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Super Shine Top coat UNO without sticky layer
Super Shine Top coat UNO without a sticky layer.
Photo: market.yandex.ru The top fixes the color of the gel polish, maintains shine, and also protects from the negative effects of external factors. With it, you can forget about problems such as chips and scratches at the very beginning of wearing a manicure. The top coat from UNO will ensure the durability of the manicure and give your nails a glossy shine. Its advantage lies in the excellent ratio of volume, quality and price of the product. Pairs perfectly with different brands of colored gel polish.
Protects manicure from chipping, gives a glossy shine, and can be combined with different brands of colored gel polishes
May not suit thin nails
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What it is
This layer is called sticky or dispersive. The name "variance" is also common. At its core, this is residual stickiness on the base, top or gel polish itself, which remains after the layer has polymerized in the lamp. Those who are especially curious can touch the nail plate after drying and see from their own experience that there is still stickiness. But it's better to take our word for it
Sticky layer functions:
- increase the adhesion of layers (base and main coating, coating and finish);
- give elasticity to the coating (especially important for flexible nails).
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Matte top Vog ue Nails Velvet
Matte top Vog ue Nails Velvet.
Photo: market.yandex.ru Top for gel polish will create a matte finish that looks discreet but elegant. Suitable for use both in the salon and at home. The consistency is medium thick, the color is opaque. When working with topcoat, it is necessary to polymerize it in a UV lamp for three minutes. After removing the sticky layer, the top will reveal its beauty. The durability of the coating is from three weeks. If you touch your nails covered with top from Vogue Nails, you can feel the “velor” effect. The quality of the product is simply excellent - the varnish does not contain harmful substances, has a convenient brush and is easy to apply. If you like a discreet manicure or are tired of a glossy finish, then you will love the top from Vogue Nails.
Beautiful matte effect, easy to use top coat
Drying strictly for at least a minute
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Lianail top coat Academy Top 4 Matte transparent
Lianail top coat Academy Top 4 Matte transparent.
Photo: market.yandex.ru Matte top coat for gel polish with a sticky layer is very popular among buyers. Its peculiarity is the presence of an antistatic effect, thanks to which dust cannot spoil the coating. The top will keep your manicure perfect for up to 4 weeks, and due to the lack of gloss, scratches will not be visible on it. Thanks to this topcoat, you can also forget about problems such as yellowing and darkening of the coating. How to use: After applying the base color, cover your nails with a matte top coat and seal the ends. In a hybrid lamp, the manicure will dry in 30-60 seconds, and in a UV lamp - in 2 minutes. Use dispersion liquid to remove the sticky layer.
Antistatic effect, protection of the coating from darkening
Presence of a sticky layer (not for beginners)
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3. Protective gel polish NANLAC Flex Nano professional
Protective gel polish NANLAC Flex Nano professional.
Photo: market.yandex.ru NANLAC Flex top coat is an elastic gel polish without a sticky layer. Its advantage is its high viscosity. There is no need to even out the coating; it will distribute itself over the nails. The top will give your manicure a beautiful glossy shine, and will also make the coating resistant to mechanical damage, scratches and chips. In addition, the top is perfect for complex designs with rhinestones or other accessories that can easily stick to it. After the top is polymerized, it forms a smooth, shiny surface. The coating contains UV filters that protect the manicure from fading in the sun and wear.
Long lasting effect, no need to level, UV filters
Doesn't lie flat
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Top without sticky layer Brilliant Beautix
Top without sticky layer Brilliant Beautix.
Photo: market.yandex.ru Top from the French company Beautix is a modern product for covering gel polish. It takes into account all the innovative developments in the manicure industry. The top has a medium-thick consistency, hardens in a UV lamp in 1-2 minutes, in an LED lamp in 30-60 seconds. The coating gives the nails a bright glossy shine that lasts throughout the entire period of wearing the manicure. The product creates a beautiful highlight, protects the coating from cracks and chips, and does not give the nails a yellow tint. The top does not become thicker over time and does not require removal of the sticky layer.
No sticky layer, does not thicken, innovative composition
Short shelf life after opening
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Monami, Super Shine top no cleance - Top for gel polish Super shine
Monami, Super Shine top no cleance - Top for gel polish Super shine.
Photo: market.yandex.ru Monami gel polish top will give your manicure a beautiful glossy finish. A convenient and high-quality brush does not deteriorate over time and allows you to carefully smooth out the varnish. The coating remains shiny throughout the entire wear time. The top does an excellent job of protecting bright colors from fading. Directions for use: prepare the nail and apply ultrabond. Apply base coat. The base polymerization time is about a minute. Apply a colored coating, dry it in a lamp for 30-60 seconds. The final stage is applying a top coat from Monami, which also polymerizes in a lamp for 30-60 seconds.
Protection of bright colors, beautiful gloss
May not be compatible with some colored gel polishes
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6. Bloom, Supershine No Wipe Gel Polish Top
Bloom, Supershine No Wipe Gel Polish Top.
Photo: market.yandex.ru The Russian-made top will give your nails a “wet” effect and a bright, intense shine. The main properties of silicone top are elasticity, good solubility and medium consistency. The product is suitable for beginners, as well as those who apply top coat without leveling. Thanks to the high-quality composition of the top coat, the coating remains glossy for a long time, does not turn yellow or rub off. Its advantage is also the absence of a sticky layer. The gel polish top hardens in a UV lamp in 2 minutes, in an LED lamp in 1 minute.
Low price, high-quality composition, no sticky layer
May not be compatible with some colored gel polishes
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Top for gel polish In'Garden X-Top
Top for gel polish In'Garden X-Top.
Photo: market.yandex.ru The top coat from In'Garden not only gives your nails a bright glossy shine, but also protects your manicure. Your nails will be flawless, because the top protects them not only from chips and scratches, but also from peeling. The bright highlight obtained with the help of the product will not add a yellow tint to the nails and will not fade even after three weeks of wear. An important advantage of the top is its cost-effectiveness - it is applied in a thin layer, ensuring minimal product consumption. The top coat has a medium consistency and does not have a sticky layer.
No sticky layer, beautiful glossy effect
More suitable for complex designs
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Diva, Matte top — Matte top for gel polish with a sticky layer
Diva, Matte top - Matte top for gel polish with a sticky layer.
Photo: market.yandex.ru The top coat from Diva is intended for colored gel polishes. The finish of the product is matte. The top does not impart yellowness to light shades of varnishes. If desired, the coating can be leveled; the top does not create sloppy stripes when applied. The velvet effect is very durable - lasts up to 4 weeks of wear. You can use the top when creating complex designs, if you need to make only individual elements matte. Has a sticky layer. It does not get dirty if you take proper care of your manicure - periodically clean it with soapy water and a brush.
Lasting matte effect, does not get dirty
Consistency too thin
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Louis Philippe, Top Coat no wipe
Louis Philippe, Top Coat no wipe.
Photo: market.yandex.ru Top from Louis Philippe will give your nails an elegant shine. The gel polish coating has a medium consistency. The top protects nails from scratches, chips and cracks, as well as from fading. Does not impart a bluish tint to dark varnishes. Inelastic. If necessary, alignment can be done. There are no UV filters in the composition. Does not lose shine over long periods of wear, maintaining a beautiful highlight for up to 4 weeks.
Beautiful shine, protects the coating from scratches
No UV filters included
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KLIO Professional Brilliant Top
KLIO Professional Brilliant Top.
Photo: market.yandex.ru KLIO gel polish coating allows you to give your manicure a lasting glossy shine that does not reduce in intensity until the manicure is removed. The consistency of the product is liquid, there is no sticky layer. Does not yellow when using light gel polishes. Does not require leveling, which makes working with it easier and faster. It is recommended to dry it in a UV lamp for 3 minutes, in an LED lamp for two minutes. The top protects your manicure from scratches and chips. The coating does not need leveling.
No sticky layer, no need to level the coating
Inconvenient brush, fluidity
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How to choose a top coat for gel polish
When choosing a top coat for gel polish, keep in mind that there are many types of coating. It can be with or without a sticky layer. It can give your nails a glossy or matte finish. Tops with a sticky layer give your manicure durability. This type of top should be chosen by those who have thin nails that are prone to splitting. Tops without a sticky layer will speed up and simplify the manicure procedure, since there is no need to remove it. These tops are suitable for those with a strong and dense nail plate. The choice of matte or glossy top depends on the manicure idea. Glossy tops will create a shining effect and a bright highlight on your nails. Matte tops make the manicure more discreet, without gloss, and a velvet effect will be felt to the touch.
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A flawless, chip-free manicure has become a reality.
Pros and features of gel polish without a sticky layer
The finish for gel polish without a sticky layer is the choice of those who want to simplify the manicure procedure as much as possible. The top coat does not require additional treatment of the nail with a degreaser. You simply apply the topcoat and dry it in a lamp, after which you can do your homework. Since there is no additional purchase of a dehydrator, the overall cost of the manicure will be slightly lower.
By choosing a fixer without a sticky layer, you save on manicure
The advantages of such products are manifested when working with small decorative elements. For example, when you use rhinestones and treat them with topcoat, you will not need to painstakingly remove a layer from each part.
Important! Those with thin nails should use the finish without a sticky layer with caution. The top is less elastic, so it may chip if your nails bend frequently.
But for those who have a strong nail plate, this top coat is a good choice, as it will provide maximum strength. This is confirmed by numerous reviews. Also, a finish without a sticky layer is used to design extended nails.
Popular questions and answers
, will talk about the types of tops, the features of their use, as well as whether it is possible to combine a top and colored gel polish from different brands . industry.
Is it always necessary to cover gel polish with a top coat?
Gel polish must be covered with a top coat so that the artificial coating lasts for several weeks. Main functions of the top: color protection from scratches and various mechanical damage; protection of color from environmental influences, hard water, chemicals. The top allows you to create the perfect highlight. If it contains ultraviolet filters, it protects the manicure from fading in the sun and helps securely fix the design.
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Due to the fashion for “naturel”, the demand for ordinary varnishes is growing
Is it possible to combine top and cover from different brands?
It is possible, although most manufacturers recommend using one line of products to achieve the best result. This is partly a true statement. After all, when developing products, technologists take into account the best compatibility of materials in the entire line.
But often craftsmen use tops from different manufacturers. Here it is important to choose a working combination and it is better to choose a top “a level higher” than the color.
What types of gel polish tops are there?
With and without a sticky layer, matte, with shimmer, with various effects, such as “cat’s eye”, thick and liquid, for fixing designs.
Is it possible to immediately remove the sticky layer from the top coat after drying?
It's better to wait a couple of minutes. Preferably with a top coat without a sticky layer. During polymerization, the microparticles of the top coat heat up, so they must be allowed to cool so that the top coat does not become cloudy.
What types of finishing gels are there?
So, finishing gels, which are also called top gels, come with or without a sticky layer , giving a glossy and matte effect . In general, craftsmen prefer to use finishing gels without a sticky layer. This gel is easy to use, has a liquid consistency, does not require removal of the remaining sticky layer at the end of the procedure, and polymerizes in a lamp for 2-3 minutes. Its application does not require preliminary degreasing of the nail. This finishing gel does not subsequently acquire a yellowish tint.
However, for lovers of nail designs, you should remember that if the design occupies more than 30% of the surface of the nail, then top gel without a sticky layer is not suitable for you. First you need to secure the design with a transparent gel or a sticky finish. If this is not done, then later your drawing may become covered with an unpleasant web of cracks. If the artist uses acrylic or watercolor paint in the design, and also paints the French gel paint without a sticky layer, then such a top gel is also not your choice.
In general, such gels are convenient, reduce the time of the nail extension process, and all the client’s nails after polymerization will have the same gloss.
Top gel with a sticky layer - a gel that has a liquid consistency, most often does not produce UV light in a lamp, and also quickly polymerizes within 2-3 minutes. This finishing gel is used for gel and acrylic extensions, as well as for ecobiogels.
It is necessary to remember that after polymerization you should not immediately remove excess stickiness. You need to wait a while and let the nail cool down. Only in this case will the coating have the same radiant appearance. This top gel gives the nail durability and invulnerability to mechanical damage. However, in order to prevent stains from appearing on the coating during use of the nail, you should choose a high-quality finishing gel.
Top gels of this type have several varieties. The finish with a thick sticky layer has a very viscous consistency. At the same time, it dries quickly in the lamp. It is used specifically to correct nail defects.
Matte top gel with a sticky layer - creates a pleasant matte effect. Apply in two layers, each of them must be dried for 2-3 minutes. Suitable for acrylic, gel and gel polish.
Pearlescent finish gel - has inclusions of small particles of gold, silver, blue, pink and other colors.
There is a separate top gel with a sticky layer, created specifically for gel polishes. It is especially durable and elastic.
