Bases

The main function of the coating is to ensure a reliable bond between the nail and the gel polish. Gel polish of any brand is aggressive because it contains unnatural substances. Therefore, the use of a base layer softens the effect of gel polish on the nail.

For thin and fragile nails, a base of a thick mixture is suitable, which will strengthen the nail plate. The right choice will be a rubber base for nails, reviews of which are often positive. When applied, this coating does not roll or bubble. Both beginners and experienced masters of the nail industry work with him.

Gel and base are two different nail products.

The gel is used to create and strengthen nails. It has a thick or liquid consistency and has a high strength, which makes its use ideal for nail extensions or strengthening. It can also be used to create voluminous designs on the nails.

The base, in turn, is the so-called layer between the nail plate, gel polish or any solid material. It is applied as the first layer on the prepared nail plate.

Many owners of weak nails often ask what nail base to buy? We recommend using a rubber base. It is important not to leave long nails when working with weak nails, to make a soft shape without sharp corners. The best option for such nails would be a hard material, and the base in this case should be used only with a thin layer to bond the nail and the hard material.

A high-quality nail base is the key to a beautiful and healthy manicure! That is why you need to know what criteria you should focus on in order to choose the right base coat for gel polish. Universal bases that are suitable for all types of nails have not yet been developed. Therefore, it is necessary to understand and understand which tool is needed in this or that case.

The type, length and thickness of the nails must be taken into account. For a weakened thin nail plate, it is better to choose a rubber base. It is thicker in consistency, and the rubber component in the composition gives the material strength and plasticity. Such a product makes it easier to straighten and strengthen even flaky and brittle nails. For strong and healthy nails, a professional hard nail base for gel polish is suitable. It will create excellent adhesion, has high strength, is suitable for strengthening, alignment, repair and extension of the nail plate (up to 1.5 mm). To work with long nails, we recommend a base with a thick consistency. In this case, it will be convenient for the specialist to build the required architecture.

Indeed, there are cases when no base coating is suitable - then you need to use a classic liquid gel or polygel.

Finally, consider your preferences and style. If you like a calm classic manicure, choose milky, beige and other pastel shades, and if you want to get a colorful, but not too bright design, a good solution will be a color base - blue, yellow, lilac, mint, etc.

In general, the choice of base for gel polish depends on your individual needs, type of nails and style. Experiment with different options, try new products and find your perfect gel polish base.

And is there even a best base? So. Only everyone has their own. But there are characteristics that are important when choosing: consistency, acidity, shade.

For example, someone likes classic, and for someone color is important, so you should buy a base that camouflages, you need a colored base for nails. Also, any base is suitable for women with smooth and strong nails, but for those whose nails are in a weakened state, a soft rubber base is ideal, and a hard material is better. For allergy sufferers, we recommend choosing a coating with a solid material rather than a base.

That is, for each client, the best base is the one that is ideal for the type, length and structure of the nail. And every qualified craftsman knows this.

This product is applied as the first layer on the prepared degreased nail plate. After that, the coating is fixed in an ultraviolet lamp - each manufacturer indicates the time, usually it is 60 seconds. After the material has hardened, gel varnish is applied. We also use the base when working with hard materials, because it is the base that is responsible for the adhesion of the nail and the material.

Applying a base coat ensures a beautiful and stable manicure for up to 4 weeks. It is the base that is responsible for the adhesion of the gel polish to the nail plate. If you do not use this layer, the manicure will last no more than a week, and it will begin to peel off from the free edge.

Of course you can! In this case, a beautiful translucent soft coating will be obtained. Only in the Dark brand there are more than 100 shades of bases. You just need to choose the right type of base and know how to apply the base to your nails. Here we can also recommend camouflage tops, they can be applied on a transparent base.

You can align your nails with almost any base, choosing the most convenient consistency for yourself. But the best option in this case will be a medium-liquid base, as it is easily self-leveling. It is better to buy such a base for nail gel for the purpose of leveling. It is also important to use a low acid base for a safe coating.

Based on the composition, you will need a medium-acid rubber nail base for good adhesion to the nail plate, it can only be applied in a thin layer. For straightening nails, it is advisable to choose a low-acid base, as it is a safe coating for nails. The consistency of gel polishes is also important. Very thick bases are not very convenient to work with, as they take a long time to level. We recommend choosing a medium consistency, closer to liquid, due to the fact that the base does not spread, it is more convenient for the master to work. Also, this type of base does a great job of leveling relief nail plates and is suitable for weakened nails. But for weak and thin nails, we recommend using a hard material.

No, you cannot build up your nails with a base. There are two main reasons for this:

- the base cannot be applied in a thick layer, the thickness of the base coating should be a maximum of 0.5 mm for safe application. If you apply a base (especially an acidic one), you can get a nail burn and nail onycholysis, a chemical burn of the nails.

- the base is a flexible soft material. And for the nails to be hard and strong, the material must be hard.

The first reason is the remains of the old base. Even imperceptible microcracks can affect the quality of the new coating. Therefore, it is very important to carefully inspect and prepare the nail plate before applying a new layer. Do not forget to remove the remains of the remover and degrease the surface.

Another important point is the choice of a base for different types of nails. If you have thin and flexible nails, it is recommended to use a more plastic base. However, if you prefer to wear a sharp, defined square and want to maintain the length of the nail plate, then it is better to use a harder material. Thus, you can avoid chipping and damage during wearing.

For those wondering how much nail base costs, price is an important factor when choosing products. Keep in mind that the price of the product depends on many factors:

• trademark;

• composition and type;

• functionality;

• volume

Various prices for nail gel bases and varnishes allow buyers to choose the best option.

On our website, you can familiarize yourself with the assortment and prices and choose the products that are suitable for you. To get advice and help in choosing, call us or write to one of the messengers, and to buy a base for gel polish and everything you need for a high-quality manicure, place an order on the website.

The first thing to do is to pay attention to the thorough preparation of the nail plate. We recommend using a soft file or buffer to remove the shine from the nail plate and create a good grip with the material. Clean the area in the cuticle area with a buff or cutter, working in the combined or hardware manicure technique. If a remover was used before, it must be neutralized. Wash your hands to remove the product and use a dehydrator to remove moisture and oil from your nails.

If the nail plate is wet enough, we recommend using a nail dehydrator, as it is more aggressive than a regular degreaser. In addition, it can dry the nail plate without damaging it. There is no need to be afraid of contact of the dehydrator with the skin, because this product does not cause allergic reactions in the client.

We also use ultrabond when working with bases. If there are no remnants of the old material on the nail, apply ultrabond to the entire nail plate. If the remains of the material are present, it must be applied to the ingrown part or only to the tip of the nail. Ultrabond promotes better adhesion between the substrate and the material because it acts like double-sided tape. It should be applied with a squeezed brush, making a thin, even layer, passing over the area of the coating once. Ultrabond dries in the air for about 1 minute, leaving a sticky coating on the nail plate after drying, which contributes to better wearing of the gel polish. Please note that the ultrabond must be liquid and fresh, because over time it can thicken and be applied in a thick layer.

A base coating of medium acidity is required for good adhesion to the nail plate. It is necessary to cover the nail plate with a thin layer close to the cuticle and side ridges. We do not recommend using medium or high acid bases for straightening the nail plate, as the acid content in the base can negatively affect the nail plate and lead to onycholysis, chemical and thermal burns in the client.

After applying the base, it must be dried in a lamp for 60 seconds. Next, apply a leveling layer of a low-acid base on the nails. It is recommended to make a layer slightly more than 0.7 mm thick. Rotate your hand to distribute the material evenly, and use a thin brush to distribute the material better.

It is easier to apply a liquid foundation in a thin layer, which will allow you to better level the surface. The thicker the base coat, the thicker it usually turns out to be, so you should follow the coat layer. After alignment, we send the lamp for 60 seconds. The polymerization time depends on the quality of the lamp, the layer and the amount of pigment in the base. If the base burns, this is a normal reaction during polymerization. In this case, we recommend holding out your hand for 5-10 seconds so that the material cools down and return it to the lamp. If the lamp has a function of reduced power, then we recommend using it when drying the base, but increase the time. After the base has dried, you can apply a top: shiny, glossy or matte or any color of gel polish. It is not necessary to remove the sticky layer from the base before applying the gel varnish coating.

We remind you that the recommended period of wearing the coating is 2-2.5 weeks, a maximum of 3.5.