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The answer is yes, you can use alcohol as a nail dehydrator. Most nail dehydrators have a percentage of alcohol in them, so if you don't have a nail dehydrator, using alcohol will have the same effect.
So why do we recommend using a nail dehydrator?
Nail dehydrators are used to help your acrylic and gel nails adhere better to your natural nails; this also helps them last longer and keeps them in better condition.
There is a lot of natural oil and moisture on your natural nails, which can make your acrylic or gel nails lift faster because the smooth, shiny nail bed is hard to grip.
Using a nail dehydrator removes most of the oil and moisture from your nails, which helps your acrylic or gel nails hold up better for longer.
It is important to make sure that the isopropyl alcohol you use is very concentrated, as it will have less water in it, which means there is a possibility of leaving any moisture on your nails.
(Make sure there is no other product on the nail polish brush and that the brush is completely dry before applying the alcohol to your nails.)
Wait 2 to 3 minutes to make sure your nails have completely absorbed the alcohol and acetone.
You should see that the texture of your nails is changing and it is turning into a matte, washed out white effect.
Once your nails have finished drying, you can move on to work on your nails.
Makes your manicure last longer
As we know, using a dehydrator allows your nails to adhere better to the nail bed, which means they will last longer. This also means that your manicure won't crack or break as easily as it would without a dehydrator, so you can keep your nails longer in an acceptable way.
Your nails will last about three weeks before you need a filler, which in turn will save you money because you won't have to go through this as often.
Keeps your manicure better quality
When you use a nail dehydrator, it tends to make your nails stronger and of better quality. This means that they don't lift as much as they would without a dehydrator and there is less chance of them chipping.
They also make your nail bed smoother because it provides the first layer for your nails. This does the same thing as the first coat of nail polish, which means the ridges on your nails will be filled in so it's a more even surface.
Kills bacteria
Most nail dehydrators have a small percentage of isopropyl alcohol in them, and alcohol can act as a disinfectant. This means it will kill any harmful bacteria on your nail bed, which can prevent any infections and improve the hygiene level of your nails.
Cat eye nail manicure has always been very popular.
because it's simple and beautiful! It is called "cat's eye manicure" because it looks like a cat's eye.
Here is the tutorial for cat eye nail manicure
Trim the nail shape with a trimmer, followed by lightly sanding the nail surface with a sponge thumb and sweeping up the dust from the sanding with a dust brush.
Apply cat eye gel, Please note that the cat eye gel does not need to be applied too thickly, and only one layer is needed.And, you need to start modeling immediately after applying the cat eye gel. Do not cure it before modeling
when using magnet, you can use one or two pieces, the combination of two pieces will show different effects;
We have gathered for you 8 common looks of cat eye nail manicure.
First, when you have curved nails, and your nail surface is relatively flat Then you only need to use hardener.
Hardener has a medium consistency, so it is suitable for micro-construction
Apply a thin layer without curing it under the light.
Then take the gel and brush it back and forth in the middle of the nail surface until it is flat.
Turn the nail upside down and shape it
Three seconds or so, and then cure it immediately. Compared to the natural nail and the build up nail, it is much fuller
The effect will be more obvious after applying color.
Use a builder gel to build up your nails.
It has a higher consistency and leveling, and most importantly, it does not generate too much heat when curing.
Take a small amount of gel for the first time
apply thinly without curing
Take a large bead of gel for the second time
Put it on the back edge of the nail
Push it out with light circular motion
Let the gel flow smoothly by itself
Note that the pen should not leave the gel
Thin all around, thick in the middle, avoid touching the skin
Then turn it upside down and use the pen to paint up and down in the middle
Then you will see the difference.
1. unna's 900 colors shelf
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Today, we want to bring the truth to the nail industry and to all of the Manicure Lovers.
To be precise, what we are going to talk about today is "HEMA Free gel polish"
HEMA is one of those words that if you have heard Hema before, It’s kind of those crazy words that’s taken the industry by storm and people will have a huge reaction to it. And a lot of us don’t even know why we have a huge reaction.
Now let’s talk about what Hema is and why Hema could potentially cause problems
Hema, it’s chemical name is 2-Hydroxyethyl methacrylate
So is Hema a necessary component in gels?
Actually Hema is added because it gives us really good adhesion of the natural nail.
Natural nails are made of keratin and keratin protein likes that are carboxylic acids and Hema is sort of a long-chain carboxylic acid with a hydroxyl group on one end.
The OH group on the Hema allows it to be more miscible with water so if you have water on you fingernails, so it doesn’t reject the Hema. Hema is also really good as its seen it only has one functional reactive site for the UV cured systems or acrylic systems. So because it only has one of those carbon-carbon double bonds on one end that’s the methacrylate, because it only has one of those it only can enter into one portion of a die functional reaction. So it becomes a chain terminator. If chains could get too long they can become too rigid or they can become too brittle or just not good adhesion.
So, Hema isn’t inherently a bad thing because it creates great adhesion to the natural nail plate, it could bonds with that. But one of the downsides of Hema is that it can get out of control if it’s not bound within the formula properly, or if you get it on your skin, and when you are applying things that contain monomeric Hema you want to make sure that you avoid skin contact. And that’s why as you may have see on pretty much every label for nail care products says “avoid skin contact”
But there are ways that we can make formulas even safer than having Hema added.
And so if you see Hema on the ingredient list that’s not necessarily a bad thing, but question might come up what’s the concentration of Hema in a systerm. If the product has 40 percent concentration of Hema in a gel polish system, that increases the chance of becoming allergic to the Hema. There is other molecules that we can use that also have good reactions and good adhesion in a natural nail.Take Hema’s sibling HPMA Hydroxypropyl methacrylate has one additional carbon atom in the backbone and that Hydroxypropyl methacrylate is less allergenic. So some products wind up taking something that has 50% Hema to 25%Hema and 25%HPMA. And there’s other monomers can be added in there as well.
The answer is “oligomers”. So how it compares to a monomer?
Oligomer is typically molecule has been built based on the backbone of one of the resins so it’s basically Hema but attached to the Oligomer chain. And oligomer is ten times the size of Hema monomer. As a result, It’s less likely to enter you bloodstream if it comes in contact with your skin, which makes it safer.
So why companies choose to put so much monomer instead of choosing to put more oligomers in their product?
The answer is very simple. Because Hema is very cheap, so with more Hema, the price will be cheaper. Because it reduces the raw material cost. Oligomers on the other hand are mega expensive. Compared to Hema the oligomers are about 10 times the cost.
As for unna, our brand was born with the goal of being 100% HEMA-free, and we tested the most common gel polishes on the market that claim to be HEMA-free. The result is that almost none of them can do so.
We are willing to accept the test from the market and we are confident that we will become the new standard in the nail industry. We are looking for partners and agents all over the world. If you want to start your own business, please contact us and we will help you get started.
Hardener, as the name implies, is a kind of UV gel that increases the firmness. But this is just a simple literal understanding, hardener's function and use can be more than you think. Today we'll get to know what hardener really is.
First of all, when our nails become thin and soft for some reasons, you can apply a layer of hardener after the base coat. This way the overall hardness and toughness of the nail is improved. This prevents the nail from breaking frequently and we can easily retain the length of the nail as you wish.
Also, this layer of hardener fills in the little pits on the surface of the nail. The next time you apply a color gel, you can easily apply it evenly and more flatly.
Also, by applying the hardener in the middle of the color gel and the top coat, the color gel will be better protected and will stay on the nail longer.
In addition to the above uses, when you want to put small decorations on the nail surface, such as: irregular size sequins, shell pieces, laser paper, etc., you can use hardener to fix it. Compared to the thinner top coat or thicker builder gel, the consistency of hardener is moderate, easy to operate, fast and convenient.
After applying these decorations and sequins, there will be a lot of uneven areas on the surface of the nail, which cannot be completely filled with the top coat only. It's too sticky and slow to use builder gel. So a moderate viscosity reinforcement glue can cover the raised unevenness, but also easy and fast to apply, and if there is still unevenness, you can also sand it with a sanding strip.
When you need to use a certain transparent color and do not have it by your hand, you can find a similar solid color gel with hardener to adjust the transparency. Because the consistency of the hardener is similar to that of a normal color gel, it is very easy to mix it and apply it directly with a clean brush that has been cleaned up with top coat or base coat.
Finally, there is a hidden feature of the reinforcing gel, which is the color gel blooming function. We can apply a layer of hardener on the base color without curing it, and then use various techniques to make the color gel on the hardener gel surface gradually spread out, thus forming a variety of style. Very flexible and practical.
The above is an introduction to the common knowledge and use of hardener, Hope you will gain more in learning and practice.
These five tips will help stop your gel nails from lifting and help them last longer in better condition. What is great about these tips is that they are simple things that can be done, it doesn’t take any extra time, but they can improve the experience you have with your gel nails.
Picking a gel nail off will not only ruin your manicure, but it causes a lot of damage to your nail bed. Your nail bed has many layers of skin cells, and picking your gel nail off takes the top protective layers off.
This will cause your natural nails to be a lot weaker and cause an uneven surface; an unhealthy surface will lead to your future manicure chip more.
So, even though we all get the urge to pick at our gel manicures, it is essential to resist the temptation; otherwise, it will damage our future manicures.
As we stated earlier, applying a top coat is very important as it seals the gel polish. Most people forget that you can apply thin layers of a topcoat after having your nails done, which ensures that the seal is strong and keeps your nails in the best condition possible for as long as possible.
Topping up on a topcoat means that you don’t need the strongest topcoat; a thin quick-dry topcoat will work just as well, as it is essential to remember that you are only using it to keep the seals tight, not to form the seals.
Preventing your nails from getting chipped is so much better than having to fix them. You can do so many simple things in your everyday life to prevent your nails from getting chipped, for example, wearing gloves when washing up or cleaning, not opening boxes using your nails, or the worst one, biting your nails.
These are such simple changes in your day that could cause your nails to be in better condition; they may seem like a bit of hassle, but once you get used to it and see how much it improves your manicure, they’ll instantly become part of your routine.
The recommended amount of time you should have gel nails on is two to three weeks, and although it can be tempting to leave them for longer if they don’t look outgrown or chipped, you should try to get them done within the recommended time.
If not, you do cause potential damage to your nail beds; again, it can weaken them. Another issue with leaving them too long is that any moisture that can get under the nail once the gel starts lifting can cause bacteria to grow, leading to infections.
This may not be a common thing to happen, but it is possible and something that we’d all like to avoid, so make sure you don’t leave it too long.
If you find it hard to get your nails redone regularly, giving your nails a break is also beneficial. Having back-to-back manicures will cause your nails to get dehydrated, so giving your nails a break every other manicure or so will help strengthen your nails.
Not only that, but it will make your future manicure better quality, so your nails will defiantly thank you and reward you for the much-needed break.
Many girls have the habit of getting a regular manicure, but if it is not done properly or too often, it can be harmful to the health of your nails.
The nail will be polished first, resulting in thinner, softer nails and damaged nail enamel. After the nails become thin, they will be easily infected by fungus. Many people use their hands to peel off the nail polish when the nail polish is not completely off, so the surface layer of the nail will also be damaged.
Some street stores hygiene is not up to standard. Nail services there have many problems, such as used towels, tweezers, clippers and other tools, can't get frequent disinfection. Using unclean tools, customers can easily be infected with ringworm, gray nails, nail fungus, hepatitis and other diseases.
Many nail salons use cheap nail polish, poor quality nail polish will make the nail surface pigmentation, dry, yellow, brittle, dull, and with irritating odor, also has a negative impact on human health.
Choose your nail salon carefully. be sure to use the proper business production of nail polish.
reduce the frequency of manicure. The nail growth cycle is normally an average of 0.1mm per day.
The average daily nail growth cycle is 0.1mm, and a healthy and intact nail is usually trimmed once every 7 to 11 days. If you do nails for a long time, the chemical elements in the nail polish will affect the growth of the nails, it is recommended to do a manicure once a month, remove it and then do a new one after a week. The nails will be allowed to have a break in between 5~10 days to maintain the natural beauty of the nails.
After doing a manicure, you can use alcohol to disinfect your nails to avoid bacterial.
If you do nail art in summer, it is better to do semi-paste or French style, and try to remove the nails within three weeks.
After removing the nail, you can apply moisturizing cream or cuticle oil. Cuticle Oil can nourish the nail contour and help to get rid of cuticles. Or soak your nails in extra virgin olive oil for 10-15 minutes to help strengthen damaged, fragile or easily broken nails.