Difference between semi-permanent nail polish and gel nails

Today we will talk about…Enamel Gel Semi-permanentStarting from the difference between semi-permanent nail polish and gel.

Soak off It is the technical term that defines the losemi-permanent nail polishAnd can be literally translated as removable. This is a specific characteristic of its chemical structure. It originally lends itself as a product used for treatments halfway between areconstruction in gel and one manicure in-depth. A manicure aimed at people who do not need to structurally modify the nail but only need to obtain a longer hold than normal nail polish. Semi-permanent nail polish is removable because the chemical structure allows this product to be dissolved withspecific solvents. This is an occlusion application to avoid mechanical removal which can sometimes be aggressive for the natural nail, especially if poorly performed by the operator.

When to choose to undergo a semi-permanent treatment?

The difference in choosing between a semi-permanent nail polish or a reconstruction in gel it lies in the quality of the nail to be treated.

If you have healthy, strong, beautiful nails and you need to have colored nails without having to worry about changing the nail polish too often: then semi-permanent nail polish is perfect.

In fact, if the natural nail has no structural defects or shapes to correct and is uniform in length, applying a semi-permanent treatment is ideal.

When you need to intervene to lengthen, reconstruct missing corners or onychophagia nails, you will necessarily have to choose other types of treatments that I will illustrate in the next articles.

Another difference between semi-permanent nail polish and gel It is the client's desire to use a treatment that she can remove if necessary by herself without resorting to the intervention of a professional. gel It requires a longer and more technical treatment for removalAnd not everyone is willing to wait.

Semi-permanent is the type of product recommended for those who are looking for a longer lasting colour than traditional classic nail polish, but do not want to move on to a more demanding treatment such as nail polish. gel.

What are the ideal characteristics of a good semi-permanent nail polish?

·      Application: it must be easy to apply and covering, with a soft and velvety texture. For darker colors, it is always recommended to apply two thin coats to ensure optimal polymerization.

·      Coverage: a good soak off It is covering and does not leave streaks or lighter lines when applied.

·      The brilliance of the colors: the excellent quality pigments and the high-tech manufacturing processes guarantee the brilliance, stability and duration of the color.

Among the ideal characteristics of a good semi-permanent nail polish there is also the…estate.The duration of a semi-permanent can vary based on numerous more or less physiological factors such as: natural regrowth, the type of work of the client, prolonged contact with water, possible impacts. Generally speaking, the time between one treatment and the next is about 20 days.

What is Semi-Permanent Nail Polish ?So it's about enamel gel soak off, which looks like a traditional nail polish, but lasts much longer. Fantastic, isn't it? It has the peculiarity of polymerizing in a lamp uv\led in 30-60 seconds and lasts for weeks.

The great feature of this product is first of all the speed and ease of application compared to the gel,  with an easy, safe and quick removal system for your nails. Not bad, right?

If you have any doubts or want to understand which is the perfect treatment for your nails, do not hesitate to write to me.