Nails after shellac: treatment and restoration at home

Why do nails need restoration after gel polish?

After gel polish, nails become dull and brittle. Negative changes can be noticed only after removing the manicure.

The reasons lie in the preparation of the nail for the application of materials. First, the master processes and polishes the plate several times, thinning and leveling the surface. If your nails are initially brittle, then you cannot cover them with gel polish .

Using an acidic primer instead of an acid-free one results in the nail plates getting burned while drying under the lamp.

Poor quality materials and incorrectly done manicure lead to undesirable consequences. Improper removal also causes harm.

It is necessary to strengthen your nails if:

• the plates take a long time to be treated with gel polish remover;
• when removing materials yourself;
• an infection develops, a fungal infection develops, an injury occurs;
• allergy to any product used for manicure;
• Naturally thin nails.

The appearance of yellowness after removing the coating indicates the use of low-quality materials and fungal infections.

Reasons for deterioration of nail condition after gel polish

An experienced manicurist will never allow a client’s natural nails to suffer when using gel polish. But if you are unlucky and after removing the color coating you find that the nail plate has become thin and brittle, then the following mistakes were made:

• If you use a low-quality remover (gel polish remover), the coating may not completely dissolve. This is fraught with the fact that when scraping off the remnants of gel polish with a pusher, the top layer of the nail will be affected. And this will inevitably lead not only to thinning of the nail plate, but also to mechanical damage.
• Inexperience with a cutter is also one of the reasons why a client's nails become thinner and even begin to hurt after removing the gel. With one wrong movement, you can cut off part of the nail plate, which will not only cause discomfort, but can also cause infection and deformation of the nail.
• Under no circumstances should you remove a gel manicure yourself if you don’t have special products and tools in your arsenal. Thin and soft nails after gel polish can be the result of a girl trying to pick up the free edge of the gel and tear it off like a film. After such an execution, the surface of the nail plate will be covered with cracks and grooves, which is practically impossible to restore. In this case, the only way to correct the situation is to wait until the nail has completely grown back.

Remember that when performing gel manicure, you can only use materials from proven and certified manufacturers. Low-quality gel polishes, bases and tops can cause thinning and brittleness of the nail plate.

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Benefits of gel polish

Gel polishes quickly gained popularity and this is not surprising. After all, a beautiful, stylish manicure does not have to be done every week or several days. Now you can enjoy it for up to three weeks and not worry about it going bad.

In addition, gel polishes have a special brightness, so the manicure always looks very beautiful. And thanks to the variety of textures and colors, absolutely any idea can be realized. This is a significant advantage for every girl.

It should be noted that you can make a stylish design with gel polish even at home. The whole process is quite simple, so many girls have long stopped going to the master. However, there are many nuances that must be taken into account so as not to harm your nails.

Why do nails deteriorate after gel polish?

The answer here is very simple: the nails look like this not because the material has harmed them, but because of improper REMOVAL of the gel polish ! Only in very rare cases can the cause be in the body or in allergic reactions to materials.

Therefore, the easiest way to restore nails after gel polish is to remove it correctly without harming the nails. That's all!

I can recommend several articles from my blog on how to remove gel polish without harming your nails:

1. Classic method: removal by soaking.
2. Removing gel polish using clamps.
3. How to remove gel polish without special liquid.
4. How to quickly remove gel polish or the “varnish square” technique.

The most popular way to remove gel polish in salons and craftsmen is to use a manicure machine. However, at home this is not always possible or convenient.

• Firstly, the device is an expensive instrument,
• Secondly, you also need to be able to use it correctly and select cutters and know how, so it would be good to take some courses for this, otherwise you may not help the nail plate, but harm it (get cuts and other troubles).
• Thirdly, removing gel polish with a device using a non-working hand is not so easy; it will take at least some time to practice.

  

If you have a device or have the opportunity to purchase it, and you want to master it and use it not only for removal, but also for performing hardware manicure, then I highly recommend it.

I will not go into detail about each method of removing gel polish and the nuances that can lead to thinning nails and, to put it mildly, not looking very good. The purpose of this article is still to tell you about effective ways to recover if this has already happened.

Causes of thinning and brittle nails after gel polish

Surely many have encountered the fact that after prolonged use of this type of varnish, the nails become too thin and brittle. They may also begin to delaminate. The reasons may be different, so now we will consider the most popular ones.

First of all, this nail condition is caused by improper removal of the material at home. Due to ignorance, many girls do this procedure on their own, simply opening the gel nail polish. This cannot be done, since it is removed along with the top layer of the nail plate. Due to this, they become injured and become thinner.

No less harmful to nails will be removing such varnish using acetone and foil. Of course, this is how they did it before. However, there is now an opinion that such a procedure dries out the nails and promotes delamination. Therefore, the device is most often used in beauty salons. It is safer and significantly saves time on the procedure.

The next reason why the condition of nails worsens is poor quality materials. The fact is that well-known manufacturers develop the safest possible composition. However, this does not apply to counterfeits produced on the Chinese market. They contain harmful toxic substances that simply cannot have a good effect on the nails.

Inexperienced nail technicians often make the same mistake - they use too much tools and damage the nail plate. Of course, working with a special nail file and buff is important, but it should be done in moderation.

Causes of nail pain after removing gel polish

If your nails hurt after gel polish, it is recommended to immediately remove the decorative coating, since often the main reasons for the discomfort are related precisely to the quality of the work performed in the salon. This way you will avoid further damage to the nail bed. Sometimes the problem consists of careless care of the sensitive area on the part of the girl, but damage to the manicure associated with the fault of the salon is more common.

Effect of acetone

If a girl does a manicure using shellac at home and removes it herself, there is a high probability of damage to her nails, since acetone is most often used for removal at home.

Typically, when removing decorative coatings in a salon, a machine or a special remover is used to soften the color base. Acetone is often used as a home alternative, causing your fingertips to ache.

Acetone is an aggressive solution that has a destructive effect not only on the plate, but also on the sensitive skin of the hands. There are three reasons for the danger of using this method of removing work:

1. Damage to the periungual area. Since a cotton pad is impregnated with acetone, which is placed on the bed and wrapped in foil, it often touches the periungual area. The solution gradually corrodes the epidermis, affecting it.
2. Disturbance of the microflora of the nail. Regular use of liquid to remove decorative coating leads to disruption of the acid balance of the nail, it becomes thinner, and problems with its strength appear.
3. Mechanical damage to the upper stratum corneum. Since a metal pusher is used to remove the softened gel, its careless use damages the structure of the plate.

If your fingertips hurt after removing shellac, you should pay attention to this point, since girls often make mistakes in it.

Mechanical damage to the nail

Before performing any decorative coating, the girl undergoes basic nail treatment, cleaning them from the cuticle, as well as polishing using a buff to eliminate unevenness in the coating.

At this stage, some nail technicians make mistakes when they carelessly use sharp manicure tools.

Firstly, they must first be sterilized, and then the technology of proper surface treatment must be followed:

1. A file is used to correct the shape of the free edge.
2. A softener is applied to the cuticle.
3. After a minute, use an orange stick to gently push back the cuticle and lift it slightly.
4. The separated epidermis is cut off with pliers.
5. The soft side of the buff is used to polish the nail.

If you follow the instructions step by step for preparing a natural manicure for applying gel polish, you will not damage it, so the nail will not hurt even after removal.

Also, when removing decorative coating, you need to handle the device carefully. If you notice that the artist is getting too close to the surface of the nail, touching it, and you immediately feel that it is starting to hurt, be sure to tell him this.

Acid primer

A mandatory step that comes after roughing the nail bed is treating the coating with a dehydrator and applying a primer. The latter remedy increases the adhesion of the natural nail to shellac, which prevents premature convergence of the result of the technology.

There are two main types of primer - acidic and acid-free. The price of the first composition is much lower, since it is considered a classic solution, but it quite often causes discomfort in girls, since it contains aggressive components.

Many salons, neglecting the convenience of their clients, prefer to use an aggressive acid primer. However, keep in mind that in addition to the positive effect of prolonging the longevity of manicure, it has a side effect - disruption of the microflora of the nail bed. Because of this, the tips of the fingers begin to hurt.

Gel polish base

If your nails begin to hurt not immediately after removing the previous layer, but when applying a new decorative coating, the pain may be associated with applying and drying the base - the first stage before applying the pigment.

The base has direct contact with the girl’s natural nail, which is why it often causes a slight burning sensation associated with a sudden surge of heat to the sensitive area. Keep in mind that this is normal, and to eliminate the discomfort, you should remove your hands from the device for a few seconds and then return them to their previous position.

If your nails begin to hurt when drying shellac, you should not endure the discomfort, as this can lead to a burn in the delicate area. Because of this, your fingers will hurt while wearing gel polish on your nails, as well as after its further removal.

How to save damaged nails?

Trim the length

If the nails are damaged, it is best to cut off the length, leaving the free edge of the nail no more than 1 millimeter. This will avoid the occurrence of cracks and chips, and will also speed up the process of restoration of the nail plates.

Trim your nails in a straight line. The corners of the nails should form a right angle, which can be slightly rounded using a glass nail file. This will prevent ingrown nail plates.

Do oil baths

For healthy growth and beautiful appearance, nails and hand skin need to be moisturized and nourished. Castor oil will ideally cope with this task. Although you can also use sweet almond, olive or argan oil as an alternative. The more attention you pay to the nail plates, the stronger they are and more resistant to external damage.

“If your nails need to be quickly revived, I recommend applying castor oil to them 1-3 times a day. After application, you need to gently massage the skin around the nail, and then give your hands a rest,” says Ophelia, a beauty blogger and nail art specialist.

Try recovery products

They are available for sale in different formats (cream, strengthening base for nails, varnish) and with different frequency of application. Some of them are applied daily, others every three days. You should choose the form that will be used “without absenteeism.”

For nails with grooves and a ribbed structure, strengthening bases are suitable for smoothing the relief; for those that have changed their color (without signs of infection), use whitening compounds; for dry and thin nails, use rich nutritional compounds.

Use nail hardeners

If the nails are very thin and brittle, peeling, they require more intensive care. Namely, the use of hardeners. They can be found in professional stores or purchased at a nail salon.

Such products nourish nails well and restore them, even if they are severely damaged. The best options can replace several products at once: base, clear varnish and repair agent. They are easy to use: apply to your nails, wait until dry, after which you can use regular nail polish in 1-2 layers.

Take care of your cuticle

The health of your nails largely depends on hand care. An important point is taking care of the cuticle. Today, experts do not recommend resorting to trimmed manicure, as it increases the likelihood of infection.

It is best to push back the skin at the base of the nail with an orange stick after a relaxing hand bath or bath or shower. After this, you need to pamper your skin with cream.

Protect your nails from water

“You should never leave your nails without a base - that is, a basic protective coating,” says Ophelia , beauty blogger. “And remember that water is the enemy of nails, especially if they are long. Do all “wet” housework using detergents and chemicals only while wearing gloves.”

Do paraffin treatments

Warm, relaxing paraffin-based hand masks are especially useful during the cold season, when the skin of the hands is dehydrated and flaky. They slow down the aging process, have a positive effect on the condition of the skin of the hands, and help strengthen the nail plates.

Cosmetic paraffin can be purchased at a pharmacy. It is heated in a water bath to a comfortable temperature, after which it is applied to the skin of the hands in several layers, and gloves are put on top to prolong the thermal effect. One procedure lasts on average 15-30 minutes. The optimal course is 10 procedures, 2-3 times a week.

Use the right tools

Tools for polishing nails - a soft file or block (buff) - are gentle on the plates. They can be used even when the nails are very thin and split. When used correctly, they can smooth out this process.

If you need to apply a colored coating while restoring your nails, you can proceed as follows: apply 1-3 layers of base coat to your nails, then 1-2 layers of regular nail polish and another 1 layer of topcoat. Your nails will be reliably protected and their appearance will not let you down.

Review your diet

The beauty and health of nails are directly dependent on the quality of nutrition. Healthy, nutritious food should prevail in a person’s diet. Choose foods high in protein (lean meats, fatty fish, legumes), calcium (dairy, nuts), zinc (liver, seafood), and B vitamins (almonds, green leafy vegetables).

Do not forget also about the benefits of fresh fruits and vegetables, which can replenish the reserves of all the vitamins and minerals that the body requires.

At home

What should you do to restore your nails to their former appearance? Firstly, it is very important to immediately cover your nails with nourishing oil. Moreover, the cuticle must also be treated. If you treat your nails every day, then after about a week you will be able to see a fairly good effect.

1. Restoration with olive oil . You just need to heat it up a little, you can even use a microwave, and the temperature should be comfortable for your hands. Then put your hands in the oil for 10 minutes.
2. Proper nutrition is the key to success . And this will seriously help restore the structure of your nails. You need to adjust your diet. If there was a lack of protein, then you definitely need to add protein products. The diet also needs to be saturated with vitamins and mineral salts. As a result, the body will begin to behave differently, due to the replenishment of elements that it lacked.
3. Lemon juice . This citrus product is often used in face masks. But it is lemon juice that helps restore damaged nail structure. You need to squeeze the juice from one fresh lemon and rub it into the nail plate. The exposure time for the juice is about 3 minutes. After this, wash your hands under running warm water. Vitamin C will improve the condition of your nails. Also, nails will become strong due to essential oils.
4. Berry mask . Very often it is the masters who recommend restoring nails using this mask. You need to remember that you need to choose only sour berries. These berries include red currants, cranberries, and lingonberries. You just need to take one handful of berries and place them in a blender. The berries are crushed and the resulting mixture is used to treat the nails. The hands are wrapped in cling film on top. Your hands should remain in this state for 15 minutes. At the end of the procedure, simply wash your hands under water. During this period of time, nails can be enriched with nutritional elements.
5. Iodine is a remedy that helps overcome many ailments. And to restore nails you need to use an iodine mesh. It is worth saying that the result appears in the shortest periods of time. It is worth treating each nail with iodine, leaving the composition overnight. In the morning there will be no yellow marks left, and your nails will become stronger.
6. Baths with sea salt . After using the bath, your nails will become strong, you can forget that your nails have stopped peeling. One tablespoon will be enough for 300-400 ml of water. If you have the desire and opportunity, then essential oils will not hurt. Place your hands in this bath for 10 minutes. At the end of the procedure, your hands should be treated with a cream with nourishing elements. You should do no more than 3 baths per week.

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Rules for restoring nails after gel polish at home

In any case, if you are faced with the problem of deteriorating nails, then it’s time to restore them. This can be done both in beauty salons and at home. By observing the regularity of procedures, the result can be seen in just a few weeks.

Vitamins and microelements

To begin with, it is worth noting that the condition of nails and hair is greatly influenced by nutrition. To keep them strong and not flake, be sure to eat fatty fish, nuts, eggs and cheese. In addition, take care of sufficient intake of vitamins containing zinc and iron. They play a significant role in the condition of nails.

Baths for strengthening

Damaged nails are best restored using special strengthening baths. To do this, you need to heat the olive oil a little in a water bath. When the temperature is comfortable, simply put all the marigolds in the container and hold for at least five minutes. By doing this procedure just three times a week, you will quickly notice positive results.

A sea salt bath also has a good effect. To do this, add one spoon of salt and a little honey to warm water. All this needs to be mixed well and only then add three or four drops of lemon oil. Dip the marigolds into the container and hold until the water becomes cool. After this procedure, you must apply a nourishing cream. As for frequency, doing this procedure once a week will be enough.

Cuticle oil

An excellent solution in the fight for healthy nails is to use cuticle oil. Often the composition contains several different oils that soften, nourish and restore. You can apply this product not only to the cuticle, but also to the nails. If desired, you can purchase base oil of apricot kernels or wheat germ. They have the same effect as special products.

Lemon juice

If you are faced with yellowish nails, then use lemon juice. To do this, rub it into the nail plate and leave for a few minutes. After which you need to wash off the juice with plain water. Due to this, the nails will have a more natural, not dull color.

Iodine

This recovery method has been used for a long time, so in this case it will also be relevant. To do this, apply a small amount of iodine to the nail plate with a cotton swab at night. In the morning there will be no yellow color left, and the nails will be stronger.

Therapeutic coating

If you don’t like using home remedies, then purchase a special medicated coating for nails at the pharmacy. It often contains calcium and various vitamins that help restore damaged nails. You need to apply this product every day or several times a week. It all depends on the option chosen.

As you can see, there are quite a few ways that help restore nails after long-term use of gel polish. Each of them has a different effect on the condition of the nails. So choose based on your situation.

Solving the problem requires an integrated approach - it is better to supplement the external use of restorative agents and procedures with:

• Proper nutrition;
• Abstinence from bad habits;
• Drinking large amounts of purified water;
• Moderate exercise;
• Take good care of your hands and nails (wear gloves when working, use unedged manicures, do not use low-quality varnishes, properly clean your nails from layers of dead tissue)

Even with a properly done manicure, nails require restoration, protection and care. Weak nail plates should not stop you on the path to a beautiful, spectacular manicure.

How to restore nails after shellac

Here are some important rules that will help you cope with problems caused by shellac.

Proper nutrition

The main point in nail care is proper nutrition. Only after this there are all kinds of care procedures. We are what we eat - remember this phrase, or even better, print it on a piece of paper. Eat more cheese, fish and eggs. They contain calcium, which is important for healthy growth and strengthening of nails.

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Vitamin C

Vitamin C has a positive effect on nails, so citrus fruits are your best friends for nail restoration. You can eat a couple, but it’s better to make a mask out of them. Take any citrus fruit, make a paste out of its pulp and apply it to your nails. To prevent the mask from slipping anywhere, put cotton gloves on your hands. The mask should be kept on for half an hour.

Polishing

Polish your nails with a special file or ask your nail technician to do it. After polishing, the damaged layer of the nail will be removed and air will be exposed. Your nails will finally begin to breathe.

Gloves

Don't forget about such an accessory as gloves. Wear them when you walk outside to protect your hands and nails from the elements. It is also better to do all housework with gloves.

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Oils

In the mornings and evenings, rub jojoba, olive or apricot oil into your nails. The oil procedure will strengthen the damaged nail plate.

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Special varnish

If you can't go without polish, but want to give your nails a rest, stock up on special care varnishes. Most often they are transparent. They contain special vitamins and microelements that nourish, strengthen and heal the nail.

Gelatin mask

Gelatin also has a good effect on the condition of nails. Dissolve a tablespoon of gelatin in a glass of hot water and cool to room temperature (because we don’t want burns). Then soak your nails in a gelatin bath for 20 minutes, and then blot with a dry cloth.

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Castor oil mask

Ingredients:

• Bowl
• Cotton sponges
• Teaspoon castor oil
• 2 capsules vitamin E
• 3 drops lavender or eucalyptus oil

All ingredients must be mixed together and rubbed into the nail using cotton pads. The procedure should be carried out before bedtime 2 times a week. You should spend 5 minutes on each nail to achieve a visible result.

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Vitamin complexes

The pharmacy sells many drugs that contain vitamins that strengthen and heal nails. There is no need to self-medicate; it is better to ask a pharmacist for advice, because he understands this.

Iodine bath

Ingredients:

• 200 ml water
• Half a tablespoon of iodine
• 2 tablespoons salt

Soda and iodine must be dissolved in water. Soak your nails in the bath for 15 minutes. Then rinse and apply cream. The procedure is best done in the evening, since the iodine will be completely erased overnight and will not remain on the fingers and nails.

If you listen to these tips, your nails will quickly return to their original healthy and well-groomed appearance!

Author – Anastasia Oleksenko

"Pitfalls" of gel polish

The surface of the nail consists of scales, like tiles on a roof. The more they are opened, the better the grip will be, which means longer wear. Isn't that what everyone wants? Yes, but no one thinks about the harm this causes to nails. In order to “raise” the scales, a primer is used. An extremely aggressive acid-based product. Its use guarantees that the condition of your nails will deteriorate after removal. Thin, soft plate and pain. Under the influence of an ultraviolet lamp, the base coat “melts” with the scales. Brr.. Just imagine! Each layer of colored varnish and topcoat is dried in a lamp. Exposure to ultraviolet radiation has an extremely negative effect on the cuticle, nails and skin. People with a large number of moles on their hands may even be unsafe due to the appearance of new formations.

Then you enjoy the aesthetic appearance of your hands, and your nails, “walled up” under 2 layers of varnish, do not breathe all this time! But that's not all. The most traumatic moment for nails comes - removal. The master will, of course, remove the coating using a special device. This is the safest way. The machine will remove the artificial coating with minimal contact with the nail. But the master must be a professional in his field and be able to remove the base carefully without injuring the nail plate.

Woe to those nails that have to endure a 20-minute soak in nail polish remover under foil. Fragility, dullness, and delamination are guaranteed.

The second unfortunate option is if the master took up the file. It is extremely problematic to work out the indentations between the nail and the skin. Unevenness, tuberosity of the plate and injured cuticle will cause you discomfort for a very long time. But the worst thing is if you find it possible to remove the coating yourself, “by hand.” Just tear it off. Save money, so to speak. The gel polish will come off along with a couple of layers of the plate, leaving behind “rags” instead of nails.

Ready-made products for restoring nails after gel polish

So, with an understanding of the technology of the procedure, the harm from gel polish can be minimized. But what if it's too late? After gel polish, my nails became brittle, thin, and dull. How to save them?

The easiest way to strengthen your nails after gel polish is to use ready-made restorative products from the pharmacy. Different manufacturers, different prices. All of them are designed to protect the thinned plate from the harmful effects of the environment and supply the nails with useful microelements. Most often, restorative agents are made in the form of varnish. This means that the appearance of your nails will be more well-groomed and attractive.

I really like the Smart Enamel product. There are many varieties, the best for my nails was the hardener. The plate is harder, less brittle, and shiny. But the main thing is that it really makes my nails grow faster. And this, as I already wrote, is the most important thing in recovery. The faster a healthy nail grows, the faster you get rid of the pitiful remnants of the old one. You need to apply it once a week, it dries quickly. Doesn't cause any hassle to use.

Another ready-made product is strengthening nail oil. In general, of course, any oil that you use on your face or hair will do. Coconut, shea butter, grape seed oil, burdock, castor. But pharmaceutical products often have the optimal composition selected and the necessary vitamins and microelements are added. Here you will need patience and time. After all, the oil must be applied daily, preferably in the morning and evening. Rub into the nail and surrounding skin with gentle massage movements for 5-7 minutes. But this procedure is very useful. Firstly, the cuticle becomes soft and elastic, which again promotes nail growth. Secondly, massage ensures blood flow to the plate itself, and hence the supply of nutrients. Oil for restoring nails is a method known for its effectiveness. It fills microcracks and makes the nail smoother and shiny in appearance.

You can also use oil vitamins A and E for strengthening. They can be purchased at the pharmacy in ready-made form. Use a needle to pierce the capsule and squeeze the solution onto the nail and rub it in. It is better to do it at night for maximum absorption.

Methods for restoring nails after shellac in the salon

Nail treatment after shellac is not always necessary. Often the pigment does not spoil the condition of a natural manicure, since most formulations are now hypoallergenic, which makes the technology safe.

However, the use of low-quality solutions or a girl’s sensitive nails can lead to problems that have to be eliminated. But keep in mind that before you treat your nails after shellac, you need to get rid of the previous decorative coating by having it removed in a salon. Only after this can you begin to rehabilitate the nail bed.

Additionally, for effective recovery after gel polish, it is recommended to properly treat the nail:

1. Remove the overgrown length of the free edge with a file, significantly shortening the nail. Adjust its shape, making it more natural (sharp corners should not be left).
2. Use remover to soften the cuticle and push it back with an orange stick/pusher.
3. Use pliers to cut off the raised epidermis.
4. Use buff to polish the nail bed, eliminating cosmetic defects and removing small detachments.

After rough treatment of the nails, a special medicinal varnish should be applied to them, which gradually penetrates the structure of the stratum corneum, nourishing them and increasing their strength.

There are also two cosmetic technologies used after damage to nails with gel polish:

1. Sealing.
2. Paraffin therapy.

The first method involves the use of a special viscous composition based on bee honey and wax, which is distributed over the nail plate and then polished with a thick brush. After this, a thin healing film remains on the manicure, protecting the manicure from the effects of aggressive factors.

Paraffin therapy is a universal technology used for any damage to the nail bed, especially after frequent application of decorative coating.

The procedure involves performing paraffin hand baths, which nourish the sensitive skin in the periungual area with beneficial substances and microelements. This dramatically increases metabolism in the structure, accelerating the regeneration of epithelial cells.

To effectively combat damage to marigolds after inaccurate use of shellac, you should deal with the problem in a comprehensive manner. By combining two techniques, you can restore the integrity of the stratum corneum in 3-4 weeks.

Baths for nail restoration

Hand baths will also help strengthen your nails after gel polish. The simplest recipe for recovery comes from my childhood. All the women in my family did this; it was believed that nails became stronger in this way. It is still relevant today. Pour warm water into a suitable bowl and add sea salt to it. In childhood, in the absence of the latter, iodized food was used. Then we put our fingers there and, tapping the bottom of the dish with our nails, wait 10-15 minutes. After the procedure, apply a rich cream. Nails actually become stronger and break less.

Paraffin baths are very effective. This procedure can be offered to you in the salon for an appropriate fee. But with a much smaller budget, it can be done at home. In the microwave, melt paraffin candles purchased in the hardware department. Cool until warm, stirring. Let's make sure it's not hot. Very carefully, slowly lower your fingers or brush there. Paraffin therapy has a very good effect on the skin, so if the composition is sufficient, give your hands a full spa treatment. It will take several dives until the composition begins to harden. Then put a bag and a warm mitten on your hand. Enjoy the heat for about 30 minutes, then remove any remaining residue. Next, carry out the entire procedure with the second hand. Pharmacies sell cosmetic paraffin with various beneficial additives. Using it will definitely make you fall in love with this procedure forever. The skin of your hands becomes soft and velvety, and your nails are strong and beautiful.

Gelatin baths are very good for strengthening. They are easy to prepare and the benefits are enormous! Gelatin is a substance obtained from animal protein. Such “building material” is extremely necessary for damaged and weakened nails. And the growth after these baths is leaps and bounds. So, pour gelatin with cool water in the proportion indicated on the package. We are waiting for it to swell. Then heat it in a water bath, avoiding boiling. When the gelatin mass reaches a comfortable temperature, lower your fingers into it. We wait 15-20 minutes. Such baths should be done at least a couple of times a week, and nail restoration will occur much faster.

PRODUCTS FOR NAIL RESTORATION AFTER SHELLAC

1) Vitamins. You can take multivitamins orally after meals. You can also use them outside. There are simple folk remedies that are good for nails, for example, lemon. Namely, lemon juice contains essential oils and a high concentration of vitamin C.

When rubbed into the nail plate, it becomes well-groomed and healthy. In addition, the whitening properties of lemon allow you to give your nails a beautiful, pleasant color. This way you can restore your nails after shellac and gel polish.

2) Carotene. This beneficial substance is found in carrots. Many women advise drinking carrot juice. It is better to cook it yourself and take it fresh. Every day, a small portion of freshly squeezed carrot juice will help strengthen and restore nails after shellac. It is also useful for the radiance and elasticity of your facial skin .

Carrots contain many vitamins (such as vitamin A) and minerals (such as zinc, calcium, magnesium and many others). To get the maximum beneficial properties of carrot juice, you need to drink it with cream or sour cream. This way, vitamin A is better absorbed by your body.

3) Cosmetic oils. It is very useful to restore nails after shellac by rubbing nourishing oils into the nail plate. For example, grape seed oil or castor oil. Apply warm oil to your nails and cuticles for a month, preferably at night.

4) Bath with sea salt. Someone might think that this is a very simple option to restore nails after shellac. But believe me, this is an effective and efficient remedy for the health of the nail plate. You will need: sea salt 15-20 grams (1 tablespoon) and a glass of warm water (about 200 ml). The procedure time is 15-20 minutes. Then wash your hands and apply nourishing cream. Repeat this bath every other day for a month. Then you will be able to restore your nails after shellac and gel polish, because it works.

5) Iodine. Yes, that's it. This is the easiest way to restore nails after shellac. Surely, every woman has iodine in her home medicine cabinet. The method of application is very simple: using a cotton swab, apply a small amount of iodine to clean nails. It is best to do this at night to avoid the problem of yellow nails during the day. While you sleep, iodine should be completely absorbed into the nail plate. For a month, use this method to restore your nails after shellac and you will see the result.

6) Lotion “Clavio”. This is a very effective and inexpensive pharmacy option for restoring nails after shellac or gel polish. This product is easy to apply with a special stick, which is located on the lid. It contains a lot of things useful for nails, because the manufacturer took care of you. This is not an advertisement. Just a recommendation of a product that has been tested by many women.

7) Special wax for nails. This product can also be purchased at a pharmacy or store that specializes in manicure products. The composition usually includes beeswax and various vitamins that will save and help restore nails after shellac. The method of application is simple: rub into a clean and dry plate. You can apply wax after salt baths or other procedures.

Therapeutic coating for nails. Today there are various brands and companies that produce protective and restorative coatings and nail polishes. You can choose the option that suits you based on price and action. This varnish can also be applied after any other nail restoration procedures. Especially if you want to have a beautiful gloss on your nail plate. This way you will get a healing effect and admire your natural shiny nails.

9) Proper nutrition. Of course, everyone knows that food affects our overall health. Everyone knows this, but not everyone eats right. But if you want to restore your nails after shellac and gel polish, then it is very important to choose the right and healthy products. To do this, it is important to include avocados, nuts and lots of fresh greens in your diet. This way your nails will be strong and healthy. This means that shellac will stick better and will not ruin your nails.

If you are interested in proper nutrition for weight loss at home , then go to this article and find out working and effective tips.

Folk remedies for strengthening nails

How can you restore your nails after gel polish? When it became impossible to look at my hands without tears, I took them with all my enthusiasm. And folk remedies were used! Lemon helps with yellowness and dull color. Cut the fruit into slices and rub each nail.

Iodine strengthens nails well. I knew about this, but for a long time I couldn’t decide. What if the color doesn’t fade overnight? It works, tested more than once! Before going to bed, apply iodine to your nails with a cotton swab. In the morning, be sure to apply a rich cream or oil. It should be used in doses, since iodine dries both the nail and the skin around it. This drug fights fungal diseases. So your nails will not only be strong, but also healthy.

Wax seals weakened nails well. Rub the softened drop from a regular candle into the plate until it is mirror smooth. In addition to their beautiful appearance, your nails will receive a protective film that will protect them from household chemicals and minor mechanical damage.

How to restore nails after removing shellac: folk remedies

Traditional medicine contains many ways to quickly restore nails, while the means used are accessible to everyone and quite effective:

• Iodine. After removing the gel polish, a regular iodine solution will help restore the strength of your nails. It is enough to apply a mesh on each nail plate with a toothpick or completely cover the nail with a cotton swab. This simple product leaves no traces and does not require additional moisturizing.
• Lemon. Reviews from women who prefer shellac prove that lemon juice quickly returns a shiny, well-groomed appearance to nails if you rub it in after each shellac removal. The juice of berries containing a high percentage of vitamin C will also help to cope with the problems that arise: currants, lingonberries, rowan and cranberries.
• Sea salt. A salt bath prepared at home is in no way inferior in effectiveness to a paraffin bath made in a salon. It is enough to dilute 1 tsp. salt in a glass of water and immerse your fingers in the salty liquid for 10-15 minutes. After taking the water procedure, you should rub a nourishing cream into your nails.
• Oil. Olive oil heated in a water bath will help restore the elasticity of the nails and remove dry skin. The warm product can be applied directly to the nails or used as a hand bath. In both cases, the procedure should take at least 10 minutes.
• Vitamin E. Nail extensions and shellac often cause splitting nails. It is enough to add a few drops of pharmaceutical vitamin E to your favorite hand cream and apply after removing nail polish to restore the nail structure.

Shellac has deservedly won the top popularity in the world of manicure due to its exceptional durability and amazing appearance. Sad consequences after applying shellac are inevitable, but, as you know, “beauty requires sacrifice.” Moreover, these “victims” can be easily corrected if you regularly take care of your nails.

Every woman can restore her nails after shellac at home; all you need to do is stock up on the necessary tools and patience.

Care after gel polish

There is no need to restore your nails if you take care of them regularly. Before, during and after wearing gel polish. The advantages of the procedure are obvious: long-lasting coverage, beautiful bright color, and quick transformation. Half the success is the choice of the master. If he is a professional, he will not use low-quality materials. Reputation is more valuable. And he will try to keep your nails as healthy and beautiful as possible. And when the time comes, he will tell you about the need to take a break. But don’t forget about this yourself. It is believed that the time of wearing the coating is equal to the time of rest from it. That is, if you wore spectacular nails for six months, then you will no longer last six months without them. So at least give the plate a full refresh. This will take about 1.5 months. And then, admire the works of art on your nails again.

While wearing gel polish, it is advisable to care for the cuticle with oils. And don't forget that beauty comes from within. Therefore, a healthy diet is the basis for strong nails. In the autumn-spring period, you need to support the body with vitamins. There are complex preparations aimed directly at restoring and strengthening nails, as well as multivitamins “Skin, hair, nails”.

Care after removing gel polish includes all the procedures described above. Nails must be treated in a timely manner to give them a neat appearance. Use a soft buff to polish the surface to remove the roughened layer. You can paint it with regular varnish, but it’s still better to use only strengthening varnish for a while.

The best way to restore nails is time. Your nails will delight you again as soon as the new part of the plate grows. But you shouldn’t sit and wait with folded hands. It is up to you to ensure that this process goes as quickly as possible. Don't hesitate to use our simple tips. Then you won’t have to experience all the “delights” of wearing gel polish, from the softness of your nails to the pain in them. And the appearance will not bring mental and aesthetic “suffering”. Everyone knows that a woman’s well-groomed appearance can be seen in her hands. Make sure that with or without coating your nails are strong and healthy, and therefore beautiful!

Why do nails become thin after gel polish?

Problems with the natural nail plate when wearing a decorative coating for a long time often frighten girls, since thin nails begin to bend in different directions and break as the free edge grows. Their thickness decreases by 2-2.5 times, which becomes a critical parameter.

Despite the fact that gel polishes are now mainly used hypoallergenic, with a safe composition, some features of manipulation can lead to nails becoming thin:

1. High lamp power. Despite the safety of ultraviolet manicure lamps, sometimes they damage the sensitive nail plate; it becomes thin if you overexpose your hands to the device.
2. Inaccurate handling of nails. You need to use sharp tools carefully, since the aggressive impact of the buff on the stock can lead to its damage.
3. Long-term manicure wear. The decorative coating completely covers the natural nail due to its density, so oxygen does not reach it. If you wear gel polish for a long time, this affects the condition of your natural manicure.
4. Inaccurate removal of gel coating. There are two options for removing shellac - using a machine or a remover. Both options can make the nails thin, since the first damages the upper stratum corneum by mechanical action, and the second by chemical action.
5. An allergic reaction to any drug. Even the high quality of the compositions and materials used by the master can lead to problems with manicure, since it depends only on the client’s health condition.
6. Fungal infection. A few days after visiting the salon, a girl may develop a void between the decorative coating and the nail. The microflora in it is favorable for the development of fungus, which quickly affects the bed, destroying its integrity.
7. Avitaminosis. A lack of vitamins in the body always affects the health of the skin, teeth, hair, and nails.

To decide why you have defects in the condition of your nail bed, you need to pay attention to the peculiarities of the manipulations performed by the nail service technician.

If you notice a similar problem while removing shellac, you should not reapply it; leave your fingers in their natural state for their gradual restoration.