"Hairpins, pins, lipstick - all that a damsel needs" - famous lines from the song of Sophia, from the movie "Midshipmen Forward". Today a woman needs a lot more. Well-groomed hands and nails, incl. A considerable arsenal is at the disposal of modern beauties. Acrylic or gel coating has been known since the end of the last millennium. Today, they are being replaced by gels based on natural ingredients. The features of their use and the basic rules for choosing the best biogels for nails will be discussed today.
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What is the difference between biogel
Until recently, the most popular coatings were acrylic and gel. They were first used in the 90s of the last century. Indeed, marigolds with such a coating look more than attractive. With their help, you can eliminate the imperfections of the nail plates, lengthen them and apply a pattern. But this kind of coating has significant disadvantages.
- The applied varnish requires special drying using special lamps.
- Does not have a breathable structure. As a result, nails periodically need rest.
- Removing acrylic or gel coat is a laborious process. Best of all, this is done mechanically.
- After removing acrylic or gel, the nail plate has an unattractive appearance for a long time and needs additional treatment with oils or moisturizers.
Gel polishes are more gentle. But they also have their drawbacks. First of all, it's their texture. They are relatively liquid and are more suitable for professional use. In addition, they poorly hide defects in nails and cannot be used to model their shape.
Almost 2/3 of biogel consists of natural substances, the main of which is the resin of the yew tree. They add to it.
- Retinol, or the fat-soluble form of vitamin A, is a powerful antioxidant. The substance helps to maintain the strength and beauty of nails.
- Vitamin E is responsible for tissue regeneration and repair. Perfectly strengthens nails, prevents delamination, makes their surface smooth and glossy.
- Proteins that help fill in and camouflage cracks and chips in the nail plate for a healthier look. They also prevent splitting and brittle nails.
The main advantages of biogels are:
- breathable structure that allows you to wear this kind of coating for a long time;
- therapeutic effect, which consists in strengthening the nails;
- excellent cosmetic effect when nails acquire an attractive appearance;
- dense texture, which makes it possible to use these products at home, and at the same time hides minor defects.
The disadvantages include a rather narrow color palette. Most companies produce light-colored biogels. Only a few use glitter or foil in their production. But, as a rule, the decorative effect significantly reduces their healing properties.
Who are biogels suitable for?
They are designed to heal your nails and give your hands a neat look. Many people use biogels for a base under a varnish, or as a fixing layer.They do an excellent job with these tasks. At the same time, without making the nail plate heavier or thicker.
- Biogel is often used as a healing and strengthening agent. On the one hand, it prevents brittleness and delamination of the nail plates. On the other hand, it gives them dullness, gloss and a light shade, depending on the wishes of the girl.
- Not everyone is lucky to be born with beautiful and even marigolds. A properly selected product will fill in micro cracks and level the surface. You can leave everything as it is, or you can apply a monochromatic varnish or decorative pattern.
- Matte biogels will perfectly mask trauma marks. Their dense texture will fill in the chips, glue the flaking ends, and hide the bruise resulting from hitting a hard surface. And the nutrients will help you recover quickly.
- Not all girls and women want to see bright pictures on their nails. But, almost everyone wants them to have a neat look with a healthy shine.
- Nowadays, natural resin-based products are often used as nail extension or shaping products. This coating is less durable than acrylic. But it preserves the flexibility of the nail plate, nourishes and moisturizes its surface. Suitable for people with allergic reactions.
Correctly selected biogel helps to solve a wide range of nail problems. From their treatment to modeling or finishing manicure.
What are and what they are intended for
If we talk about the appointment of a biological gel, then it is worth highlighting the following groups.
- Base. It is most often used as a base for subsequent color layers. As a rule, such products are colorless and have a number of medicinal properties. Apply directly to the nail plate. Give it a healthy look and glossy shine.
- Colored. They can be used both independently, when applied in two or three layers, and as a decorative tool for manicure. They revitalize, give gloss, shine and shade. They often contain sparkles. But, you should not count on bright and deep colors.
- Sculptural or modeling. Has a thick texture and a matte white or yellowish tint. It fills microcracks and chips well, strengthens the ends, hides traces of bleeding. Necessarily requires the application of a decorative layer of gel or varnish. These biogels include "Royal Sealer" for correcting the color of the nail, and S-coatings for building. Many companies have similar products in their product line that do not require fixing in a UV lamp. This makes them much easier to use at home.
- Finishing. It rarely contains useful substances, since it is used as a finishing layer. Transparent, with a slight sheen. Perfectly protects manicure from mechanical damage.
- UV biogel. Designed for summer use. Its transparent structure protects nails well from UV radiation and high temperatures. Most often it is transparent, colorless, or with a slight pink or blue tint.
Having a small baggage of knowledge, you can perform a manicure yourself or in the salon, having previously agreed on all the conditions.
Review of the most popular biogels
Currently, biogels produced in the USA, Germany, South Korea and Russia are in demand.
EL Corazon
EL Corazon was founded in Moscow at the end of the last millennium. It is engaged in the production of decorative cosmetics using technologies provided by the leading companies in North America and Europe. Currently, it produces about 600 types of care and decorative manicure products. Among them there are gels on a biological basis. They are deservedly popular among women due to the high quality and affordable prices for their products.
El Corazon Active Bio-gel
A good remedy for nails with a pronounced therapeutic effect. Using it for two weeks strengthens your nails. They become strong and resilient. They stop breaking and flaking.Has a good decorative effect, giving the nail plates smoothness and barely noticeable shine. There are also products with a slight tint, which appears when several layers are applied.
Advantages:
- A large number of nutrients in the composition, allowing you to quickly restore health and well-groomed hands;
- Long and thin brush for easy work with gel at home;
- Thick texture;
- Does not require drying in a special lamp;
- It can be removed with conventional chemicals, without damaging the nail plates;
- It can be used as a base for other layers of gel or varnish. And as a therapeutic and decorative agent, giving natural shades to nails;
- Economical consumption.
Disadvantages:
- Some buyers note a rather pungent smell.
Nevertheless, this is one of the most budgetary and at the same time high quality tools. A bottle costs about 180-200 rubles.
El Corazon, colored biogel
Its use will be an excellent solution when the marigolds need careful care, and their owner is in well-groomed hands and natural manicure. The tool combines a therapeutic effect and acts as a decorative cosmetics. It can be used on its own or with other bases. A topcoat or anchoring layer is optional.
Advantages:
- Wide range of colors. From delicate pastel pinks to bright and rich reds. There are also cold blue or gray shades that are fashionable today. Most women find that they can easily play with the depth of color by applying one or more coats of gel;
- Great functionality. Strengthens the nail plates, helping to grow them to the desired length in a short time;
- Easy to apply;
- Suitable for beginners;
- Does not flow under the cuticle;
- Manicure does not require the use of drying lamps and hardware varnish removal;
- Does not require correction within 2-3 weeks.
Disadvantages:
- According to professionals, it is relatively liquid. Therefore, in the salons, there are rarely masters working with this product line.
For home use, a quality product costing 150-160 rubles is quite acceptable.
PATRISA NAIL company
Its target audience is just professional manicurists. Most biological gels are sculptural or sculptural. But there are also colored products for professional hand care.
Patrisa Nail elastic
Great for uneven or loose nails. The amino acids contained in its composition exfoliate the dead keratin layer. Vitamins and trace elements nourish and moisturize the nail plate.
Advantages:
- Fast effect. Masters promise strong and healthy marigolds in a short time;
- Strengthens, nourishes, moisturizes;
- Protects against moisture loss;
- Aligns the plates by filling micro cracks and chips. Strengthens the edges, preventing breakage and flaking;
- Suitable for lengthening and correcting the shape of the nail plate;
- Economical consumption;
- Ease of application;
- Provides light shine.
Disadvantages:
- For professional use as it requires lamp drying.
The cost is quite high. About 550-600 rubles.
Patrisa Nail Camouflage
Biogel forms a dense matte coating that hides even significant defects. Often used to create an original design and paint a jacket.
Advantages:
- At the same time hides flaws, strengthens and helps in the design of the picture;
- Large selection of shades from warm, pastel, to cold silvery;
- Easy to apply with special brushes;
- Lasts a long time;
- Hypoallergenic;
- Does not spread during operation;
- Freezes quickly;
- Application of a top coat is desirable but not required.
Disadvantages:
- Apart from the fact that it requires certain conditions for drying, it has not been found.
The cost of a bottle of colored, biological-based camouflage gel is 310-330 rubles.
Patrisa Nail bio-gel gloss
It is worth noting a tool for the complete completion of a manicure from a German company.It will allow you to fix the result for a long time and give your nails a gorgeous diamond shine.
Advantages:
- Perfectly fixes all layers;
- Gives brightness and gloss;
- Light and at the same time thick consistency allows you to quickly and evenly apply the gel.
Disadvantages:
- Difficult to film. Requires hardware processing or prolonged exposure to solvents;
- Far from the budgetary cost of 550-600 rubles per jar.
TNL PROFESSIONAL company
Cosmetics from South Korea are rapidly conquering European markets. The main reason is the excellent quality of goods, unique technologies and relatively low prices. Despite the fact that most companies have a well-built logistics network, as the popularity of goods grows, the cost of goods will surely increase. This also applies to nail care products.
TNL Biogel (Transparent)
It is primarily a protective agent. It resists the harmful effects of the environment and chemicals when doing household chores. At the same time, it significantly strengthens the nail plate and gives it a healthy and well-groomed look.
Advantages:
- Easy to apply on its own;
- Dries quickly without using a lamp;
- Lasts up to 3 weeks;
- Protects from external influences;
- Strengthens marigolds well, making them beautiful;
- Provides light natural shine.
Disadvantages:
- Available exclusively in transparent form, without shades;
- Individual intolerance to the components.
The cost of a jar of biogel is 300-330 rubles.
TNL Professional biogel, camouflage
It is considered one of the best biogels for hiding minor imperfections and preparing nail plates for French manicure. Dense texture, light pink shades will allow you to get a high-class natural manicure even for beginners in this business.
Advantages:
- Has a camouflage effect. Biogel hides irregularities and defects;
- Self-leveling compound, easy to apply and suitable for home use. Including girls who are taking the first steps in creating a pattern on the nail plates;
- Gives a natural shade;
- You can air dry the applied product.
Disadvantages:
- According to buyers, none.
A jar of biogel with a volume of 15 ml will cost about 350 rubles.
TNL Professional, extra white
French manicure won't look complete without it. It forms a smile line at the tip of the nail plate. Ideally combined with camouflage biogel from the same company.
Advantages:
- The plastic texture makes it easy to apply the product, forming a perfect pattern;
- Does not spread;
- Dries quickly;
- Economical consumption;
- Holds well for 3 weeks.
Disadvantages:
- Not too much functionality. Although, some women use it as a protective coating.
One jar costs between 340-350 rubles. When buying, you should pay attention to the expiration dates, since it lasts for a long time.
Well, today beauties have enough funds to become even more beautiful. Including in the care of hands and nails. Biogels are really great for creating a natural manicure or a base for it. They have a pronounced healing effect. And no one can doubt that a woman devotes enough time to caring for herself.
