The modern nail industry is filled with various types of manicure varnishes . There are a lot of types of nail polish. They can not only make up the nails, but also create the most complex and original patterns, complement with decorations and decorative elements. Photos of types of nail polishes will be presented in our article. In fact, there are so many of them that there are hundreds of varieties. We offer you a list of types of nail polishes (with photos), which are in greatest demand.
Glossy and matte
What types of nail polishes are there? The first should be called liquid glossy varnish. Gloss is considered a traditional nail polish. Bright and smooth tones, as well as nude, that is, delicate shades, are in fashion today. Sometimes a glossy finish is also called enamel or cream.
What other trendy types of varnishes exist? Photos prove that the hottest trend of recent years is a coating that does not have any shine at all. Special gel varnishes or an additional transparent coating, which turns any gloss into dull and rough, can give a matte effect. Essie has a great matte top. It is important to note that the matte finish is able to emphasize all the imperfections of manicure, especially on dark varnish. Also, matte varnishes are less stable than glossy. Matte coatings do not tolerate cuticle oils and lotions. You can observe a similar matte effect in the photo below. A variation of this varnish is a tool with a velvet effect.
Mother of Pearl, Shimmer and Glitter
Marble pearl shine has been fashionable for decades. Pearlescent varnishes are again produced by famous brands. It is important to note that mother of pearl emphasizes all the irregularities of the nails and is able to visually add to the hands of several years. To use pearlescent varnish you need perfectly groomed handles.
Fashionistas very often use varnishes with large shiny particles in the composition, which are called glitter. Glitter coatings are quite popular. They allow you to transform any design into a festive one. Even the most rigorous manicure with shiny particles will become fun and laid-back. Liquid glitter is a transparent varnish with large sparkles.
The second most popular varnish after glossy is followed by shimmers. They include a lot of small shiny particles that shimmer very delicately. Light shimmer can be used even for daily use. It resembles small particles of radiant powder, flickering gently on the nails, slightly overflowing.
Sand and caviar coating
A tuberous sand coating to the nails will provide varnish with small particles. Professional masters use a special powder for this effect, which is applied over gel polish. The main disadvantage of this sand coating is the frequent occurrence of chips.
Another type of texture varnish is considered to be "caviar" coating with large colored particles resembling small beads. To create a "caviar manicure" most often use various friable pigments, which are similar to small eggs.
Holography and metallic
Holographic nails became a new phenomenon in nail art. From such an effect, like a plasma or gasoline film, it is impossible to take your eyes off. This is a brilliant and trendy design of marigolds. To create it, a special holographic powder is applied to gel polish. With it, the original plasma spots on the nail plates shimmer with different colors of the rainbow. This type of varnish also includes a chameleon effect. Reflective particles are present in such a chameleon varnish, due to which the color changes at different angles of illumination.
A spectacular version of nail art is a metal manicure. When you look at such a design, it seems that pieces of foil are glued to the nails. Metallic manicure can be golden, silver, copper, bronze shades. Especially such a metal design is suitable for a festive event, such as the New Year. Mirrored metal manicure is especially popular.
Marble and Craquelure
The effect of a cracked surface - craquelure - looks very nice on the nails. The nails are first painted with a contrasting color, and then a craquelure coating is applied, which immediately forms peculiar cracks. The first layer of varnish is effectively visible through them. Such varnish must be fixed with a top coating.
It is quite possible to make an actual and unusual marble manicure out of several tones of gel polish. He won the hearts of many stylish beauties. The marble effect is created using interesting abstract patterns on the nails, reminiscent of the texture of natural stone. Water is used to mix gel polishes. Gel varnish of two or three tones is dripped into it, stir them a little, and then the nail plates are lowered into the water. The result is dried in a lamp.
Gradient color blending
A popular trend in the nail industry is gradient coating, or ombre. Types of this technique are degradation and color stretching. All these types of design consist in a smooth transition of color from one to another. There can be many combinations of such a manicure. Some fashionistas like the gentle transitions of pastel colors, others - bright and expressive shades. Gradient design involves the use of several colors or a smooth transition of one shade (from light to dark). In this matter, you need to give free rein to a flight of fancy.
Watercolor varnish and other rare products
These are transparent means of different tones, after applying which a shiny surface resembling wet forms on the nail plates. Often, watercolor lacquer is used to create a jacket or moon manicure. He is able to profitably smooth out all the boundaries of the nails. Masters of nail art use watercolor lacquer to convey the depth of the composition.
Sometimes you can find cream polish. It contains insoluble pigments, which on the nails resemble peculiar stripes. The original effect of the rough surface gives mica varnish.
On sale there are whole sets of special varnishes for drawing. They have the most necessary shades. Each jar has a brush for painting.
For those who do not have much time at their disposal, a tool for express staining of nails has been developed. After application, the plates dry very quickly. Express varnish dries within 30 seconds.
For a trip to a nightclub, a manicure in neon colors is suitable. Designed varnish that shimmers and glows in the dark. In daylight, it looks like a normal glossy.
Hypoallergenic drugs
And what about women who are allergic to dyes and their components? For them, special hypoallergenic varnishes are produced. They lack formaldehyde resin toluenesulfonamide . Inside the bottle there is a special metal ball that does not contain nickel. This varnish can be bought at the pharmacy. There are many reasons for choosing such a coloring agent. Many have sensitive skin. Conventional varnishes cause redness around the plates, and even abscesses can occur. Hypoallergenic drugs are recommended for use by pregnant women.
Firming Varnishes
A special category of varnishes includes those that do not carry any decorative function. We are talking about firming coloring products for nails. They are applied before the decor of the plates is done. Firming varnish has a healing task. It is carried out thanks to the liquid silk fibers and keratin present in it. It protects the nail plates from the harmful effects of the environment. If such a strengthening coloring agent is applied to the nails for three to four weeks in a row, then they become noticeably firmer and have a healthy appearance. It also provides a smooth and perfectly even coating. Often, strengthening agents include zinc, vitamins A, E, C, diamond powder, an extract of seaweed. Very often it is applied before painting the nails with colored varnish. This prevents the penetration of coloring pigments and other chemicals into the nail plates.
Gel polishes and shellacs
Shellacs and gel polishes are considered the most popular today. They are very persistent, attractive and bright. Many beginners are interested in the types of gel polishes for nails, photos of these funds. Gel Polish is a plastic gel that is dried in an ultraviolet lamp. Ultraviolet is needed for the hardening and polymerization of this product. Before gel polish is applied to the nail plates, they are treated with a special primer for a firm grip on the nails. Manicure with gel polish can last two to three weeks, while maintaining brightness and shine. The gel is perfect for brittle, thin and fragile nails. The list of types of gel polishes for nails largely coincides with conventional means. Remove gel polish by sawing with a special nail file, foil and special liquid.
Many are interested in another type of nail polish - shellac. It combines the properties of a gel and varnish. Before applying it, the nail plates are treated with a dehydrator or degreaser. For this, claws no longer need to be ground with a nail file. Shellac also comes in many different shades and textures. Its convenience is that it is removed using ordinary nail polish remover. Such an innovative coating is very popular and costs a little more than gel polish. Shellac dries very quickly in an ultraviolet lamp. For the first time, such a coating was released by the American cosmetics company CND. The only drawback of shellac is the difficulty of its independent use. Therefore, to obtain a perfect result, it is preferable to get salon services. It takes finances and time.