Kodi gel polish: customer reviews, features and effect

"Kodi Professional" is a multi-brand that produces exemplary manicure products. The company has been in the beauty industry for more than ten years, and during this period it has become not just a manufacturer of manicure devices, but also a high-quality assistant for absolutely all nail specialists. Among the main products, of course, is Shellac, with an incredible palette of shades that constantly receive positive reviews for Kodi, gel polish and accessories. Let’s look further at what Russian pros and buyers think.

Quality assurance

Nail design products from the American manufacturer are presented in a wide color palette and provide an excellent effect. It stands out for its highest quality and reasonable price. Using the latest technological processes and important scientific research, the company gives artists the chance to constantly experiment, revealing the latest opportunities for creative growth. In America and other countries it is already quite famous and has received numerous reviews.

Kodi gel polish is ISO certified. The substances meet the highest standards and are very popular among specialists and connoisseurs of nail design. The company produces thick gel polishes with all kinds of additives and constantly experiments, mixing the unmixable, confidently combining different structures, adding sparkles, shimmer, confetti, mica and obtaining exclusive effects. This is the secret of the success and fame of this company - continuous high-quality and creative progress.

Professional

This is an excellent alternative to ordinary varnishes, which is more durable and has an intense tone. The Professional line stays on nails for up to 14 days, does not crack and is resistant to abrasion. With this polish you can do regular home activities without fear that your nail design will lose its beauty. It is used not only for manicures, but also for pedicures, allowing the formation of a perfect monochromatic coating formed using various designs. The collection does not contain harmful formaldehydes and toluene, which means it is not capable of causing allergic reactions and harming health.

Indeed, reviews of Kodi Professional gel polish indicate that it:

• does not roll down;
• does not peel off;
• dries completely;
• durable and wearable;
• the surface is not damaged or erased;
• shades do not fade;
• strengthens well;
• allows the nail plate to breathe, improves its shape and structure;
• instant drying under UV and LED lamps;
• manicurists who work with a large number of clients note that a manicure takes about half an hour;
• Perfectly suited both for work in the salon and for home use.

The cost of Kodi gel polish is so affordable that it can be purchased not only by salons, but also by ordinary girls who want to create a flawless manicure at home.

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Shellac Codi is among the top ten and has an advantage in terms of price level.
Professionals identify several criteria for determining the quality of gel polish:

• Duration of preservation of the varnish coating on the nail plate without chips, cracks or loss of gloss. The manufacturer must guarantee a minimum period of 3 weeks.
• Consistency that meets the requirements. The better the quality of the gel, the easier it is to work with and the longer it lasts. The gel should not spread and give a streaky effect; for this, the quality of the brush is important.
• Removing nail polish should take no more than 15 minutes. This is also an indicator of the quality of the material.
• Wide range of color palettes.
• Hypoallergenic gel composition that does not damage the nail plate.
• No strong chemical smell.

Based on these criteria, reviews from professionals and product users, a TOP-8 list was compiled, which included Kodi shellac.

Each company's products have advantages and disadvantages:

1. Shellac CND

It is considered the standard of professional products, the most expensive. There is one “but” to using CND gel polish: it does not adhere well to thin, weakened nails and chips at the tips of the nails with frequent exposure to hot water. Therefore, it is not suitable for women who run their own households.

The main disadvantages of CND shellac:

• High price.
• Application requires experience, as shellac has a dense texture.
• Chips may appear from impacts on a hard surface.
• During the day after applying shellac, you must avoid contact with water, especially hot water.

2.OPI Gelcolor

Premium brand, but less known than CND. The coating has a glass effect. Easily removed without cutting and comes in over 140 shades. For polymerization, you can use an LED lamp, which reduces drying time. Ideal for French manicure.

Minuses:

• Rarely found on sale.
• High price.

3. Gelish Harmony (Gelishe)

A popular European brand, it is safe for the health of the nail plate and even strengthens it. It can be removed by simple dissolution and has a lower price compared to Shellac.

Minuses:

• It's liquid, so you have to apply several layers.
• The finish brush dries quickly.

4. Laque RuNail (Runail)

Produced in Russia. An excellent choice for thin, flaky nails. Strengthens the nail plate. Long lasting, with good consistency.

Minuses:

• Difficult to remove.
• The assortment is still small.

5. Pnb (Professional Nail Boutique)

Super glossy gel polish from America. It holds up well, so it is popular among housewives. According to reviews, it lasts more than 3 weeks.

Minuses:

• A rarity in Russia.
• Some shades take longer to cure.

6. Bluesky

Popular among nail design artists due to its low price. In terms of service life it is not inferior to Shellac CND.

Minuses:

• Few shades.
• Unstable quality.

7. Canni

Inexpensive and the best among “Asians” varnish made in China. Retains its original appearance for about 2 weeks. Easy to apply, easy to remove. Suitable for those who like to change their looks often and inexpensively. Rich palette of shades (more than 200).

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Minuses:

• Strong smell.
• Available for order on well-known Chinese websites.

Reviews of Kodi gel polish base with rubber

In order for the manicure to be flawless, to be worn for the required period and to delight its owner with the richness of the tone, you need a high-quality base on which a smooth colored gel is applied. If the base is not of high quality or its shelf life is coming to an end, it can fail and cause peeling, cracking, and loss of brightness of tone.

The base contains rubber, thanks to which it hides bulges and stays on the nails for a long time without chipping. This base is considered an excellent foundation for a flawlessly smooth manicure, and the rubber is very strong and does not interfere with the penetration of air, guaranteeing reliability, consistency of tone and uniform distribution.

Designer reviews of the rubber base for Kodi gel polish are as follows:

• resistant to mechanical influences;
• you can clean dishes, do daily activities;
• good protection against delamination and fragility, due to the provision of elasticity;
• uniformly distributed on the plane;
• increases the lifespan of manicure;
• easy to apply and remove;
• self-leveling;
• does not shrink;
• no pungent odor;
• does not dry out in the bottle;
• durability for three weeks.

Reviews about the Kodi gel polish base are mostly positive, and no cons were found for this product.

Characteristics of gel polishes

Gel polishes “Kodi professional” are distributed in bottles of 7, 12, 30 ml. Among the advantages is the absence of an unpleasant odor. The color palette is very extensive, there are both plain varnishes and those with glitter – the “Space light” series.

According to reviews, the shiny series gel polishes look great in artificial light, and they also look beautiful in daylight, but there is one drawback. Many people mention that the color of gel polish on the website often differs from the product that customers receive. Before trying a polish of a particular number for the first time, fashionistas are advised to look at it live, in a store.

The range also includes Kodi thermal varnish, the palette of which is also richly represented, and the colors have the ability to change tone depending on the ambient temperature: they darken in the cold, and lighten in the warmth. This product is very suitable for girls who love variety: after leaving a warm room, you can notice how blue takes on a sapphire color, pink becomes purple.

Like the rest of Cody's gel polishes, the thermal polish lasts for at least two weeks, provided that the manicure is done correctly and the basic rules are followed during wear: it does not peel off, does not lose its shine and retains its rich color.

As for the consistency of gel polish, there are different opinions: some say that it is the right thickness for a quality manicure, others think that it is a bit runny. In addition, many women mention that the consistency of gel polishes is often different.

For example, there are colors that apply very well, do not “strip”, do not flow, do not crack; it is enough to apply two layers. And there are also Kodi, which, according to reviews, although they have a beautiful color, have a serious drawback: their consistency is too liquid. Therefore, when applied, it may well end up on the cuticle, after which it is difficult to remove, since the color is very quickly fixed on the skin.

To avoid this effect, you have to paint and dry one nail at a time under an ultraviolet lamp, which is very inconvenient. But despite the inconvenience of application, their advantage is that the color does not fade, do not crack, and fit well in two layers.

When purchasing gel polish and shellac, special attention should be paid to the expiration date. An expired product is absolutely inconvenient to use: it is applied in strips, and to get an even coating you need to do three layers, and the gel polish may well bubble or wrinkle. If you are unlucky and have purchased an expired product, women are advised not to throw it away and use it when applying a design.

Top

Rubber top is the most well known finish. No matter what gel polishes the artists use, the top coat will definitely be Kodi. And all because they have proven their quality, sustainability and earned unshakable authority. The formula includes moisturizing elements that protect against the adverse effects of external conditions and prevent the record from drying out, and the polymer gives the coating flexibility and high reliability.

Women's opinions about the Kodi gel polish top and reviews from masters are extremely flattering:

• goes well with other concepts and brands;
• has an exceptional mirror gloss that perfectly accents and brightens up the manicure;
• the aroma is delicate and without clearly visible chemical inclusions;
• has a thick consistency;
• with a sticky layer;
• durable to wear;
• drying in an LED lamp – thirty seconds;
• economical in consumption.

Thermo

Well-groomed nails are part of a woman’s image, which accentuates the costume, combines with makeup and accessories, attracts attention, and also affects the state of mind.

Reviews of Kodi gel polish with thermal effect, which surprised the whole world, note the quality, long-lasting wear and good texture. Picturesque and soft tones blend into each other so delicately that the gradient develops fresh transitional colors.

cat's eye

Moon Light is one of the tools for creating an extraordinary, noticeable design with the effect of sparkling stones. With the advent of this line from Kodi, the magnetic extravaganza took over the world, because under the influence of a magnet, fine iron dust rises, creating the impression of radiance. “Cats” from this company are not like others, they are original, atypical and have all sorts of noteworthy additions.

Reviews of Kodi gel polish with a “cat’s eye” effect say that:

• it stands out for its tenacity of tone;
• lasts more than 2 months;
• a rich range of colors from solid and black tones, up to blatantly colorful or cool-soft;
• convenient and easy to use;
• Five seconds are enough for the magnet to act.

Kodi gel polish palette and review of color solutions from this manufacturer

The Kodi varnish palette includes more than 250 shades, number 1 - 250.
In addition to many shades, the company offers a new product - thermal varnishes. After application, the coating changes color when exposed to sunlight or body temperature. If the temperature is low, darker shades appear.

Such coatings look especially impressive in the cold season, when temperature changes are significant. Thanks to these features of the varnish, you can create incredible nail designs: numbers T600 - T640.

The “Cat's Eye” series created a sensation, but the inventors were inspired not by the shine of the eyes of the cat family, but by the effect produced by a stone with a similar name. Varnishes in this series have an unusual shine and, as a result, volume, which is obtained thanks to the magnet used during application. Hence the second name of the series: magnetic.

The unusualness of the palette of Cody varnishes from the “Cat's Eye” series did not end there; these varnishes are distinguished by a more stable coating. This palette so far consists of 52 shades: numbers 701 - 784. A magnet is attached to the Cody varnish palette of the “Moon Light” series. Thanks to the use of a magnet, metal particles rise from the general pigmented mass of the gel polish, and a voluminous iridescent light highlight appears on the surface, creating a 3D effect.

The technology requires holding the magnet at a distance of 3 mm above the surface of the nail plate for 5 seconds. After applying the second coat of varnish, the magnet must be applied again. In this case, the moonlight is more expressive. The company's specialists follow fashion trends and constantly add new shades to the Kodi collection.

Kodi offers such a variety of palettes that there is no need to mix colors, color saturation is easily achieved by adjusting the number of coats of varnish applied. Kodi gel polishes are compatible with products from other companies, so designs can be applied using products from any manufacturer.

According to reviews from professionals and ordinary consumers, Kodi gel polishes:

• Easy to apply.
• They have no smell.
• They don't chip.
• Does not require removal of the top layer of the nail.
• Offered at an affordable price.
• Do not thicken throughout the entire shelf life.
• Equipped with a fairly wide brush. This allows you to literally cover the entire nail plate with just a couple of strokes. The pile is shorter than some other analogues.
• They dry even under the rays of LED lamps.

Stained glass

Crystal – translucent elements in trendy colors that imitate Venetian glass. Coating an already formed pattern with this varnish gives it depth and volume, and the play of varnished glass on black substrates will surprise you with spontaneous shimmers. He reveals to highly qualified specialists the latest methods of creating attractive designs.

Reviews of Kodi gel polish from the Cristal collection make it clear that they were liked by numerous customers because of their properties and superiorities:

• high quality;
• Intriguing design without the effort and hours of careful work;
• the effect can be used in aquarium design, “broken glass” and when forming liquid pebbles;
• the standard application operation does not involve additional substances, equipment or additional process steps;
• Compatible with a wide variety of base colors and a wide range of deep stained glass colors can be purchased;
• The operating technology takes into account the application of a base tone to the substrate.

Reviews of Kodi Professional Cristal gel polish have several recommendations on application techniques:

• It is worth following a standard color combination scheme in your work in order to be able to predict the effect very specifically;
• it is important not to remove the sticky layer from the finishing spray that has not cooled down after the lamp;
• When the liquid for removing the dispersion layer comes into contact with the uncooled formation, a reaction occurs that leads to turbidity.

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The bottle of gel polish should not be shaken.
If you need to mix the contents, you need to carefully roll the bottle between your palms; when shaking, bubbles will form in the contents of the bottle and it will be impossible to work with such varnish. It is better to apply the first layer as thinly as possible. Light shades may apply unevenly; this defect will disappear after applying the second coat. When applying light shades, in some cases it is necessary to apply a third layer. After polymerization, the nails still cannot be touched, as their surface is sticky and easily damaged.

To completely remove the varnish coating, you will need to file down the top layer, and the rest of the work is completed using Kodi gel polish remover. This manicure can be removed using cotton pads soaked in a solution.

They are applied to the nails, after which they are wrapped in foil or placed in special caps with liquid. Foil is necessary so that the liquid does not evaporate quickly and softens the coating; softening will take a maximum of 15 minutes.

After removing the old coating, the nail plate is treated with a buff, the edges are corrected with a file, and you can apply a new coating or leave it without it, because the nails look natural and undamaged, this is a clear indicator of the quality of the product.

"Hollywood"

A varnish with a mirror effect, which allows you to create a non-standard coating in everyday conditions, also became innovative. The company has released its line of reflective materials in the Hollywood collection.

The latest scientific research is used in their production, it has a balanced structure and all ingredients are hypoallergenic and not hazardous to health, and do not damage the integrity of the nail plate. It is no less in demand than any other Kodi gel polish, and customer reviews about Hollywood are proof of this:

• thin, homogeneous consistency;
• contains very finely ground reflective particles that do not form a compacted sediment;
• versatility and ease of application;
• can be used both in the coating procedure and in the elementary application of varnish with a fixative;
• high quality not only of the material itself, but also of the impeccable tinted bottle;
• an even flexible brush that guarantees uniform distribution over the plane;
• polymerization in open air for 2–3 minutes;
• the technology involves the use of special means that guarantee stability for up to fourteen days without chipping or detachment;
• before application, it is recommended to thoroughly level the surface, since all sorts of textured imperfections will instantly appear on the reflective plane;
• before applying the finishing top, apply 2 or 3 thin layers and wait until completely dry;
• a finish without a sticky layer is used;
• Before use, it is imperative to thoroughly mix the contents of the bottle, shaking it vigorously several times so that the metallized particles are evenly distributed;
• can be used to form a monochrome design or in more creative nail art;
• silver – looks stylish in combination with laconic snow-white, grayish and dark colors;
• gold is combined with bright colors of burgundy, lilac, luxurious fuchsia and chic dark emerald;
• allows you to easily create a pleasant romantic nail art, combined with a soft palette in a glossy or matte structure;
• A metallic jacket will fit perfectly into the current style of any style trend.

MIRROR GEL POLISHES HOLLYWOOD FROM KODI. SUBTLES OF APPLICATION OF THE NEW COLLECTION.

Mirror shellacs from the Hollywood collection from Kodi Professional are a new stunning selection of forty stylish “metallic” coatings for fashionable and expressive nail designs. Sparkle gently and charm with nails stylized as molten metals - everything is also relevant in 2022. The popular brand of budget coatings has once again stirred up interest in manicure in the “liquid mercury” mood by launching gel polishes with good quality in a convenient mini-format of 8 ml.

The collection is interesting due to its optimal combination of soft pastel colors and bright, explosive colors. The new product from Cody - “Hollywood” chrome shellacs - will undoubtedly also appeal to the fact that the products in the line have a smooth gradation of shades (stretching). This feature will allow you to create such popular designs as ombre and will look unique in a creative jacket. Hollywood coatings are intended primarily for solo manicure mirror-nails and for looks in the “liquid precious stones” style. However, they will look no less spectacular as an accent. For example, in the form of a pattern made using vinyl stencils.

The Hollywood series has the same convenient application and comfortable polymerization as previous collections from Kodi. And in order for the design to please you with its beauty for a long time, you need to meet only two conditions:

• apply mirror shellacs after thoroughly mixing;
• To maintain the original chic shine, use a top coat without a sticky layer (not all top coats are suitable for mirror finishes; many top coats lead to dulling of the mirror shine).

The developers of Hollywood gel polishes advise strictly following the design creation technology for a guaranteed stunning result. The stages of performing a manicure with new products are as follows:

1. Thoroughly sand the nail plate, smoothing out all roughness, grooves and waves as much as possible. Then the gel polish will lie beautifully and evenly, accurately reproducing the ideal mirror surface.
2. Degrease nails with Nail Fresher and apply a thin layer of acid-free Ultrabond primer.
3. Cover your nails with a layer of Rubber Base Gel and dry it for 2 minutes in a UV lamp or 30 seconds in an LED lamp.
4. Apply one layer of special No Sticky Kodi top (or Bluesky fragrant top) and bake it in a UV or LED lamp for 2 minutes or 30 seconds, respectively;
5. Cover your nails evenly with a thin layer of Hollywood mirror gel polish, air dry for 3-5 minutes
6. Finish the manicure with No Sticky Kodi finishing top (or Bluesky scented top), drying it in the same way as step 4.

That's all! Your unforgettable Hollywood manicure is ready to delight and appropriately complement both a business look and any casual look!

Space Light

A unique development and amazing phenomenon in the world of gel polishes - a pearl base with the addition of multi-color shimmer, forming a unique dense coating. This is literally tenderness combined with boldness - an elegant creative cocktail.

Real customer reviews of Kodi Space Light gel nail polish note the following advantages:

• The base is gel and can withstand several weeks of wear;
• polymerization - 2 minutes;
• economically used.

History and activities of Kodi Professional

The Kodi Professional brand appeared in 2005 and immediately established itself as a manufacturer of safe cosmetics, taking into account all the latest scientific developments and technologies. Product quality is confirmed by certificates of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Today, the Ukrainian brand is in demand in countries such as Russia, Belarus, Latvia, Lithuania, Italy, Spain, Germany, France, Sweden, Israel, and their number continues to grow.

The brand participates in various exhibitions, conferences and congresses year after year as a sponsor, honorary participant and winner of many awards. In 2015, the brand received a gold medal at the InterCharm Ukraine exhibition and a diploma “For the high professionalism of the Kodi Professional team in developing the brand in Ukraine and in the world.”

The company pays great attention to interaction with customers. In Kyiv, in the main showroom, you can always get specialist advice on any issue related to Kodi products.

How to spot a fake

Kodi products are wildly popular among professionals and fashionistas, and therefore you can often find low-quality fakes on the market that are harmful to health and do not bring the expected results. There are a few facts to know that you should pay attention to when purchasing:

• clarity of inscriptions or brand font;
• mentions of the manufacturer;
• the original has a small protrusion under the cap;
• there is a sticker on the back that should open like a book, and the ingredients will be indicated inside;
• the batch number is stamped on the bottom;
• the smell should not be obvious and pungent;
• too low a cost should raise suspicions;
• the rubber top for Kodi gel polish (reviews about it are extremely positive) is incredibly in demand, and for protection it is now available in a volume of not 7, but 8 ml;
• The bottle shape is barrel-shaped.

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