Most clients lean toward one of five basic nail shapes: square, round, oval, squoval, or pointed.
Gel polish lasts between 2-3 weeks at the minimum, while regular polish is lucky to go a week without chipping. With light wear, your gel nails last at least twice as long as a normal polish, but realistically they get you four to six times a standard manicure mileage.
What are the different types of manicures? The main manicure types that you will come across are basic, acrylic, gel (including Shellac), French and dip powder.
There are two types of gels: Soft gel and hard gel. The main difference in the two products has to do with how they are removed. Soft gel nails are known as “soak-off gels” because the nail polish can be removed with acetone. Hard gel is used to add nail length over soft gel that is used soley as a polish.
Creme. The most basic of them all, crème nail paint is the standard nail polish formula we are used to applying. It has a slight shine and usually comes in loads of colours now.
We all know regular nail polish, which is also known as normal nail polish, or nail varnish.
The magic number is four. A base coat, two coats of color, and a topcoat. This is the recipe for a perfect at-home manicure.
UV lamps are lamps that are used to cure UV gel nails: they emit a wavelength of around 350 nm because UV gel nails need that wavelength to cure. LED lamps like the 18W Travel Lamp and the 36W Pro Lamp emit 365 nm to cure gel nail polish like Green Flash.
All About Regular Nail Polish
Many people love traditional nail polish because it can easily be applied at home, without any extra equipment. Regular nail polish is easy to apply and remove, so you can change the color as often as you'd like.
Round-Shaped Nails
It's also the most popular nail shape: When they visit the salon, most women opt for this classic silhouette, Rose reveals.
Nail heads: Flat heads: The most common. The head remains visible as it rests on the nailed surface. The head offers a large striking surface and also gives additional holding power.
The main seven types of nail shapes you can opt for are: oval, almond, square, squoval, coffin (also known as ballerina), stiletto (or pointed nails) and that old friend, round.
What is a full manicure? A manicure and/or gel manicure is where we concentration on your “actual/real” nails; trimming and shaping your nails, the cuticles, and polishing on polish or gel polish on your nails. ... Full Set = applying artificial nails and/or solar powder to your existing nails.
What is a gel polish manicure? A gel polish manicure is a manicure that uses a soft gel in the form of polish. The gel polish acts as an overlay on the nail that lasts for at least two weeks (but often as long as four weeks). The result is high shine nails with no chipping, peeling, or cracking.
Nail polish application typically involves 1 coat of base coat, 2 coats of color application to ensure full coverage, and 1 coat of top coat for long-lasting wear and shine.
Pearly pink marks you as a professional
Light pink is the ultimate neutral of the nail polish world. The colour is perfect for any office environment, season, or occasion, and always looks clean and appropriate. Wearing a pearly shade indicates that you value professionalism and always strive to look put together.
Although gel manicures can be beautiful and long-lasting, they can be tough on nails. Gel manicures can cause nail brittleness, peeling and cracking, and repeated use can increase the risk for skin cancer and premature skin aging on the hands.