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Benefits of LCN Gel Nails

Every woman likes to look her best and a relatively inexpensive and simple way to do so is to step up on your nail care regime. Now for all of us who are not blessed with long, perfectly formed and strong nails we have to cheat a bit. Nail biting is a problem that lots of women suffer from and cause nails to become unattractive and brittle. This is why the fake nail business has taken off in the way that it has. It boosts a woman's confidence to look down at her hands and see a perfectly polished set of nails gleaming back at her. Not to mention the pleasure of receiving compliments on your beautiful talons.

So in a sea of techniques and procedures that all promise to give you the nails of a Hollywood a-lister which one do you choose? LCN stands for Light Concept Nails, and is a material that is as strong as acrylic and looks like a gel. Gel nails are commonly known to the safest form of fake nails as they do not chip off easily and are durable due to the gel. The nails also have a life expectancy that when reached then begin to detach themselves from your own nails so there is no need for an expensive removal treatment.

Gel nails are a safer and more efficient alternative to acrylics. Acrylics, if applied incorrectly can be damaging to the original nails and can cause them to weaken. Light Concept Nails are made of a gel-like lightly cured resin that looks more natural in appearance than acrylics. It also doesn't do the same damage that acrylics can do. They are non-porous so the nail underneath is protected and does not become discoloured. Light Concept Nails use no harsh chemicals or unpleasant odours that you can experience with acrylic nails. Overall the application is a more pleasant one for the client therefore they are more likely to recommend the service to friends and to visit again themselves.

With any artificial product the emphasis is always on natural appearance of the product. The reason that LCN treatments are so widely used is that they resemble the look and feel of naturally healthy nails. And they last for up to four weeks. Due to the consistency of the resin they are stronger than original acrylics so you won't need any emergency nail appointments to attach any missing nails in the first few weeks of having them fitted. And the maintenance is relatively low too. LCN products take the stress out of having artificial nails fitted and are revolutionary in the nail industry.

There is also a wide range of LCN products so you are able to customise your nails to reflect your personality or mood. You can have anything from a classic French manicure to a variety of different colours and combinations. Whatever style you chose you can be sure that you will be pleased with the results and that the compliments won't stop flowing in.

Gel Nails Or Acrylic Nails?

Nowadays, more and more women are taking care of their nails as part of their daily beauty routine. If you are blessed with strong, long, perfectly shaped nails then this won't take too much effort, just the odd manicure here and there. But if you are not lucky enough to have natural beautiful nails then you may need a little help of the artificial kind. If you are new to the wonderful world of artificial nails it can be hard to know where to start. The most popular types of fake nails fall into two categories: acrylic and gel. But what are the differences and which are the best to get?

Acrylic nails are currently more popular than gels, but this popularity is largely due to the fact that they have been on the market for longer. Acrylics can be whole or partial, and can be placed over the entire nail or as tips. The acrylic process uses a mixture of liquid acrylic (monomer) and polymer, which is an acrylic powder that is applied to the nail. This hardens on its own without any heat in minutes. If the acrylics are applied properly and professionally then they could actually make your nails stronger because the cracks and splits are allowed to grow out and heal. Acrylics can transform weak, split or ridged nails in to beautiful, long nails that look perfectly natural.

Some women choose to have an acrylic overlay on top of their own nails. This tends to hold the polish longer. Others favour a sculpted acrylic nail which is an extension of your own nail. This goes underneath the nail bed with acrylic powder and liquid and you can create any length that you need. This method avoids any damaging types of glue and it slightly less abrasive than other methods. You should expect to have your acrylics filled between every two to three weeks. The longer that you leave it, the more likely it is that they could lift off and damage your own natural nails. Acrylics are removed by soaking your nails in acetone remover; this should be done by a professional nail technician. You must not clip the acrylic off with clippers as this can pull layers of your nail bed and leave them weak.

Acrylics may be the most popular type of artificial nails, but there are some disadvantages that you may experience with acrylics. Some nail technicians use a drill on your nail bed which can break down your nail plate. This is very painful and can leave ridges and bruising. If the acrylic is not applied properly or if they are left too long without being filled then the acrylic could lift and this can lead to mould and all sorts of nails fungi.

A gel nail is typically a pre-mixed polymer and monomer gel that is first applied to the nails and then later the mixture is cured under ultra-violet lights. There are two mains of gels: light cured and no-light gels. It is thought that light cured gel nails are the most common type of gels, LCN (light console nails) for example, have recently become very popular. The advantage of no-light gel nails is that there is less time spent under the lights, and there is no need for special lighting equipment. The no-light gel nails still need to be cured but they use a special gel activator that is brushed or sprayed on. Other gel nails are cured by being dipped in plain water.

Gel nails tend to look more natural and glossy than acrylic nails and the curing time is faster than acrylics. The gel used in the application process is completely odourless unlike the chemicals used in acrylic application. There is also less filling involved in the application process for gel nails than acrylics, which means that there is less damage to the natural nail.

Gel nails tend not to last as long or be as durable as acrylic nails, even though they tend to cost more. And if a gel nail breaks then it can cause problems as the break can often be more of a shatter than a clean break, so you won't be able to fix the problem yourself. To remove gel nails they must be filed off, they can not just be soaked off like acrylics.

The overall effect of both gel and acrylic nails are pretty similar as they both can lengthen and strengthen your existing nails. It is important to consider the pros and cons of both types of artificial nails so that you can decide which is best for you.

If you are interested in having LCN gel nails fitted then visit Inanch salon to see some of the nail treatments they have to offer. Click here for more information.

What is the History Behind LCN Gel Nails?

In 1914, the Wilde family founded a dental company in Germany and it was based on this know-how that the founding idea for Wilde Cosmetics evolved. They were pioneering researchers in dental resin and it was this research that would be used to make a lasting impact in the beauty industry. In 1985 Wilde Cosmetics was established and the company aimed to bring the same quality, durability and composite resin system to fingernail cosmetics.

As a result LCN, a revolutionary line of light-cured products were created. They were designed to seal, correct, lengthen and beautify fingernails. This was the beginning of the Light Concept Nails brand which over the years has been abbreviated to LCN. The company was the first of its kind in Europe as it provided a non acrylic alternative to conventional nail cosmetics.

LCN USA was established by Patricia Griesdorn which means that the European company is now available to people in America. This development makes LCN even more of an influential brand worldwide. Today the product line has expanded to include more natural nail, hand, foot, body and spa products.

LCN nails are by far the most popular product in the range and as the original product they really have stood the test of time. LCN gel nails are different from acrylics as they do not use harsh chemicals in the same way that acrylic nails do. The chemicals use can damage natural nails and have strong and unpleasant nails. LCN products are safe and actually look more natural than acrylics and are far more durable. The nails are also less likely to break or fall off as they have added elasticity which means that the bend with the natural nail.

LCN gel nails are thought to be better than similar light cured nails as LCN is the original pioneer of light cured nail systems, having established itself in 1985. LCN also remains the number one nail system in Europe and the third largest in the world.

LCN light cured nails are not the same as traditional gel nails as they use light-cured synthetic resins that become hard when cured in the light unit. This resin means that the nails are extra flexible and actually prevents breakage. The state of the art materials used are based on the findings of dental medicine and make the LCN nails different to any other product.

If you struggle to grow your nails, if they are brittle and or if they are generally unsightly, then LCN nails are the best way to achieve beautifully natural looking nails. They are kind to your existing nails as the material used does not stain and they are non-porous which prevents any possible fungal infections and kills any existing one.

If you strive to have beautiful nails but can't achieve them naturally then try LCN nails. You can contact Inanch today for more information on LCN nails and to book your consultation.