The manicurist showed what happens to the nails after the gel and how to restore them
'22.07.2018'
Source: The Daily Mail
Every woman who wants to have perfect nails has a lot of options to choose from: shellac, acrylic, gel-powder are offered in most salons. The result looks great and lasts for several weeks. But there is also a fly in the ointment - these procedures involve the use of potent chemicals that can harm your nails.
Manicure expert Iman Dawamoni told The Daily Mail how to restore nails at home after removing each of the popular coatings.
Nails damaged by gel powder
The process of applying and removing SNS gel powder (Signature Nail Systems) can cause very serious damage to your nails, which will be difficult to repair in a short time. Therefore, the manicurist may advise you not to remove the gel or acrylic from the nails. However, according to the expert, there is no evidence that SNS is better or worse for nails than other materials.
The only way it has been proven to be effective in maintaining nail strength is through regular use of oils and cuticle creams, Iman says. She recommends Faby Cuticle Fitness Oil, Dadi Oil, Eve Lom Cuticle Cream and Salus Lavender, and Mandarin Hand and Cuticle Cream.
Nails damaged by shellac
“Gel polish is a great choice, bright nails that stay beautiful for much longer than regular polish, while protecting the surface of your nail,” says the specialist. But just like in the case of SNS, the problem is not in the material itself, but in the process of its removal and the consequences for the nails.
When you start to notice that the edges of the varnish are lagging behind the cuticles, you have to struggle with yourself so as not to pick them up and not to tear them off. Hold on - self-removal can seriously ruin your nail!
The process of salon shellac removal may involve wrapping each finger with acetone-soaked cotton swabs and pieces of foil for 15 minutes. Since acetone dries skin and nail, it is important to make sure that the master moisturizes your hands and uses cuticle oil to complete the manicure.
Davomoni advises those whose nails have suffered from shellac to use moisturizing creams and cuticle oil of good quality: apply on your nails and put on cotton gloves. The expert also recommends less contact with water and to thoroughly wipe hands and each finger after washing.
Acrylic damaged nails
Acrylic damages nails gradually. Problems may include thinning nails, memorization or ingrown edges, brittleness. To restore the nails that look bad after removing the acrylic coating, a specialist recommends professional care every 2-3 week. According to Davomon, such hands require special care and caution when performing manicure.
At home, you can use complexes to strengthen nails, for example, Mavala Scientifique, Faby powder and coconut oil. “And always keep a bottle of cuticle oil on your desk,” the expert recalls.
