Colored French shellac at home. French moon manicure. Which coatings to choose

Shellac appeared in the arsenal of fashionistas only a few years ago, but has already gained enormous popularity. Strictly speaking, this coating is actually called gel polish, but the CND Shellak brand quickly became a household name, so that almost all gel polishes are now called shellac.

The main advantage of this type of coating is its durability. Properly applied gel polish can last up to three weeks, and you will only have to remove it because your nails have grown out. In this case, it would be even more practical to make a French shellac, combining the durability of the coating and the classic look of a manicure that is appropriate in absolutely any situation.

Despite its name, it comes from the USA. During its existence, a huge number of various varieties have appeared that will help complete an image made in almost any style. And it will help preserve this image for a long time. The most interesting thing is that French manicure can be done with colored varnishes, and it is also possible to complement it with sparkles, rhinestones and other decorations, so it will never get boring. The condition of the nails and their length practically does not matter - French shellac on short nails also looks great

Excellent and gives any hands a healthy and well-groomed look.

Of course, ordinary varnishes stay on the nails much longer than before - about a week, but for a modern woman even this is not enough. 2-3 weeks is not the limit, especially if nails grow slowly. French shellac is especially convenient if you plan to go on a long vacation at the seaside or just on a trip where you won’t have time to take care of your hands. The most important thing is to find an experienced master or master this art and apply French shellac yourself. The fact is that this coating is seriously different in technique from conventional varnishes. It requires the mandatory application of a base and top coat, as well as drying all layers under an ultraviolet lamp. A

Before starting the procedure, you need to thoroughly degrease the nail plate so that the coating adheres well. Another advantage of gel polish is that after the procedure is completed, you no longer have to be afraid to smear the coating - this seriously saves time, despite the fact that a manicure with shellac takes a little longer than a regular one.

In addition, it is not so easy to do a regular French coat on your own, so shellac in this sense may turn out to be more convenient, since it is easier to adjust. But it’s still better to entrust such work to a master. The so-called smile - the white tip - can be wider or narrower, it depends on the taste of each particular girl.

But you can remove French shellac from nails at home, although

If a master does this, this procedure will undoubtedly turn out better. To do this, you will need a special product or just a regular nail polish remover. Many also recommend a product for removing artificial nails. The composition should be applied to a cotton pad, wrapped around the nail and secured with foil so that the liquid acts on the entire nail plate. After 15 minutes, you need to remove the cotton pad and remove the remaining coating with an orange wood stick. There may still be something left on the nail - you need to polish the surface with a soft file, and then apply cream to the nails.

French manicure with shellac is an excellent choice that will be appropriate in any situation.

French shellac manicure is an opportunity to get a beautiful, elegant and long-lasting finish. A manicure done with shellac gel polish can last up to three weeks on your nails.

Features and Benefits

To make your French look natural and natural, you need perfectly even and smooth nails, which every woman cannot boast of. But with the help of Shellac gel polish, such a manicure can be performed on any nails, because in addition to durability, the resulting coating has ideal evenness, smoothness and a glossy shine.

In principle, Shellac gel polish is very similar to traditional varnish both in terms of packaging and consistency. It is also sold in 15 ml bottles, equipped with a convenient brush. However, this is where its similarities with regular varnish end. You can wear a French shellac manicure for up to three weeks without fear that it will crack and peel, even with regular exposure to water, mechanical stress and low temperatures.

The gel contains special components that give a glossy shine to the nails throughout the entire period of using the manicure. It doesn’t matter whether you choose a bright, rich varnish color or a pastel classic jacket.

This type of manicure should be ordered by those women who naturally have very tonic, poorly growing and brittle nails. Thanks to special components of natural origin, the structure of the nail becomes denser, it becomes stronger, and you can easily grow a long manicure.

Shellac coating is absolutely non-toxic and has no unpleasant odor, so even pregnant and lactating women, as well as those with allergies, can order this jacket.

Variety of French coats with shellac gel polish

In the Manicurof salon in Moscow you can order any type of French manicure, because shellac gel polish has about 250 shades. At the same time, the varnish is divided into certain series, including various shades of red, blue, green, yellow and other colors. Such a rich palette allows you to get the perfect manicure.

Shellac gel polish has a special series that allows you to create a magnificent jacket. With such varnishes you can realize the most extraordinary French manicure design:

You can get a classic French look with a perfectly white smile line using Cream Puff polish. It contains a snow-white pigment, which perfectly emphasizes the elegance of a natural manicure.
An equally elegant, but more discreet version of the French coat can be obtained with the Studio White series varnish. Its ivory shade goes perfectly with a nude or beige nail background.
To achieve a natural look on the nail plate and at the same time give it an evenness and glossy shine, you should use shellac varnish called Negligee as the main color. This French manicure is suitable for both short nails and long manicures.
Matte shellac gel polish from the Beau series will add romance and mystery to your look. Its delicate pink shade is suitable for both a bride at a wedding ceremony and a business woman at a business meeting.
A bright, festive and at the same time natural manicure can be achieved using a shade of varnish called Clearly Pink. Its bright pinkish sparkle will add zest to your manicure and refresh it.
Shellac gel polish from the Mother of Pearl series will give your nails an unforgettable pearly shine. You can use it to create a romantic lunar manicure or a wedding manicure. The base of this polish is slightly transparent, and the small sparkles in its composition give the nail a pearly shine.
The Zillionaire series varnish fits into the naturalness of the classic French coat and at the same time is truly festive thanks to the scattering of small silver and gold inclusions.

French nails with shellac: technique

Shellac French can be done on both short and long nails. It is only important to strictly adhere to the execution technique, which has several stages:

The preparatory stage includes correcting the shape of the nail, processing the cuticle in any way convenient for you, and polishing the nail plate to improve its bond to the base.
It doesn’t matter whether you perform colored French shellac or classic shellac, the nail plate must be degreased. This is also necessary to increase the wear time of the manicure.
After this, a base layer is applied to the nail, and the nail plate is dried under ultraviolet rays for two minutes.
When performing French shellac with a stencil, it is important to choose the right order of action depending on the color of the varnish. If you use a transparent or shiny background, then it should be done after the smile with a stencil. A more saturated pink shade of varnish is applied before completing the smile line.
After applying the first layer, the varnish is dried under a lamp. Drying time under an ultraviolet lamp is two minutes, and under an LED lamp it is about 30 seconds.
After drying, a smile line is drawn. To do this, you can use a thin brush or stencil.
After applying the smile line, the nails are dried again under the lamp. When applying varnish, it is important that the layer is very thin. Otherwise, the durability of the manicure may be reduced.
Upon completion of the French coat, the sticky coating is removed using a special product.

The prices for a French coat made with Shellac gel polish in the Manicurof salon will pleasantly surprise you. If you want to sign up for a procedure or find out the cost of our services, you can call one of the phone numbers listed on the website. We are happy to answer any of your questions and hope to see you among our regular customers!

A durable, long-lasting and bright manicure that doesn’t force you to constantly worry that at the most inopportune moment it will suddenly crack and “expose” your nail - everyone dreams of doing this. But constant housework, washing dishes, and simply contact with water at high and low temperatures mercilessly spoil even an expensive coating. Shellac is an alternative to classic manicure and gel extensions at the same time. Bright or French shellac - they always look advantageous.

Shellac: advantages over varnish and gel

Shellac looks like the most ordinary varnish: numerous jars with a bright liquid inside and an easy-to-apply brush. However, unlike regular varnish, a manicure made with shellac can last up to three weeks, even with active work and the use of a variety of chemicals. The special composition is capable of making nails shiny throughout the entire period after application, regardless of whether the color is dark, bright, or whether a jacket was applied.

This coating is ideal for those who have short and brittle nails: thanks to the strength of the applied composition, it strengthens them and allows them to grow.

Shellac does not contain harmful substances, such as formaldehyde, does not emit an unpleasant odor, which means that it is absolutely safe to make, even for allergy sufferers and pregnant girls.

A variety of palettes to create a plain or French manicure

The color variety of professional shellac is amazing in its quantity! Different series and shades of sensually red, deep blue, green, playful pink and sunny, classic brown, beige will allow you to create the perfect manicure.

In addition to a single-color coating, shellac has a series of special French shades that create a unique coating. The smile line can be more or less bright:

Cream Puff has a strong white pigment for a classic French manicure;
Studio White is a white, but calmer tone, more close to ivory.

The coating of the entire nail is represented by a wider range, thanks to which you can achieve different effects:

Negligee is a traditional French color, it is a translucent milky shade with a slight pink tint;
Beau is a soft pink color with a matte effect that ideally hides all the unevenness and imperfections of the nail plate;
Clearly Pink – the bright pink color of this transparent shellac will allow you to create a natural manicure;
Mother of Pearl – a transparent base and fine glitter powder give nails a pearly shine, perfect even for a daytime look;
Zillionaire – silver and golden small sparkles make this French manicure truly festive and incredibly bright, despite the seemingly classic finish.

French manicure using shellac: simple steps for a perfect manicure

Creating such a manicure is similar in technology to gel nail extensions. However, making it using shellac is not as difficult as it might seem: anyone who is familiar with varnish coating can master the technique.

First of all, the nail is processed: you need to give the regrown part the desired shape, remove the cuticle without trimming, after which the plate is processed with a polishing file to better bond the applied products.
The degreased nail is covered with a special base layer, after which it must be dried in a UV lamp.

Now comes the fun part: the creation process! Making a French style is quite difficult, so every movement must be careful. The order of applying shellac for a smile and the base color for the nail depends on the effect: transparent and shiny are best applied on top of the smile, while shellac with a pink tint is best applied first.

Apply the base color in a thin layer, and then dry it in a lamp.
It is best to create a smile using a thin brush: first draw a line, and only then paint over the overgrown tip. There should be two layers in total, and always thin, so that the French manicure does not crack prematurely. Each of them must also be polymerized in a lamp.
After the French coat is made, the coating is wiped with a special solution to remove the sticky layer.

Watching the corresponding videos will tell you in more detail and clearly how to make a beautiful French jacket using shellac.

In addition to the presented palette for creating a classic French jacket, you can make color options, painting your smile in a wide variety of shades. In this case, shellac is applied to the regrown nail last.

Long-lasting, always shiny and neat French - this is exactly what can be achieved with just a couple of jars of shellac. And if the coating gets tired or stops pleasing with its appearance, removing it is as easy as removing varnish: all you need is a special liquid, a film, and follow the instructions exactly.

If you decide to get a French manicure (French), order the services of specialists with the help of Yudu. There are dozens of performers registered on the site offering professional French manicure, the price of which is much lower than in specialized companies in Moscow.

Types of French

If you are getting ready for a prom or wedding, take care of the beauty of your nails and order a French manicure from masters registered with Yuda. They use high-quality materials for coating nails, modern tools and equipment, which allow them to achieve impeccable results.

Yudu performers do professional French manicures with matte and glossy varnish and gel.

Experienced specialists offer different types of French manicure:

classic (the tips of the nails are white, the rest is covered with colorless varnish)
chevron (a pattern in the form of a sharp corner is created in the middle of the nail plate)
millennium (sparkles and other elements are used to create a shimmering effect)
fan (the edges of the nails are decorated with lace, mica or rhinestones)
crystal (the main part of the nail plate is pink, and the tip is transparent)
colored (the edges of the nails are coated with varnish of various shades)
reverse (this is a classic in reverse: the nail plate is covered with one color, and the hole is covered with a different shade)

Masters registered with Yuda are proficient in various French manicure techniques, with the help of which they make nails beautiful and graceful. For example, using a stretch (gradient) you get a smooth transition from one color to another. To create original designs on nails, artists use acrylic paints.

For those who prefer dark shades of nails, experts offer a French look, in which the tips of the nails are coated with black varnish or gel.

The cost of the service of Yudu performers depends on the type of French. For example, a classic French manicure on natural nails will cost less than a colored or fan manicure.

The use of shellac to coat nails has gained popularity due to its improved coating characteristics. To get this manicure, you don't have to visit a salon. The procedure can be carried out at home, but for this you need to purchase special equipment and know the rules for working with the material. This article explains how to coat your nails with shellac at home.

What is Shellac

Shellac is a modern manicure product that was invented by the American company CND in 2010. CND (Creative Nail Design) was engaged in the production of varnishes, manicure tools and nail care products. Shellac was introduced as a unique composition for decorative manicure and quickly gained popularity among women due to its qualities.

Effective, elastic and durable coating is suitable for weakened and brittle nails

Shellac coating is odorless, hypoallergenic, does not contain formaldehyde and toluene, and is suitable for thin and fragile nails. At the same time, shellac provides flexibility and strength to the nail plate, improves the appearance of nails, and protects against the effects of household chemicals and mechanical damage. The consistency is varnish, but the properties are gel, which is dried in a special ultraviolet lamp. Shellac coating is practical because it does not wear off and lasts up to 3 weeks.

Comparison of properties of varnish and shellac (table)

Shellac gives a denser coating of rich color

Which coatings to choose

With the advent of Shellac, consumers began to call any gel polish shellac.

Despite the fact that CND does not consider Shellac a gel polish, users equate them. There is an opinion that Shellac contains the resin of the same name or its derivatives. However, no official source mentions the content of organic shellac polymer in CND products.

Of course, the leading place among gel polishes is occupied by the American company CND as the inventor of shellac. The quality of Shellac CND coating differs from coatings from other manufacturers. But it has worthy competitors that are worth paying attention to.
GELCOLOR gel polish from OPI is a gel that dries under LED lamps. The OPI manufacturer does not require pre-polishing of nails and claims ultra-fast drying - just 4 minutes for all coats (including base and top coat). Consumers, however, note the liquid consistency of this gel polish and, accordingly, a less saturated color than CND shellac.
Gel polish Artistic Color Gloss. To polymerize the gel, you need a special LED lamp Artistic LED PRO 30, in which the hardening process takes only 30 seconds. The manufacturer promises a flexible glossy finish that lasts up to three weeks. This gel polish has a thick consistency, so it is recommended to apply it in thin layers.
Blue Sky shellac is another gel polish that is popular, but users pay attention to the liquid consistency and the need to apply up to three layers for a denser coverage. This coating is dried under a UV lamp.

Examples of the most popular ones in the photo

The СND palette has 79 basic shades. The Gel Color palette has more than 100 colors. Gel varnishes of the Artistic Color Gloss Blue Sky trademark offer 250 shades of shellac.

What to pay attention to before application

To avoid misunderstandings, you should pay attention to the fact that the degreasing liquid, base, gel polish and top coat must be from the same manufacturer. It is then that the result will correspond to the declared one.
If you have a fungal nail infection, it is not recommended to apply shellac to avoid aggravation and spread of the process.
You should refrain from applying shellac while taking antibiotics, as the coating will not adhere as well.
To ensure that shellac lasts a long time and does not fade, you should avoid contact with products containing acetone and household chemicals. To protect the coating, it is recommended to use rubber gloves.
In the first two days after application, it is not recommended to visit the bathhouse or sauna.

How to apply shellac at home

Working with shellac is as simple as working with regular varnish. But it needs to be dried in a UV lamp, since only under the influence of UV waves of a certain length will a transition from a liquid to a solid state occur, and an elastic film will form on the surface of the nail. For the same reason, shellac is packaged in opaque bottles, since it coagulates when exposed to sunlight.

What is needed to perform the technique

Ultraviolet lamp;
Different types of lamps work with different coatings, and the exposure time for each lamp is individual, so when using one or another model, be sure to read the instructions.
soft nail file;
lint-free wipes;
degreasing agent CND Scrubfresh;
Base Coat from CND;
shellac CND;
UV top coat from CND;
Cool Blue remover from CND or alcohol wipes;
cuticle oil.

Set for work (photo)

Necessary for working with cuticles Grinding the nail plate increases the degree of adhesion to the coating
UV lamps can be used at home
Disinfection and degreasing is an important step when applying shellac
During the drying process of layers of shellac, a sticky layer is formed on the surface, which is removed with a special product. After applying a manicure, it is recommended to treat the skin around the nail and cuticle with a special nourishing oil.
The top coat will add shine and durability to your manicure.
A large palette of gel polishes allows you to choose a color to suit every taste. To obtain a smooth and glossy finish, it is important to completely clean the nail
The base gives the coating strength and protects nails from penetrating staining.

Step-by-step instructions: how to properly do a manicure and apply Shellac

Prepare your nails: do a manicure, remove cuticles, shape your nails.
Use a soft polishing file to polish the nail plate, this is necessary for the best adhesion of the coating to the nail.
Grinding is performed against nail growth
Nails need to be disinfected and degreased with a special product. To save money, you can use pharmaceutical alcohol wipes.
This product removes residues of cream, soap and other cosmetics from the surface of the nail.
Cover the nails with UV Base Coat, while treating the ends of the nail. It strengthens the nail plate and protects against the effects of dyes.
The base must be applied to the entire nail plate and to the end of the nail.
Dry the layer under a UV lamp for 10 seconds.
Warm up shellac in your hands and apply a thin layer to your nails. Shellac is applied with a brush like regular varnish. In this case, the ends of the nails are necessarily sealed.
Each layer of shellac is dried under a UV lamp
Dry in a lamp for 2 minutes.
Apply a second layer, more dense. A layer that is too thick may swell, so use moderation in application.
Dry under the lamp for 2 minutes.
The hardening process of shellac occurs only under the influence of certain UV waves
Apply the top coat “UV Top Coat” in a thick layer, which will give the coating strength and shine.
Top coating increases the wear life of shellac
Dry for 3 minutes. The product hardens under UV rays for 2 minutes.
Remove the sticky layer from the coating using lint-free wipes and a special liquid.
Remove the sticky layer only with lint-free wipes so as not to spoil the shine of the coating.

The procedure takes approximately 30 minutes.

Video instructions for beginners

What problems can you encounter during application?

Even if you strictly follow the technology, you may not get an ideal result. Let's look at what problems may arise and ways to solve them:

Coating chips. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to seal the ends of the nail with each layer of coating. Peeling nails can also cause chipping. To correct detached areas, use a structuring gel, which is applied to the nails immediately after the base.
The coating does not dry and lies unevenly. It should be remembered that it is recommended to apply shellac in thin layers. This way they dry faster and give an even and shiny finish.
Loss of shine. If the shine disappears immediately after applying the top coat, you can apply another layer of top coat. If the shine has disappeared during wear, you can renew the coating with regular varnish, which is applied on top of shellac.
Uneven coating due to the curvature of the nail plate. Shellac does not apply evenly on uneven nails. To smooth the surface of the nail, use a structuring gel.

Mixing colors

In order to obtain new shades of shellac, you can use sequential application of one color to another. In this case, each layer must be dried under a lamp. You can learn how to mix shellac colors correctly by watching the video.

Video about mixing rules

Options for mixing shellac shade Hot Chilis (photo)

Shellac gets a coarse shade when using the shade Tutti Fruitti for the second layer. To get a soft pink shade, apply Strawberry Smoothie as a second layer. Shellac will get a bright pink shade if you apply Rose Bud as a second layer. If you apply the dark color Fedora to the shade Hot Chilis, you get a burgundy shade.

Sequin decor

To decorate shellac with glitter, you need:

Apply base to prepared nails and dry under a lamp;
apply the first layer of shellac and dry it;
pour a little shellac into the palette, pour glitter into it and mix;
apply the mixture in a second layer;
dry;
apply top;
remove sticky layer.

How to paint: step-by-step video

Glitter manicure design options

You can decorate only one nail with glitter. The unusual shine of silver sparkles on dark varnish attracts attention. Sequins are used to decorate all nails, with more of them at the tips of the nails
The base of the nail is strewn with sparkling sparkles. Pink sparkles are applied to the black coating.

French manicure

This design on the nails is done without using stencils, since after the shellac dries they cannot be removed. In this case, the procedure is as follows:

First, apply the base and dry it under a UV lamp;
Apply flesh-colored shellac to the entire nail and dry it;
Using white shellac we draw a “smile” along the edge of the nail, not forgetting to seal the end;
Dry;
If necessary, apply a second layer of white and dry;
Cover the nails with top coat and dry under a lamp;
remove the sticky layer.

How to do a French and moon manicure yourself (video)

Reverse French manicure option (video)

French nail ideas for long and short nails (photo)

Summer manicure can be done with shellac of different colors. Reverse French is made from contrasting colors of varnish. Even black shellac is used for French. French is considered a classic wedding manicure. Slightly asymmetrical, made with red varnish, the French looks very stylish. The white border of the nail is painted over with white varnish.

Decorating shellac with patterns

For variety, you can decorate shellac with patterns and designs.

This pattern looks good on contrasting nail polish colors.

To make such a drawing, perform the following steps:

Lately, lace patterns on nails have become very popular. It is done using a base coat dried under a lamp, for example, beige. For decoration use a very thin brush size 0 or 00 and dots. Lace is painted with white shellac on all nails or only on the ring finger. On the remaining nails you can do a simple French manicure. The applied pattern is dried under a lamp for 1 minute and a top coat is applied, which also needs to be dried. You can decorate your manicure with rhinestones.