Well-groomed and beautiful nails are an axiom of the modern woman. Without a manicure, an image of an effective and attractive woman is unthinkable.
To facilitate the process of decorating marigolds, we increasingly use resistant coatings, such as gel polish, acrylic, shellac. They significantly save time and nerves on decorating fingers, while always look amazing.
Marigolds with gel polish look fascinating exactly until such time as you do not remove this resistant coating. After it is difficult to look at the hands without tears, they become brittle and look very unattractive. How to preserve the beauty of nails, without denying yourself the use of resistant and comfortable coatings? In our review, we will try to reveal all the nuances of nail care after gel polish.
What hurts the health of nails
Having beautiful and well-groomed nails, without wasting time, is the dream of every girl. But in reality, you need to sacrifice health, so that the manicure looks really stylish.Let us examine the main causes affecting the healthy appearance of nails.
Improper removal of gel polish
One of the reasons why nails have an unsightly appearance after gel polish is incorrect removal of the coating. In the salons often just sawing the nail plate, thereby thinning it. In addition, some girls are trying to remove the gel polish on their own, tearing it from the surface of the nail. So they cripple the nail plate, removing several upper layers from it.
To avoid such effects, use soluble coatings, for which the nail plate is not necessary to apply and remove.
The choice of poor-quality coating
The quality of the coating itself is also very important for the health of the nails. Some masters save and purchase gel polish from unverified manufacturers. Therefore, when choosing a manicurist in advance, inquire about the materials that he uses in his work.
Preventive nail care treatments
Do not take the situation to the extreme and constantly carry out preventive procedures for nails and skin of hands. After each removal of gel polish, apply moisturizing oil to the skin and cuticle. Rub it into the skin with smooth strokes until completely absorbed. Thanks to this easy procedure, your hands will look more healthy and well-groomed, will be deprived of unpleasant burrs and horny skin.
Equally important for the health of nails plays a proper balanced diet. Eat foods enriched with calcium, vitamins A, E, C. In the spring it is desirable to take a multivitamin.
How to restore nails after gel polish
Today, many girls have learned how to create a spectacular manicure at home. It is enough to purchase a UV or LED lamp, several gel polishes and other manicure tools. But not many people know how to care for nails after decorative coatings and how to help them cope with their aggressive environment.
Salt bath
It is considered the easiest and easiest procedure available to everyone at home. Dissolve 1 tablespoon of sea salt in a glass of warm water. Immerse your fingers in water for 15-20 minutes. For greater effect, add a few drops of lemon juice or essential lemon oil to the mixture.
Sea salt has a firming effect, saturating the skin and the nail plate with beneficial trace elements. Lemon juice whitens the skin, making it more tender and bright.
Bath with olive oil
Olive oil is an indispensable aid in the care not only of the nails, but also of the entire body. Lightly heat a small amount of oil and immerse your hands in the solution for 10 minutes. Heat oil better in a water bath, so you can adjust the temperature of the mixture and remove it from heat in time.
After the procedure, do not wash the oil off your hands, but wipe them thoroughly with a paper napkin.
Iodine bath for nail restoration
The best choice for the restoration of the nail plate. The procedure perfectly restores the nails, makes them smoother and more shiny.
You will need:
- sea salt - 1 tbsp. spoon
- 5 drops of iodine
- warm water
- orange juice - 100 ml
All ingredients mix and immerse hands in the mixture for 15-20 minutes. After the procedure, apply on hands a fat cream.
Repairing masks for nails
Natural products have excellent reducing properties, they are less toxic, their composition causes us to have more confidence than expensive creams. In addition, to perform such a procedure everyone can, just look in the refrigerator and choose the appropriate product.
Berry mask for nails
Berries are useful in all situations, nature itself gives us irreplaceable means for restoring health in general and nails in particular. Of course, in the shops you can find ready-made creams and masks with the content of berry components, but how useful they can only be guessed. Much more effective to make a natural mixture, which is guaranteed to give your nails a healthy and well-groomed appearance.
Any sour berries are suitable for creating masks for nails, but currants, raspberries, and cranberries are especially useful. Grind a small amount of berries with a blender or fork, add 1 tbsp. Honey and 2 tbsp. vegetable oil. Wrap your hands with cling film with the mixture and hold them for half an hour.
Pepper Repair Mask
Many people are perplexed with this recipe, however, red pepper not only perfectly restores the nail plate after gel polish, but also stimulates the growth of nails.
Attention! Refuse the procedure if there are small cuts or wounds on the skin of the hands.
Stir 2 tablespoons hot pepper in water and heat the mixture in a water bath. Gradually add a small amount of fat cream to the container and bring the mixture to a smooth mass. Put the finished mask in a glass jar and store in the refrigerator. Apply the cream on your nails several times a week.
Professional nail restoration
The fast rhythm of life often does not allow to allocate half an hour of time for nail care. For busy girls, cosmetologists have developed a line of rejuvenating agents that allow eliminating the effects of gel varnish and other coatings in a short time.
Before buying recovery tools, review their composition. It should include minerals and beneficial vitamins.
Among the proven nail care products are:
- Nail Therapy from Eveline
- Naomi Nail Repair - nourishes the nails and skin with minerals and vitamins, gives the skin firmness and elasticity
- Vitamin complex from Art-Visage - a means of Russian production, enriched with argan, olive, sunflower and Inca-Inchi oils.
In the care of appearance, constancy and equal frequency are important. Do not rely on beautiful nails if you perform rehabilitation procedures every six months, when your hands “shout” about health problems. Perform strengthening and health baths every week and your nails will constantly delight you with great views and health.
