What is your gel type? And how do you find the correct UV gel product to use to achieve the desired result each time, for each client?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are many different UV gel products nowadays. They range from soft to hard, from a liquid to a more firm consistency, from clear to color, contained in pots, tubes, or bottles. It can be really overwhelming unless you know exactly what you are looking for with every service. Let\u2019s take a look at what is out there:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hard gels are stronger but can only be removed by filing, either with a hand file or an e-file.
Soft gels are also called soak-off, which means that can be removed by soaking with an acetone-based remover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Gel polishes came into our lives 12 years ago and completely changed the industry. The major innovation with gel polish was that it stays on for approximately 2-3 weeks. This was great progress from the regular nail polish that stays on for less than a week. Gel polishes fall into the category of soft gels (otherwise known as soak off). The purpose of gel polish is to offer long-lasting color, but cannot add length or structure to the natural nail.
Gel polishes can be either pure gel or a \u201chybrid\u201d, containing solvents in their formula, just like a regular nail polish would.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are medium to thick viscosity strong gels, designed to use for natural nail overlays or enhancements, over tip or on a sculpting form, adding length, strength, and structure to the natural nail. Ideally, they need to be rebalanced every 2-3 weeks to maintain their nail and shape. They can be either soft or hard gels. They usually come packaged in pots, although lately they have also been introduced as gels-in-a-bottle. You can find them in a variety of colors, viscosities, and strengths, to fit all needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These are builder\/sculpting gels that appear to be thicker by being pre-blended with acrylic powder. Because of their thicker consistency, they do not flow like other types of gel would. Instead, they are quite firm, much like an L&P bead, but will not harden until cured under UV light, so they allow for a longer working time. They require a slightly different application technique.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
S\u1ef1 b\u1ed5 sung m\u1edbi nh\u1ea5t v\u00e0o danh m\u1ee5c gel. H\u1ec7 th\u1ed1ng n\u00e0y bao g\u1ed3m c\u00e1c \u0111\u1ea7u m\u00f3ng \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c \u0111\u1ecbnh h\u00ecnh s\u1eb5n, ph\u1ee7 to\u00e0n b\u1ed9 b\u1eb1ng gel \u0111\u00e3 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c x\u1eed l\u00fd tr\u01b0\u1edbc. Ch\u00fang \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng v\u00e0 d\u00ednh ch\u1eb7t v\u00e0o m\u00f3ng t\u1ef1 nhi\u00ean v\u1edbi s\u1ef1 tr\u1ee3 gi\u00fap c\u1ee7a m\u1ed9t l\u1edbp gel (th\u01b0\u1eddng trong chai, c\u00f3 \u0111\u1ed9 nh\u1edbt th\u1ea5p), sau \u0111\u00f3 \u0111\u01b0\u1ee3c x\u1eed l\u00fd d\u01b0\u1edbi \u0111\u00e8n UV. M\u1eb7c d\u00f9 ch\u00fang c\u00f3 v\u1ebb \u0111\u01a1n gi\u1ea3n, nh\u01b0ng vi\u1ec7c \u00e1p d\u1ee5ng kh\u00f4ng d\u1ec5 d\u00e0ng nh\u01b0 v\u1eady, v\u00ec ch\u00fang ph\u1ea3i ph\u00f9 h\u1ee3p v\u1edbi k\u00edch th\u01b0\u1edbc v\u00e0 \u0111\u1ed9 cong c\u1ee7a m\u00f3ng t\u1ef1 nhi\u00ean (kh\u00f4ng ph\u1ea3i l\u00fac n\u00e0o c\u0169ng nh\u01b0 v\u1eady). Tuy nhi\u00ean, n\u1ebfu th\u00e0nh th\u1ea1o, k\u1ef9 thu\u1eadt n\u00e0y c\u00f3 th\u1ec3 l\u00e0 m\u1ed9t c\u00e1ch d\u1ec5 d\u00e0ng \u0111\u1ec3 t\u1ea1o ra c\u00e1c c\u1ea3i ti\u1ebfn, \u0111\u1eb7c bi\u1ec7t l\u00e0 n\u1ebfu b\u1ea1n \u0111ang l\u00e0m vi\u1ec7c tr\u00ean ch\u00ednh \u0111\u00f4i tay c\u1ee7a m\u00ecnh!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Nh\u01b0 b\u1ea1n th\u1ea5y, c\u00f3 nhi\u1ec1u lo\u1ea1i gel ph\u00f9 h\u1ee3p v\u1edbi m\u1ecdi nhu c\u1ea7u\/s\u1edf th\u00edch.
No matter what you choose, it is extremely important to follow the manufacturer\u2019s instructions and to use the products as a system (do NOT cherry-pick your products).
Last but not least, and maybe most importantly, choose the correct UV lamp to use! It must be a lamp that has been tested and calibrated for use with the specific gel system. We all understand the importance of cost efficiency and are looking to lower our costs, but we should definitely not do that at the expense of the quality of our services or the health of our clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Improperly cured gels can lead to skin irritation and allergies, so take care!<\/p>\n\n\n\n