Among the cosmetics there is a segment of nail polishes, which are released by well-known companies. Among them is Christian Dior nail polish. This is an expensive varnish, one bottle of which costs about two thousand rubles. It does not have any special parameters against the background of professional varnishes, in many respects inferior to them in the duration of wearing manicure, shelf life and color palette.
Why, then, new items from "Dior" immediately disappear from store shelves? Why buy an unremarkable varnish? What is the reason for this crazy popularity? There is an answer to this.
About Brand
It is worth mentioning the quality of Dior nail polishes. All of them have the Big5free formula, which means manufacturers refuse all ingredients that are potentially hazardous to health. That is why some ladies opt for this brand. Christian Dior nail polish appeared in 1961. Very soon, he began to enter the seasonal collections that complement the models of clothing.
Under Christian, orders were collected separately. This was a brand distinction. But the fashion of ready-to-wear also touched the famous designer. He released the first collections in which all the accessories are already matched to clothing. Since then, several designers standing at the head of the legendary fashion house have changed, but until now it is possible to produce a ready-made image, taking into account even the color of the varnish - the principle of the company.
Dior Nail Polish: Palette
According to the varnishes that Dior produced, you can study the history of fashion. All shades are created specifically for the wardrobe, fashionable in the next season. Over time, the technology of varnish production changed, new pigments appeared and the palette expanded. After clarifying the harmful effects on humans of some solvents and film former, the palette changed. With increasing requirements for varnish, the composition also changed. Now the coating is held on the nails for a significantly longer time.
All varnishes come in limited series, which can be restarted. This happened with ROUGE DIOR VERNIS, a collection of 21 shades. This is an updated palette that differs from the previous one with new shades and not such a wide brush, which now has become long and flexible.
Of the latest additions to the 2018 collection, there are 687 Sensual (dark purple shade of iridescent silk) and 649 Splendid (muted red). These two varnishes blend perfectly.
Two more new shades are expected in the autumn collection - 229 Enchanted (nude) and 583 Fantasmatic (natural nail colors).
Popular shades
In a real lady's makeup bag, there is always a Dior Nail Polish. It is indispensable for receptions with a dress code of white tie. Since this tone is universal and suitable for any clothes, they like to use it in other situations. There are several nude tones in the Dior palette. Among them, you can choose the perfect camouflage shade, suitable for the color of the skin of the hands.
Nudes are applied easily and do not leave ugly stripes. Two layers are enough to get an even dense coating. The most popular tones of varnishes are 206, 210 and 211.
Red tone is the second most popular. Each season a new shade comes out, but since 1967 Dior has been faithful to red varnish. Now it is represented by rich red 754, shrimp - 537, and dark red cool shade 853.
The blue shades from the VERNIS series are interesting: the dark blue Opening Night No. 994, which suits a small black dress, and the marine shade Dior Sailor No. 700, which perfectly harmonizes with the sailor's strip.
This year's pink news:
- Flirt No. 993 - Deep Purple.
- "Thrill" No. 787 - dark matte fuchsia.
- "Desire" No. 674 - dark pink.
- "Love" No. 557 - warm pink.
Customer reviews
The updated palette attracted the attention of customers not only with a new brush. Now the Dior nail polish has a luxurious gloss. Due to the changed composition, the coating can be applied in one layer - so dense the shade of varnishes. When applied, the surface of the varnish is self-leveling. When applied to a base coat in two layers, the varnish dries in a short time - from ten to twenty minutes.
The resistance of varnish in many women is different, but this may depend on the condition of the nails and the work performed by hands. The average wearing time is 3 days. But there are also women who indicated in the reviews for a week. Apparently, when doing housework, the service life of the varnish will be less. In the reviews there is an indication of washing windows without consequences for varnish. Apparently, not all homework affects its durability.
Why varnish is poorly applied
Among the positive reviews occasionally come across and very sad. Often it depends on the fact that the varnish does not want to lie down evenly, streaks, translucent and greatly disappoints. Why is this happening? You can make out the situation using the example of Dior 800 nail polish (soft pink color of fallen sakura).
When applied, many make the mistake of applying the varnish incorrectly. This is a nude pastel shade that requires a special technique. In this case, the brush is not opened, as in the usual dense varnish. Nude shade is applied in two layers. The first layer is done only in parallel strokes. The brush almost lies on the nail and moves, stretching a drop of varnish. If you try to apply it like red varnish, putting the brush on the nail at an angle, you get stripes. On the second layer, you can already allow a corrective smear when the brush is deployed with a cap from the nail roller. So stained to the right and left of the middle of the nail. To avoid small bubbles, the first layer needs to be dried sufficiently.
The varnish is actually good, thick, it follows the brush evenly. It does not dry quickly, so that all three smears on the nail are aligned. And its transparency was conceived by the manufacturer. This is a haze for French manicure. It is a pity that not everyone appreciated it.
Reviews of nail masters
At professional forums of masters of manicure, reviews about Dior nail polish come down to comparing it with salon analogues. Very much he loses to professional coatings. It is advised to use another manufacturer’s base for it, complain about the imperfect top, and the palette is not numerous. Limited editions do not allow you to get attached to your favorite shade.
Masters come to the conclusion that such varnishes are more appropriate in VIP class salons. For average customers, this is too expensive material. Nail stylists do not consider the overpayment for a brand name to be justified. It is much better to bet on the quality of the coating, which is excellent for professional nail polishes.
Style and Status
Why is there a haute couture mod ? Any fashion designer will answer that this is the art of creating an image, taking into account the smallest details. After World War II, Christian Dior organized a show of unusual outfits in which a woman seemed an exquisite flower. After him, forces appeared to live anew, love and admire beauty.
Why are Dior varnishes so expensive? They, of course, have a qualitative composition, but this is not the only point. What varnish will fit the shoes with red soles exactly? Dior Nail Polish Rouge 999. And to the blue jeans? Dior Blue denim No. 607. House "Dior" thinks about women.
Each time, removing the Dior varnish from the cosmetic bag, the woman declares her status. It may be a game, but that’s also a fashion, isn't it?
Conclusion
Most women don’t go to a restaurant every day, don’t sew clothes with famous couturiers and don’t decorate the walls with paintings from Sotheby's. This does not prevent them from being aware of the latest fashion trends and making wardrobe refined and elegant. Such trifles as nail polish can be a confirmation of a good taste, because it is much more pleasant to realize that the nail polish is carefully designed by a well-known company, and not bottled in an underground workshop.
It’s for this introduction to high fashion that Dior varnishes love.