Gel polish coating technology is simple and clear, tested over the years and by feedback from grateful clients. The only moment that causes difficulty for the masters is the competent selection of materials for work. With a modern varied assortment, it is

Galina Tischenko

KODI PROFESSIONAL International Instructor Trainer

What is the base for nails meant for

The base for nails is not just another marketing trick, but an important stage of a manicure with a gel polish coating. The base is a special product that is applied as an initial layer and protects the nail from colored pigment.The base is used when covering nails with gel polish, as well as when modeling nails with gel, acrylic, polygel.

The base also plays a number of important functions:

• the base protects the nails from the coloring pigments of the main decorative coating;
• the base extends the period of wearing a manicure and maintains its flawlessness;
• the base can slightly align the nail plate, it can also be used for minimal extension (for example, when corners on the nail free edge are chipped) (if the master has sufficient skills).

The base comes into direct contact with the nails, which is why it is especially important to pay attention to the quality and safety of the formula of this material.

What types of bases are presented in the Kodi Professional brand assortment?

There are clear and camouflage bases. Clear bases are used when working with gel polishes, and sometimes in their pure form, simply in combination with a top. Camouflage bases, as a rule, are used on their own without applying gel polish on top. Be sure to use a transparent Rubber or Quick base under bases that contain pigment.

Remember that all bases are recommended for use on nails with a free edge length greater than 5 mm. In this case, you can do a slight alignment of the plate (if necessary). Bases cannot be used for strengthening nails or building artificial nail architecture. This can only be done with solid materials.

For many years, leading experts and technologists of the Kodi Professional brand have been developing modern nail base formulas that would be comfortable to use and fulfill all the tasks assigned to them:

1. Rubber base gel is the most popular type of the base. It plays the role of a strong and reliable foundation. The base prevents chips and detachments, increases the durability of the manicure, if the proper technology of the material application is complied with. Rubber bases are available for purchase in several release formats: 7 ml, 8 ml, 12 ml, 14 ml, 15 ml and 30 ml.
2. The rubber base with the addition of microfibers - Lint base gel - is another unique development of Kodi Professional experts, especially relevant for thin, brittle nails. After polymerization, Lint base gel creates a reinforcing mesh on the surface of the nails, which protects the nails from damage, strengthens them and makes the manicure more lasting. It gently affects the nail plate, but at the same time protects it from light mechanical influences and allows growing it safely. This base is available in bottles with a capacity of: 7 ml, 12 ml, 15 ml, 35 ml. The wearing period of this base is from 7 to 14 days.
3. Another express product for saving time and money is Base Top Kodi professional, which plays the role of 2 products at once - the base and the top. It is liquid, soluble, but more "solid" in contrast to all previous bases. Therefore, it is recommended as a base and a top only for pedicures or as a top for manicures and pedicures. It has a strong residual dispersion, so it is recommended to remove the sticky layer before applying gel polish. Polymerization time in an LED lamp - 30 seconds, in a UV lamp - 2 minutes.
4. The universal Quick Base is the latest development of our specialists. Elastic and low temperature base. Compatible with any color materials and tops. Suitable as a base layer for modeling material and for gel tips. Relevant for the experienced masters.

The second large group in our assortment is pigmented bases or bases with color:

1. COLOR RUBBER BASE GEL - an extensive collection of bases containing pigment of different intensity / saturation. Depending on the visual effect on the nails, they are divided into thematic series: Color Base Flake, Harmony, Jelly, Macarons, Neon, Opal, Pastel.
2. Cover Base Gel is a product that perfectly hides all the nuances of the natural nail plate, thanks to its dense pigmentation.
3. Lint base gel - bases for thin nails with the addition of pigment to mask imperfections.Pigmented Natural Rubber Base has an extensive palette of shades for every taste and is most suitable for those who love naturalness in the coating.

The Kodi Professional brand presents the most thoughtful range of nail bases designed to perform a wide variety of tasks.

What is the difference between Kodi Professional bases?

When making a choice, all the masters give a priority exactly to the products they exactly need in their work.To simplify the analysis process, we have created the most complete comparison table, taking into account all the nuances of the bases by Kodi Professional: Using the table as a cue card, you can easily choose exactly the product that will cover your needs when working with clients.

How to apply bases by Kodi Professional?

It is fundamentally important to properly prepare the nail plates before applying the base:

1. Degreasing the nail plate and cleaning it from manicure dust. To do this, it is best to use the Nail Fresher. Moisten a lint-free napkin and thoroughly clean the nail, paying special attention to the cuticle area and nail walls.
2. Dehydration of the nail plate. To do this, it is recommended to use a product called Nail Fresher, but with a different functional action and in a different volume. It dries the nail and “pulls” moisture from the upper layers of the nail plates.
3. Disinfection of the nail plate. This stage is aimed at protecting nails from bacterial infections and fungus. It is recommended to use No Bakteria, which has a powerful disinfecting and disinfecting effect.
4. Adhesion of the nail plate. For this, an acid or an acid-free primer is used. When applying gel polish, we recommend using an acid-free primer. It has good adhesive properties and works on the principle of “double-sided tape”, “gluing” the base to the nail. In our system, it is enough to ensure long-term wear of the material without detachments for 2-3 weeks.

In the gel polish system, an acid primer can be used if necessary for the consideration of the master, but it is not used on an ongoing basis. On an ongoing basis, an acid primer is used only when working with acrylic.

It should be noted that these are general preparation rules and there are many nuances that affect the change in the technology for applying products. All of them are available for review in the instructions of each separately selected base.

How long does it take to dry the base?

There is no single answer to this question. Most bases by the Kodi Professional brand are standardly polymerized in a UV lamp - for 2 minutes, in an LED lamp - from 30 to 120 seconds, depending on which base is used - transparent or camouflage. The polymerization time can be increased or decreased for each specific product, so the manufacturer indicates all the information necessary for the master in the product description and instructions.

How many manicures is a bottle of base enough for?

The consumption of the material in the bottle depends on many factors: the width and length of the client's nail plate, the density of the coating with the base itself, etc. Most transparent bases are recommended to be applied in one thin layer, when it comes to pigmented bases, the manufacturer recommends applying them in two thin layers. Therefore, the consumption of the product will be different in each case.

The Kodi Professional brand has been setting trends and moving the beauty industry forward for many years, creating progressive nail products with a modern formula. They guarantee the comfort of use, save time spent on manicure, and give a predictably good result that will satisfy both the master and the client. An extensive assortment allows you to choose exactly the product that will solve your problem with a minimum of effort.

And remember, a quality base is the basics of basics of a good manicure.

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