Regardless of where you prefer to make a manicure (in the beauty salon or independently), you must use additional tools to color coating. Among them, the base, top coating and primer are ordinary and inflexible. Each of these funds performs its tasks, they are not replaced with each other.
What is a primer?
The primer is a special fluid, the function of which is to ensure the hitch between natural nail and artificial coating. It prepares the plate to the procedure. In terms of composition, the primers are divided into softless and acid, most often the agent is fascinated in jars, containers and bottles. When entering into contact with the air, the primer dries, so it is not recommended to keep it open for a long time. In the process of use, it may cause unpleasant sensations in the form of tingling, pulling effect with different intensity. However, these are the speedless adverse sensations that do not affect the result.
Composition
The liquid has a steady consistency, a watery or gel-like type that does not have any shade, and often the smell. Packaging, as a rule, is non-transparent, since the light is destroyed on the structure of the composition and reduce the shelf life. From a chemical point of view, the composition is not easy:
- methacrylic acid;
- ethyl acetate;
- 2-hydroelectheylmatellate.
It is these substances that give a means to fasten the artificial plate with natural.
Depending on the amount of acid contained, the primers are classified for inflammatory and acidic. In the first there are no acids, they are simply contained in smaller quantities and less aggressively affect the nail, do not drown it. For weakened thin nails, it is recommended that kinds of funds as a non-relaxed primer and a pre-primer. The latter is the most gentle of all possible preliminary coatings.
It is distinguished by a soft effect, it does not succify in a deep layer of plate, keeps the balance of humidity, prevents dehydration.
However, it is not suitable for extension and gel coatings, since adhesive abilities are poorly expressed.
Manicure with gel varnish and shellac
So that the coating was smooth and strong, the natural plate is necessary to deflectically degrease. Primer solves such tasks:
- degreasing the surface of the nail;
- dries the top layer of the nail plate, without destroying deep;
- disinfection;
- prevents stratification and deformation of the plates;
- protects against the effects of aggressive coatings;
- Increases adhesion, and therefore - and the service life of the coating.
The application of primer requires accuracy, it is necessary to avoid it to hit the cuticle, the skin of the hands. Do not use the primer at all possible only if the nail plate is perfectly smooth, does not get out, not thinned. In this case, a fairly basic coating. It is important to comply with the instructions for use, since any kind of means can cause burns.
Ordinary manicure and extension
Even if you simply cover the nails with the usual, unstable pigment, you do not need to be excluded primer from the algorithm. It is perfectly loaded to nail, prepare a plate, will provide a long wearing without chipping for a long time. In addition, the remedy will act as a barrier between pigment and natural nail. Luck will fall more evenly and smooth.
It is impossible to carry out the procedure of extension of nails without a primer. In this form of manicure, it is not only as efficient as possible, but also indispensable.
Pros and cons of the inflexible composition
If there are no methacrylic acid in the agent, it is called cheekless. It also dries and protects the nail, provides a hitch with an artificial nail, but less traumatic acts on the plate. The composition is more sparing, but at the same time less efficient. It is ideal for dried and very weak, thin nails. It is absolutely not suitable for use in pedicure.
Both types of funds have the same properties, however, the cheating effect is more pronounced by a careful effect, rare side manifestations, burns.
We choose brand
To date, the variety of brands in the Neil-Art market is very large. Among the professionals and lovers, some of the checkered primers are very popular.
- Runail. It has a liquid composition, thanks to which it is enough for a long time. Despite the small packing, does not contain acids. Dries quickly, suitable for all gel coatings.
- Kodi. . Very common means, economical. It does not act aggressively on the cuticle, does not cause burns, suitable for gel coatings, as well as for acrylic buildings. The price is available, with the tool can be bought at any professional store.
- BlueSky. There is no smell, according to the consistency, it looks like vegetable oil, does not require drying in the speciallape. Tassel is most comfortable for use. Among the minuses - for a long time drying. Among the advantages are a very budget price.
- TNL . Very comfortable brush, dries quickly, gives an excellent coupling, but can cause burns. It is not easy, can deform the plate.
- Vogue Nails. It has a pronounced sharp odor, perfectly holds the gel surface, provides long-term resistance. But the composition of aggressive, can spoil the plate.
- Lady Victory. The primer has proven itself in the professional market, the volume of the bottle is large enough.
- Le Vole Ultra Bond. The company produces several types of bonders and primers, you can choose a means for any coating. The means are hypoallergenic, comfortable to use, do not cause damage to the plate and skin.
- EZ FLOW. Produced in a small amount, while the line of the means is very wide. The compositions are diverse, allow you to choose a means for any type of nail and type of coating, dried very quickly, the consistency is liquid.
- Ibd. . Provides a high degree of adhesion, while not contains acid. Magnificently levels the plate, fills all the deformed cracks and irregularities, requires drying in the lamp, gel-forming.
Where to acquire?
It is better to make a choice in favor of professional supermarkets and online stores, official websites of representatives of a firm. Periodically undergoing professional fairs also arrange sales. Before making one or another choice, you need to explore this segment in the markets not only by your country, since the order from the official website of another country is usually much more profitable.
The price category of primers is quite wide, the cost varies from 150 to 2 thousand rubles. As for inflexible funds, they are an order of magnitude cheaper. Do not choose the cheapest tool, you need to explore the reviews of professionals and lovers and choose the most acceptable option. Inexpensive means are distinguished by aggressive composition and weak resistance.
How to use?
First of all, careful compliance with the instruction that goes along with the bottle. There are general principles of use and secrets of professionals that are suitable for any type of primer:
- applied after a hygienic manicure, cutting the cuticle, giving the shape of the nails, but before using the base coating;
- Surface degreasing is necessary;
- Movement when applied should be very neat so that the makeup does not hit the skin;
- Initially, the tassel should be held from the end to the center, only then to distribute on the sides;
- Be sure to squeeze the brush so that the layer is loose loose;
- Liquid compositions drier on their own, gel may need drying in Speciallape;
- Gel type primers have a sticky surface, they will dry longer and require particularly fine application;
- If the surface even in a few minutes is wet, it is wedged with a napkin.
It is possible to replace the primer by a bonder or discussion, but only in the case of using a gel coating or a conventional unstable varnish. They do not provide special durability, however, their composition is quite comfortable and does not spoil the nails.
If you need to simply degrease the plate before the coating, then feel free to use alcohol, a means for removing a varnish or vinegar. As for the extension, the primer cannot be replaced with anything, as very reliable adhesion is needed, which provides the resistance of an artificial nail.
Reviews
In general, reviews about the checkered primers have a positive direction. Buyers note their positive impact in the case of applying on weakened plates, moderate manicure resistance, comfort in use: no sharp odors, just applied. The liquid compositions of the primers are more economical, they are easier in applying and instantly dry out. Negative feedback is most often associated with gel-like compositions that are harder to be applied and dried longer.
About what primer to choose, acidic or softless, look in the following video.