Nail restoration after gel polish: the impossible is possible?
Restoring nails after gel polish is a necessary procedure. The same as washing your hair and brushing your teeth. Those who have ever applied gel polish know that after removal, their nails look, let’s say, unimportant. A very sad situation for those who do this procedure constantly. Nails begin to peel, break and become very thin.
Restoring nails after gel polish at home
My experience wearing this coating led to the understanding that restoring nails after gel polish is a very slow process. I used both folk advice and purchased products. But timing worked best. The nails returned to their original, healthy appearance as soon as they grew out. Therefore, the main thing in restoring nails after gel polish is to stimulate their growth. We will look at several procedures available at home. They will not take much time and money, but the result will certainly be reflected on your nails.
First, let's figure out why gel polish has such a deplorable effect? It's not about the coating itself! When gel polishes appeared, they created a real sensation. Still would! Beautiful, juicy nails for 3 weeks. The girls instantly fell in love with them. But with great demand comes great supply. And now the market is filled with cheap Chinese varnishes, in addition, there are now a lot of “miracle masters”. Non-compliance with application technology, aggressive drugs, merciless removal. All this leads to the destruction of the nail plate and its thinning.
conclusions
After repeatedly applying gel polish to their nails, girls often experience that their natural manicure becomes thinner, begins to deteriorate, and detachments and chips form. This is due to reduced local immunity, which can be restored in a few weeks if you promptly resort to healing manipulations.
Procedures to strengthen the nail plate can be done in a salon or you can prefer home rehabilitation; the duration and complexity of the treatment will depend on this. But be careful - nails do not always need artificial restoration, sometimes they just need a little rest after a decorative coating in the form of gel polish.
"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.
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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.
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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.
Do not skimp on cuticle oils
A trimmed Russian manicure is not the safest option for healthy nails. The cuticle protects the new growing nail, so it is vital for recovery from gel polish and needs to be deeply nourished and hydrated. Instead of removing it, simply move it away with a stick and massage it with oils: argan, jojoba, apricot and vitamin E are great for the affected areas. To achieve the first visible results, try using the oil three times a day for about a week.
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.
Take Supplements
You can strengthen your nails from the inside with the help of dietary supplements. Collagen, for example, as a structural component of connective tissues, is indispensable for hair, skin and nails. Biotin, a water-soluble B vitamin, is renowned for its nutritional properties. Other nutrients such as calcium and vitamin C may also influence the health and faster recovery of the plate.
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.
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Wear gloves
If you cannot get rid of peeling and peeling of the plate, take some time before going to bed to use moisturizing gloves soaked in cream. You can carry out paraffin therapy with the help of improvised means - we described exactly how here. Gloves will also allow oils, paraffin or cream to penetrate deeper.
Another important tip is to wear gloves not only in public places, but also at home when cleaning. Our hands often come into contact with caustic substances in household chemicals, which is especially contraindicated for nails weakened after gel.
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!
