20 min and that's all at the manicure
Base, double layer of semi-permanent varnish, top coat, and, between each operation, a round trip under a blue LED lamp to fix. That's dry.
We did the "canopy" test, not a snag.
The nails are hard, bulging, shiny and it lasts 3 weeks for about 30 €!
A feat possible thanks to the 3rd generation of this semi-permanent varnish and its hybrid formula, between varnish and gel.
In manicures, there are Nailic, Intelligel, Shellac, but also Gel Color by OPI, which takes 28 of its cult colors in a long version.
And it holds on all the nails?
Only if they are healthy. Duplied, devitalized or too short, this type of varnish will not last more than 4-5 days.
How to remove it?
Before starting, the manicure is asked how the "removal" will take place.
Answer A: "With a solvent solution", we stay.
Answer B: "A file or sander ", leak ... to avoid the disaster of nail tissue paper for the next 6 months.
The right rhythm.
To prevent the nails from finishing soft and raplapla, they are allowed 1 month of respite between two semi-permanent manicures and they are given a health with a hardener (Hérôme, Ecrinal and Mavala).
We take the opportunity to offer the last nail revolution of Essie : patch-masks that strengthen and repair (13 €).
Very effective.
Can I do it myself?
If you know how to put your varnish with dexterity, there are now different proposals of semi-permanent varnish to make yourself, at home.
Gel-effect varnishes
With them, you no longer need to go to the nailbar and put your nails under a UV lamp to make your varnish last as long as possible. This new technology, hybrid between nail varnish and semi-permanent in institute, applies and dries as a classic lacquer. Very rich in solid pigments, the color holds and shines without failing 10 to 15 days.
WE love :
- Gel Effect Varnish, Nail Inc., 16 € at Sephora (6 colors)
- Infaillible Varnish Gel Duo Long Dress, L'Oréal Paris, 9,90 € (12 colors)
Professional kits at home
They contain an LED lamp, a base, a top coat, a color gel varnish and all the necessary accessories to achieve a pro manicure. It takes about 20 minutes for a complete manicure. The UV lamp is easy to handle and the color palette of these semi-permanent varnishes is rich and varied, ranging from nude tones to bright colors such as red, green or blue. Difficult not to find the right color of semi-permanent varnish.
WE love :
- The S tarter kit Sensationail at 69 € but be careful, you also have to think about paying another 30.85 € to acquire the second kit that allows to remove its varnish.
- So far reserved for professionals, the Beautynails brand now offers us on its site the sale of its products. Base, varnish (there are 30) and top coat: 19 € each. UV lamp: 35 €. Solution to dissolve the varnish: 3,45 €.
- The brand Pronails also offers all the utensils to realize a semi-permanent manicure at home. In addition, she recently launched her "Vital Nailskin" , a top coat that comes to protect the nail and prolong the manicure.
