Manicure using gel varnish owes its popularity to the fact that he is able to stay on nails for about two weeks. Such a feature it provides a composition with polymers that when exposed to ultraviolet rays to form a solid film. Despite all of the convenience of such a manicure, there is a minus - thickening of the composition. Often it becomes too thick the gel lacquer, which is used more often. This occurs because of the proximity to the UV lamp, frequent contact with oxygen and sunlight, which provoke the polymerization process. As well as gel nail polish is called shellac.
Methods
Diluting thick gel varnish preferably not more than once, as this reduces the coating quality. When applied it can slide, and after cracking, and color may acquire a dull shade. Dilute gel varnish can be by various means.
- Alcohol. Importantly, such a method can lead to dry skin and nails, as well as the applied coating loses its strength.
- Masthead or colorless coating lacquer. The quality does not suffer much, but the color becomes less intense. If shellac is only bought and thick and have no desire to add to it a variety of means, you can use a little trick. On a piece of foil to pour the required amount of drops of gel polish and add to them a few drops of a top cover, after mix to desired consistency. Plus this method is that the result is immediately visible.
- Remover gel nail. It is similar in effect to the means of "reviving" shellac, as well as alcohol, but a one-off. The diluted gel thus falls unevenly on the nail, and a few days in general is not suitable for further use.
- Special means for dilution. This is ideal, as diluents producers made sure to Shellac did not lose their properties and texture. From inexpensive brands can be identified Irisk, El Corazon, and of the more expensive segment are the most popular Rio Profi, Masura, Severina.
You can use a very simple way to make a more liquid gel nail polish at home, without using any tools. It should in any container to pour the hot water supply and to a bottle with a gel varnish. Should pour water so that it covered until the middle of the bottle. Thus enough to hold the vial for approximately 2 minutes. If shellac is still thick, it is necessary to repeat the procedure.
Important! In no case can not be used to dilute the normal acetone - this tool is only suitable for classical varnishes and gel nail polish simply spoil.
How to store?
Although the gel varnish is distinguished by resistance and durability in contrast to the usual nail polish, it is also subject to solidification. Although it is possible to dilute thick shellac, it is still better to prevent it from drying it through its proper use and storage. To extend the shellac life, it is necessary to adhere to the following storage rules:
- Tightly cover the lid - with a long-term contact with oxygen, the structure of the shellac is changing, as a result of which its strength is weakened;
- Before applying, do not shake the jar, but to gently "ride" it in the palms, as a result of the "shaking", bubbles are formed, which then do not allow to achieve a smooth coating; If the bubbles are still formed, it is necessary to open the bottle and leave in this form to their disappearance;
- Do not leave the residues of the shellac on the neck of the bottle, but to remove them with the help of no festive fabric;
- Store in a dark place with low temperatures - the maximum is the temperature of +26 degrees. Despite numerous recommendations, it is still not worth keeping the lacquer in the refrigerator, since sharp temperature drops badly affect it;
- do not put close to UV lamp, microwave or gas stove; The heat that they highlight is destroyed for the shellac.
You should pay attention to the shelf life. Often, the manufacturer indicates two dates: the first one means the shelf life until the jar is opened, and the second is after opening. It is not recommended to acquire gel varnishes that have already been opened. Thus, if you select a suitable place for storing gel varnishes, do not forget to put them in place on time, they will serve a long time. To dilute the thickened varnish, the optimal solution is to use a special fluid.
About how to dilute gel varnish nail, look in the video below.