Shellac has gained wide popularity today. Still, with just one hour you can get perfectly smooth nails with a manicure, which will preserve the beauty and freshness for at least 2 weeks. But to achieve such a result, you need a good base. It aligns the surface of the nail plate and will not allow the decorative coating to peel off. A description of the best bases for gel polish can be found in this review.
The best classic gel polish bases
KODI PROFESSIONAL Rubber Base Gel - the most popular rubber base
Gel polishes and Kodi bases are very popular here. This is due not only to their availability in stores, but also good quality.
Rubber Base Rubber Base is no exception - even on thin and brittle nails, it allows you to create a beautiful and durable manicure. The tool is available in vials of different sizes from 8 to 35 ml and will suit both beginners and large salons with an extensive clientele.
Pros:
- It has a high density and does not spread when applied;
- Perfectly protects nails from aggressive pigment coatings;
- Strengthens the nail plate, preventing its splitting;
- Firmly meshes with both the “native” finish and with shellacs of other brands.
Minuses:
- Too thick and uncomfortable brush, which still need to adjust.
CND Shellac Base Coat - sparing base for nails
The classical basis for gel polish from the American manufacturer, despite the thick texture, perfectly applied and distributed over the surface of the nail. Even beginners and those who make their own manicure can easily cope with this.
The composition is “friendly” with both UV and LED lamps if their power is not lower than 36 W. The base is completely transparent, does not bubble when applied and does not become cloudy with time.
Pros:
- A gentle formula that will suit women with a reaction to other bases;
- Provides manicure life of at least 2 weeks;
- Allows the application in several layers to obtain the desired thickness of the nail;
- Soft and comfortable brush with a short nap;
- The composition is compatible with top coatings of other brands.
Minuses:
- 2-3 times more expensive than other popular bases;
- Often faked.
ADORE PROFESSIONAL Rubber Base Cover - color base with camouflage effect
Pigmented base camouflage will appeal to lovers of French and other types of manicure "a la naturel." It creates on the surface of the nail a dense opaque layer of the selected shade, at the same time preparing it for applying gel polish.
Under the color of the coating and art painting, you can use a pure white composition - this is also in the line.
Pros:
- Thick gel forms a dense layer, aligning and strengthening the surface of the nail plate;
- Due to the elasticity does not give the mesh cracks at the ends of long nails;
- Comfortable brush;
- The tool is easily distributed over the surface of the nail, but does not flow under the cuticle.
Minuses:
- A poor selection of colors presented with us.
KLIO PROFESSIONAL Extra 30 - for long-lasting manicure and repair
Superchain rubber base is suitable not only for creating a smooth and smooth basis for gel polish, but also for minor repairs of artificial nails, as well as decorating them with rhinestones.
Best of all, the composition shows itself on healthy and fairly thick nails. The base is packaged in jars with a wide neck, there are no brushes in the kit - it is assumed that the master will use his tool.
Pros:
- Self-leveling compound;
- Very high manicure wear - from 3 to 8 weeks (there are such cases);
- Does not peel off or crack;
- Well removed with solvents;
- Suitable for UV and LED polymerization.
Minuses:
- The composition is quite aggressive and under the lamp can cause a strong burning sensation on thin or damaged areas of the nail.
The best multifunctional bases for gel polish
KOTO Base & Top 2-in-1 - base and finish in one bottle
A convenient 2-in-1 tool will allow you to create a durable and smooth finish without cluttering the dressing table with unsuited bottles. An excellent solution for those who do not resort to the help of masters and use gel varnish at home on their own.
The composition is available in bubbles of 10 and 14 ml - given the wear of shellac, this is enough for you for several months.
Pros:
- Strongly engages with the surface of the nail;
- Does not cause yellowing or pigmentation of the plate;
- It is well polymerized both in the ultraviolet and in the glow of the LED-lamp;
- Creates a brilliant glossy finish on the nails;
- Can be applied over ordinary varnish as a fixing transparent finish.
Minuses:
- It is difficult to shoot, even with a solvent.
IN'GARDEN with vitamins - the restoring basis
This hybrid base is simply necessary for those whose marigolds have already suffered from prolonged wear of artificial manicure. This coating will quietly work on their recovery and restoration, while performing the function of the foundation for gel polish.
The product from the Russian manufacturer contains vitamin E and D-panthenol, so it not only mechanically strengthens weak nails, but also launches natural regeneration processes in them.
Pros:
- Restores metabolism in the nail plate and accelerates the update at the cellular level;
- It can be used continuously, in courses or as a stand alone coating without a top, after removing the adhesive layer;
- When applied correctly, a manicure on such a base lasts for 2-3 weeks, without losing the original appearance;
- Easily removed after maceration.
Minuses:
- Does not forgive the violation of technology, which can quickly get off;
- "Friends" is far from all varnishes, but expensive gels of famous brands keeps well.
PATRISA NAIL Kraft - powder for intermediate reinforcement
This dry mix cannot be considered as an independent product, as it is applied on top of the polymerized gel base. Nevertheless, Kraft powder is also involved in preparing nails for gel polish, strengthening them and providing better grip to the top.
It is pleasant that the intermediate layer itself does not require filing, so that the time of the procedure with its use does not particularly increase.
Pros:
- The finest grinding, not violating the smoothness of the base;
- Absolutely transparent layer;
- Compatibility with any bases under gel varnish;
- Despite the reinforcing effect, the coating retains the natural flexibility of the nail plate and gel layers;
- Unlike acrylic powder, it does not thicken the nail.
Minuses:
- There is no protective film on the can, which is why it is necessary to open the lid very carefully.
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