Fluorescent nail polish will make a manicure irresistible in the dark. The glow effect is created by the special pigments or phosphorus compounds present in it. There are luminous varnishes that reflect light and give it away.
What it is
Fluorescent varnishes glow in the dark under the influence of neon lighting or an ultraviolet lamp. The pigment that is present in the varnish is released from fluorite - a natural mineral stone.
During the day, this varnish is absolutely no different from other coatings. And a delightful glow, he radiates only in the dark. This varnish is especially popular among young girls. And they paint their nails before going to entertainment venues, where there is neon and ultraviolet lighting.
Use of varnish
Blue and light green fluorescent varnishes are considered the most colorful. It should be noted that the palette of shades of coatings with reflective properties that arise as a result of fluorescence is very narrow. On average, 4-5 colors are distinguished. Fluorescent varnish can be combined with ordinary varnish coatings.
The brightness of the glow depends on how much pigment is present in the composition. In order to find out what the nails will be after staining under neon lighting, and before you buy a varnish, you need to carefully study the color table. It noted a shade in daylight and when exposed to ultraviolet lamps.
Such varnishes do not pose a health hazard. You can apply them on natural and extended nails. Luminous powder can be added to acrylic and gel.
Original manicure with glow effect
At home, using fluorescent varnishes, you can create a French manicure. In this case, the entire nail plate or only the free edge of the nail is made luminous. The moon manicure looks amazing. This application technique will make it more colorful. When it is unpainted in rich colors, they leave a hole.
The most common type of design using the glow effect in the dark is combined. It originally looks like a combination of a smooth and sparkling coating in one color. It is monophonic during the day, and only shining elements stand out at night. They can be made in the form of:
- vertical and horizontal stripes;
- waves;
- patterns.
User's manual
Fluorescent gel polish can be bought ready-made, and it is best to buy it in good stores where quality cosmetics are sold, because such products can:
- overheat;
- to freeze;
- to dry out.
All this leads to the fact that from the existing coloring pigments there will be no sense. The manufacturing technology of these varnishes is simple. A certain amount of the necessary pigment is added to the transparent coating, the composition is well mixed and everything is ready.
Manicure with its use can be done independently. First, degrease the nail plates. You can use acetone for this. Then apply one coat of white nail polish to the nails, and fluorescence of the required shade on top, which must be thoroughly shaken before. After it dries well, apply another coat. In order for the manicure to have a more intense glow, the varnish is applied in several layers.
It can be used both as a main coating and various patterns can be applied to the nail, which will emphasize beauty more. Experts recommend using this type of varnish as an intermediate coating between the base and top coat, if it has a colorless base. This solution will highlight a wonderful shade under ultraviolet light. You can try experimenting with colors and shades of fluorescent varnishes. For example, cover only the tips or the entire nail plate. In any case, the nails, if everything is done correctly and accurately, will look simply amazing.