenient to apply due to the fact that instead of a brush, a sponge was supplied for application.
As for the smell, many note a light, pleasant aroma upon application. If you bring it to your nose, you will notice a strong smell of ammonia. It is needed so that the film does not dry out completely on the skin. Girls note the composition of the product as a positive point. This is due to the fact that no special chemicals are added here. A product for protecting cuticles from varnish is supplied in a special sealed bag. This allows you to exclude contact with air during transportation.
Reviews say that the product should be applied in a thick layer. Then the film will be removed without much effort. The only downside the girls can point out is the wide neck. Because of this, many people are afraid to spill the product.
Protection with “improvised means”
There is not always time or opportunity to buy liquid tape for manicure. In reviews about it they write that they often have to order from online stores, and this takes time. In such a situation, greasy cream, glue or Vaseline come to the rescue.
The latter creates a dense layer of film that is not washed off with water and prevents paint from getting onto this area. However, you need to understand that if Vaseline gets on the nail plate, the varnish will not attach well to it, and accordingly, the design will be ruined. To remove the layer, just use a cotton swab.
Fat cream has similar properties. However, you really need to use a product that has good fat content. Eye cream or hand cream is not suitable due to its low density. The product is perfect for the winter period, as it has a good structure and a high level of liquid. You need to work with it in the same way as with Vaseline: apply, complete the procedure, and after completion, remove the residue with a stick.
The simplest method is to use PVA glue. It is in no way inferior in effectiveness to the film described above for protecting the cuticle from varnish. Moreover, the product is completely inexpensive. You should apply the glue to the surface of the cuticle with a brush, wait until it dries, and begin the procedure. As soon as the application of the varnish is completed, the resulting film should be removed using a cotton swab. It must first be moistened in water. The main thing is that during application the glue does not spread and does not get on the nail plate. Otherwise, it is ideal for such a procedure.
Manicure around the nail and other available materials
Many fashionistas think about the question of how to protect the cuticle from staining with varnish or gel, because sometimes, due to the inexperience of the master, the manicure turns out to be not very neat and aesthetically unattractive.
Today you can purchase several special compositions that will help your nails maintain their attractiveness and neatness. Many fashionistas are wondering how to make their own liquid tape.
This is a very simple task: it can be made from PVA glue, Vaseline and even tape.
Namely:
- Liquid tape is a manicure product around the nail that helps protect the skin from staining with varnish or paint when painting nails during stamping and other types of manicure. It fits well on the skin, dries quickly and is very easy to remove after doing your nail design. Due to the fact that the product has a liquid consistency, it can be used very close to the nail plate.
- Protective liquid . The most popular brands are RIO Profi, EL Corazon and others. Such corrective agents are used in the process of creating manicures such as airbrushing and water manicure. They are easily applied to the skin with a brush and easily removed with tweezers.
- Skin Defender is an innovative corrective composition that is used to protect the cuticle and side ridges around the nail during stamping. It has a pinkish tint, antiseptic and bactericidal effects, does not irritate the skin and does not provoke allergies. After application on the finger, the liquid dries and forms a dense film, which prevents the skin from getting dirty. And to remove Skin Defender, you just need to slightly pry the film with tweezers.
- Glue . It is a good option that can provide the skin around the nail with reliable protection from pollution. However, this product takes a little longer to dry than liquid tape; it is applied in a thick layer and dries over some time. This forms a dense film that will act as reliable protection for the cuticle. And even a schoolchild knows that PVA glue can be removed from skin brilliantly.
What to do if varnish gets on the cuticle?
What to do if there is no product at home to protect cuticles from varnish? You can first perform the procedure and then remove the remaining dye from the skin. The simplest method is to wipe off excess varnish with cotton wool that has been previously soaked in acetone. The cotton wool should be wrapped around a match or a toothpick. In addition, a correction marker will help. You can use nail polish remover, a cloth and a thin brush. The latter should be dipped in liquid and rubbed over the stained areas. After this, you need to wipe the brush on a napkin. You can use cuticle oil or sunflower oil. An hour after drying, you need to take a hot shower. Afterwards, the stained areas should be massaged with a terry towel. If the cuticle is dirty with varnish, you can wash your hands with soap and then moisturize them. This way you can soften the varnish and remove it. Another way is an orange stick. It should be used in the same way as a toothpick.
