Everyone who cares about nails knows how disturbing distorted nails are. Nobody wants that, for real. We all love the idea of “prim and proper” especially when it comes to dealing with evident body parts such as the nails. Not to talk about the burst of confidence that neat and well-kept nails stir. Now, the term “structure” brings all of its literal reinforcement to revamping your nails. If you’re looking at taking up a nail routine that is both durable and protective, you may want to explore the structured gel manicure. Keep reading for everything you need to know about Structured Gel Manicure. What is a structured gel manicure?A structured gel manicure is a gel nail application that is thicker and much more concentrated than simply brushing on your gel product, as with a Shellac or Gelish manicure. The design is simply to prevent your nails from breakage, discoloration, ridges, annoying hangnails, and broken edges. As already established, it reinforces your nails but with the supportive layer of a rubber-based gel. Instead of applying your nail products alone, a base coat is added to provide better coverage and strengthening for your natural nails. The beauty of wearing a structured manicureThere are obvious advantages to wearing a structured manicure. These advantages are layered under the following facts:
How long does a structured gel manicure last?This manicure lasts approximately 4-6 weeks and leaves your nails with a continuous glossy shine that is very fashionable. To avoid fading, it is recommended that you apply your gel manicure cleanly. Please don’t try to peel it off when you’re ready to remove it. Instead, soak your nails in acetone, wrap them in cotton balls and foil, or visit a professional nail technician. The removal of the structured gel is a delicate process. Is structured manicure trending?Yes, please! Structured gel manicures are the newest chic nail trends that everyone is obsessed with right now, for the most beautiful of reasons stated above. As a result, they’re quickly becoming one of the most popular and well-liked ways to get longer, stronger nails. How to DIY structured ManicureOne of the advantages of doing your own gel nails at home is that it is less expensive than going to a salon. But looking for a good nail salon with good manicure options and absolutely high-quality service to get your nail structured isn’t a bad idea as well. However, if you still insist on doing it yourself, the following tips and steps will be useful. Before you start, take a deep breath and relax; it takes a lot of time to get it done.
Please note: The process of structuring your nails needs absolute care. New York-based nail stylist, Elle Gerstein compares the procedure to “laying a tile floor on a good mud job. If you don’t do the mud job correctly, what’s going to happen to the tile? It’s going to crack.” For prep, the nail should be lightly buffed and dehydrated during the application process. Before you attempt a DIY structured gel manicure, make sure you have the necessary stuff for it. You can either buy a gel nail kit online or buy all the pieces separately. But quite important should be the availability of the following:
The structured nail gel may seem a little complex to achieve but its aftermath will keep your nails strengthened. The truth is that there is no better way to pamper your nails than with a high-end gel manicure such as this. Quite interesting and beautiful too is to know that a little nail art structure, a few coats of polish, and a trendy color can give you a good dose of confidence. We recommend that you give it a try and see how it works for you.
Let’s talk about Gelish Structure Gel. I’ve featured this product several times on my Instagram and IG Nail Tutorials and I get some questions about what it is and how to use it. I absolutely love this product and I’ve used it every single time I do a nail application on myself. Every. Single. Time. What is Gelish Structure Gel?A clear soak off gel product used to strengthen the nail. How is Structure Gel Used?I use this product for 3 reasons:
StrengtheningStructure Gel is great for those who want added strength to their natural nails without having to resort to gel or acrylics. It can be applied on top of a cured base coat before the color application and the beauty of this product is that it’s applied like a gel-polish. Which means it’s thin enough that you won’t notice the extra layer, but strong enough that you’ll notice the added strength. Win-win! Oh, and it will remove along with the usual soaking of gel colored polish. Another win-win-win! Sealing In ArtWhen it comes to adding stickers, foil, or tattoos to the nail, Structure Gel works wonders to seal art and ensure they will last. After the application of the desired art, apply a layer of Structure Gel on top. Making sure to completely cover the entire nail (especially the edges of the art). After curing, finish with the usual Top Coat, wipe clean with alcohol and VOILA! *Tip: If you are using Structure Gel to add strength + seal in art, you can use the layer to seal in art AS your strengthening layer. That way you don’t have to add a Structure Gel layer before color then again after color. Makes sense? Kill 2 birds with one stone. This will help save product and time during an application. DiscolorationLighter nail colors, even though beautiful, can be quite annoying to keep clean. Ever wonder why that is? Well, it’s because gel-polish is a porous product. Meaning it can absorb whatever it comes in contact with resulting in stains that are more visible on lighter (or brighter neon) shades. Things like; make up, hair color, dark denim, and our precious skin care products containing chemicals can disrupt the Top Coat of our fabulous mani. Structure Gel can help with this! Apply a layer after polish color for added stain protection. It can be the difference of a color staying vibrant for 2 weeks or 2 days. Watch me apply Structure Gel after color to prevent staining below! As always leave your comments and questions in the comments section below. I’m happy to answer any questions you may have about this product!
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