Read about the composition of gel nail polish in our article. Gel polish is a decorative nail polish that combines the advantages of modeling gel and regular nail polish. Thanks to this combination, it has a stable polymer structure. In this case, it is removed by soaking and not by cutting. Let's see what components make gel polish such a unique coating.
A photoinitiator is a component due to which gel polish reacts to ultraviolet radiation, absorbing it and triggering the process of structural change and subsequent curing of the coating. It is non-toxic and does not have a negative impact on the environment.
It depends on the amount of photoinitiator how much the gel polish burns when dried in a lamp. The less time it takes to dry, the more photoinitiator is added to the gel polish and the more actively polymerization takes place.
If the burning sensation causes discomfort, remove your hand from the lamp, wait a few seconds, and put it back. This will slow down the restructuring process and the burning sensation will be less painful.
The film former is responsible for the formation of a strong barrier on the surface, which does not allow the coating to deteriorate from external influences. Without it, the gel polish would wear off from the ends on the third day, just like a regular polish.
Thinners are components, the amount of which determines the texture of the gel polish and the adhesion to the natural nail. The quality and quantity of thinners determine how the gel polish will not only hold but also be removed in the future. This is why some nail polishes hold up well, but don't come off well. And vice versa. Few manufacturers are up to the task of finding a middle ground.
First of all, we pay attention to the color of the nail polish, and only then to its other characteristics. The density of the coating depends on the number of pigments. By the way, gel polishes mix well with each other, which allows you to get a color that is not in your collection, and possibly in the entire beauty market!
If a few years ago there were only a few companies producing gel polish on the market, now there are dozens of them. New color combinations, effects, and textures appear. For example, thermo nail polishes, cat-eye polishes, and matte top coatings are popular nowadays.
Do you use gel polishes? Then tell us what do you pay attention to when choosing them - composition or color?
