Resistant Nail Polish
Good nail polish should be perfect: brilliant, quick-drying, waterproof and long lasting on the nails. Today, the choice of various cosmetic innovations is so great that you can get lost in a variety. Cost is not the main indicator of tool durability. You can buy a budget option that will hold on the nails for a very long time and have a presentable look. We will talk about what kind of coating meets all the declared characteristics and how to determine the resistance of nail polish.
Features and characteristics of gel polish
Today, perhaps the most common and popular type of varnish is gel varnish. It is a mix of professional varnish and gel of a specific texture.
The advantages of such a product include its versatility: it can be either the main coating or used as a finishing touch (finishing layer). One coat of varnish looks translucent, and if you need a denser and more saturated shade, then the nails are covered twice and even three times.
The versatility of lacquer is not limited to the number of layers: it is excellent 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 the gel polish is the resistance of the coating: it can last on the nails from one to three weeks. Pedicure with this tool lasts about a month. And the gel polish looks natural, without the effect of weighting.
It has no harmful effect on the body, but it has one drawback: after applying the product on the nail plate, an ultraviolet lamp is necessary for drying. If there is no such lamp, the product will dry much longer than conventional preparations.
The positive properties include the possibility of withdrawal at home. To do this, the fingertips are dipped in nail polish remover: after a few minutes there will be no trace of it.
Other resistant drugs
In addition to gel polish, many companies offer the so-called “gel polishes without a lamp”, “varnish weeks”, emphasizing the durability of such products. The composition of such funds include polymers and photoinitiators, providing resistance.
One of the most resistant among simple coatings for nails are options with glitter. Tiny sparkling flakes create a play of light on the nail plates, giving the woman a positive attitude at any time of the year.
There are cases when the purchase of the most ordinary varnish is so successful that it is not inferior to expensive products of famous brands. In this case, the tool can hold on the nails from two days to one week.
Rules for extending the resistance of the coating
When buying decorative lacquer, it is important to consider a few nuances:
- better to purchase products with a metal ball insideensuring thorough mixing of the product and uniform coating.
- the brush should be comfortable This is important for uniform coating.
- these products should not be stored in the light: the tool will quickly become worthless.
To prolong the life of a manicure can be at the initial stage, because its duration depends on it. Persistent manicure has its own rules:
- it is advisable to strengthen the nails before the procedure;
- do not forget about the cuticle: it must be removed or corrected so that the varnish does not fall on it;
- the surface of the nails before painting should be degreased for maximum adhesion;
- the next step is processing of nail plates with a buff (soft nail file);
- Persistent manicure implies a mandatory base and top cover;
- do not use more than two layers of colored lacquer;
- each subsequent layer is applied to the dried out previous one;
- the acceleration of the natural drying process by home methods is unacceptable;
- no extra movements: one stroke in the middle and two at the edges.
We must not forget that the durability of varnish depends on the characteristics of the nails.
The same tool can appear differently on different nail plates. Sometimes the budget option is kept for a long time, while there are cases when branded cosmetics lose their attractive appearance the very next day after application. In addition, do not use an old or dried product with an expired shelf life.
Composition
Buying a varnish coating for nails, you need to know what functions are its components. In the composition there are such components:
- nutrients (calcium, ceramides, proteins), protect and moisturize the nail plate;
- colorants, giving a particular color;
- micaneeded to give a pearly glow;
- cellulose nitrate providing adhesion and uniform distribution;
- solvent (acetone, butyl), which prevents drying and determines the drying time;
- ultraviolet absorberproviding color protection against sunburn;
- camphor or castor oilthat make the lacquer film elastic;
- special resin to give a glossy shine and enhance fastening.
Varieties
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 ordinary varnishes and products for the application of the pattern.
The first group includes the usual options that are applied in one or more layers, depending on the concentration. The products of the second group have a more dense texture and a special brush for applying a pattern.
There are several types of coatings:
- the main (it is applied directly on the nails, saturated with nutrients, it is necessary to align the tone);
- transparent (often replaces the base, fixes the resistance, enhances the saturation of the hue);
- fixer (the final touch of the manicure, reduces the fragility of the nails, protects them from external influences);
- mother of pearl (necessary to give a pearl glow);
- varnish minute (quick-drying, but toxic, therefore not recommended for permanent use);
- frosted (it is distinguished by the absence of gloss, it has a rich color, more often it is applied with one layer)
- with glitter (clear lacquer with splashes of various sparkles, which differ in color, size and shape);
In addition to the main line, the developers make hypoallergenic products intended for allergy sufferers who do not like the main line. There are water-based varnishes, which, when applied, form a single film. An interesting novelty is the bitter varnish, designed to wean from the habit of biting nails.
Among the varieties of coatings can be noted products with an interesting effect. The effect can be:
- temperature (changing a shade depending on change of temperature);
- under old china (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 a shade at ultra-violet radiation in bars, in a disco);
- mica (coarse due to the components included in the composition);
- magnetic (gaining a picture when exposed to a magnet);
- chameleon (changing color depending on the lighting and angle of inclination).
Extraordinary look on nails varnishes with the effect of suede, sand or neon variants.
Brand coverage
Speaking about the products of specific companies, you can note a few brands that have gained a lot of positive feedback from the masters of nail service.
Orly
A distinctive feature of the trademark 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, it is not necessary to apply several layers. It fits perfectly on the surface of the nail plate, delighting saturation and depth of hue.
The company's rating is quite high, this product is very popular. The palette of colors varied from light and pastel colors to dark and thick shades. Comments highlight the brand of varnish, as resistant and flawless in application. It helps to strengthen the nails, restoring their damaged structure.
L'oreal
Products of the French company is known worldwide. This super durable coating has a lot of rave reviews. It does not spread beyond the nail bed, applied evenly, held for one week.
One of the most resistant coatings of the brand are options with glitter.
Oriflame "The One"
The resistant covering released in a stylish case. A distinctive feature of coatings is excellent quality: they lie down exactly in one layer, do not touch the periungual zone, and have a characteristic glossy finish.
The coating dries within 15 minutes and with the correct application of manicure with observance of all stages can hold on the nails up to two weeks. Collection "The One" has about 15 bright and fashionable shades.
Dance legend
Ultra resistant varnish designed for beauty salons. However, it can be used at home. In addition to the rich colors, the brand produces coatings with an unusual effect. Among the most interesting specimens there are magnetic, temperature coatings (thermolacs), products with the effect of suede and sand.
To extend the durability of varnish, the brand offers fixers with glitter, chrome effect, matte and glossy transparent products.
Chatte noire
The line of domestic producers, collaborating with Italian colleagues, has proved itself to be a good one. The company offers a lot of colors to choose from: in addition to quality, varnishes are noble color, glossy gloss and soft effect of two tones overflow.
Buyers note a dense texture, high resistance (5 days) when applied without base and top coatings. This tool is used in beauty salons.
Vinylux
Developing a brand CND, these drugs are an alternative to persistent gel polish. The coating dries out on its own, and its long duration is enhanced by the ultraviolet. The advantage of the nail polish brand is the effect of strengthening the coating every day associated with exposure to the sun.
The American manufacturer offers tools that perfectly keep on the nails for 5-7 days. In this case, the manicure is perfect, there are no chips and color haze on it. The palette of colors consists of 60 shades, which allows you to choose your ideal option.
Reviews
Reviews of resistant coatings are controversial. Among them there are no single opinions about the choice of a particular brand. This is both low cost and expensive coverage. Most representatives of the fair sex say that the resistance of varnish is somewhat less than that stated in the advertisement.
Among the positive reviews are often found comments on the rather high (a week or more) characteristics of the resistance of conventional coatings, if used in conjunction with the top.
The advantages of super-resistant coatings include ease of application, removal, resistance to external influences and brightness of color. 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.
The number of resistant coatings fell varnishes 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 limited color gamut of coatings.
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