Gel polish remover

Gel polish requires timely removal in order to preserve the health of the nail plate and not overload it with a heavy and significantly regrown layer. Today, there are two ways to remove the gel coating: the first is to soak it with a special liquid or acetone, the second - in hardware cutting. In the latter, a milling cutter is used to remove the gel polish, which is a nozzle on the apparatus, which literally cuts the coating off the nail plate. In this article we will understand the intricacies of the process of removing the gel polish using a cutter.

Modern masters often offer their customers a hardware manicure instead of the old-fashioned way of soaking nails in warm water. Removing the cuticle and the formation of a uniform surface of the nail due to the machine allows you to speed up and simplify the process of preparing the nail to apply gel polish. In addition, the high-speed rotation of special nozzles allows you to do this as comfortably as possible - cuts, bleeding and sores are eliminated.

The same apparatus is used to remove the gel coating, only replacing the cutter with one another. The cutter is a small metal or ceramic nozzle, with the help of which the cuticle is removed, the surface of the nail plate is formed, cracks, chips, irregularities are removed. Cutters are also used for cutting gel varnish. To remove a resistant coating, they have notches or small indentations on the surface in order to cut the coating irretrievably and carefully.

Modern masters recommend removing gel varnish using the apparatus - this method is safe and non-traumatic, even compared to classical cutting, and especially with the soaking of the nail plate in acetone solution. If we talk about the disadvantages of cutting the file with a file, then there is a greater likelihood of damage to the nail and the skin around it, which leads to unpleasant abrasions and unwillingness to use the gel coating again.

Soaking the gel - even more evilwhich results in drying the cuticle and nail plate, increasing the fragility of the latter and unpleasant burning during the procedure. In addition, during the soaking of the nail, you have to work with a metal spatula, which also injures the natural surface of the nail and adversely affects its quality.

Masters recommend the use of modern technique of removing the coating apparatus and cutters, which will significantly save time and health of marigolds.

• Carbide or metal cutter made of heavy metal alloys and has notches in the form of straight, oblique lines or crosses. The principle of its work consists in rotational movements clockwise or counterclockwise and cutting the gel polish in such a way that the latter turns into fine chips. Cutters made of metals differ in the thread and the size of the holes — large cavities will be needed to remove the gel coating so that the viscous gel does not clog them and does not spoil the nozzle.

Carbide cutter is used to correct the shape of the nail and its thicknessif there is a place to build or strengthen the nail plate. The same nozzles are used to remove the old coating. The cutter usually rotates at a speed of 30 to 40 thousand revolutions per minute, which is absolutely safe for natural nails.Often, customers are afraid of this method of removing the gel coating: the nozzle, in their opinion, significantly spoils the natural nail plate and almost cuts it off. This opinion is erroneous, since an experienced master removes the top and gel using a cutter to the base, the tool itself never touches the surface of the nail.

• Ceramic cutter - a novelty in the world of professional neil masters. A feature of this nozzle is that it cuts the coating into dust and not into chips, works more smoothly on the surface and does not cause unpleasant vibrations.

Ceramic mill has a softer texture and high strength. One such new mill has up to 4 similar carbide tips. The ceramic nozzle does not heat up and allows you to remove the gel coating faster due to the high speed of work. By the way, with proper handling of the metal analogue, there is practically no heating - it is important to observe the cutting technology (to work with stroking movements and not to press the machine too much).

Cutters differ in the form: ceramic nozzles are usually in the form of corn, metal - cylinder or cone. There are also other variations of nozzles, but the most convenient masters consider those listed above. Nozzles differ in the degree of rigidity, which determines the direction of their work with natural or artificial nails. The colored bezel based on the milling cutter indicates the degree of rigidity: the hardest means green and black.

It is safe to remove gel polish using a machine with cutters., because the nozzle works only with the gel itself and does not come into contact with the nail plate. Masters cut the coating to the base, then act with a soft buff to remove the remnants of the past manicure. If we talk about the structure of the nail plate, it consists of about a hundred ceramic layers, and working with a buff, the master usually removes up to 2 dead layers. In simple words, the procedure of removing the cover with the device and treating the surface of the nail with a buff is safer than other non-progressive methods.

Today, ceramic mills are gaining more popularity, which have a soft coating and are not capable of damaging the structure of the nail plate, even if the nozzle is in direct contact with it. In addition, the ceramic holes in the base of the nozzle are not clogged in the process of cutting (unlike metal counterparts, which must be selected depending on the coating, its thickness). Often women ask what kind of milling cutter is better to remove the coating: with a stick, corn, cone or cylinder. Masters choose the shape of the cutter independently, depending on the coating and its density, and usually use a combination of corn and a cylinder to remove the gel polish from the central part of the marigold, a stick to remove the pigment from the area around the cuticle.

Inexperienced masters are afraid to use a special device to remove the outdated gel polish coating and are afraid to cut through the plate. This is not possible for several reasons. Adequate and trained master will know that cutting is necessary to the base (it is easy to see it on the characteristic glossy shine). After that, it is necessary to process the plate with a special soft buff, they usually grind the nail before applying a transparent base.

There is an assumption that during the operation of the device there is an unpleasant burning sensation. Again, it depends on the experience of the master, the sensitivity of the client, and to avoid any unpleasant moments, the master is recommended to learn the art of cutting gel varnish on himself, and the client to talk about any unpleasant sensations immediately. The usual feeling when cutting a gel texture is a light "tickling" that does not cause inconvenience to a woman.

Let's talk about how to use the apparatus for cutting the gel coating correctly:

• Gel polish must be dry - it will provide uniform cutting and protect the nozzle from slipping;
• First you need to choose the material of the cutter (ceramic or metal) and rotational speed: for ceramic nozzles, the number is usually set at 10-15 thousand revolutions, for metal ones - from 20 thousand and above.
• It is recommended to start cutting with smooth movements from the middle of the nailas if you are stroking the nail plate. It is important to maintain a single rate of cutting and pressing on the machine. To process the upper area, follow the rule “working area - middle”; you can make movements along the contour of the nail, leading from top to bottom;

• Movement must be long, it is impossible to make short cutting and strongly press on the nail plate, it is necessary to observe uniformity in pressing;
• You need to work the middle part of the cutter with a slight slope, and not her tip. Pressing at the same time should be the top and side - do not push the cutter on top;
• The bottom edge of the nail is processed by the middle part of the cutter cutting down a long movement;

• The milling cutter is used for cutting colored gel polish. Once the pigment has disappeared, you can see the glossy finish on the nail plate - this is the base;
• To remove the base, you need to change the nozzle to a soft grinding analog or a classic buff. This step will allow you to give the nail surface a uniform texture, smooth out any irregularities, remove the outdated coating or part of it;
• Careful polishing will prepare the nail surface for the subsequent application of gel varnish and is considered the next step after removing the base color.

The procedure for removing the coating gel polish mill is not considered difficult. As in any other practice is needed in this matter. The cutter does not damage the natural coating of the nail plate, this myth was invented by inexperienced and lazy masters who do not reckon with innovations in the field of hardware manicure. In addition, this cutting maintains a transparent base on the surface of the nail and helps to strengthen the nail plate in the future. If we talk about the structure and function of the nail, then we can say that this is a keratinized layer of skin cells that do not have the ability to "breathe", so no base, nor gel varnishes do not interfere with the body's natural process. All that is required of the master is to preserve and strengthen the nail plate.

Gel polish removal using a cutter is wrapped with dozens of mythswhich give rise to the pros and cons of using such a salon procedure. Let's start with the fact that cutting the gel coating is absolutely safe and not as traumatic as cutting with a classic file with a powerful abrasive coating. Precisely cutting allows you to carry out the procedure of removing the coating as quickly and naturally as possible. A little more about the pros and cons of hardware cutting:

• It allows you to remove the top coat and gel lacquer layers by the dry method without using chemical fluids.which are usually based on acetone. It significantly affects the structure of the nail plate, causing it to soften and dry out, and also affects the dryness of the cuticle and has an unpleasant burning sensation during the procedure.
• Hardware cutting usually takes 5-10 minutes in the hands of an experienced master.And it’s not difficult for a beginner to cope with this task - the main thing is to know the basic principles of work and safety.
• Removal of pigment gel varnish allows you to save the surface of your own nail - the mill does not adjoin to a natural plate. Cutting occurs only to a transparent base. Next, the wizard works with a soft polishing attachment and a buff.

• A slight burning sensation may be felt when removing the gel layer. - the result of overheating nozzles. To avoid this unpleasant moment, you must immediately tell the master or choose a professional with extensive experience. Heating usually occurs at metal nozzles due to their low speed; the higher the speed of rotation of the device, the lower the probability of heating the nozzle. Ceramic analogues are completely devoid of this quality.
• The only disadvantage of working with hardware cutting is that the gel coating turns into fine chips or dust (she has to breathe the client). For the cleanliness of work, we recommend using a disposable mask.
• Another disadvantage, rather, for the master, is the need to purchase sometimes expensive apparatus and several sets with cutters. Several identical sets of nozzles are needed to work with multiple clients. We must not forget about the timely processing of accessories and keeping them clean and tidy. Cutters, moreover, fail and require timely replacement for high-quality and painless work.

Cutting the gel coat with milling cutters is the only progressive and safe solution.which the master can offer. It does not injure the nails and skin, does not affect the further health of the nail plate and does not have flaws that could significantly affect this method. If you still doubt the benefits of this method of removing a resistant gel-based coating, we recommend that you study the video clips and read about the structure of the nail plate.

With the advent of hardware removal of gel polish, many myths have emerged about the benefits and harms of this kind of coating removal. Some women on the advice of the masters use only cutters - metal or ceramic nozzles gently remove the coating from the nail plate, without hurting it. Among them, you can hear reviews that during the cutting on the nail is a slight vibration and sometimes you can feel a slight burning sensation: often the reason for this is a small speed of work and heating of the metal nozzle. To avoid such drawbacks, the masters recommend using ceramic cutters: they not only do not cause unpleasant sensations, but are also not capable of damaging the surface of the nail, even if you decide to make efforts for this.

Those women who have a negative attitude to this method of removing the gel polish, probably once experienced a negative experience or turned to an incompetent master. Often they are repelled by possible discomfort - vibration, a slight burning sensation of the nail plate. As already noted, these feelings depend on the master, and on the selected cutter, the speed of its rotation, on the individual sensitivity. Even if a woman is very sensitive to any mechanical movements, it is better to suffer removal of gel polish with a cutter for about 5 minutes, rather than endure a 10-minute burning sensation from the solution with acetone, restore the cuticle and “relax” from shellac for a couple of weeks.

Often the procedure of removing gel polish using the apparatus in the beauty salon is paid separately. To save on this, modern women often acquire their own home apparatus and a set of cutters for cutting. This allows you to save time on carrying out the salon procedure, but for its safe implementation you still need to stock up on professional knowledge.

Nevertheless, gel polish is said to cut down the coating with cutters positively in most cases. Saws and acetone faded into the background, and the cutters took first place in professional offices of nail service and even at home. Women who regularly apply gel polish notice that removing the coating with a cutter does not harm the quality of their nails, regardless of the frequency of application and removal of long-term coating.Due to the fact that the transparent base accumulates on the nail plate with each new manicure, the nail gradually becomes thicker, stronger and acquires a natural, correct anatomical shape.

In the next video - instructions for removing the gel polish apparatus and cutter.