Long lasting nail polish

A good nail polish should be perfect: shiny, quick-drying, waterproof and long lasting. Today, the choice of different cosmetic novelties is so great that you can get lost in the variety. Cost is far from the main indicator of the durability of a product. You can buy a budget option that will stay on the nails for a very long time and at the same time have a presentable look. We will talk about which coating meets all the declared characteristics and how to determine the durability of nail polish.

Today, perhaps the most common and popular type of varnish is gel polish. It is a mix of professional varnish and gel of a specific texture.

The versatility of the varnish is not limited to the number of layers: it is great for French manicure and can be used as a paint for applying different patterns.Its consistency, shelf life, drying time may vary depending on the manufacturer.

The advantages of gel polish include the durability of the coating: it can last on nails from one to three weeks. A pedicure with such a tool lasts about a month. Moreover, gel polish looks natural, without the effect of weighting.

It does not have a harmful effect on the body, but it has one drawback: after applying the product to the nail plate, an ultraviolet lamp is needed for drying. If there is no such lamp, the product will dry much longer than conventional preparations.

In addition to gel polish, many companies offer so-called “gel polishes without a lamp”, “lacquer weeks”, emphasizing the durability of such products. The composition of such products includes polymers and photoinitiators that provide durability.

There are times when the purchase of the most ordinary varnish turns out to be so successful that it is not inferior to expensive products from famous brands. In this case, the product can stay on the nails from two days to one week.

When buying a decorative varnish, it is important to consider several nuances:

• it is better to purchase products with a metal ball insidefor thorough mixing and uniform coverage.
• the brush should be comfortable, this is important for uniform application of the layer.
• you can not store such products in the light: the tool will quickly become unusable.

You can extend the life of a manicure at the initial stage, because its longevity depends on it. Persistent manicure has its own rules:

• before the procedure, it is desirable to strengthen the nails;
• don't forget the cuticle: it needs to be removed or corrected so that the varnish does not fall on it;
• the surface of the nails before painting must be degreased for maximum adhesion;
• the next step is processing of nail plates with a buff (soft file);
• resistant manicure implies a mandatory base and top coat;
• do not use more than two layers of colored varnish;
• each subsequent layer is applied to the dried previous one;
• acceleration of the natural drying process by home methods is unacceptable;
• no extra moves one stroke in the middle and two on the edges.

The same remedy may appear differently on different nail plates. Sometimes the budget option lasts long enough, while there are times when branded cosmetics lose their attractive appearance the very next day after application. In addition, do not use an old or dried product that has expired.

When buying nail polish, you need to know what functions its components have. The composition contains such components:

• nutrients (calcium, ceramides, proteins), protect and moisturize the nail plates;
• dyesgiving one color or another;
• micanecessary to give a pearlescent sheen;
• cellulose nitrate, providing adhesion to the surface and uniform distribution;
• solvent (acetone, butyl), preventing drying and determining the drying time;
• UV absorber, which provides color protection from fading in the sun;
• camphor or castor oilmaking the varnish film elastic;
• special resin to give a glossy sheen and enhance bonding.

Each type of varnish has a specific purpose. Often, to get the perfect result, you have to use two, or even a large number of cosmetics. There are conventional varnishes and products for drawing.

There are several types of coatings:

• basic (applied directly to the nails, rich in nutrients, necessary to even out the tone);
• transparent (often replaces the base, strengthens durability, enhances the saturation of the shade);
• fixer (finishing touch of manicure, reduces fragility of nails, protects them from external influences);
• mother-of-pearl (needed to give a pearly sheen);
• polish minute (quick drying, but toxic, therefore not recommended for permanent use);
• matte (differs in the absence of gloss, has a rich color, is often applied in one layer);
• with glitter (transparent varnish interspersed with a variety of sparkles that differ in color, size and shape);

Among the varieties of coatings, products with an interesting effect can be noted. The effect can be:

• temperature (changing shade depending on temperature changes);
• like old porcelain (cracking after application, requiring a contrast base);
• watercolor (with the effect of a dry nail, smoothing the borders of the end of the nail);
• dance legend (changing shade with ultraviolet radiation in bars, at a disco);
• mica (rough due to the components included in the composition);
• magnetic (acquiring a pattern when exposed to a magnet);
• chameleon (changing color depending on the lighting and the angle of inclination).

Speaking about the products of specific companies, we can note several brands that have received a lot of positive feedback from nail service masters.

A distinctive feature of the brand's coatings is the absence of toxic and harmful substances in the composition of the products. The company manufactures products for natural nails. Due to the dense texture of the coating, there is no need to apply several layers. It fits perfectly on the surface of the nail plate, delighting with the saturation and depth of the shade.

The products of the French company are known all over the world. This super-resistant coating has a lot of rave reviews.It does not spread beyond the nail bed, is applied evenly, and lasts for one week.

Durable coating delivered in a stylish case. A distinctive feature of the coatings is their excellent quality: they lay down in exactly one layer, do not touch the periungual zone, and have a characteristic finishing glossy sheen.

Ultra-resistant varnish designed for beauty salons. However, it can also be used at home. In addition to rich colors, the brand produces coatings with an unusual effect. Among the most interesting specimens are magnetic, temperature coatings (thermal varnishes), products with the effect of suede and sand.

The line of a domestic manufacturer, cooperating with Italian colleagues, has proven itself on the good side. The company offers a lot of shades to choose from: in addition to quality, varnishes are distinguished by the nobility of color, glossy sheen and soft overflow effect of two tones.

Developed by the CND brand, these preparations are an alternative to permanent gel polishes.The coating dries on its own, and its durability is enhanced by ultraviolet radiation. The advantage of the brand's nail polish is the effect of strengthening the coating every day, associated with exposure to the sun.

Reviews of resistant coatings are contradictory. Among them there are no unambiguous opinions about the choice of a particular brand. This is both budget and expensive coverage. Most of the fair sex note that the durability of the varnish is somewhat less than stated in the advertisement.

The advantages of super resistant coatings include ease of application, removal, resistance to external influences and color vibrancy. The manicure looks like after the salon, keeps well on the nails and does not lose its original appearance for several days. This allows you to save the budget for specialist services and look perfect.

Among the resistant coatings were varnishes of the brands Golden Rose Color Expert, Vinylux, Super Duper, Essie, Loreal Paris, Bluesky, Oriflame The One, Isa Dora. In addition, the brand has proven itself well. Max Factor, although there is some limitation in the color range of coatings.

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