Can I Apply Classic or Gel Polish After a Japanese Manicure?
Can I paint my nails with regular or hybrid polish after a Japanese manicure?
A Japanese manicure is an intensive regenerative treatment designed to nourish and strengthen the nails. The procedure involves massaging special pastes and powders, rich in ingredients such as vitamins, keratin, bee pollen, and silica from the Japanese Sea, into the nail plate. As a result, nails become shiny, smooth, and healthy but also highly moisturized and oily. This oily surface prevents both regular and hybrid polish from adhering properly.
Why doesn’t polish stick to nails after a Japanese manicure?
- Oily nail surface – After the treatment, the nail surface is left with a protective layer of oils and nutrients. This slippery coating prevents both regular and hybrid polish bases from bonding effectively with the nail.
- Lack of adhesion – Even if you try to degrease the nail surface, it may not have the desired effect because the nourishing ingredients penetrate deep into the nail structure. As a result, the polish is likely to chip, crack, or wear off quickly.
- Impact on styling durability – Both regular and hybrid manicures require a dry and slightly rough nail surface to ensure long-lasting results. The smooth, oily surface achieved through a Japanese manicure makes this difficult to achieve.
When can I paint my nails again after a Japanese manicure?
To ensure proper adhesion of regular, hybrid, or gel polish, it is recommended to wait about a month after a Japanese manicure. During this time, the protective oily layer will gradually wear off through daily hygiene practices like handwashing, allowing the nail to return to its natural state.
How can I speed up the process of painting my nails after a Japanese manicure?
If you need to apply polish sooner, you can try the following steps, although they may reduce the regenerative effects of the treatment:
- Degrease the nail surface – You can use isopropyl alcohol or a nail cleanser to remove excess oils. However, this may reduce the effectiveness of the nourishing ingredients.
- Buff the nail – Lightly buffing the nail with a fine-grit buffer can improve polish adhesion but may also diminish the shiny effect achieved by the Japanese manicure.
- Use a high-adhesion base coat – Specialized base coats designed for better polish adhesion may help, but the durability of the polish might still be compromised due to remaining nutrients on the nail.
Why is it worth waiting to paint your nails?
The Japanese manicure is an effective way to regenerate and strengthen nails. Allowing the nourishing ingredients time to work will result in stronger, healthier nails that are less prone to damage. Waiting the recommended period ensures that future polish applications will be more durable and aesthetically pleasing.
In my opinion
After a Japanese manicure, it is not recommended to apply regular, hybrid, or gel polish. The smooth, oily surface of the nails prevents the polish from adhering properly. It is best to wait about a month to allow the nourishing ingredients to fully regenerate the nail plate. If necessary, degreasing and buffing techniques can be used, but they may reduce the effectiveness of the treatment.
Compendium of knowledge about Japanese Manicure
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- Can I paint my nails with nail polish after the Japanese manicure?
- What is the purpose of Japanese manicure?
- What is the secret of Japanese manicure?
- How long is waiting for the effect of Japanese manicure?
- How much time do you need to reserve for Japanese manicure?
- When is the best time to do Japanese manicure?
- Can this treatment be called a treatment directed to everyone?
- Do gentlemen do Japanese manicures?
- Men's Japanese manicure as a must have before the wedding?
- Can you perform Japanese manicure after hybrid or gel manicure?
- Japanese manicure, pregnancy and breastfeeding
- A few interesting facts about Japanese manicure
- Does Japanese manicure contain artificial or dangerous substances?
