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GEL Nails, brief guide for your information
The product used to create nail extensions using gel or gel nails is GEL, not to be confused with acrylic nails, which are created using liquid monomer and polymer powder.
All gel services are performed using some form of gel, which usually comes in pots of gel or bottles of gel polish.
Gel also comes in a variety of colors.
All forms of gel require curing, or hardening, under a UV light, which can be either a conventional bulb or LED lamp.
GEL is strong and flexible at the same time, same are our natural nails. Gel coating will provide protection to the natural nails and durability to the color and shine, offering a long lasting manicure that usually allows your nails grow long and healthy when proper care is given.
The molecules that are in the GEL are too big to sink into your nail plate and your skin, and this is the reason why the risk of wrecking the nail keratin is minimal if proper application and care have been followed.
If Powder is used, it is not gel.
One popular service is application of an acrylic base (which does not cure under the lamp) and then gel polish is applied and cured under the lamp to finish the look.
Acrylic nails still do have smaller molecules so they do stain, and penetrate your nails a bit which is good and bad. Because they penetrate your nails they have a stronger adhesion so it is up to you how you feel about it.
Here, at ALTA Nails Studio, we only use 100% GELS, for all our applications, whether is to build a base, extend a nail, repair a nail, color, matte or gloss finishes, art and glitters, rhinestones setting.
We do use LED lamps for all our curing processes (30 secs per layer).
The nail industry creates and carries multiple products, most deemed to be safe for our nails if proper manufacturer procedures are followed. Only skilled and professional Nail Techs following accurate and proper procedures and protocols, are the ones responsible for preserving natural nails good conditions.
Unfortunately there are a number of non regulated nail products and imitations in the market and used in nails salons, which can harm your nails in no time.
We hope this brief article helps potential clients research more and ask more questions about the procedures and products they are getting applied on their precious natural nails.
The product used to create nail extensions using gel or gel nails is GEL, not to be confused with acrylic nails, which are created using liquid monomer and polymer powder.
All gel services are performed using some form of gel, which usually comes in pots of gel or bottles of gel polish.
Gel also comes in a variety of colors.
All forms of gel require curing, or hardening, under a UV light, which can be either a conventional bulb or LED lamp.
GEL is strong and flexible at the same time, same are our natural nails. Gel coating will provide protection to the natural nails and durability to the color and shine, offering a long lasting manicure that usually allows your nails grow long and healthy when proper care is given.
The molecules that are in the GEL are too big to sink into your nail plate and your skin, and this is the reason why the risk of wrecking the nail keratin is minimal if proper application and care have been followed.
If Powder is used, it is not gel.
One popular service is application of an acrylic base (which does not cure under the lamp) and then gel polish is applied and cured under the lamp to finish the look.
Acrylic nails still do have smaller molecules so they do stain, and penetrate your nails a bit which is good and bad. Because they penetrate your nails they have a stronger adhesion so it is up to you how you feel about it.
Here, at ALTA Nails Studio, we only use 100% GELS, for all our applications, whether is to build a base, extend a nail, repair a nail, color, matte or gloss finishes, art and glitters, rhinestones setting.
We do use LED lamps for all our curing processes (30 secs per layer).
The nail industry creates and carries multiple products, most deemed to be safe for our nails if proper manufacturer procedures are followed. Only skilled and professional Nail Techs following accurate and proper procedures and protocols, are the ones responsible for preserving natural nails good conditions.
Unfortunately there are a number of non regulated nail products and imitations in the market and used in nails salons, which can harm your nails in no time.
We hope this brief article helps potential clients research more and ask more questions about the procedures and products they are getting applied on their precious natural nails.
CUTICLE OIL, or should we call it NAIL AND CUTICLE OIL?
Applying cuticle oil can increase the circulation around your nails, stimulating nail growth.
It can also help to protect your nail and cuticle against trauma.
The oil can also help improve the health and appearance of your nail. If you paint your nails, cuticle oil can also protect your polish for a lasting shine.
Cuticle oil is a moisturizing product for your nails and cuticles. It’s most commonly made up of vegetable oils and sometimes contains vitamins and citric acid.
Cuticles that are exposed to excessive cold, sun, chlorine, or salty or soapy water can become chapped, cracked, and dry. In these cases of extreme dryness and damage, cuticle oil can help moisturize your cuticle and nail, restoring it to health.
So... Get started on using yours TONIGHT!
Applying cuticle oil can increase the circulation around your nails, stimulating nail growth.
It can also help to protect your nail and cuticle against trauma.
The oil can also help improve the health and appearance of your nail. If you paint your nails, cuticle oil can also protect your polish for a lasting shine.
Cuticle oil is a moisturizing product for your nails and cuticles. It’s most commonly made up of vegetable oils and sometimes contains vitamins and citric acid.
Cuticles that are exposed to excessive cold, sun, chlorine, or salty or soapy water can become chapped, cracked, and dry. In these cases of extreme dryness and damage, cuticle oil can help moisturize your cuticle and nail, restoring it to health.
So... Get started on using yours TONIGHT!
