Options for replacing gel nail polish

Many people are familiar with the situation when, having entered a cosmetics store, you look at the large assortment of bright and beautiful nail polishes on the shelf, but cannot afford to buy them because of the high cost. Or, on the contrary, you cannot find the color of varnish you need and again leave empty-handed. To avoid such unpleasant situations in the future, we offer the only correct solution: make your own nail polish.

Create your own nail polish collection using just a few simple ingredients and clear nail polish. You can try one color first and then play with several shades, the choice is yours. Compared to polishes sold by well-known cosmetics brands, these homemade polishes are quite inexpensive. You can easily find all the ingredients for their preparation in the store or order online. There are several ways to make homemade nail polish. We propose to consider each of them in more detail.

Homemade polish using clear base and eye shadow

You will love the matte look of this nail polish. It's easy to make and apply, and dries much faster than regular store-bought ones. You can adjust the amount of shadow according to your desired shade and apply it like regular nail polish. Add a little more shadow for a rich color and less if you want a lighter shade.

List of ingredients:

1. Dry eye shadow – 1 cosmetic jar x 5 grams.
2. Transparent nail polish – 1 bottle x 10 milliliters.

Review of famous brands

Nail polish OPI (Oh Pi Eye)

The decorative cosmetics product is manufactured in the USA. The varnish is made on the basis of nitrocellulose with the addition of TSF, ethyl acetate, butyl acetate and other components. The formula contains amino acids and natural silk particles.

Depending on fashionable world trends, the collection of shades is constantly updated. Today there are about 300 flowers on sale. The shape of the bottle is designed so that decorative fillers (glitter and mother-of-pearl) do not settle to the bottom. A brush made of natural material of a special shape is provided, which allows you to apply the varnish evenly and comfortably to the surface of the nails.

Nail polish Golden Rose

This amazing product from Turkish manufacturers is presented in several collections, each of which has a variety of colors and textures.

A distinctive feature is the presence of a wide brush, which allows you to apply the varnish carefully and quickly. The texture of the product is medium, not thick and not runny. The products are presented in the middle price category.

Nail polish Dance Legend

The Russian company offers unique varnishes that combine fashionable, rich shades, safe to apply, created on the basis of innovative technologies that allow you to create various effects. Today, the manufacturer offers more than 1,500 varnishes of various textures, presented in 30 series. Fashionistas will be pleased with the constantly updated collections. You can purchase professional varnishes with various visual effects (color changes depending on the temperature or brightness of the sun's color). Holographic and multichrome varnishes are available to customers.

Nail Look Nail Polish

Decorative coatings of this brand were created in England in 2010. Today the collection consists of a huge number of beautiful shades of different textures. Varnishes do not fade or crack when applied. The coating dries in 8-10 minutes and lasts about a week. The most saturated shades do not stain the nail plate because they contain pigments and other high quality ingredients.

Thanks to the convenient brush of 236 bristles and texture, the polish is easily applied and distributed over the surface of the nail. The volume of the container is 8.5 ml.

Nail polish Orly

Few people know that it was Jeff Pink, the creator of the Orly brand, who at one time first used French manicure, which became one of the most favorite options for applying varnish. The company was founded in 1975.

Varnishes of this brand are considered absolutely safe and are of high quality, and are also presented in a wide palette. In 2002, the company created its own unique cap with a brush, the outer surface of which is made of rubberized material. Thanks to this, you can open the polish with one hand, and the material completely follows the contours of your fingers.

Over many years on the market, Orly has managed to win 12 ABBIES awards, which is one of the most valuable in the world of cosmetology.

Thanks to their dense structure, Orly varnishes look great when applied in 1 layer. The line of cosmetic products includes varnishes produced in jars with a capacity of 5.3 ml and 18 ml. This allows you to purchase small samples, and if you like the color and it suits you, you can buy a larger bottle.

Essence nail polish

Presented in various collections: from neutral to rich and neon tones. The coating is quite dense and looks expensive on the nails, despite the quite budget price. For application, a convenient wide brush has been designed, which picks up a sufficient amount of varnish and distributes it efficiently over the surface of the nail plate.

In the bottle the product does not thicken for a long time and retains a liquid texture. However, when applied, the varnish dries within a few minutes.

Essie nail polish

The collection was created in 1981 by Essie Wijngaarten from New York, who came up with 12 shades of decorative varnish and 3 healing products. A distinctive feature of the collection is considered to be special durability and excellent quality. The secret formula allows the varnish to create a durable coating that lasts for about a week. Moreover, during this time the shade of the varnish will not change and will remain as bright as on the day of application.

Collections are updated once a year. The permanent assortment includes more than 250 shades. I would especially like to note the plastic brush, with which you can apply nail polish in one motion without staining the cuticle. The product dries quickly and acquires a beautiful glossy shine.

To be fair, I would like to note that the product line is quite expensive, although due to its excellent qualities, this type of product has many fans.

Varnish Vinylux

Provides a super durable coating that stays on the nail surface for up to 8 days. Does not require prior application of a base coat. It dries in 10-15 minutes, but unlike gel polish it does not require special conditions for removal - it is washed off with regular nail polish remover without acetone. Does not contain formaldehyde, toluene and dibutyl phthalate. One bottle of varnish is enough for 33 coats (if you paint in 2 layers). The product is applied in a thin layer.

Red Carpet Manicure Polish

This series presents gel polishes that are completely suitable for use at home. The coating procedure takes 10-15 minutes; a UV lamp must be used to harden the varnish. First, a base coat from the same series is applied, then the colored varnish is applied directly in 2 layers, each of which is dried under a lamp. Then the top layer is applied. The consistency of the coating is similar to regular varnish, which does not cause difficulties during application.

RGB Nail Color

Products are manufactured in the USA. We have several collections. Characteristic advantages are that it does not contain formaldehyde and formaldehyde-containing resins, and does not contain camphor and toluene.

Varnish Avon Nails Inc

Decorative cosmetics for nail care are presented in several collections. The varnish contains diamond dust, panthenol, acrylic, as well as special polymers that guarantee shine. The coating lasts up to 10 days on the nail plate.

Each bristle of the brush has an angular bevel, which allows for the highest quality, precise and even distribution of the varnish. Rich tones are applied in 2 layers. After applying the first layer, you must wait 1 minute and apply the second layer.

Rimmel varnish

Decorative cosmetics of this brand are manufactured in the UK. The brand traces its history back to 1834, when the famous perfumer, who served Napoleon's wife, Josephine, moved to England and founded his own business. Today the company's products are the best-selling in the UK and rank third in Europe.

The varnish of this brand is of high quality. The coating is easy to apply thanks to the patented brush. The varnish dries in less than 60 seconds.

Revlon varnish

Products are made in Spain. When applied to prepared nails, the polish dries in less than 60 seconds. The decorative product is distributed evenly over the surface, since the individual bristles of the brush are cut in the shape of an angle.

The composition includes ethyl acetate, butyl acetate, nitrocellulose, panthenol, keratin, as well as diamond dust and other components. The manufacturer distinguished itself by introducing fragrant varnishes in one of the collections.

Rescue Beauty Lounge nail polish

The brand was founded in 1998 by Ji Baek and literally translated means “Saving Beauty.” At first, a beauty salon arose, where work was carried out in especially sterile conditions. In parallel with the opening of the salon, the founder of the brand launched a new collection of cosmetics, in particular, varnishes.

The texture of the product is medium and very convenient for application. The brush is triangular in shape, medium thickness. The coating dries quite quickly. For a beautiful nail design, you need to apply the product in 2 layers. The polishes are not cheap and sell for $18 per bottle.

China Glaze Nail Polish

Decorative cosmetics are made in the USA. The main difference is that the composition is free of formaldehyde, toluene, dibutyl phthalate, and therefore deserves the name “environmentally friendly”. To make nails stronger and harder, manufacturers add kaolin (white Chinese clay) to the composition. The assortment includes more than 300 shades. The varnishes are suitable for home and professional use.

Maybelline Colorama nail polish

The American company has been delighting its fans with new ideas and excellent shades for 100 years. The series presents quite bright and rich shades that are suitable for application at different times of the year. The affordable price of the bottle makes decorative coating affordable for many.

The manufacturer himself guarantees that the varnish stays on the nails for up to 7 days, but this property depends not only on the composition of the varnish, but also on the characteristics of the nails themselves. The kit includes a brush that guarantees convenient and accurate application.

The disadvantages of varnishes include the inclusion of toluene, dibutyl phthalate and formaldehyde. To apply a rich shade, two layers are not always enough. In some shades, even 3-4 layers do not provide coverage without gaps.

Dior Vernis nail polish

The decorative cosmetics of this company will certainly appeal to those women who are not attracted to too bright, saturated, poisonous shades. Manufacturers took shades of famous spices as a basis, which means that you will find many natural colors in the collection.

The series includes various varnishes: with metallic or craquelure effects, with glitter and translucent. You need to apply the product using a special brush with beveled corners: thanks to the fairly wide and moderately flat shape of the bristles, they pick up the right amount of product and distribute it evenly over the surface of the nail plate.

Varnishes of this brand do not thicken or separate during storage. The natural composition has a beneficial effect on the condition of the nail plate, strengthens it and makes it healthier. The varnish does not stain the surface of the nail and can be applied even without a base coat.

Givenchy nail polish

This product provides reliable coverage that lasts up to 7 days. Thanks to the special formula, the nail plate is nourished. The texture of the varnish is quite dense, which allows it to be applied even in 1 layer. When applied, the varnishes dry quickly and create a special shimmer and shine.

According to some customer reviews, the varnish thickens quite quickly, which makes it much more difficult to apply.

Nail polish CND Shellac

The products of this brand are natural, and therefore can be used by allergy sufferers and even pregnant women. A special advantage is that the product stays on the nails for about 2 weeks - during this time the natural nail plate can grow significantly, since it has reliable protection against breakage.

The assortment includes many shades, from which it will not be difficult to choose the one you like.

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Homemade varnish with added shine

A little sparkle added to a clear polish will make it go with almost anything. Nails painted with this varnish do not go out of fashion for quite a long time and will look great with any makeup and outfit. Therefore, shimmering nail polishes are exactly what will make you fashionable and stylish.

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List of components:

1. Transparent varnish – 1 bottle.
2. Loose glitter – 1 jar.

Beeswax polish

The main ingredients in this recipe are beeswax and alkane root, which is widely used in the preparation of a huge number of cosmetics.

Beeswax is also famous for its properties. It is added to various cosmetic preparations and is widely used in folk medicine.

The tandem of these two substances has a positive effect on nails. They acquire a healthy and well-groomed appearance.

In order to prepare a miraculous varnish, use ¼ teaspoon of beeswax, ½ teaspoon of alkana root and three tablespoons of olive oil.

Vitamin E, well known to all women caring for themselves, will fit perfectly into the mixture, but even without it, the varnish will be quite useful.

Preparation procedure:

1. Combine the olive with alkanes root and heat in a water bath.
2. After the solution has warmed up, it is cooled for five minutes and passed through a sieve.
3. Then beeswax is added to the mixture and sent back to the water bath.
4. After the wax has melted, cool the mass. The varnish is ready!

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This very simple recipe will help your nails always look great.

Preparation

To make a stylish, beautiful and shiny nail polish you will need no more than 10 minutes. All you need to do is pour a small amount of glitter into a bottle of clear polish. Use a mini funnel to avoid spilling glitter particles. Once you combine both ingredients, stir first with a toothpick. Then close the polish, shake it well for about 2 minutes. Then you can apply your homemade polish to your nails and let it dry. In a quick and easy way, you've got a glitter polish that never goes out of style. You can make it with gold, steel or colored glitter as you wish. If you want to get a matte and shiny polish at the same time, you should add eye shadow along with the shine.

Homemade olive varnish

Of course, the main ingredient in this recipe is olive oil. It can take care of not only your hands, but also your nails. In addition, it wonderfully helps soften the cuticle and remove it.

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The auxiliary component is white clay. It is mixed in the amount of one part with two parts of olive oil. Then the resulting mixture is applied to the nails and left for 15-20 minutes. The varnish is removed with a cotton swab soaked in warm water.

Instead of white clay, you can use colorless henna.

Nail polish with dyes

Using dyes will allow you to create a unique and exclusive nail polish. Mineral micas can give you an unusual and shimmering color. At the same time, dispersible dyes such as oxides, ultramarines and others can be used to add gloss and brightness. To obtain a matte shade, you need to add a little cornstarch along with the dye. We suggest preparing trendy black nail polish.

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What you will need:

1. Transparent nail polish – 1 piece.
2. Activated carbon – 5 tablets.

Preparation of varnish

First, remove the activated carbon tablets from the currency and fold them into thick paper. Place on a cutting board and crush with a rolling pin until dusty. Place a mini-funnel in an open bottle of clear nail polish and pour in the crushed tablets through it. Mix both ingredients with a wooden skewer and screw on the lid.

Then be sure to thoroughly shake the homemade polish for a couple of minutes. Alternatively, you can use other natural dyes such as hibiscus, beetroot powder or turmeric to add other colors to your polish. In addition, you can experiment and combine several colors.

How to replace nail polish remover

There are quite a lot of them, but we will focus on the main and time-tested ones:

• Antiperspirant. It must be sprayed and not applied with a roller. This product should be applied to the nails and the varnish should be carefully removed using cosmetic sponges. The varnish on the rim is erased using a cotton swab pre-moistened with deodorant. There may be no result the first time, so this procedure is carried out 2-3 times. To avoid causing an allergic reaction, try to inhale less vapors of the substance.

• Another varnish. To remove the previous coating, you can use a similar varnish, and its shade does not play any role. To do this, you need to apply it in a thick layer on your nails and hold for about 7-10 seconds. There should be no leaks. Using a cosmetic disc, carefully remove the varnish. To avoid getting completely dirty, you need to use a lot of cotton swabs and sponges.

• Medical alcohol. It is found in almost every home and women often use it as an alternative for removing coatings. To remove the polish, you need to wet the sponge with alcohol and rub your nails well with it. Instead of medical alcohol, you can use regular vodka, but it will take longer to wash, and the result will not be as good.

• Hair fixation spray. You can take any fixation: strong, medium or very strong. The result will be the same. After applying hairspray to your nails, take sponges and quickly remove the nail covering. At the end of the procedure, hands are thoroughly washed with soap and a rich or nourishing cream is applied.

• Vegetable oil. Manufacturer and quality do not matter. Sunflower, olive, sea buckthorn, corn, castor, burdock and many others are suitable. Take a container, pour heated oil into it and hold your fingers in it for 20 minutes. Then, using sponges, remove the remaining varnish. This procedure will also have a positive effect on the quality and condition of your hands.

• Perfume or cologne. The country of origin is completely unimportant. You can also use domestically produced triple cologne. Cosmetic discs are generously moistened with this product, and the nail is rubbed with gentle movements, removing the varnish. It may not work out right away, so you need to be patient.

• Mineral water and vinegar. Choose salted carbonated mineral water, add 40g of vinegar 9%. Pour the liquid into a bowl and dip your fingers in there, hold for about 10 minutes. Remove the varnish using a napkin. Attention: be careful with vinegar, do not use vinegar with a large percentage and do not keep it on the skin for a long time, otherwise you may get burned!

• Handwash. Women with manicures are very afraid of damaging the polish during hand washing. But sometimes this can be a way to remove old varnish. Wash anything by hand in soapy water. The varnish will not withstand the test, it will swell and come off on its own.

• Hydrogen peroxide. This is also an effective remedy. Cotton sponges are moistened with it and the nails are wiped until the polish is completely removed.

• Alcoholic drinks. Fortified drinks do a good job. The disadvantage is that you can damage the nail plate and skin.

• Organic solvents. There will always be such people on the farm. Be careful - they are very aggressive! We are talking about turpentine, gasoline or white spirit. The result will be obtained quickly enough and negative effects on the skin of the hands cannot be avoided. After the procedure, you need to thoroughly wash your hands under running warm water and use nourishing creams.

• Toothpaste. It is considered a safe and effective nail polish remover. The paste is applied in a layer on a cotton pad and the nail plate is intensively treated with it. The action can be carried out several times. For faster results, you can add a little soda to the paste.

• Citric acid or lemon juice. Effective products, and the varnish comes off quickly enough. But it is worth keeping in mind that in the case of damaged skin, these substances can penetrate into the wounds, causing irritation, inflammation and discomfort - be careful!

• Scraping. It is considered an unacceptable method and is used extremely rarely. For this procedure, sharp hard objects are used, such as metal files, scissors, knives, and so on. This way you can remove cheap or old varnishes. But if the varnishes are high-quality and expensive, then during the scraping process you can damage your nails, which will negatively affect their appearance and further growth.

You can also watch several interesting and useful videos on the topic:

Nail polish made with crayons

This is a very simple option for making your own nail polish. Besides, you usually always have crayons at home. Even if you have to go to the store and buy a pack of wax crayons, this will not affect your wallet in any way, since they are very cheap. All you have to do is buy a few more bottles of transparent base and start preparing bright and colorful varnishes. Choose your desired crayon color from the package and turn it into a stylish nail polish.

Required components:

1. Wax chalk – 1 piece.
2. Transparent varnish – 1 bottle.

Manicure with gel polish for beginners: step-by-step lessons

Manicure with gel polish is a common occurrence, because ordinary varnishes are already fading into the background due to their impracticality. Gel polishes allow you to get a high-quality coating that can please the eye for 2-3 weeks. Of course, there were some downsides. After 2.5 weeks, the overgrown part of the nail catches the eye, which spoils the impression of the manicure done. It’s okay if you have the opportunity to visit a specialist, but there are situations when going to the salon is impossible for certain reasons. In this case, a manicure with gel polish under the cuticle will help.

This technique increases the wear time of gel polish. Within 2 weeks, your nails will look as if you just recently had a manicure. Of course, making it at home will be problematic. To get a good result you need to have certain skills.

The secret of applying gel polish under the cuticle

First, using a standard brush, apply the gel polish to the nail as close to the cuticle as possible. Then the side ridges and cuticle are pushed back with a light finger pressure and gel polish is carefully applied to the unpainted area of ​​the nail with a linear brush. The result is recorded in the lamp.

If you still want to try it, it is recommended that you first watch video tutorials that are dedicated to learning how to do a classic manicure with gel polish.

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STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS WITH PHOTO FOR APPLYING GEL POLISH

• The first stage is preparing the nail plate.

Roughen the surface of the nail using a buff.

We remove dust and degrease the nail using a special product for degreasing and removing stickiness from nails. We carry out all manipulations using lint-free manicure napkins.

Apply primer.

• Second stage - coating.

The first layer consists of the base (base coat). Dry in UV (2-3 minutes) or LED lamp (30-40 sec).

Next, a color coating is applied (gel polish in 1-3 layers depending on the consistency). Each layer is also polymerized in the lamp (the exposure time is similar).

At the end of the manicure, a finishing coat (top) is applied. Also dried in a lamp. If necessary, remove the sticky layer using a special product that was used to degrease nails during the preparation stage.

Thus, the minimum kit for a beginning manicurist looks like this:

To remove gel polish:

• Gel polish remover;
• Foil or special finger pads;
• Cotton pads;
• An orange stick, or a pusher, or a special cutter.

For a manicure:

• Manicure set with scissors, clippers, pusher, spatulas, etc.
• Orange sticks;
• Remover (cuticle softener);
• Cuticle oil;
• Files;
• Manicure machine (if you want to do hardware manicure at home).

To prepare nails for applying gel polish:

• Buff;
• Lint-free wipes;
• Means for degreasing and removing stickiness;
• Primer.

For applying gel polish:

• UV or LED lamp;
• Standard set base top;
• Colored gel polish;
• A linear brush (for manicure under the cuticle) and a set of brushes for artistic manicure (if desired);
• Nail decor (if desired): foil, rhinestones, microbeads, acrylic powder, stickers, stamping kit and much more.

Cooking method

First, break the crayon into small pieces. Cup them and place them in the microwave for a few seconds to melt them. Then pour the liquid mixture using a funnel into a bottle of clear varnish. Close it with a lid and shake it well so that the ingredients are evenly mixed together. Your homemade varnish is ready to use.

Simple ways to make homemade nail polish will complement your look and save your budget.

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Reasons for refusing gel polish

Unfortunately, shellac is not for everyone. There are several reasons to replace gel polish with another material, including:

• Risk of an allergic reaction. It is characterized by unpleasant symptoms. These include urticaria, itching, peeling of the nail plates, and swelling. Anaphylactic shock is considered the most dangerous phenomenon. Signs of an allergy to gel polish occur in both clients and artists.
• Weak nails. They are a consequence of vitamin deficiency. To achieve recovery, you need to restore the balance of nutrients in the body.
• Professional activity. Those women who work in conditions of high humidity may not count on the stability of shellac. The same applies to clients who often use a keyboard.

If there is at least one provoking factor, you should choose a different nail coating!

Detachment of gel polish