Fluorescent nail polish will make your manicure irresistible in the dark. The glow effect is created by the special pigments or phosphorus compounds present in it. There are luminous polishes that reflect light and give it away.
What is this
Fluorescent polishes glow in the dark under the influence of neon lighting or ultraviolet lamps. The pigment present in the polish comes from fluorite, a natural mineral stone.
Daytime, this polish is absolutely no different from other coatings. And it emits a delightful glow only in the dark. Such varnish is especially popular among young girls. And they paint their nails before going to entertainment places where there is neon and ultraviolet lighting.
Using varnish
Fluorescent polishes of blue and light green color are considered the most colorful. It should be noted that the palette of shades of the coating 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.
From how muchThe pigment present in the composition depends on the brightness of the glow. In order to find out what the nails will look like after staining under neon lighting, and before you buy varnish, you need to carefully study the color chart. It has a shade in daylight and when exposed to ultraviolet lamps.
Such varnishes do not pose a he alth hazard. You can apply them on natural and extended nails. Glowing powder can be added to acrylic and gel.
Original manicure with glow effect
At home, with the help of 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. Lunar manicure looks amazing. This application technique will make it more colorful. With her, a hole is left unpainted in rich colors.
The most common type of design using the effect of glow in the dark is combined. It looks original combination of smooth and sparkling coating in one color. During the day it is monochromatic, and at night only shining elements stand out. They can be made in the form:
- vertical and horizontal stripes;
- waves;
- patterns.
Operating instructions
Fluorescent gel polish can be bought ready-made, and it is best to buy it in good stores that sell quality cosmetics, because such products can:
- overheat;
- freeze;
- wither.
All thisleads to the fact that there will be no sense from the existing coloring pigments. 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 you're done.
Manicure with its use can be done independently. First, degrease the nail plates. You can use acetone for this. Then apply one layer of white varnish on the nails, and on top of the fluorescent shade of the desired shade, which must be thoroughly shaken before that. After it dries well, apply another layer. In order for the manicure to have a more intense glow, the varnish is applied in several layers.
You can use it both as a base coat and apply various patterns on 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. Such a solution will highlight a beautiful 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.
