Soak off Gel
Soak off Gel
Soak-off Gel Polish is painted on with a brush and each layer is “cured” under a UV light to dry. They come in a wide range of colors and finishes and can be mixed to create new colors. Usually a gel brush is used to paint an even layer of the soak off UV gel that starts at the cuticle and gradually moves towards the tip of the nail. It is important to cover the entire nail except for the cuticle area. Once applied, it needs to be cured under the UV lamp and then the sticky ayer needs to be removed with a wiping solution. Then you soak off your nails in acetone to remove the gel.
Fundamental/Principle Ingredients
The base urethane acrylate oligomers chosen to create these gels had a tight molecular structure, resulting in a lower molecular weight. This made gels highly resistant to solvents (Acetone).
One gel can be soaked off and not another depending on the base urethane acrylate oligomer that is chosen for the gel. Soak-off gels are a specifically designed and formulated Modified Urethane Acrylate with a higher molecular weight which results in an elongated molecular structure. This creates space between the cross-linking agents and the oligomers allowing penetration of solvents which break down the gel.
Advantages:
Dry time- The UV light dries the polish within minutes which means no dry time, no smudging,
no dents.
Long lasting- Lasts from 2-3 weeks with no chipping.
Less damaging- no drills or filing down of your nails.
Works on natural nails- While you can add length if you choose, can be used over a natural nail
like traditional polish.
You can layer polish on top- you can paint right over Soak-Off Gel with regular nail polish and
remove it with non-acetone remover.
Disadvantages:
Nail growth is visible- If you choose a dark, solid color, by week two, growth will be very
apparent. Acetone has a dehydrating effect on skin and nail. So you should not forget to apply a
good moisturizing cream or Vaseline after removing acrylic nails.
Oligomer Molecular Structure:
