The subtleties of the choice of nail polish

Throughout the existence of mankind, women took care of their health and beauty. The modern dynamically developing world makes beauty accessible to each of us and gives for this a lot of possibilities: cosmetology, surgery, decorative cosmetics and many of its types. Nail polish belongs to the category of decorative cosmetics to cover the nails on the hands and feet. Interestingly, even in antiquity, women painted their nails in different shades. This ritual allowed to determine the status of women and even men.

Nail polish - decorative cosmetics with good durability. With the help of a film coating, it is possible to dye a natural plate with a specific pigment of varying degrees of saturation. It is applied to a previously prepared nail with a flat brush that comes with the bottle.

Classic nail polish has the following advantages and disadvantages:

• It has a varying degree of stamina. The classic period of wearing is the range of 5-7 days, more stable counterparts hold up to 10-14 days, the gel can be worn without chipping and cracks up to 3-4 weeks;
• If the compositions of classic varnishes are more or less the same, then the shades are completely different. Proof of this are palettes with dozens of hundreds of tones with bright and muted pigments, saturated or watery, glossy, matte, with glitters and metallized patches;
• With the help of decorative cosmetics for nails, designs are created from calm classic to unique, worthy awards. For everyday wear, low-key shades and mature Neil art will be appropriate;
• Decorative cosmetics for nails are presented in the range of any cosmetics for the face along with mascara or lip pencil. Nail polish is a must-have element of the style of a modern young or mature woman;
• Covering the nails gives the female image completeness, grooming.

For example, a manicure can spoil the frequent washing of dishes or general cleaning, so at these times it is recommended to use rubber gloves. To obtain a resistant coating, women choose gel varnishes - synthetic polymeric compounds of long-term wear - up to 3-4 weeks.

On the question of when the first nail polish appeared, you can confidently answer - in 1934. It was invented by Charles Revson (founder of the famous make-up brand Revlon). The first modern product for staining the nail plate had an unstable texture and a short period of wearing - no more than 3 days. At the same time, the quality of the first lacquer left much to be desired, however, like the shades - Charles offered fashionable women 5-6 colors, each of which had a red pigment.

In ancient Egypt, women painted their nails in scarlet with a special decoction of plants, and in Rome, rich people polished the nail plate with a mixture of animal fats. It is difficult to say where the lacquer was invented, but the modern analogue of the water-insoluble compound first appeared in the USA.

Modern nail compositions differ from previous analogs of the previous century in composition, which determines the degree of wear of the coating and the effect on the health of the plate.

• Polymers are the basis of any decorative product. They differ from each other; about a dozen synthetic compounds can be contained in a single lacquer to support each other. Nitrocellulose forms the same film on the surface of the nail, retaining the main pigment, paired with the synthetic polymer TSF, this component forms a durable, resistant coating that does not crumble or crumble when dried.
• Solvents. These substances are necessary to create a liquid consistency and easy application, to distribute the product on the plate and are responsible for drying it on the surface, including during this process. In one bottle may contain several solvents: butyl acetate helps to evenly distribute the lacquer on the nail plate, steralconium hectorite is also involved in the distribution of the product and does not allow the pigment to settle at the bottom of the bottle. Ethyl acetate is responsible for the period of drying of the varnish and is involved in the formation of a protective film on the surface, dimethicone also affects the rate of drying of the varnish, enhancing the evaporation of liquid components, isopropyl alcohol serves to reduce the dangerous effects and eliminates the formation of nitrocellulose fire.
• Plasticizers give the coating durability and elasticity in order to avoid shedding. These components include esters like camphor, castor oil, triphenyl phosphate.
• Pigments responsible for the color of the coating and the degree of flicker. The most natural of them is mica with an unobtrusive gloss, white and light shades of varnishes regulate titanium dioxide, silicates are responsible for preserving the consistency of the product, using bismuth oxychloride to achieve the effect of nacre on the coating. Bright saturated pigments usually have a name like D & C Blue, D & C Red, they are synthetic or natural, giving the product a dense structure tint.
• Stabilizer Citric acid is contained in each bottle and acts as a stabilizing agent.
• Vitamins, keratins and other useful components can be found in high quality nail polish formulations, the manufacturer of which cares for the preservation of the health and natural beauty of the nails. Typically, brands enrich their products with vitamin E and calcium for additional strengthening, nutrition and protection.

This component, along with toluene, has not been used for a long time among quality compounds because of the possible appearance of an allergic reaction and the negative effect on the surface of the plate - overdrying, increasing its fragility, loss of natural luster.

Nail polishes are available in various volumes: from miniature 4 mm to 20-25 mm - bottles for professional use. Volume practically does not affect the shelf life of the composition.

Manufacturers also declare that such terms are conditional and are merely recommendatory. The shelf life depends on the proper storage of the varnish and the condition of the product. Today, on the shelves of the women's table you can find copies of five years ago in excellent condition and with quality that cannot be compared with a fresh sample. A new product may slip in a month when applied and not withstand day-to-day wear.

“Calls” on the lacquer that has passed on will be a viscous, stinging coating that is applied with a complex uneven layer, an unpleasant odor, delamination, a noticeable loss of pigment and durability.

Consumers often ask what are the best nail products. The answer is unequivocal: there is no better varnish, since the expectations of one woman are very different from the product of the other.

• Classic lacquer with pigment - the most common type. It has a glossy shine and may have a little pearl shade. The pigmented composition differs in the degree of saturation of the varnish and usually 2 layers (rarely 3) are required to obtain a resistant shade.
• Transparent: it is a base, base or top coat. Even the usual quick-drying varnish is recommended to be applied on a three-stage system. A transparent base will prepare the nail plate for a color coating: it will level its surface, hide imperfections such as small grooves and cracks, protect it from penetration of the pigment into the deep layers. Top coating protects the pigment from scratches, chips, will give a uniform glossy shine or dullness.
• Nail growth composition usually represented by a transparent dense texture, however, modern manufacturers are already offering to use pigmented formulations. Such varnishes are enriched with vitamins and minerals for strengthening and growth of the nail plate: calcium, vitamins E, C, plant extracts, oils.
• Matt refers to the novelties and allows you to complete a strict image of a woman. Matte coating has no gloss and requires careful performance - the disadvantages of the layers are immediately noticeable.
• Watercolor shades distinguished by their softness, wateriness, they are often used to create a french manicure and are famous for their high durability. Typically, watercolor lacquers are available in pastel shades and have a pleasant luster.
• With sparkles. Coatings with small tinsel are used as a separate coating, as well as for decoration and even top coating. They are not recommended for application over the damaged plate: small abrasive particles can scratch the surface of the nail.
• Lucky Chameleons differ in that they change color depending on natural light.
• Thermo - the most complex and unusual type of decorative coating. The color of the surface varies with the temperature of the female fingers.
• With the effect of broken glass. When applied, a similar varnish lays down, as usual - in a uniform layer. However, after a couple of minutes, the coating cracks on the eyes and turns the usual design into something original, while the uniform texture of the coating is preserved.
• Metallic it is distinguished by a saturated silver tint on the surface, usually cold.
• Marker Available in the form of a felt-tip pen and intended for neil art or drawing patterns on the surface of a plate.
• Quick-drying varnish can be defined in a separate category. A set of products may differ in shade, but to have a common resemblance - rapid, sometimes instant solidification under natural conditions.

Manufacturers often build their own palette of colors from translucent and light colors to rich and dark. Pastel occupy the top position in the range of nail polishes: beige, pink, muted green, blue, lilac, lemon. Shades of the same color can be combined with each other, creating a “gradient” design, and this is helped by the palette of nail polishes and their arrangement in shades.

Saturated bright colors of a covering settle down after neutral scale. The most classic color is red. At the same time, there are several shades of it: burgundy, scarlet, dark red, light red, with or without a pearlescent shimmer. Dark colors of varnishes from gray to black require application in 2-3 layers to obtain a saturated, even coating without “gaps”.

• The Anny brand represents 114 fashionable shades for a flawless finish. The compositions are characterized by high durability and instant drying after application. In the assortment of the brand there are classic shades like beige and red and the most trendy, for example, marble varnish.It allows you to recreate the texture of natural stone without additional accessories and effort, which is suitable for hurried women.
• Lumene offers a novelty - varnishes with gel base to create a long-term coating. Shades are predictable - beige, red, lilac, but there are definitely trendy colors - orange, blue, pearl. Convenient product packaging format - small bottles with a wide brush.

• In brand Catrice presented 45 classic shades, 5 chromed and 5 collectible with brown pigments at the base. Mostly shades of Catrice lacquers are nude, everyday, but you can also find bright colors. The quality of coating varnishes of this brand are among the best.
• Decorative cosmetics for nails Kiki suitable for creating a daily or evening manicure due to a wide palette of shades. The coating dries for 3-5 minutes and lasts up to 5 days.
• Lucky Aurelia presented in large volume bottles - 13 ml. The palette is very rich - from beige and its variety to rich shades of burgundy, black, emerald, compositions with sparkles.
• Divage presents available glossy and matte finish. Among them are conventional coatings and on the basis of the gel - a dense plastic material.

• In the assortment of varnishes L’Oreal there are plain coatings for nails.. The brand is distinguished by the fact that it produces limited series of products with fashionable shades and an ideal coating. A new shade is saturated blue - the current trend of the current and next seasons.
• Russian brand Jeanmishel produces a collection of inexpensive decorative products for marigold. Reviews say that despite the low price, the quality of the coating remains at a height. In the assortment of the brand there are unique shades like lavender, peach, sky-blue, which allows you to make a stable uniform coating on the last call of fashion.
• Domestic brand Trind presents a collection of pigmented varnishes with a plate strengthening system. Among the varnishes there are those that give a matte finish finish without using a special top.
• The famous series of varnishes from Pupa is produced in a miniature package that will not allow the composition to have time to spoil. The brand presents 59 current shades, the collection is replenished annually and also often gets new fans.

• Bourjois presents a classic cover.e and the type of gel polish, that is very dense and long lasting. The classic composition dries instantly, as the manufacturer claims directly on the packaging.
• Max Factor Lucky has a high rating thanks to the sophisticated 26 author shades and simple application. The structure lays down in a uniform layer and keeps in a faultless state till 7 days.
• Lucky "Horsepower" is enriched with a restorative formula. and contain diamond grit, calcium, vitamins A, E in their composition. The palette of shades is not rich, but the “trick” of products is their regenerating effect on the nail plate, some make it homogeneous, others strengthen or stimulate growth.
• Swiss varnishes Mavala are represented by original deep shades. with a large proportion of nacre. Among the original shades - lilac, rum, colors of the lagoon, alpine green and aquamarine.

With the usual varnish, you can create any manicure design from a monochromatic coating to the original with several shades. A significant disadvantage of a manicure with ordinary varnish will be that the coating dries quickly under natural conditions, and sometimes it is not possible to create a neat multi-layer design, and at the same time, wearing simple varnish is limited to 5-7 days. An example of a beautiful manicure with a simple varnish will be a French jacket, moon design, gradient.

Making a jacket with a classic composition is simple:

• The first step is to apply the base. - protection against penetration of the pigment into the deep layers of the nail.
• After base the main color is applied. in nude format, possibly with pearl or any other pearl shimmer.Use 2 coats for a smooth shade.
• After the base dries well, You can draw stripes on the tips of your nails with a thin brush or a classic thick one. You can use stencils or use only a brush.
• Be sure to cover the nail with a finishing coat. - it will fix the surface of the nail and align the texture of the plate.

Do not forget about the harmony of colors among themselves. The wells are drawn with a separate brush on top of the main pimento, which takes time to dry.

With a persistent gel polish, you can create a beautiful manicure for every taste from monochrome to ultra-complex.

Safe product for nail makeup does not contain formaldehyde and pure acetone in the composition. The use of these two components can adversely affect the quality of nails, lead to their fragility, delamination, the acquisition of a yellowish tint.

In general, modern nail polishes are safe to use, provided that the product has an appropriate shelf life.

You need to choose a product from your own color preferences and the following recommendations:

• Pay attention to the shelf life of the product. The lack of labeling on the packaging should push away from the purchase, since it is unknown how old this bottle is;
• Fast Drying Compounds spoil rather than dry longer;
• Do not buy too cheap products, because they may be based on acetone and other low-quality components;
• Choose small volumes. It is better to get a fresh varnish than throw a full dried bottle into the urn.

It is necessary to store the lacquer in a dark cool place where direct sunlight does not penetrate. Before closing the bottle, wipe it with nail polish remover or regular acetone to remove excess product. This will tightly close the lid and will not allow the composition to oxidize and dry out.

The rating of gel polishes is constantly changing, but buyers have identified for themselves several favorites of pigmented coating. Good lacquer brand offers Catrice - products are easy to apply and evenly distributed due to the wide brush with dense bristles. Consumers note excellent shades: gray-blue, delicate peach, captivating red, pearl, classic beige and rich emerald. The best budget product - Maybelline with a wide range of shades to create daily make-up of hands.

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