A manicure made using gel polish is quite durable. This design can be worn for about two weeks without losing its brightness and shine. But such properties are only possible when using the right manicure technology. By performing all procedures in accordance with the application rules, you will easily achieve positive results.
Beautiful manicure
One of the frequently asked questions among nail art beginners is whether the sticky layer is removed from gel polish. Let's take a closer look at why, and most importantly, how, you can remove it.
How is the sticky layer formed?
Gel polish is a plastic mixture with a colored pigment, which, under the influence of UV rays, quickly polymerizes and hardens. A thin dispersive sticky layer appears on the surface of the frozen design. This is exactly what we are talking about now.
High-quality nail coating
The main function of the sticky layer is to improve the quality of adhesion of different surfaces. Thus, it helps to hold together:
- base product with gel polish;
- different layers of gel varnishes among themselves;
- the last layer of varnish with a fixing top coat.
Note! After polymerization, the resulting sticky layer becomes an assistant for a high-quality manicure. Therefore, there is no need to remove it from gel polish under any circumstances.
Manicure with gel polish
Subtleties of using products with and without a sticky layer
Three-in-one gel polishes and single-phase products are manufactured without a sticky layer. In other cases, bases and gel polishes almost always come with a sticky layer. Without it, there is a high probability that the color will quickly chip, and only the base will remain on the nail plate. But there are different tops: with and without a sticky layer. The first is recommended for use with flexible nails, as well as when using various types of designs (for example, with stencils or when imprinting foil on a sticky layer). The second is used for rubbing (otherwise it will roll into lumps) and for designs with small accessories (beads, rhinestones, etc.), since in such cases it is difficult to remove the sticky layer.
It turns out that to perform different types of designs, it is advisable to have both types of top available: with and without a sticky layer.
When to shoot
Many beginners will immediately ask: then why remove the sticky layer if it is so useful. The answer is quite simple, but first you need to understand when you can take it off.
Important! The sticky layer is removed only from the protective topcoat. That is, this action will be the final one when creating a manicure.
Immediately after you have dried the finishing agent in a UV or LED lamp, you can safely remove the sticky layer. For this procedure, it is better to use clean, lint-free wipes that are well moistened with a special liquid.
Removing the sticky layer
It is worth removing the sticky layer from the gel polish base for several reasons:
- the manicure will not have a glossy shine;
- small lint, dust and other contaminants will begin to stick to the nail;
- violation of technology will lead to rapid destruction of the design;
- the visual appearance of the manicure will immediately change for the worse.
Sticky remover
Note! Removing the sticky layer from the topcoat is mandatory. Therefore, carefully treat each nail with a lint-free cloth, well moistened in a special cleaner.
How to remove the sticky layer from gel polish
We have already noted more than once in our reviews that shellac is the same gel polish, only from the more popular American brand “SHELLAC,” which specializes in the production of gel polishes. As a result of mass popularity, the company's branding has become a household name, denoting the product category itself. In other words, don’t look for a difference in the answers to the question of how to remove the sticky layer from shellac and from gel polish, it will be the same: a means for removing the sticky layer of gel polish – clinser.
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Klinser is something other than a specially prepared water-alcohol solution with fragrances. Experts strongly recommend using a clinser of the same brand as the gel polishes used in manicures. This way you will achieve better fixation of the manicure and a pronounced glossy shine.
The rules of how to remove the sticky layer from gel polish are extremely simple - you need to use lint-free wipes soaked in a cleanser, which you should carefully wipe each nail with. It is advisable to change napkins, because the sticky layer accumulates on their surface, and when you reach the last finger, you will treat it not only with a cleanser, but also with the sticky layer already “collected” from other nails. So don't skimp - use at least one napkin for each hand.
Important
You should not experiment and use ordinary cotton pads to remove the sticky layer. Their villi do not remove dispersion well enough, and to top it all off they can stick to the nails.
What to shoot with: alternative means
In all retail outlets that sell various nail art products, you can easily purchase a special liquid for removing the sticky layer - clinser. There is also a large selection available in online stores. But, there are times when you did not have time to purchase the product, or it has run out, and a manicure needs to be done. In such situations, the clinser can be replaced with alternative liquids.
Ethanol
- Water-alcohol composition. You can buy ethyl alcohol at any pharmacy. Dilute it with water in accordance with 1 to 3. That is, one part alcohol and three parts water. This concentration will be quite enough to remove the sticky layer from gel polish.
- Dehydrator. You can remove the dispersion layer with any degreaser. It will be able to fulfill its main purpose without dissolving the gel polish.
- Formic or boric alcohol. Rummage through your first aid kit. You can probably find one of these types of alcohol there. There is no need to dilute boric or formic with water. They already have the necessary concentration. Both types of alcohol will help remove sticky dispersion and add shine. But they will not be able to strengthen the last layer well enough.
- Vodka. An excellent option that can also be used to remove dispersion from gel polishes. In terms of its effect, vodka is the best analogue of clinser. The only drawback will be the strong smell of alcohol. But it disappears pretty quickly.
- Nail polish remover without acetone. Not the most suitable option, but it can help in a pinch. The main disadvantage is its intended purpose. That is, nail polish remover can damage the color finish and shine. It should only be used when you have no other alternative.
Degreasing agent for removing sticky layers
Note! Undoubtedly, only a special cleaner can provide the best results.
What to do when a salon manicure begins to lose its attractive appearance
Quite often, women encounter this problem when a manicure done in a beauty salon using shellac begins to peel off. If you go to a beauty salon to remove the coating on your nails, they will be able to do this for you in the shortest possible time using special cosmetics. What to do if your nails look terrible and you don’t have the opportunity to go to a beauty salon in the near future? Then you need to make every effort and try to remove the coating from your nails on your own at home.
Significant Aspects
Watch the video carefully to remember the correctness and nuances of the removal procedure.
The success of creating a manicure depends not only on skill, but also on the quality of the products used. Experienced nail industry professionals recommend using all the necessary components from one brand. In this case, it is desirable that the brand be fairly well-known and proven to be the best. The sticky layer of the base should be removed not with cotton pads, but with special lint-free wipes. In this case, you will avoid sticking of small fibers. It’s also worth moistening the napkin well and changing it at least twice.
Removing shellac in the salon: advantages
If you go to a beauty salon for help, they will remove your shellac within 10 minutes. To begin with, in the beauty salon they will wash your hands in soapy water and wipe them dry. After this, the master will prepare special devices similar to adhesive plaster, soak them with liquid to remove the sticky layer of shellac, and then wrap the nails with foil or a special sponge. After some time, all the devices are removed from the nails, and the shellac itself will come off as a film from the nail plate. Remains of the coating that did not come off on their own are removed using the same orange stick. As a rule, experts advise resting your nails for at least a few weeks after removing shellac.
How to use cleansers?
A product intended for subsequent removal of the sticky layer is called a clinser. Its composition is so simple that you can make a clinser at home: the clinser contains water, alcohol and a certain amount of fragrance. Typically, this product is used not only to remove the dispersion layer, but also to eliminate the unpleasant, oily shine on the nails after the procedure. After removing this layer, the gel manicure remains on the nails much longer than usual.
Interestingly, if you use the clinser together with regular varnish and apply it to the nail before decorating the plate, the colored coating will last the girls for a long time.
To achieve the greatest effect, you need to use only a clinser that was produced by the same manufacturing company as shellac gel polish: this helps preserve the natural color of the varnish without compromising its structure and integrity. Otherwise, the coating may fade or even delaminate, and along with it, the condition of the healthy coating will deteriorate. Cleansers from Clarify, De Lacrua, Severina, CND, etc. are especially popular among the female population. Many people like to use the Inglot Brush Cleanser, which perfectly degreases nails and does not leave a single trace of a sticky layer.
Manicurists and pedicurists usually recommend using products only from brands that have already proven themselves well in the sales market: despite the high price, their quality has already been proven by many buyers. In addition, such clinsers guarantee excellent health of the nail plate and complete preservation of the manicure or pedicure.
Klinser can also be made at home: you just need to thoroughly mix water and alcohol in proportions of 70% to 30%. After this, it is advisable to let the liquid brew overnight.
What should you buy to remove shellac?
If you often use shellac, try to buy all the necessary materials to remove it. So, you will need to purchase:
- shellac remover;
- special sponges;
- wooden (orange) stick.
But as noted earlier, sponges can be replaced with foil, and shellac remover can be replaced with acetone or alcohol.
As for the sequential steps when removing shellac, they will be no different from those that would be done to you in a beauty salon. The only thing is that the time required to remove the sticky layer of shellac at home, especially in the absence of special consumables, will increase several times. To make removal of the coating easier, you can lightly file off the top layer of varnish. You just need to perform this procedure very carefully so as not to catch the nail plate itself.
