The difference between cheap and expensive manicures. Which is more harmful, nail polish or nail polish gel?

Manicure can make our hands more delicate and beautiful. It is something that is deeply loved by all girlfriends in modern life. The price of manicure varies greatly, depending on the style of manicure and nail polish.

Cheap manicures are prone to warping and degumming, and the gloss and durability of cheap manicures may not be as good as expensive ones. Good quality manicures are worth it, and there is almost nothing wrong with them except the high price.

Which is more harmful, nail polish or nail polish glue?

Nail polish is composed of volatile solvents such as formaldehyde, nitrocellulose, and oil-soluble pigments. Nail polish will slowly oxidize and turn yellow, and the pigments in it will settle on the nails, so it needs to be removed every 3 to 4 days. Nail polish gel is a resin that is non-toxic and harmless, and lasts longer. The damage to nails comes more from nail polish remover, which contains acetone that is harmful to nails. There is no better or worse between the two. If you like to change the color of your nails frequently, it is recommended to use nail polish, and if you need durability, it is recommended to use nail polish gel.

The difference between nail polish and nail polish gel

Nail Polish:

Nail polish: Also known as "nail paint" or "nail polish". Its main components are 70%-80% volatile solvents, about 15% nitrocellulose, a small amount of oily solvents, camphor, titanium dioxide, and oil-soluble pigments. After the nail polish is applied to the nails, the solvent contained in the nail polish evaporates to form a colored film, which then adheres to the nails and has a moderately colored luster, which can protect the nails and give them a sense of beauty. It is a type of nail polish that does not require lighting, also known as self-drying nail polish. Therefore, nail polish is generally placed in a transparent bottle, and only needs to be sealed when stored. But did you know that this convenient and quick self-drying nail polish is not an ideal nail art material? In order to make the nail polish easy to dry, the solvents it uses are mainly acetone, ethyl acetate, phthalates, formaldehyde, etc. When these solvents evaporate and are inhaled into the human body, the body will feel uncomfortable, and long-term inhalation will affect human health. In addition, nail polish may have some bad consequences for children with fragile nails due to its strong permeability. For example, children who use nail polish too frequently may have yellow and dull nails, and in severe cases, they may also suffer from paronychia. Therefore, when applying nail polish, be careful not to get it on the skin. If it accidentally gets on, wipe it off with nail polish remover before it dries.

Nail polish:

Nail polish glue: It is also known as QQ glue, Barbie glue, phototherapy glue, etc. on the market. Its main ingredients are natural resins and some color materials. This material will solidify under ultraviolet light instead of volatilizing. It will form a plastic-like film~ Its permeability is worse than nail polish, but its glossiness, wear resistance and firmness are better than nail polish. The most important thing is that it emits almost no volatile gas and does not have much smell. It only takes one or two minutes to dry, unlike nail polish, which may take ten minutes to dry. Therefore, the situation that nail polish glue is gradually replacing nail polish has emerged. Because nail polish glue has the characteristic of curing when exposed to light, nail polish glue is usually sealed in a light-proof bottle and needs to be kept away from light when stored. The advantage is that as long as the ultraviolet light is not too strong, the nail polish glue will not solidify so quickly, which is convenient for drawing patterns and modifications. Finally, let's talk about the difference between nail polish and nail polish glue. The operation of nail polish is generally: base coat-color paint-bright coat; while nail polish glue is: base coat-color glue-sealing coat. Each layer must be dried with a phototherapy lamp. It seems that nail polish glue is more troublesome, but in terms of health and practicality, the cost performance of nail polish glue is far higher than that of nail polish!

How to take care of your nails

Before trimming your nails, you should soak your hands in warm water to soften your nails, dry your hands, and gently push the soft skin with a tool. Use a nail brush to clean the area around your nails, and then rinse your hands. After drying your hands, apply moisturizer and some nutrient oil to protect your nails. When applying hand cream, remember to massage in circles, try to minimize using your nails as tools, and eat more foods rich in vitamin H.