What are the advantages of using gel polish compared to regular polish? The fact is that the gel-based varnish creates a durable coating that will last at least 2 weeks if applied correctly. Whereas a regular one will have to be updated in a few days. You can use transparent nail polish, which will not be noticeable when it slides off, or you can use transparent gel polish, which saves your time and nerve cells and gives your nails a magnificent, well-groomed look. In addition, compared to the usual one, it will retain its impeccability for a long time.

Use Cases

As a rule, the coverage lasts for two weeks. Then you should remove the old gel polish and apply a new one.

Transparent gel polish or, as it is also called, shellac can be used for manicure in three main cases:

• as a base for colored varnish;
• if you need to create a French manicure;
• as a stand-alone coating.

With its help, various designs are created: aquarium, with a stained glass effect, and the now popular veil and lace.

If for some reason you don’t want or can’t go to a manicurist in a salon, applying transparent gel polish is very easy at home. You just need to purchase the necessary materials and simple equipment in the form of a UV lamp, and you will always have the opportunity to give yourself a long-lasting and beautiful manicure at home.

A manicure using this coating is also called permanent for its “long-lasting” properties.

Materials and tools

To create a manicure you will need:

• Ultraviolet lamp. For personal use at home, a budget 9 W lamp is sufficient. It is compact and economical. At the same time, it dries just as well as powerful 36 and 54 W lamps or LED lamps. Its only drawback is that it only dries on top, because... It does not have side light sources, but this is quite enough for gel polish. To be sure, you can turn your fingers with their sides facing the lamp for a few seconds;
• degreaser. Alcohol-based product;
• primer;
• transparent base gel polish and finishing composition;
• nail file, buff;
• lint-free napkins, orange stick, pusher.

Procedure

The process of performing a manicure with a transparent coating consists of the following steps:

• get a manicure, but only unedged. In this case, you should carefully push back the cuticle with a wooden stick and remove the pterygium (thin skin at the base of the plate), if any;
• shape your nails by treating them with a nail file;
• Remove the natural shine from the plate using a fine-grained buff. Coarse abrasiveness should never be used when working with natural surfaces. This can seriously damage the nail;
• treat each nail with a degreaser, which will remove any remaining dust and prepare the plates for further procedures;
• Apply primer if required with the system you purchased. The primer provides better adhesion of the material to the natural surface and reduces the risk of peeling;
• Apply clear base coat thinly.
• dry for 2 minutes. in a lamp;
• apply a second layer, dry;
• if you want the gel polish to become matte, you should simply buff lightly over the surface, having first removed the sticky layer;
• at this stage you can decorate your nails with glitter, foil or colored sand;
• apply a topcoat to add a stronger gloss and protect against chipping;
• Use a degreaser to remove the sticky layer, if any;
• Apply oil to cuticle.

Be careful and make sure that the gel polish does not flow under the cuticle and skin around the nail, because... this will soon lead to premature peeling of the coating. It should be about half a millimeter short of the end of the hole.

You can use either glossy, matte or translucent gel polish. This manicure will look especially advantageous and neat on short nails.

2 weeks have passed and the coverage needs to be updated. What do I need to do? You will need a special liquid to remove gel polish from nails. It is inexpensive and is sold in any store for beauty salons and hairdressers. If you haven’t found a liquid specifically for removing gel polish, it will also be suitable for removing biogel. They have a similar composition. Reviews on the Internet say that any girl can easily remove gel polish at home.

Removing the coating

Instructions:

• Tear the cotton pad into 4 pieces, you will need 10 such pieces - according to the number of nails. Moisten each part generously with nail polish remover;
• tightly cover each nail with a disc and wrap it with food foil to create a bath effect;
• for 10-15 min. leave the compress on the nails;
• remove the foil from each finger in turn and remove the remaining softened coating from the nails with the blunt side of a pusher or an orange stick;
• if you want to apply a new coating, then repeat the basic procedure;
• If you don’t want to use gel polish yet, then you should apply some kind of restorative agent or healing varnish to the plate.

Transparent gel polish is a universal material, just like regular clear polish, which also has wide applications and is suitable for nails of different shapes and lengths.

With its help, seemingly weightless nail designs are created. In combination with a white jacket and rhinestones, it is perfect for a wedding manicure. In addition, it looks natural and gives noble simplicity to the owner’s nails. The clear polish is suitable for both finger and toe nails. It will be appropriate in any case.

“Veil” - this word has long been associated with femininity, a certain touch of mystery, mystery, behind which lies extraordinary beauty, which is almost impossible to resist.

Is it any wonder that a transparent manicure reminiscent of a veil is so popular? By the way, this manicure is also called “stocking” or “tights”, since it actually resembles a lace-like pattern on tights. Just like these openwork patterns that playfully fit women’s legs, a “stocking” transparent manicure with black gel polish will not leave those around you indifferent.

The main feature of such a transparent manicure is a technique in which one or more almost transparent nails are covered with a pattern reminiscent of lace. Of course, we are not talking about the finest openwork patterns, rather about some kind of graphic ornaments, but this does not make them any less interesting.

Transparent (stocking) manicure with black gel polish stages:

So, let's get started with our transparent manicure. To do this, in addition to traditional attributes such as an ultraviolet lamp, nail files, primer, base and other required materials, we only need black gel polish and dots for applying the pattern.

The first stage is the preparation of the nail plate for applying gel polish. We perform a dry manicure: we move the cuticle and, using files, give the nails the desired shape. Then we remove natural fat secretions with a special degreasing liquid. Then we apply eco-primer and get straight to creativity.

First, cover each nail with a base base, fixing it in an ultraviolet lamp for two minutes.

Next, mix a small amount of base coat with black gel polish to create a clear gray shade and cover a few nails with it (we chose the ring fingers in our step-by-step photo tutorial).

Apply regular black gel polish to the remaining nails. After this, let the fingers dry for two minutes. We repeat this step twice more for better results.

Armed with (or an ordinary wooden or bamboo toothpick to get thinner lines) we perform on a transparent gray background. Place in a polymerization lamp for two minutes. Then we draw the lines again and dry them again in the lamp.

We cover our patterns with a layer of finish, dry for two minutes in a lamp, remove the sticky layer - and you can admire the result. By the way, don’t forget to treat the cuticles with nourishing oil - this will ensure the normal growth of healthy, strong nails even under gel manicure.

Transparent manicure with black gel polish will look good in any setting, because on the one hand, it is quite original, and on the other, it looks restrained and sophisticated.

The undeniable advantage of such a manicure is also the fact that, thanks to its unique strength, it can not be renewed for two or even three weeks. At the same time, you don’t have to be afraid that your fingers will come into contact with water and detergents while doing housework - your beauty will remain immune to destructive influences!

What are the advantages of using gel polish compared to regular polish? The fact is that the gel-based varnish creates a durable coating that will last at least 2 weeks if applied correctly. Whereas a regular one will have to be updated in a few days. You can use transparent nail polish, which will not be noticeable when it slides off, or you can use transparent gel polish, which saves your time and nerve cells and gives your nails a magnificent, well-groomed look. In addition, compared to the usual one, it will retain its impeccability for a long time.

Use Cases

As a rule, the coverage lasts for two weeks. Then you should remove the old gel polish and apply a new one.

Transparent gel polish or, as it is also called, shellac can be used for manicure in three main cases:

• as a base for colored varnish;
• if you need to create a French manicure;
• as a stand-alone coating.

With its help, various designs are created: aquarium, with a stained glass effect, and the now popular veil and lace.

If for some reason you don’t want or can’t go to a manicurist in a salon, applying transparent gel polish is very easy at home. You just need to purchase the necessary materials and simple equipment in the form of a UV lamp, and you will always have the opportunity to give yourself a long-lasting and beautiful manicure at home.

A manicure using this coating is also called permanent for its “long-lasting” properties.

Materials and tools

To create a manicure you will need:

• Ultraviolet lamp. For personal use at home, a budget 9 W lamp is sufficient. It is compact and economical. At the same time, it dries just as well as powerful 36 and 54 W lamps or LED lamps. Its only drawback is that it only dries on top, because... It does not have side light sources, but this is quite enough for gel polish. To be sure, you can turn your fingers with their sides facing the lamp for a few seconds;
• degreaser. Alcohol-based product;
• primer;
• transparent base gel polish and finishing composition;
• nail file, buff;
• lint-free napkins, orange stick, pusher.

Procedure

The process of performing a manicure with a transparent coating consists of the following steps:

• get a manicure, but only unedged. In this case, you should carefully push back the cuticle with a wooden stick and remove the pterygium (thin skin at the base of the plate), if any;
• shape your nails by treating them with a nail file;
• Remove the natural shine from the plate using a fine-grained buff. Coarse abrasiveness should never be used when working with natural surfaces. This can seriously damage the nail;
• treat each nail with a degreaser, which will remove any remaining dust and prepare the plates for further procedures;
• Apply primer if required with the system you purchased. The primer provides better adhesion of the material to the natural surface and reduces the risk of peeling;
• Apply clear base coat thinly.
• dry for 2 minutes. in a lamp;
• apply a second layer, dry;
• if you want the gel polish to become matte, you should simply buff lightly over the surface, having first removed the sticky layer;
• at this stage you can decorate your nails with glitter, foil or colored sand;
• apply a topcoat to add a stronger gloss and protect against chipping;
• Use a degreaser to remove the sticky layer, if any;
• Apply oil to cuticle.

Be careful and make sure that the gel polish does not flow under the cuticle and skin around the nail, because... this will soon lead to premature peeling of the coating. It should be about half a millimeter short of the end of the hole.

You can use either glossy, matte or translucent gel polish. This manicure will look especially advantageous and neat on short nails.

2 weeks have passed and the coverage needs to be updated. What do I need to do? You will need a special liquid to remove gel polish from nails. It is inexpensive and is sold in any store for beauty salons and hairdressers. If you haven’t found a liquid specifically for removing gel polish, it will also be suitable for removing biogel. They have a similar composition. Reviews on the Internet say that any girl can easily remove gel polish at home.

Removing the coating

Instructions:

• Tear the cotton pad into 4 pieces, you will need 10 such pieces - according to the number of nails. Moisten each part generously with nail polish remover;
• tightly cover each nail with a disc and wrap it with food foil to create a bath effect;
• for 10-15 min. leave the compress on the nails;
• remove the foil from each finger in turn and remove the remaining softened coating from the nails with the blunt side of a pusher or an orange stick;
• if you want to apply a new coating, then repeat the basic procedure;
• If you don’t want to use gel polish yet, then you should apply some kind of restorative agent or healing varnish to the plate.

Transparent gel polish is a universal material, just like regular clear polish, which also has wide applications and is suitable for nails of different shapes and lengths.

With its help, seemingly weightless nail designs are created. In combination with a white jacket and rhinestones, it is perfect for a wedding manicure. In addition, it looks natural and gives noble simplicity to the owner’s nails. The clear polish is suitable for both finger and toe nails. It will be appropriate in any case.

Well-groomed nails are an integral part of the image of a stylish woman. In the modern world, it is possible to implement any color schemes and designs. But before you give your preference to bright colors and catchy nail designs, you should think about it.

Will this manicure go with any clothes and accessories? And here a universal option comes to the rescue - a transparent coating. It never goes out of fashion and is relevant in all looks: business, street, evening and even wedding.

Clear gel nail polish is a practical and universal way to care for your nails.

Using a transparent coating, you can strengthen the nail plate. Nails that are too thin can break and peel.

Gel polish prevents such processes by thickening the nail layer. The coating also serves as a protective element from mechanical damage.

How to make transparent gel polish - design options

To dilute the conservatism of clear varnish, you can try one of the design options.

Among the wide variety of these, the following stand out:

French and transparent hole

French or French manicure is a popular type of nail design. It is easy to perform. In the classic version, the upper part of the nail is covered with white, and the lower part with neutral shades (transparent, colors closer to nude or powdery). Nowadays, “casual” versions are popular, replacing white with bright colors, as well as using the entire color palette.

Popular types of French style coating:

• A combination of a white top and a transparent base with the addition of glitter patterns or rhinestones;
• The classic version of the French jacket, with the addition of a pattern on the ring finger or completely filling it with colored varnish;
• A combination of a transparent base and shiny (gold, silver, purple) tips.

Drawing even stripes on top requires experience. For beginners, special stencils will be used. They are produced for semicircular and triangular options.

A separate subspecies of the French manicure is a manicure with a transparent hole or moonlight. This is an inverted version of the French manicure: a colorless piece is left at the base of the nail, and the rest of the nail is painted in the chosen color. The hole in this case can be curved in any direction.

The main criterion remains unchanged - strict adherence to the boundaries between the transparent and colored parts. This can also be achieved using stencils.

Lunar nail art with a transparent particle is quite practical. The regrown nail will not look unkempt, and replacing the manicure can be postponed for a few more days.

Current examples:

• Transparent hole + plain top. Contrasting colors look beautiful: red, yellow, orange, bright blue. Also, the currently popular shades look stylish: beige, coffee, light pink, light blue, wine, burgundy and khaki;
• Festive design with rhinestones around the edges of the hole;

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Veil

This type of nail art is also called "tights". The name fully corresponds to the visual picture: a translucent tone interspersed with a pattern.

The design is applied on top of a translucent tone. You can achieve this effect by mixing clear and colored gel polish.

If you have difficulties applying the pattern, you can use ready-made solutions:

• Stepping or patterned stamps (sold in rolls);
• Stickers (very easy to use);
• Gel and acrylic paints. It's easier to paint with them than with varnishes. Suitable for creative individuals.

Color solutions using the veil technique:

1. Black: The traditional choice for this design. Circles, mesh, and floral prints look good as designs;
2. White color: good for brides. From the designs you should choose lace - it looks very delicate.

It’s also worth trying not to decorate all your nails with a “veil”, but to do only two. Paint the rest the same tone. Then the drawing will stand out very much.

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Transparent gel polish with glitter

Sparkling nail design will fit well into the atmosphere of fun, holidays, as well as the winter season.

There are two options for the procedure: colorless gel polish + glitter or colorless gel polish + polish with glitter. The first option is a little more complicated, since you need to think through the procedure at the stage of applying dry glitter to the nail.

The design variations depend on the glitter color you choose. Usually these are: gold, silver, red, green, purple and pink.

Transparent with drawings, stencils

Drawings are an area of ​​limitless flight of fancy: geometric shapes, ornaments, flowers or inscriptions. You can get inspired and draw whatever you like.

For this purpose, you should choose water-based products. Then it will be easy to adjust the thickness and shade of the paint by adding water. There are also special stencils on sale. They allow you to speed up the drawing process.

A popular option among nail art are thematic designs associated with the change of seasons, holidays or travel. For example: New Year theme or holiday season.

It is also possible to combine several types of designs with each other. For example: French and drawings; French and sparkles; moon and stencil manicure.

Experiment with colors and designs, learn new techniques and just create

If earlier young ladies tried to paint their nails as brightly as possible, generously sprinkling them with rhinestones or glitter on top, then modern trends have somewhat changed the vector of direction in nail art. Now the priority is simplicity, conciseness and minimalism in all its forms. An example of this is a transparent manicure, used not as a base, but as a main coating. External asceticism is not a reason to doubt the lack of style; rather, on the contrary, it is a method of emphasizing it. In addition, one cannot deny the practicality of such a trend, which significantly saves the budget of lovely ladies left in beauty salons.ProstoNail, as always, is ready to inspire my faithful readers with the juiciest selections in styletransparent.

Beautiful transparent nails - sophistication of simplicity

One cannot help but rejoice at the fact that modern fashion is moving in the direction of practicality and convenience for girls. Agree, updating your wardrobe and shoe collection every season, replenishing them with crazy, and sometimes even ridiculous, items is not so easy. In addition, the impossibility of combining such “catwalk masterpieces” puts even experienced it-girls in a difficult situation.

Of course, the nail service industry is also going through similar metamorphoses. The era of glitter, rhinestones and strange predatory stilettos is gradually being left behind, giving way to the naturalness, naturalness and tenderness inherent in every woman. Of course, you can still use stones to decorate your fingers, but it's best to combine them with clear nail polish. This manicure is a godsend for active young ladies who don’t have much free time in stock. For a businesswoman, going to the salon is an event that needs to be carefully included in her busy schedule, looking for at least some gap in it.

Transparent manicure became incredibly popular in 2017, but judging by the number of photos on Instagram, it doesn’t even think about slowing down the pace of its victorious march across the Earth. ProstoNail experts decided not to panic, but to sensibly understand all the pros and cons of transparent coating.

Now is the time to consider some of the features of transparent varnishes, so that when purchasing you can choose the highest quality copy:

• remember that transparent varnish does not contain pigment, which is found in a colored coating, therefore, it will differ from the latter in both consistency and hardening speed;
• the varnish must necessarily include a film former - a component that makes it possible for the coating to harden and prevent chipping when the plate is bent;
• the second most important ingredient is the photoinitiator, which is responsible for the protective characteristics of the gel, such as absorption of ultraviolet radiation;
• Make sure that the composition also contains active diluents, particles directly proportional to the adhesion force of the varnish to the nail plate.

Well, after all the pros and cons have been thought through, and the treasured bottle of gel has been successfully purchased and is looking forward to its time, it’s time to get inspired and flip through a couple of photos, not forgetting to save them in the “favorites” folder.

Transparent manicure with a pattern

Minimalistic manicure with dots

For girls who closely watch Fashion Weeks in Paris, Milan and New York, carefully study photos on it-girl Instagram, and also reverently leaf through the latest Vogue or Elle, it will not be a secret that recently simple, but so “girly” » polka dots print. Something similar is easy to depict on nails, not only for a professional, but also for a beginner. Do you think the dot design is too simple and uncomplicated? Then experiment with the size and shape of the circles, or choose a top to record the result of your efforts.

Manicure with transparent inserts

The most common example of a manicure with a negative space effect is a lunar design, where the space of the lunula itself remains unpainted. Thanks to this, when the nails grow back, the coating still looks neat and tidy. The same technique can easily be applied to other types of designs. And our colorful pictures will serve as your stimulus and inspiration.

There should always be room for experimentation in life, especially when it comes to a fresh manicure. So why not try out a new trend with a very subtle hint of perfection?