Luxio gel polish is a more gentle means for color coating of nails, which does not contain harmful resins, formaldehydes and solvents. The series includes 2 bases, 3 tops and a building gel for leveling. There are also 160 flower beds with bright, varied shades. Manicure can be worn for 2-2.5 weeks.
All products have gained popularity due to their hypoallergenic properties and the absence of the need to cut off the coating with a milling cutter. It is soaked for 10 minutes with a special liquid. Luxio has only one significant drawback - the price is 1300-1500 rubles. per bottle 15 ml.
Luxio gel polish: features, composition
Luxio is a premium gel polish produced by the Canadian company Akzentz. This is one of our product lines. The products are used for manicure, which will last 2-2.5 weeks. In addition to the flower beds, this series includes 2 more bases, a leveling gel and 3 topcoats. The composition of Luxio gel polish includes:
- the gel itself,
- pigments,
- preservatives,
- polymers.
A distinctive feature of the products is the absence of acetone, varnish and formaldehyde in the liquid. Therefore, the brand is safer than other flower gels. However, the shelf life of the compositions is 2 years.
Luxio coating is the same professional “long-lasting” manicure, like, for example, shellac from CND. It is worn until the nails grow out, does not harm them, and can be removed by soaking it with a special product of the same brand. Unlike the procedure for removing other gel polishes, a cutter is not used in this process.
The Luxio layer is thinner, the nails look neater and more natural. This does not affect the duration of wearing the design; the manicure will be fresh until correction.
Luxio color palette
The Luxio palette has more than 160 different tones - this is one of the significant advantages of the cosmetic product.
The Luxio palette has more than 160 different tones
All shades of “Luxio” are divided into several groups:
- Colors – a large group that includes both light and dark shades of Luxio;
- Glitters – varnishes from this collection contain small glitters that create a shimmering effect;
- Atelier and Attitude are two small groups with soft and dark tones;
- Tropico – juicy, summer palette;
- Effects – milky color;
- City slick – calm tones, suitable for lovers of natural manicure;
- Brights – a palette of bright, saturated colors;
- Pastels – delicate and light shades;
- Studio No. 1 – contains cold tones;
- Studio No. 2 light shades of pink and lilac.
The groups include gel polishes for creating a topcoat and additional materials - bases, rubs, diluents, lotions.
Nude shades
The nude colors of Luxio gel for nails look noble and restrained. They can be used to create a French or natural coverage.
Luxio Blush
Luxio Blush is a soft milky pink. “Luxio Blush” is chosen as the base color for a summer manicure or to create a classic French manicure. This design looks especially good in combination with tanned skin of the hands. Luxio Blush in the photo looks very gentle and feminine, it is suitable for women of any age.
Luxio Fairy
Nude tones include Luxio Fairy. It is soft, pink with a large admixture of white. This delicate shade is suitable for creating a French manicure, although the varnish is opaque when applied in two layers. Luxio Fairy is unobtrusive but noticeable.
The nude palette includes natural beige tones - Demure, Cremelle, Haven, Glimse, etc.
Translucent
Luxio varnishes are produced in a gradient assortment; the same color can have different degrees of saturation. You can choose a translucent or dense coating option. This makes it possible to create an unusual manicure design.
Gel Play Glitz Series
The Gel Play Glitz series are pigmented gels with a transfer foil effect. There are 9 shades in the series - golden, pink, blue, purple. The products are used as a base coat or in combination with thick gel polishes.
Luxio Coy
One of the popular shades of Luxio Coy looks dense in the photo and in life, but seems to glow from the inside like mother of pearl. It is commonly called opalescent because the coating looks like a precious stone. The shade is white with a gray undertone.
Luxio Coy
The “Luxio Coy” varnish coating in the photo can be seen both with and without the design. Nails with varnish from the “Koy” line look feminine and romantic. The shade is suitable for every day, but sometimes the color is chosen for a holiday or wedding manicure.
Berry colors
Lovers of bright colors will love berry shades. Smoulder color is a light red, juicy option. The tone is warm, reminiscent of the color of red currant. An excellent choice for summer manicure.
Smoulder
Prerogative is a cool red color that can be compared to the shade of raspberries. It is bright, but discreet, and can be recommended for everyday wear.
Luxio Prerogative
Mischievous is another red tone. It is closer to scarlet and can be used to create a classic manicure.
Luxio gel polish: advantages and disadvantages of coating
Many women prefer Luxio gel polish coating to other brands for several reasons:
- when using it, allergies do not occur, the likelihood of its occurrence is several times less than with other brands;
- the nails under the coating do not dry out, and the coating itself does not crack;
- gels are well pigmented, some can be applied in 1 layer;
- a wide palette of colors, which is constantly increasing;
- all products have no odor;
- the coating polymerizes both in an LED lamp and in an ultraviolet lamp;
- there is no need to file it down, which means there is less risk of damaging your nails when removing it;
- The bottle contains a convenient brush, the consistency of the products is also comfortable for application (medium thickness);
- Over time, the gel in the vial does not harden, and no sediment forms in it.
The brand also has disadvantages:
- high price, which is 3-5 times more in comparison with other gel polishes;
- it was noticed that the coating may fade or change shade;
- The process of applying gel polish is drawn out, since the technology requires drying each nail separately.
Product advantages
The varnish does not have an unpleasant odor. The absence of formaldehyde in the composition eliminates the development of allergic reactions and irritation on the skin of the hands.
Palette Luxio
Other advantages of the product:
- the Luxio palette is wide and is constantly updated with new fashionable colors;
- gels contain a lot of pigment, so to get the desired color it is enough to apply 1 layer;
- an ultraviolet lamp is used to polymerize the composition, not an LED;
- the consistency is convenient for application;
- The brush is ergonomic, allowing you to fully use the contents of the bottle.
The advantages include a long shelf life. The varnish in an unopened bottle retains its properties for 2 years. If the lid is unscrewed, the product can be used for a year.
Rules for creating a manicure with Luxio
A Luxio manicure will last as long as possible and will look presentable if performed according to a certain algorithm:
- Prepare your nails well. They are sawed off from the ends, giving shape and the same length. The cuticle needs to be pushed back and the excess part cut off with scissors or nippers. It is also important to clear the sinuses so that nothing provokes peeling of the coating.
- Nails need to be degreased. Moisten a lint-free cloth with Luxio product and thoroughly wipe the plates, as well as the skin around them.
- When the degreaser has evaporated, apply the primer. They coat the surfaces of the nails and ends. And you need to wait for the product to dry, only then proceed to the next stage.
- The first layer that will remain on the nails is the base. First, apply a thin layer using rubbing movements, especially on the free edge. The ends are also coated. Then they place a drop on the plate and distribute it over the entire surface with leveling. To do this, you can turn your finger upside down and work with a thin brush.
- After complete polymerization of the base, gel polish is applied in a lamp. It is preferable to dry each painted nail in the apparatus to avoid streaking. Some colors work well in one coat. But if there are two of them, dry each one in turn.
- Then the top is applied. If this is a regular finishing product from a brand, you need to remove the sticky layer after drying.
- The skin around the nails is smeared with caring oil. This product may be from Aczentz or another company.
For weak, thin, fragile nails, or when the coating quickly comes off, it is necessary to strengthen them with gel. This product is applied after the 4th stage, that is, after polymerization of the base. It is also dried, then a colored coating is used. In this case, you can take the top without a sticky layer. Luxio also has such a product, but it is used for strengthened nails.
To remove the old coating, you need to use Aczentz Soac Off liquid. Cotton pads are soaked in it and attached to the nails using foil or caps for 10 minutes. This time is enough to dissolve the composition.
Base and top Luxio
The Luxio base and top exist in several versions:
- Classic. The base is used as a base for healthy natural nails that are strong enough and not too flexible. It is needed to protect the plates from staining with gel polish pigments and improves the adhesion of the decorative coating to them.
- X-Bond. This is a product of increased rigidity with enhanced adhesive properties. It is used for peeling, brittle, thin, overly flexible nails.
- Top Gloss. Classic finish with a glossy sheen. The product has a sticky layer; after polymerization, it must be removed with a cleaner.
- Top Gloss Effects. Also a classic top with a sticky layer, but containing the smallest shimmer. It gives an additional radiant effect.
- Top Shine On. This is a finishing product without a sticky layer. It gives a glossy shine to the colored coating, as well as additional rigidity. Used in combination with strengthening gels, that is, created for soft, flaky nails that are prone to breaking.
- Top Matte On. This is a top coat with a matte effect. The product is elastic, it is better to use it on healthy nails. Needs to remove the sticky layer after drying.
The price of Luxio bases and tops is approximately the same as that of varnishes, it is 1300-1500 rubles. There are stores where these products cost 100-200 rubles. expensive. The bottle contains 15 ml, all liquids are packaged identically.
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Advantages and disadvantages
Akzentz products appeared in Russia in 2022, it was presented as a gel that does not contain harmful and irritating components. Luxio coating is highly resistant, so customers often ask to use this brand.
Advantages:
- does not contain solvents and toxic additives that harm the nail plates;
- the durability of the Luxio coating maintains the attractive appearance of nails for 2-3 weeks;
- it is convenient to apply the coating, the products have an optimal consistency;
- You can remove gel polish without filing - by applying a special liquid yourself;
- the coating provides a protective function, the plates are less injured and are not destroyed when in contact with household chemicals;
- The composition includes plant components that are beneficial for nails.
The disadvantage of Akzentz products is their high price. These are luxury products, so the cost is offset by quality.
Luxio lamp
You can also buy lamps for coating polymerization from the Luxio brand; there are also options here:
- Akzenz LED Lamp. This is an LED device with 10 sources, 30 W power. It has a timer for different periods of time, buttons for control, and the possibility of touch control. The lamp can be used for manicure and pedicure, for the latter there is a convenient stand. The device is designed for 50 thousand hours of operation. The manufacturer guarantees its serviceability for 6 months.
- Akzenz Hybrid Pro Lamp. This is a hybrid device with two types of radiation that allows you to polymerize any coating. The lamp power is 36 W, it has 12 LEDs. Akzenz Hibrid Pro Lamp is a touch device, but can also be operated by buttons. It is designed for 50 thousand hours, you can also do a pedicure. For convenience, there is a timer for 10, 30 and 60 seconds. Warranty – 1 year.
- Akzenz LED Compact Lamp. This is a miniature device with a power of only 18 W, with 9 light sources. The remaining characteristics are the same as those of the larger Akzenz LED Lamp. And a six-month warranty.
Luxio accent
Accent is the name of the company that produces Luxio products, not only gel polishes, bases, tops, but also:
- Highly pigmented gels (Gel Plays). There are several groups of these funds. 18 Colors Paints are designed to create colored coatings and designs. Glitters are 19 shades of products with small white glitter. Glitter Shifters are also gels with glitter, but the particles in them are even smaller, which makes the shine brighter.
9 Mermaid products provide the “mermaid tail” effect, that is, they shimmer in different shades depending on the lighting. Glitters Crash – 6 colors with hexagonal glitters that give a 3D design. Dazzle is a glitter with multi-colored shimmer. Lash are gels with large round particles, like confetti.
- Compositions for building and strengthening. This is the Options series. The products can also be used as a color coating for thin, weakened nails. The palette of shades is no less extensive than that of Luxio Gel.
- Hard gels for nail modeling from the Pro-Formans Hard line. These are products with high adhesion, help with fragility, are very viscous and durable. There are also many shades.
- Liquids for professional manicure. These are primers, clinsers, dehydrators, caring oils, acrylic powder. And, of course, solvent for Luxio gels.
- Lamps for coating polymerization. The range includes LED and hybrid.
- Accessories for manicure. These are files, buffs, napkins, stands, brushes, tips, etc.
Luxio gels have been on the beauty market for several years. They are very helpful for girls with sensitive skin and a tendency to allergies. And there are no more difficulties when using the brand than with other similar products. Accuracy and adherence to the stages of the process are important here.
Where to get a manicure Luxio
To get the perfect manicure, it is important not only to use Luxio Gel, but also to contact a professional nail technician.
Hygiene rules must be strictly observed in the salon. Instruments must be thoroughly sterilized before use.
A good nail salon offers different types of manicure:
- classical;
- European;
- hardware, etc.
Additionally, the price list should include nail treatment procedures, extensions, and hand skin care.
A good nail studio offers almost the entire range of colors and shades of coating, including new products, as well as various techniques:
- French;
- lunar;
- gradient;
You can choose a professional technician based on reviews.