Is there really a permanent varnish? Let's see how the world-famous CND lacquer corporation answers this question, offering a new product - Vinylux, a lacquer that solves the problem of manicure durability.
What does Vinylux promise?
A nail polish that lasts like gel and doesn't require a UV lamp - the need for such a coating is more urgent than ever. Professional systems, such as Shellac, have emerged to achieve great shine and durability, which is very convenient for traveling, for special occasions, and simply for women who lead an active lifestyle and do not have time for frequent manicures. But Shellac has a significant drawback that makes it difficult to widely distribute - it is difficult to use at home! It is necessary to purchase special equipment (UV lamp), follow the application technology (base, color gel, finish, remove the sticky layer). In addition, many women prefer to change the shade of varnish often, rather than once every two to three weeks. That is why the American company CND, which, by the way, is the author of Shellac, decided to release a varnish that combinesadvantages of gel and regular manicure.
New Vinylux nail polish
- Comes in 62 shades from classic to trendy (Bicycle Yellow Cream, Daring Escape Metallic, Gilded Pleasure Duochrome Green and more).
- Has a professional volume - 15 ml, at an affordable price - about 300-400 rubles. per bottle, which is the usual price for a professional varnish (for comparison, the cost of a varnish of the "Lux" category is about 1000 rubles). But - an important point! - in order for the CND Vinylux system to show all its capabilities, it is necessary to purchase a special top coat. Its price is about 500 rubles.
- Dries with the top on its own for 10-15 minutes. Does not require curing under UV lamp.
- Lasts a week and, what is extremely important, does not lose its properties during this period. Even at the end of wear, the varnish has the same fresh gloss, and at the same time there are no chips, scratches or cracks.
- Plastic textures and a comfortable thin brush. Varnish is easy to draw an even semicircle at the cuticle.
- Does not require the use of a base, like conventional varnishes, the application of which (especially bright shades) resembles a game of roulette. It is impossible to tell in advance which color will cause yellowing of the nails. Vinylux is a lacquer that does not stain nails, regardless of color.
- Does not contain harmful ingredients. Labeled as big3free.
- Removes easily with regular nail polish remover.
Vinilux - nail polish:reviews
Let's go through some of the points above and see if these claims are confirmed in customer reviews?
As for the gloss, quick drying of the coating and removal, there were no complaints here: the varnish really dries very quickly, shines beautifully, and is easily removed. In 15 minutes, the manicure is completely ready, that is, you can do the usual things. The only caveat is that it is the top coat that provides incredible shine.
In terms of durability, it is very difficult to draw unambiguous conclusions from the reviews, given that in ordinary varnishes it depends more on the nails themselves than on the varnish. Someone wears Chanel varnishes for four days, while for someone they fly around on the second or even the first day. So it is with Vinylux varnish. He disappointed many, although he pleased many. Some say that the durability is really amazing: after a week of wear and active work with hands, there are only barely noticeable scuffs on the tips of the nails! Against the backdrop of rave reviews, the words of disappointment are especially noticeable: “it lasts like a regular varnish for 3-4 days”, “the shine disappears already on the second day”, “microcracks are visible on the third day”, “very noticeable chips on the third day”. But at the same time, it is easy to see that these are all reviews of different shades. And indeed, if you read the reviews of professionals working in beauty salons, it turns out that the properties of Vinylux CND varnishes are very dependent on color.
The quality of application, judging byreviews, also depends on the color. Bicycle Yellow, for example, is no different from most yellow polishes from many other brands. For an acceptable coverage, he requires three layers, while applying all three layers will make his mistress nervous: the brush leaves streaks and bald spots. And the red ones (which in general are really very obedient) are also ideal in the Vinylux line, although rare complaints were voiced that they are too liquid and flow under the cuticle.
Thus, "Vinilux" - a varnish that promised so much, may present not a very pleasant surprise, but may turn out to be a godsend. There are enough reviews on the network to choose the shade that does not cause complaints from anyone. In addition, the top deserves special attention, because it is he who ensures the durability of the coating. Some experiments on applying it to varnishes of other brands turned out to be really successful and extended the life of manicure for a long time. Of course, you should take into account the rules of persistent manicure, namely: paint over the ends and thoroughly degrease the nail before applying: probably, some of the customers did not like Vinylux, not because it was bad in itself, but because they "did not know how to cook it" …
