The modern nail industry is filled with various types of nail polishes. There are many types of nail polish. They can not only paint nails, but also create the most complex and original patterns, complement them with jewelry 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 the most popular types of nail polishes (with photo).
Glossy and Matte
What types of nail polishes are there? The first is to call a liquid glossy varnish. Gloss is considered a traditional nail polish. Bright and smooth tones are in fashion today, as well as nude, that is, delicate shades. Sometimes a glossy finish is also called an enamel or cream finish.
What other fashionable types of varnishes exist? The photos prove that the hottest trend of recent years is the coating, which does not have anyshine. A matte effect can be given by special gel polishes or an additional transparent coating that turns any gloss into dull and rough. Essie has a great matte top. It is important to note that a matte finish can emphasize all the imperfections of a manicure, especially on a dark varnish. Also, matte varnishes are less stable than glossy ones. Matte finishes do not tolerate oils and cuticle lotions. You can see a similar matte effect in the photo below. A variation of this varnish is a product with a velvet effect.
Mother of pearl, shimmer and glitter
Pearl shine on the nails has been fashionable for decades. Mother-of-pearl 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 several years to the hands. To use pearlescent varnish, perfectly manicured hands are needed.
Fashionistas very often use varnishes with large shiny particles in the composition, which are called glitter. Transparent coatings with an abundance of glitter are quite popular. They allow you to transform any design into a festive one. Even the most strict manicure with shiny particles will become fun and relaxed. Liquid glitter is a transparent varnish with large sparkles.
The second most popular polishes after glossy are shimmers. They contain a lot of small shining particles that shimmer very delicately. Light shimmer can be used even for daily use. It resembles fine particles of shining powder,softly shimmering on the nails, slightly iridescent.
Sand and caviar coating
Bumpy sandy coating of nails will provide varnish with small particles. Professional craftsmen use a special powder for this effect, which is applied over gel polish. The main disadvantage of such a sand coating is the frequent occurrence of chips.
Another type of texture varnish is considered to be a "caviar" coating with large colored particles resembling small beads. To create a "caviar manicure", various crumbly pigments are most often used, which look like small eggs.
Holographic and metallic
Holographic nails have become a new phenomenon in nail art. From such an effect, similar to plasma or gasoline film, it is impossible to take your eyes off. This is a brilliant and trendy nail design. To create it, a special holographic powder is applied to the 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 product with a chameleon effect. This chameleon polish contains reflective particles, due to which the color changes under different lighting angles.
An effective version of nail art is a metal manicure. When you look at this design, it seems that pieces of foil have been 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. Mirror 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. Through them, the first layer of varnish is effectively visible. Such varnish must be fixed with a top coat.
It is quite possible to make an actual and unusual marble manicure from several tones of gel polish. He won the hearts of many stylish beauties. 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 polish of two or three tones is dripped into it, they are stirred a little, and then the nail plates are lowered into the water. The result is dried in a lamp.
Gradient hue blending
A popular trend in the nail industry is gradient coverage, or ombre. Types of this technique are also degradation and stretching of color. 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 women of fashion like 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 case, you need to give free rein to flightfantasy.
Lacquer watercolor and other rare media
These are transparent products of different tones, after application of which a shiny surface is formed on the nail plates, resembling wet. Often, watercolor lacquer is used to create a jacket or moon manicure. It is able to advantageously smooth out all the borders of the nails. Nail artists 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 a rough surface is given by mica varnish.
On sale there are whole sets of special varnishes for drawing. They contain the most necessary shades. Each jar has a paint brush.
For those who do not have much time at their disposal, a tool has been developed for express coloring of nails. After its application, the plates dry very quickly. Express polish dries in 30 seconds.
Neon-colored manicure is suitable for going to a nightclub. A varnish has been developed that shimmers and glows in the dark. In daylight, it looks like a normal gloss.
Hypoallergenic
And what about women who are allergic to dyes and their components? For them, special hypoallergenic varnishes are produced. They do not contain formaldehyde resin toluenesulfonamide. Inside the bottle there is a special nickel-free metal ball. Such a varnish can be bought at a pharmacy. Reasons for choosing thisa lot of coloring agent. Many people have sensitive skin. Conventional varnishes cause redness around the plates, and even abscesses may occur. Hypoallergenic products are recommended for pregnant women.
Firming varnishes
A special category of varnishes are those that do not have any decorative function. We are talking about strengthening coloring agents for marigolds. They are applied before the decor of the plates is made. The strengthening 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 harder and have a he althy appearance. It also provides a smooth and perfectly even finish. Often the composition of strengthening agents includes zinc, vitamins A, E, C, diamond powder, seaweed extract. 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 plate.
Gel polishes and shellacs
The most popular today are shellacs and gel polishes. They are very durable, attractive and bright. Many novice craftswomen are interested in the types of gel nail polishes, photos of these products. Gel polish is a plastic gel that dries in an ultraviolet lamp. For hardening and polymerization of this agent, it is precisely ultraviolet that is needed. Before applying to the nail platesgel polish, they are treated with a special primer for strong adhesion to the nails. Manicure with gel polish can last two to three weeks, while maintaining brightness and shine. The gel is great for brittle, thin and fragile nails. The list of types of gel nail polishes largely coincides with conventional products. Gel polish is removed by cutting with a special nail file, foil and a special liquid.
Many people are interested in another type of nail polish - shellac. It combines the properties of gel and varnish. Before applying it, the nail plates are treated with a dehydrator or degreaser. To do this, the claws no longer need to be polished with a nail file. Shellac also comes in a variety of shades and textures. Its convenience is that it can be removed with regular nail polish remover. Such an innovative coating is very popular and costs a little more than gel polish. Shellac dries very quickly in a UV lamp. For the first time, such a coating was released by the American cosmetics company CND. The only drawback of shellac is the problematic of its independent use. Therefore, to obtain an impeccable result, it is preferable to get salon services. This needs money and time.
