The base coat is applied as a first layer to prepare the nails for the application of semi-permanent nail polish. Semi-permanent nail polish is applied in at least two thin layers and is cured under a UV or LED lamp to harden it. The top coat is applied as a final layer to protect the gel polish and add a glossy finish. The remover solution is used to remove semi-permanent nail polish after a few weeks of use.
The UV or LED lamp is necessary to polymerize the semi-permanent nail polish and make it harden. The file and buffer are used to prepare the nails before applying semi-permanent nail polish.
This is the first layer of polish that is applied to the nails to prepare them for semi-permanent polish. The base coat helps protect the nails from any color pigmentation and adheres to the semi-permanent nail polish to ensure a longer life. It also helps make nails smoother and more even. The base coat is applied after cleaning and filing the nails, but before applying the semi-permanent nail polish.
The main color of the gel polish is applied after the base coat. Semi-permanent nail polish is a type of nail polish that contains polymers that react to UV or LED light to harden. It is applied in at least two thin layers and each of them is cured under a UV or LED lamp for about 30-60 seconds. Curing time depends on the type of polish and the power of the lamp. Semi-permanent polish lasts up to three weeks without smudging, chipping or loss of shine.
The top coat is the final layer of polish that is applied after the gel polish has hardened under a UV or LED lamp. The top coat is used to protect the semi-permanent polish and to add a glossy finish. This layer is very important because it prevents the polish from peeling off or losing its shine. The top coat is applied in a thin layer and cured under a UV or LED lamp for about 30-60 seconds.
After about three weeks, it is necessary to remove the semi-permanent nail polish from the nails to prevent them from getting damaged. The remover solution is an acetone-based liquid that is applied to the nails to soften the gel polish. There are also natural alternatives based on essential oils, but they usually take longer to remove the nail polish. Once the semi-permanent nail polish has been softened, it is removed with a file or a specific remover for semi-permanent nail polish.
UV or LED lamp: The UV or LED lamp is necessary to polymerize the semi-permanent nail polish and make it harden. The choice of lamp depends on the type of nail polish you use. There are specific lamps for semi-permanent nail polish that have adequate power to cure the nail polish efficiently.
File and buffer: The file and buffer are tools used to prepare the nails before applying semi-permanent nail polish. The file is used to file and shape the nails, while the buffer is used to remove any imperfections and to make the nails smoother
